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Where boldness begins: TECNO POVA explores the Italian inspiration behind its Tonino Lamborghini limited edition

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An exclusive journey to Tonino Lamborghini’s headquarters immersed global media, creators and partners in the Italian design culture and bold lifestyle vision behind the limited-edition smartphone.

BOLOGNA, Italy, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Italy has long been known for its distinctive approach to craftsmanship and industrial design, where function, creativity and character come together. That same spirit can be seen in the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition.

To explore the history, culture and elegant way of life that have shaped Tonino Lamborghini’s design vision and inspired TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition, TECNO and Tonino Lamborghini jointly welcomed approximately thirty media representatives, creators and business partners from around the world to Bologna for an exclusive brand immersion journey.

Under the theme “Where Boldness Begins,” the journey brought guests closer to the Italian roots of Tonino Lamborghini and how those influences come through in its collaboration with TECNO POVA. Through the brand immersion activities, a garden welcome event, an on-site product unveiling and hands-on use throughout the visit, guests explored how the limited edition translates Tonino Lamborghini’s distinctive design language and bold lifestyle attitude into a contemporary mobile experience.

Discovering the roots of Italian boldness at Palazzo del Vignola, home to Tonino Lamborghini

Bologna served as the perfect setting for the journey. Known for its rich traditions in architecture, food and manufacturing, the city reflects the close relationship between creativity and everyday life that has long shaped Italian design. Its artistic heritage, specialist craftsmanship and long tradition of manufacturing have helped shape an approach to design where function and personality are closely intertwined. Within this tradition, engineering design becomes a form of storytelling, with shape, materials, color and craftsmanship carrying character and attitude beyond mere function.

A visit to Tonino Lamborghini’s headquarters at the historic Palazzo del Vignola gave guests a closer look at the brand’s history and the way its design language has evolved across different aspects of lifestyle. For more than four decades, Tonino Lamborghini has drawn on its Italian heritage and mechanical inspiration to create products with a strong sense of character. Power, the signature Tonino Lamborghini black-and-red palette, and engineering-inspired aesthetics recur throughout the brand’s world, reflecting a belief that design can be an expression of individuality as much as it is of utility. This philosophy finds a natural connection with TECNO POVA, which brings together youthful energy and unconventional design centered on self-expression.

Later in the afternoon, guests gathered for the unveiling of the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition, surrounded by Tonino Lamborghini design works that reflected the brand’s distinctive aesthetic. The setting offered a natural context for exploring how those visual codes and lifestyle values have been reinterpreted through POVA.

Sharing the heritage and creative principles behind the brand, Mr. Tonino Lamborghini, Founder and President, said: “For me, design tells a story rooted in my Italian culture and craftsmanship. This collaboration brings that bold, unmistakable identity into a new technological form, allowing young users to express their individuality. I’m honored to host the launch here at my headquarters to better express and share the identity that characterize my brand since 1981.”

“By bringing guests to Italy, we wanted them to experience firsthand where the inspiration behind this product comes from and what brings our two brands together,” said Laury Bai, CMO of TECNO. “Together, we are bringing Tonino Lamborghini’s distinctive design language and bold lifestyle attitude into POVA’s youthful identity, combining technology, aesthetics and self-expression in a new mobile experience.”

Bringing Italian design into every detail

The limited edition translates this shared vision into a design language that is immediately recognizable. For Tonino Lamborghini, luxury is something to feel and experience, not shown off, and that spirit is reflected in the phone’s design. Its black-and-red palette establishes a bold visual identity, while the Pulse Line adds a sense of movement across the rear panel. The Signature Shield and dual-layer stacking process further bring Tonino Lamborghini’s mechanical and engineering-inspired aesthetics into the phone, making it a distinctive expression of character and individuality.

A dual-layer rear cover and internal mirror structures create a layered sense of depth, producing dynamic visual effects as the phone moves. The Alive Matrix Display introduces a more contemporary digital expression through a custom “L” signature effect, while the customized interface extends the same visual language from the exterior into the software experience.

The collaboration carries Tonino Lamborghini’s engineered design language and bold spirit across the phone’s visual details, materials, customized interface and accessories, extending the collaboration beyond the exterior design alone.

 

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Xryma Plc Reports Steady H1 2026 Results While Positioning the Group for Its Next Phase of Growth

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NICOSIA, Cyprus, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Xryma Plc (“Group”, “Xryma”), a banktech group providing regulated cross-border open banking, international transactional banking and real-time EU and UK payment services, whilst also independently offering banking software and technology to third party banks and financial institutions, today announced its audited H1 2026 financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026.

“The first half of 2026 remained firmly within the strategic investment period we outlined to shareholders. We made a conscious decision to prioritise the infrastructure and new opportunities required for Xryma’s next phase of growth, accepting the near-term impact this would have on Client Revenue and profitability,” said Ajay Treon, Group Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director, Xryma Plc.

“Importantly, that investment is now translating into delivery. We completed our Eurosystem T2 integration in June, continued to progress TIPS, PaidBy® and XrymaCoin, while Technology Services (as defined in the Prospectus) continued its strong growth, with revenue increasing 77%. Our SaaS and Banking Platform activities provide stable recurring income alongside higher-value consulting, bespoke development and customisation revenues.

We have achieved this while remaining profitable and maintaining a strong financial position, ending H1 2026 with €59.4 million of net assets and €50.9 million of cash. As the principal build phase of our strategic investment programme approaches completion, our focus is now shifting to activation, commercialisation and growth. We expect to see the first signs of that commercial momentum in Q4 2026, with the benefits of the investments we have made beginning to materialise from 2027 through revenue growth and operating leverage.”

H1 2026 Highlights

Strategic investment programme nearing completion, with the Group’s focus progressively shifting from investment and build to activation, commercialisation and growth.Client Revenue of €16.9 million, compared with €27.7 million in H1 2025, reflecting the anticipated near-term impact of prioritising strategic investment, and deferring certain complementary enhancements to existing products and services.Technology Services revenue increased 77% to €1.65 million, compared with €0.93 million in H1 2025, supported by recurring SaaS and Banking Platform income alongside higher-value consulting, bespoke development and customisation.The Group remained profitable throughout the investment period, reporting profit after tax of €0.03 million, compared with €12.3 million in H1 2025.Strong financial position maintained, with net assets of €59.4 million and cash and cash equivalents of €50.9 million at 30 June 2026, while continuing to meet applicable regulatory capital requirements.Major strategic milestones delivered, including completion of direct Eurosystem T2 integration in June 2026 following successful notification of participation in October 2025, together with continued progress across TIPS, PaidBy® Mastercard and XrymaCoin.Active capital allocation continued, including the early termination and repayment of the restructured NSX loan facilities and increased investment in BeEmotion AI, alongside progress towards completing the KYC initiative with BeEmotion.Commercial momentum expected to be regained in Q4 2026, with the benefits of the strategic investment programme expected to begin materialising from 2027 through revenue growth and operating leverage.

Nikogiannis Karantzis, Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Xryma Plc said: “Our commitment to delivering outstanding products and services to our existing customers remains unwavering. We are dedicated to expanding our customer base and increasing revenues in H2 2026, following the deep infrastructure upgrades of 2025 and H1 2026. Whilst this upgrade programme has impacted our short-term performance, we are of the belief that Xryma will be better positioned to grow revenues in the mid to long-term, with better margins due to our unique positioning in the market.

We are also pleased to have announced that the company’s Prospectus was approved by its competent authority, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on the 14th of July 2026. We will continue to advance our stock exchange listing plans, thus providing liquidity to our existing shareholders, broadening access to capital markets and supporting the Group’s long-term growth ambitions.”

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About Xryma Plc

Xryma Plc is a regulated European bank-tech group that develops banking technology via its Probanx® subsidiary and operates digital payment services underpinned by direct central-bank settlement. Xryma is one of the first non-bank participants authorised to connect directly to the Eurosystem’s T2 RTGS and TIPS platforms. The company holds Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorisations in both the EU and the UK and offers multi-currency corporate accounts. Its open-banking service, PaidBy®, delivers one of the world’s first cross-border, account-to-account, dynamic-currency-converting service for merchants, with instant local payments and next-business-day settlement in major and exotic currencies. Xryma is also the issuer of the upcoming electronic-money token XrymaCoin (XREUR).

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Scailarc, Elisa and Nokia demonstrate world-fist call handled without answering, powered by IMS Data Channel

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HELSINKI, Sept. 18, 2026 Proof of concept shows how customers can complete an important service task  even when they cannot answer a call            

Scailarc, Nokia and Elisa have completed a proof-of-concept demo of a new mobile calling experience that enables interactive, visual communication before and during a call. The showcase demonstrated a first-of-its-kind scenario where a customer can complete a call-related action without answering the call, using IMS Data Channel technology and trusted caller verification enabled through Nokia’s Network as Code platform. The call was made with the new Jolla Phone. 

The  demo uses an Elisa customer service scenario: Elisa calls about a fibre  installation. The customer cannot speak but sees a trusted interactive call  screen and selects “Book installation time”. Elisa sees the customer  move to self-service, and the customer completes the task immediately – without  having to answer the call. 

A new phase in the mobile call lifecycle

Created by Scailarc with support from Nokia and Elisa, the solution brings rich, interactive content into the native phone experience without requiring a separate app. It extends the phone call from a voice connection into a trusted media channel before, during and after the call.

For  companies, this can enhance efficiency by improving reachability and service  completion by displaying customers a clear reason for the call, verified context  and simple interactive options. For customers, it offers a convenient way to  handle service tasks when speaking is not possible or appropriate.  

Technology foundation

The solution is based on IMS Data Channel, a 3GPP standard that enables rich data interactions inside a normal phone call. Nokia’s Network as Code capabilities support caller identification, helping create a trusted interaction between caller and customer. The standards-based solution works independently of device model or mobile OS ecosystem.

Security and trust are central to the concept. IMS Data Channel interfaces run inside an isolated environment in the phone’s native calling app, preventing access to phone data. Data is encrypted, and Scailarc verifies application content and digital fingerprints to help prevent hijacking.

“This proof of concept shows how the traditional phone call can become a trusted, interactive customer service channel. Visual context, verified caller information, and simple self-service actions can help customers complete tasks faster and with confidence,” says Marko Rapeli, Co-founder & CEO, Scailarc.

“Elisa is exploring innovations that make digital services easier and safer. Today’s Proof of Concept demonstrates the potential this service has for the reduction of daily life friction. We are looking forward to further developing this technology for the benefit of our corporate and consumer customers,” says Laura Pitkänen, Vice President, Subscriptions and Services, Corporate Customers, Elisa.

“Programmable network capabilities can help developers and service providers create new real-time experiences. This showcase demonstrates how network capabilities can support trusted, contextual communications directly in the call experience,” Shkumbin Hamiti, Vice President, Network Monetization Platform, Nokia.

The companies see potential for trusted, interactive calling in sectors where identification, timely action and customer confidence are critical, including healthcare, banking, public services, logistics, public safety and legally required customer contacts.

CONTACT:

Further information and interview requests:

Elisa’s Mediadesk, mediadesk@elisa.fi, tel. +358 50 305 1605

Scailarc

Marko Rapeli, Co-founder & CEO, marko.rapeli@scailarc.com, +358 50 323 3973 
Olli–Pekka Nokkonen, Co-founder & COO, olli–pekka.nokkonen@scailarc.com, +358 50 444 0894

Nokia

Press Office, press.services@nokia.com  

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Twenty Years of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway: A Path Toward Harmony Between People and Nature

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LHASA, China, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway. Spanning nearly 2,000 kilometers and reaching altitudes of over 5,000 meters, this railway traverses the “roof of the world.” By overcoming formidable challenges like oxygen deficiency and harsh climate, it remains one of the most remarkable feats in the history of engineering.

To build the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, the engineers had to face a series of challenges rarely seen in the history of railway construction worldwide. About a quarter of the railway passes through permafrost regions. In some areas, ice accounts for more than 80 percent of the permafrost, while soil accounts for less than 20 percent. Permafrost is unstable as season changes. It can thaw and sink when temperatures rise in summer, while in winter it will freeze and shrink. So it is easy to crack during construction. Under the combined challenges of high altitude, low temperatures and oxygen deficiency, it was a global engineering challenge for Chinese engineers to ensure the long-term stability of the railway bed.

Faced with such extreme conditions, Chinese engineers and technicians adopted a range of innovative technologies. Along both sides of the railway, tens of thousands of heat-conducting pipes extend deep into the permafrost, draining underground heat to the surface and helping keep the permafrost frozen and stable. The 111-kilometer-long railroad bed with crushed rock ventilation can promote air circulation, carry away heat and reduce subgrade temperatures.

The construction of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway focused not only on engineering safety, but also on ecological conservation throughout the project. A total of 33 wildlife passageways were built along the railway, preserving migration routes for animals on the plateau. The Wudaoliang Bridge alone allows more than 5,000 Tibetan antelopes to pass through each year. Since the railway opened, students in remote mountainous areas have the better access to sound education. Herders can reach markets more easily. Over the past 20 years, the Qinghai-Xizang Railway has transported more than 100 million tons of freight.

The animated video China’s New Pulse: How did China build a railway spanning the roof of the world? produced by China Matters, tells the story behind the Qinghai-Xizang Railway. Today, this railway serves as a crucial transport infrastructure for local people with a balanced development between economic growth and ecological conservation.

YouTube Link：https://www.youtube.com/shorts/V83lZVWsp8A

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