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Honor’s Robot Phone is part smartphone, part self-stabilizing robot
Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 packs 24-hour battery life, starts at $1,599
Joel Joseph
October 16, 2025
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Just when you thought smartphones couldn’t get any crazier — Honor has unveiled something straight out of sci-fi. Meet the Honor Robot Phone, a part-smartphone, part-robot device that can literally move and stabilize itself using a built-in robotic gimbal arm.
Meanwhile, Apple’s new MacBook Pro M5 promises a record-breaking 24-hour battery life, Honor’s MagicPad 3 Pro might be the fastest Android tablet ever, and Samsung’s One UI 8.5 is teasing a smart new trick for longer battery life.
Here’s what you’ll discover in today’s tech roundup:
Honor unveils a Robot Phone that moves and stabilizes itself with a built-in robotic gimbal
Apple launches 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 with 24-hour battery life and improved AI performance
Honor MagicPad 3 Pro debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 — possibly the fastest Android tablet yet
Samsung One UI 8.5 leak reveals new “Network Battery Saver” feature for better endurance
Honor Magic 8 series launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 200MP telephoto, and 7,200mAh battery
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At the launch of the new Magic 8 series, Honor also revealed something far more interesting. CEO Li Jian took the stage to introduce the Honor Robot Phone. As wild as it sounds, it’s exactly what the name suggests.
A phone with robotic mobility.
The Robot Phone is built on three core technologies: an AI brain, robotic mobility, and professional imaging. Its highlight feature is a hidden robotic arm gimbal that unfolds with a click, allowing the phone to move and stabilize itself like a robot.
Read on to find out more.
 Apple’s refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro is official, and it’s all about endurance and efficiency. The new model, powered by the company’s M5 chip, promises up to 24 hours of battery life — the longest yet on a MacBook Pro — without bumping up the starting price. It’s available for pre-order now, with shipping set for October 22. Under the hood, the M5 brings serious upgrades. Apple says the new chip delivers 20% better CPU performance and up to 3.5x faster AI processing. |  The Honor Magic 8 series just made its official debut in China, and alongside these flagship smartphones, the company has unveiled a high end tablet as well. The MagicPad 3 Pro has been announced with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, making it one of the most powerful tablets in the market right now. So here’s everything you need to know. |
 Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update was expected to be a mild refresh, but new leaks from the Galaxy S25 Ultra firmware suggest it’s hiding something more interesting — a smarter, more efficient way to save battery. Alongside a few subtle design tweaks, a new “Network Battery Saver” feature has surfaced, and it could quietly help your phone last longer without you having to touch a thing. |  After weeks of rumors, leaks, and official teasers, Honor‘s latest generation of flagship smartphones has finally made their debut in China. The Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro pack cutting edge technology, high end camera systems, and a sleek design. The Chinese brand has just announced the Magic 8 series with minimal changes to the design over its predecessor. |
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