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HONOR Debuts a New AI-empowered All-scenario Strategy at MWC 2024

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HONOR announces the global launch of the HONOR Magic6 Pro and an AI PC HONOR MagicBook Pro 16, demonstrating its open-collaborative innovation enabling an AI Era

LONDON, Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Global technology brand HONOR today revealed its new all-scenario strategy by introducing AI-empowered cross OS experiences and intent based user interface, plus a suite of smart devices with global partners. During its keynote, HONOR not only announced the global launch of the premium flagship HONOR Magic6 Pro, but also its latest AIPC, the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16, all of which come equipped with HONOR’s platform-level AI to deliver human-centric innovations.

“As we race ahead into the AI era, HONOR is committed to delivering human-centric innovations that bring open and seamless experiences that address our consumers’ desires and pain points,” said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd. “We are delighted to announce the global launch of the new HONOR smartphones and AI PC, which truly revolutionise the user experience with industry-leading AI capabilities, while breaking boundaries in human-device interaction.”

Discover the Magic of AI with HONOR Magic6 Pro
The latest addition to the prestigious HONOR Magic Series flagship lineup, the HONOR Magic6 Pro boasts advancements in photography, display, performance, and AI-powered user experiences. Driven by its commitment to human-centric innovation, HONOR has unveiled MagicOS 8.0, the latest version of its Android-based operating system that introduces fully empowered HONOR’s platform-level AI and the industry’s first intent-based UI. With this, HONOR is transforming the user experience, introducing entirely new, multimodel ways for humans to interact with their smart devices.

Enriched by Magic Capsule and Magic Portal, the HONOR Magic6 Pro provides users with a more personalised, intuitive experience. With a simple tap on the notifications banner at the top of the screen, the Magic Capsule expands to offer additional information and related options, granting users instant access to essential resources and eliminating the need to navigate through multiple apps for maximum productivity and efficiency. Meanwhile, Magic Portal harnesses the power of AI to understand user messaging and behaviour, streamlining complex tasks into a single-step process. For example, Magic Portal’s AI quickly recognises addresses in a text message and directs users to Google Maps, enabling effortless navigation. For social media like TikTok and Facebook, it also streamlines the access and sharing, allowing users to forward booking details or online search results with just a single drag. Magic Portal facilitates image-based shopping experiences, seamlessly guiding users to platforms, where they can find and purchase desired items.

By collaborating with partners and app developers, Magic Portal supports over one hundred most frequently used Apps globally. Ultimately providing users with a seamless experience across various platforms while ensuring they can enjoy the full potential of Magic Portal with their favorite apps.

A Sneak Peak of Inspiring AI Practice
Embracing an open and collaborative spirit in the AI era, HONOR actively works with industry partners, striving to bring more of the industry’s leading technologies to the public. To demonstrate the latest joint effort, HONOR and Qualcomm shaking hands together, bringing the LLaMA 2 large language model (LLM) inside the HONOR Magic6 Pro, which is able to complete functions such as Q&A, text creation and reading comprehension in an offline environment. As a demo, bringing the Llama 2 LLM on device is the ability of HONOR and Qualcomm to work together to solve problems and enable innovation. Collaboration within the industry like this can lead to a more imaginative future for users.

Demonstrating the possibilities that smartphone eye-tracking may unlock in the future, HONOR revealed how it is possible to control a car hands-free through the HONOR Magic6 Pro’s AI-powered eye-tracking system. The experimental concept showcases how the interplay between AI-enhanced smartphones and vehicles can go beyond screen or voice controls, unlocking a realm of human-device interactions that hold immense possibilities.

Experience Pro-grade Sportography with HONOR’s AI-powered Falcon Camera System 
As consumers look forward to an exciting year of sporting events, HONOR has made it a priority to deliver sports photography worthy of a gold medal with improved capture speeds and clearer snapshots. Debuting a new and improved HONOR Falcon Camera System powered by an AI model trained with a database that is 28 times larger over the previous generation, the HONOR Magic6 Pro includes HONOR AI Motion Sensing Capture, an advanced AI capture algorithm that effortlessly predicts and captures decisive moments in ultra-high definition. The advanced HONOR AI Motion Sensing Capture of the HONOR Magic6 Pro surpasses the previous generation by covering a wider range of sports and activities such as jumping, dancing, and martial arts, making it perfect for capturing thrilling moments at sports events and races.

Additionally, HONOR’s latest camera system introduces a remarkable 180MP Telephoto Camera Lens (f/2.6, OIS) with 2.5x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. The HONOR Magic6 Pro also features a 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera (f.2.0, EIS) and a powerful 50MP main Camera with variable aperture capabilities (f/1.4 and f/2.0, OIS), to capture fast-paced moments in exceptional clarity without compromising on details.

Unmatched Display with HONOR NanoCrystal Shield
Featuring the industry’s most drop-resistant screen glass to date, the HONOR Magic6 Pro races ahead with improvements in display scratch resistance. The HONOR NanoCrystal Shield features a layer of silicon nitride coating on the device’s nanocrystal glass for enhanced protection. Widely recognized for its hardness and scratch resistance, silicon nitride offers enhanced display strength and exceptional durability allowing for 10 times the protection upon falling compared to regular nanocrystal glass1.

In addition to its durability, the HONOR Magic6 Pro features an industry-leading 6.8-inch All-range Low-power LTPO Eye Comfort Display2, delivering an exceptional viewing experience while prioritising users’ well-being with a range of human-centric innovations, including the industry’s highest 4320Hz PWM Dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Customisable Circadian Night Display, and Nature Tone feature.

Powerful Performance Driven by Cross Industry Innovation
The HONOR Magic6 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform3, bringing a 30% improvement in CPU performance and a 25% increase GPU performance to the new devices. Thanks to the Qualcomm® AI Engine, the AI features on the HONOR Magic6 Pro are supported with exceptional fluency and stability, achieving a remarkable 98% improvement as compared to previous models. Additionally, the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform delivers exceptional gaming experiences at superb battery efficiency and is packed with advancements that redefine powerful performance.

Recognising the growing importance of battery life for users who rely on their devices for prolonged usage, HONOR stands out as the first brand to apply emerging battery innovations from other sectors to smartphones. Taking inspiration from the disruptive electric vehicle (EV) industry, HONOR is bringing the all-new HONOR Second-generation Silicon-carbon Battery with HONOR E1, a battery management chipset for energy efficiency enhancement, to the HONOR Magic6 Pro. The 5600 mAh4 capacity demonstrates exceptional low-temperature performance, users can play the YouTube video for 81 minutes5 at -20°C with just 10% battery level remaining. In addition, with its 80W HONOR Wired SuperCharge and 66W HONOR Wireless SuperCharge6, users can charge up the HONOR Magic6 Pro to 100% in only 40 minutes7, enabling the busiest users to swiftly charge their devices on the move.

Establishing the excellence of the HONOR Magic6 Pro’s advanced battery technology, the device received a distinguished 1st place in DXOMARK global display rankings with a top score of 157. Also, with five DXOMARK labels awarded, the HONOR Magic6 Pro represents the top of its industry in camera, audio, display, battery and selfie capabilities.

Harnessing AI to Create an All-scenario Interconnected Experience
Enabling an intelligent all-scenario PC experience, HONOR has launched its latest AI-powered laptop, the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16, with the power to empower cross-OS collaboration. Benefit from performance improvements brought by HONOR’s platform-level AI with cutting-edge CPU and GPU, the HONOR MagicBook 16 Pro makes sharing notifications and synchronising materials across HONOR smartphones, PCs and tablets effortless with MagicRing, ensuring the utmost convenience and easy accessibility.

Taking the all-scenario experience to a more compact device, HONOR has also released its newest tablet, the HONOR Pad 9. Boasting an impressive 12.1-inch 2.5K HONOR FullView Display8 with a 120Hz refresh rate9, an eight-speaker audio system that incorporates HONOR Histen sound tuning technology. The HONOR Pad 9 is a feature-packed tablet that offers exceptional user experience and a distinctive design.

Teasing the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic6 RSR
At MWC this year, HONOR has not only officially brought the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR foldable smartphone to the global stage for the first time, HONOR also has unveiled a teaser for the Porsche Design HONOR Magic6 RSR, a smartphone that also embodies the DNA of Porsche Design. The PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic6 RSR resembles a bold motorsports-inspired appearance with its centered, high-performance camera sitting within a geometric structure that references the aesthetics of a Porsche racecar.

Colour and Pricing 
Designed for users who prefer a sleek, modern style and a timeless appeal, the HONOR Magic6 Pro will be available in Black and Epi Green10, with an RRP of £1,099.99. The Magic6 Pro can be purchased from HiHonor using a £250 off subscriber voucher when users subscribe to HiHonor, and use the code AM6PP250 in checkout. HiHonor shoppers will also receive complimentary 12-months screen protection, plus the opportunity to purchase a Pad 9 for £149.99 (£299.99 RRP).

The Magic6 Pro is also available to pre-order from the 1st March with sales from the 8th March with a complimentary launch bundle worth £359 including HONOR Earbuds X6, HONOR 100W SuperCharger and HONOR Pad 8 from Amazon, Very and Currys.

New and existing Three customers can also purchase the HONOR Magic6 Pro from the 8th March. From £50 Upfront and £37.50 a month across 36 months on a 2GB tariff, plus an extra £300 when you trade-in your old device.

Paying tribute to iconic Porsche cars, the Porsche Design HONOR Magic V2 RSR is available in Agate Grey11 and priced at £2,349.99 RRP.

Offering two stunning colorways, Space Grey and Cyan Lake12, the HONOR Pad 9 will be priced £299.99 RRP or £349.99 including a keyboard. The HONOR Pad 9 will be available to purchase in UK and Ireland via HiHonor, Argos, Amazon, Very, Currys online. On HiHonor, consumers can benefit from a £50 discount on the keyboard option, meaning the tablet and keyboard combination is the price of the stand-alone tablet.

For more information, please visit HONOR online store at www.hihonor.com/uk.

1 Data from HONOR labs.
2 With a rounded corners design on the display, the diagonal length of the exterior screen is 6.80 inches when measured according to the standard rectangle (the actual viewable area is slightly smaller).
3 Snapdragon is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.
4 Typical value. The rated capacity of the non-removable battery is 5600mAh.
5 Data from HONOR labs.
6 The actual charging power may vary with different scenarios intelligently. Please refer to actual situations.
7 Data from HONOR labs.
8 With a rounded corners design on the display, the diagonal length of the screen is 12.1 inches when measured according to the standard rectangle (the actual viewable area is slightly smaller. HONOR FullView Display generally refers to HONOR laptop screens with a narrow bezel and high screen-to-body ratio. Please refer to the actual product.
9 The screen refresh rate may vary by application. The screen supports a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz. The refresh rate may vary depending on the application interface and game screen.
10 Colour availability varies by region.
11 Colour availability varies by region.
12 Colour availability varies by region.

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BinBase Launches 2026 BIN Database Featuring 6-11 Digit Waterfall Lookup for High-Precision Payment Routing

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BinBase introduces its upgraded 2026 BIN Database, offering 3.2M+ card ranges, 29 granular data attributes, and extended 8-11 digit accuracy to eliminate false-positives and optimize routing for global fintechs.

MIAMI, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — BinBase, a provider of payment intelligence and card issuing data, has announced the official release of its updated 2026 BIN Database. Engineered for payment gateways, acquiring banks, fraud prevention platforms, and e-commerce platforms, the updated dataset solves critical routing inaccuracies caused by the industry-wide shift from legacy 6-digit BINs to extended 8-to-11-digit card ranges.

Relying solely on 6-digit BINs in 2026 means misclassifying card products and losing money on interchange fees. Our 2026 release provides the surgical precision developers need for cost-effective payment routing.

Since ISO/IEC 7812 expanded the standard Bank Identification Number (BIN) length to 8 digits, traditional 6-digit lookup tables have struggled to correctly identify modern card profiles. This leads to false positives, misidentified interchange fees, and failed transactions. BinBase addresses this challenge by introducing a multi-tiered database structure supporting up to 11-digit precision, alongside a recommended “Waterfall Lookup Algorithm.”

To ensure 100% routing and verification accuracy, the Waterfall method executes a descending search sequence: checking 11-digit BIN ranges down through 10, 9, 8, 7, and 6 digits until an exact match is resolved.

Key technical specifications of the 2026 BinBase release include:

Over 3.2 Million Card Ranges: Full global coverage including Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, UnionPay, JCB, and regional networks.Extended Precision: Over 88% of the dataset consists of high-precision ranges (8–11 digits) to accurately isolate sub-brands, currencies, and card tiers.29 Granular Attributes: Beyond core issuer data, the database features advanced parameters including Durbin Regulation status, US Debit/ATM network routing (STAR, NYCE), Fast Funds (Visa Direct / Mastercard MoneySend indicators), commercial Level 2/Level 3 data, and digital wallet token ranges (Apple Pay / Google Pay).

“Modern payment processing requires surgical precision,” said a spokesperson for Damiko Inc. “Relying solely on 6-digit BINs in 2026 means misclassifying card products and losing money on interchange fees. Our 2026 release provides the underlying intelligence developers need to build resilient, cost-effective payment infrastructure.”

Developers and payment teams can evaluate the full 29-field database schema, review integration examples, and download a free 2026 sample dataset on the official GitHub repository.

To learn more about full commercial licensing options, instant CSV downloads, and custom API delivery, visit BinBase.

About Damiko Inc

Damiko Inc is a US-based fintech data provider specializing in card issuer analytics, payment routing data, and global BIN database solutions. Operating through its flagship product, BinBase.com, the company supplies high-precision transaction intelligence to help merchants and payment facilitators worldwide optimize approval rates and mitigate fraud.

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Redington Limited and AutomationEdge Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise Automation and Agentic AI Adoption

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MUMBAI, India, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, and AutomationEdge, a leading Agentic Process Automation platform for global enterprises, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of enterprise automation and Agentic AI. The collaboration brings together Redington’s extensive distribution ecosystem and partner network with AutomationEdge’s enterprise-grade Agentic Process Automation platform to enable faster, scalable, and outcome-driven digital transformation for organizations.

As a part of the partnership, AutomationEdge’s portfolio of AI Agents and automation solutions is now available through the Redington AI Exchange Marketplace, enabling partners and customers to easily discover, evaluate, and deploy enterprise-ready AI solutions. This availability significantly reduces the time required to adopt AI-driven automation and provides organizations with access to proven use cases that can deliver measurable business outcomes.

The partnership is focused on delivering solution-led automation offerings that simplify adoption for enterprises and channel partners. By combining Redington’s go-to-market reach with AutomationEdge’s 10x automation capabilities, the two organizations aim to help businesses move from fragmented automation initiatives to enterprise-wide orchestration—driving efficiency, agility, and operational excellence.

Through this collaboration, both companies will jointly promote pre-built automation and AI Agent solutions across key business functions, including banking operations, insurance processes, IT / HR operations, customer service, and finance functions. These solutions include ready-to-deploy workflows, AI Agents, demonstration environments, and implementation frameworks designed to accelerate deployment and reduce complexity.

The partnership will also include joint go-to-market initiatives such as partner enablement programs, co-branded workshops, solution showcases, and proof-of-concept (PoC) engagements. These initiatives are designed to equip Redington partners with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to successfully position, sell, and implement AI-powered automation solutions for enterprise and mid-market customers.

Sayantan Dev, Global Head, Software Solutions Group, Redington, said, “The next phase of AI adoption will be defined by execution. Through the Redington AI Exchange Marketplace, we are bringing together the technologies and ecosystem needed to help partners deliver real business outcomes at scale. AutomationEdge’s Agentic AI and automation capabilities strengthen our ability to enable customers to accelerate AI adoption with greater speed, governance, and confidence.”

Prasad Likhite, Chief Sales Officer of AutomationEdge, said, “We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with Redington and accelerate the adoption of next-generation enterprise automation and Agentic AI solutions across the market. The availability of AutomationEdge AI Agents through the Redington AI Exchange Marketplace marks an important milestone in democratizing AI-led transformation, enabling enterprises to rapidly scale intelligent automation initiatives with speed, agility, and measurable business impact. At the same time, it creates significant opportunities for partners to drive innovation, unlock new revenue streams, and deliver greater value to their customers.”

The collaboration also emphasizes localized support, implementation expertise, and customer success services, ensuring that organizations can seamlessly deploy, manage, and scale automation initiatives. By leveraging Redington’s strong partner ecosystem and AutomationEdge’s deep expertise in automation and Agentic AI, the partnership is well-positioned to address the evolving needs of modern enterprises.

As organizations increasingly prioritize productivity, operational efficiency, and AI-led transformation, this partnership marks a significant step toward making enterprise automation and Agentic AI more accessible, scalable, and impactful across industries.

 About Redington

Redington Limited (NSE: REDINGTON) (BSE: 532805), a leading technology solutions provider, empowers businesses in their digital transformation journeys. Guided by its brand narrative “Unlock Next”, Redington goes beyond distribution to remove barriers, accelerate digital adoption, and unlock access, growth, trust, efficiency, and impact—helping businesses, communities, and societies embrace what’s next in technology

About AutomationEdge

AutomationEdge is a leading Agentic Process Automation platform for global enterprises. Its platform enables organizations to automate complex business processes, deploy AI Agents at scale, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives across industries.

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Applied Intuition Launches Dana, the Agentic Platform for Physical AI

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New platform pairs agentic AI with the tooling, data, infrastructure and domain expertise Applied Intuition has built over nearly a decade to speed the safe development of intelligent machines for the physical world.

Dana is the first agentic platform for building, testing, deploying and operating physical AI systems across industries.Built on nearly a decade of Applied Intuition’s tooling, infrastructure, workflows and engineering expertise, Dana is purpose-built for safety-critical systems operating in the physical world.Dana helps companies build physical AI applications for any industry or use case, from autonomy and software-defined vehicles to fleet operations, robotics, construction, mining and intelligent in-vehicle experiences.Dana has already reduced critical phases of vehicle development from months to days in internal and select customer deployments.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Applied Intuition, Inc., a leader in physical AI, today announced the launch of Dana, the first agentic platform for building, testing, deploying and operating physical AI systems across industries. Dana combines the power of agentic AI and rapid application development with nearly a decade of Applied Intuition’s tooling, infrastructure and engineering knowledge. The result is a unified system that accelerates the development of intelligent machines in the physical world.

“We believe physical AI will become one of the defining technologies of this century,” said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. “Our ambition is to help bring intelligence to a billion machines, and Dana is the platform we built to make that possible.”

Unlike general-purpose AI tools designed primarily for digital workflows, Dana is built for the complexities of machines operating in the physical world. Dana comes with all the platform capabilities needed to build and deploy safety-critical physical AI applications, including data, visualization and tooling, as well as the evaluation, traceability and governance these systems require. The platform was designed to work across industries and with a wide range of use cases, from software-defined vehicle development and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to mining and construction operations, truck fleet management, robotics and intelligent in-vehicle experiences. With Dana, customers can:

Deploy Applied Intuition’s reference applications — spanning autonomy, fleet operations, and more — or build their own.Use both natural language and command-line interfaces to complete complex development tasks more intuitively and accelerate iteration cycles across teams and systems.Integrate the platform with enterprise systems and collaboration tools, like Slack and Jira, helping organizations connect fragmented engineering and operational workflows while embedding agentic capabilities across the development process.

Applied Intuition has used Dana internally since last year, building and delivering solutions on the platform for long-standing customers across automotive, trucking, mining, and agriculture. Dana’s agent-driven workflows have reduced critical phases of vehicle development timelines from months to days in some cases. Applied Intuition has offered limited, early access to select customers, including heavy-equipment manufacturer Komatsu and Isuzu Motors, who is using the platform to accelerate L4 autonomy for its fleet of commercial trucks.

“We’ve been impressed by how Dana can streamline complex engineering workflows and accelerate development,” said Yasuhiro Yazawa, Director, Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan. “Dana gives our engineering teams greater confidence to develop, track and deploy safe autonomous-vehicle capabilities at a much faster pace.”

“Applied Intuition has been a valuable technology partner as we continue advancing the digital capabilities that support the next generation of mining equipment and solutions,” said Peter Salditt, CEO, Komatsu Mining. “Dana represents another step forward, bringing intelligent, agentic capabilities into our engineering workflows to help our teams innovate faster, improve efficiency and ultimately create greater value for our customers’ operations.”

Dana is designed to help companies keep up with the fundamental shift now underway across industries. As autonomous vehicles, robots and industrial systems become more capable, manufacturers need a more integrated way to build, validate and deploy them safely. Dana gives teams a faster path from idea to production, and the confidence to put increasingly intelligent machines into the real world.

The future of AI is physical. Dana was built for it.

To learn more about Dana and Applied Intuition’s physical AI platform, visit AppliedIntuition.com.

About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with nearly two dozen offices across the globe, including in London, Munich, Tokyo, Seoul, and the Washington, D.C. metro area. Learn more at applied.co or press@applied.co.

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