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HONOR: 71% OF UK ADULTS WORRY ABOUT PHONE DAMAGE AT THE HANDS OF A CHILD

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New research from HONOR reveals the true cost of child’s play, with 40% of UK adults being impacted by a child-related smartphone disasterDevices have been dunked in baths, dropped down toilets, and even thrown down the stairs – with 47% of UK adults admitting they would hide their smartphones from children just to avoid any damageTo prove its durability, HONOR enlisted a team of ‘tantrum testers’ to put the Magic7 Lite through the ultimate endurance challenges

LONDON, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — It’s all fun and games until your phone takes a tumble. Whether it’s an unfortunate drop in the mud or an unexpected spin in a washing machine, it seems smartphones are never safe, when in the hands of children.  

Research from leading global provider of smart devices HONOR, has found that 40% of UK adults have experienced the hassle of a child breaking or damaging a phone, with 25% even taking out insurance to cover them from child related device damages. While 50% have resorted to buying an extra protective case, to limit any potential damages, 47% admitted to hiding their handsets altogether. And when it comes to how we feel when we see a child pick up a phone and start to play – 40% of UK adults reported anxiety, with 1 in 5 (19%) going into full panic mode.

The research brought to life just what smartphones go through at the hands of children. The top ten phone injury-inducing kids fails were revealed to be:

Phone being dropped by a childPhone falling down the toiletPhone being dropped down the stairsPhone being stood onPhone falling in the bath/showerPhone being damaged due to a tantrumPhone dropping in the mudPhone ending up in the washing machinePhone being dropped from a great heightPhone ending up in the paddling pool

So, to put its most durable phone to the test, HONOR called in the experts—the tiny ‘tornadoes’ themselves. A team of ‘tantrum testers’ were let loose on the HONOR Magic7 Lite, dreaming up creative (and chaotic) ways to push the phone to its limits. From high-speed rides on remote-control cars, to sandcastle building and sandpit burying, the children did their best to see if the Magic7 Lite could outlast the stamina of a fun-fueled toddler. **Spoiler alert, the Magic7 Lite survived even the most chaotic of playtimes.

The Tantrum Tests

The team of children attached a parachute to the HONOR Magic7Lite to test its crash landing technique, with the phone smashing down in awesome style – but survivingThe HONOR Magic7Lite was strapped to the roof of a remote-control car using duct tape, flying over a huge ramp and clearing a swimming pool – to outlive the car it hitched the lift onThe HONOR Magic7Lite was frozen in a block of ice, then broken free with a hammer… with an incoming call still coming through loud and clear!And finally, the HONOR Magic7Lite was buried in a sandpit for hours… with the battery power outliving the sandcastle

Bond Zhang, CEO of HONOR UK&I said, “Child’s Play is all fun and games, but the struggle of keeping devices safe from tiny hands and their big adventures is real. That’s why we brought in the best of the best to put the Magic7 Lite to the best and prove it can handle everything little hands (and feet) can throw at it. With the HONOR Magic7 Lite, it’s all in a day’s play—our most durable phone yet, built to withstand whatever comes its way, from muddy puddles to yesterday’s leftovers.”  

Designed for durability, the HONOR Magic7 Lite is dust and water-resistant, built with an Anti-Drop Display, and packed with power.

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About HONOR

HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves.

For more information, please visit HONOR online at https://www.honor.com/uk/

Research was carried out by Ginger Comms in February 2025, with respondents from the UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Germany, France taking part in the survey.

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2026 Canton Fair Design Award Winners Showcase China’s Innovation Strength

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the 140th Canton Fair opens, the winners of the 2026 Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award) have also been announced. Winning products are now on display in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex, offering visitors a closer look at some of the latest advances in Chinese manufacturing and industrial design.

Among this year’s top honorees, a domestically developed high-performance sport motorcycle and an intelligent navigation capsule robot gastric endoscopy system received the Best of the Best Award, the competition’s highest recognition.

The Canton Fair also enhanced the visitor experience with a themed showcase area within the award exhibition. Built around four application-oriented concepts, namely Outdoor Pleasure, Smart Living, Cozy Home and Kitchen Elegance, the immersive displays demonstrate how innovative designs can be integrated into everyday life, helping visitors better understand the practical value behind these award-winning products.

This year, 4,218 products from 2,112 companies competed for the award. Following multiple rounds of evaluation, 222 products from 174 companies were selected.

The award-winning products reflect several key trends shaping the next stage of Chinese manufacturing. Innovation remains a defining theme, with breakthrough technologies ranging from upper limb motor function assistance and enhancement system to exoskeleton robots, underscoring the growing momentum of high-end manufacturing.

Meanwhile, intelligent technologies continue to gain traction across industries. Smart products account for more than 30% of this year’s winners, with AI-powered glasses, intelligent conference terminals and smart healthcare devices extending AI applications across home, office, medical and outdoor environments.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly embedded throughout the product lifecycle. Green products represent over 40% of the winning entries, while innovations such as integrated energy-saving panels and sugarcane paper demonstrate how environmentally conscious practices are being incorporated into product design, materials selection and manufacturing processes.

Established in 2013, the Canton Fair Design Award is widely regarded as a benchmark for design innovation in China’s foreign trade sector. The award recognizes products that combine design excellence with commercial value, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing and supporting high-quality trade development. Entries are evaluated across five dimensions: innovation, quality, functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

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InstaMall Launches Same-Day Fashion Delivery Experience, Bringing 80+ Brands to Shoppers’ Doors in Miami

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First-of-its-kind shopping app pairs artificial intelligence with same-day delivery, bringing luxury
and contemporary brands directly to customers’ doorsteps 

Featured luxury and contemporary brands include AllSaints, John Varvatos and Aritzia

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InstaMall, a first-of-its-kind shopping app offering same-day delivery and access to real-time inventory across luxury and contemporary fashion, launches today in Miami, Florida. Now available via iOS and Android, InstaMall provides access to more than 80 contemporary and luxury fashion brands across Miami’s five premier retail clusters, including Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia, Prada and more. InstaMall will add more brands within the app in the coming weeks and seasons. 

Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together through a more dynamic way to discover and shop for fashion. The experience combines access to luxury and contemporary brands with the convenience of same-day delivery, bringing the speed customers have come to expect across categories like food and groceries to fashion while maintaining the brand experience retailers and shoppers expect.

Within the app, customers will have access to InstaMall’s AI-powered stylist and virtual try-on features, making it easier to browse, discover and shop styles online. InstaMall’s AI Stylist serves as an intelligent shopping assistant that responds to customers’ preferences in real time. Customers can use the AI Stylist to receive product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles, while its virtual try-on feature allows them to visualize select items on themselves before making a purchase.

“InstaMall was founded on the belief that the convenience customers have come to expect from same-day delivery should extend to the way they shop for fashion,” said Elliot Aboud, Founder and CEO of InstaMall. “As fashion and technology continue to evolve together, we saw an opportunity to create a more seamless shopping experience that brings customers closer to the brands they love, combining a curated assortment, AI-powered styling and virtual try-on with the ease and convenience of same-day delivery.”

Prior to founding InstaMall, Elliot Aboud helped build the Aroma360 and Hotel Collection brands, overseeing the launch of the first retail store and expanding the retail footprint to more than 30 stores across the United States and two in Dubai. InstaMall is bringing fashion and luxury to the next generation with its seamless shopping experience and wide selection of brands.

Customers can download InstaMall through the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by going to instamall.co.

About InstaMall 

InstaMall is a same-day fashion shopping and discovery app reimagining how consumers shop for luxury and contemporary brands. Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together in an experience that gives consumers a more dynamic way to discover and shop. Where on-demand delivery has long existed for categories like food and groceries, InstaMall brings that same convenience to luxury fashion for the first time, delivering the same day without compromising the brand experience fashion retailers and their customers expect. The company launched publicly in Miami on October 16, 2026, and plans to expand nationally. For more information, please visit instamall.co.

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PTC to Announce Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, November 4th after the stock market closes. As previously announced on October 5th, 2026, PTC entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Schneider Electric. In light of the pending transaction, PTC is suspending quarterly earnings conference calls and is no longer providing quarterly or annual guidance.

The earnings press release and accompanying financial data tables will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at PTC Investor Relations.

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PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service the physical products the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.

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