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Honor business and news from across the web.- The Morning After: The next CEO of Apple will be hardware exec John TernusApple's Senior Vice President of hardware engineering, John Ternus, will succeed Tim Cook as CEO in September. Cook, who led Apple through its post-iPhone and iPad era, launching products like the Apple Watch and Vision Pro, will transition to executive chairman. Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, has been a prominent figure in hardware development, notably at the recent MacBook Neo launch.
- Beijing's robot half-marathon is back for its second year with far less embarassing resultsBeijing's second annual humanoid robot half-marathon saw significant improvements in performance and fewer embarrassing incidents compared to its inaugural event. Honor's robot, Lightning, won first place with a time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds, navigating the course autonomously. While about 40 percent of the robots competed autonomously this year, the event still featured some crashes and remote-controlled participants.
Honor Magic 8 Lite – New Kind of PhoneThe Honor Magic 8 Lite is a mid-range smartphone that prioritizes durability, battery life, and design over raw specifications. It features a robust build with IP68/IP69K ratings and drop resistance, a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display, and an impressive 7500 mAh battery offering up to three days of use. While its Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset and 108 MP camera are capable for everyday tasks, they are not top-tier, but the overall package offers strong value for its price.