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HONOR is preparing to launch the X9e Pro in Malaysia on September 24, led by an 11,000mAh battery, 80W wired charging and upgraded durability claims.

The FCC has granted SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile authority for international telecommunications services, a regulatory step toward its broader direct-to-cell and global roaming ambitions. Commercial availability will still depend on national rules, spectrum access and local carrier partnerships.

An early leak claims Honor’s next 700 series could pair a more power-efficient 6.57-inch display with an AI-enabled rear screen and a new 200MP camera sensor.

Huawei’s FreeBuds Neo combine a notably light in-ear design with adaptive noise cancellation, dual-device connectivity and shooter-oriented positional audio. In testing, their strongest traits were long-session comfort, controlled bass and clear vocal separation, while some headline battery and ANC figures remain manufacturer laboratory claims.

Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 30.5% of new registrations across 16 European markets in August 2026, while the EU’s proposed revision to its 2035 car-emissions target remains unsettled.

GPT-5.5 will be removed from ChatGPT, Work and Codex on October 14, 2026, less than six months after its debut. The change does not affect OpenAI API access, but Codex users with GPT-5.5-specific configurations should move to GPT-5.6 Sol.

Google’s Home MCP lets compatible AI agents view Google Home device data and issue selected commands, though the Early Access program is currently limited to Google Home Premium Advanced users in the United States.

Bolt and Lucid plan to develop and deploy at least 25,000 Level 4 autonomous electric robotaxis in Europe. The companies have not yet named launch cities, countries or a rollout date.

HONOR has named the phones, foldables and tablets in its MagicOS 11 beta program in China. The Android 17-based software is already available to an initial group, with a further wave scheduled for October and November.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 recorded an approximately 10% week-over-week sales increase in South Korea after Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, according to telecom-industry data cited by ETNews.