Apple Siri news licensing could use a nine-figure budget to buy pay-per-use access to real-time news, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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Google Gemini app reached 1 billion monthly users this week as Google pushes the assistant beyond chat into voice, camera, workflow and third-party integrations.
Insta360 X6 camera brings 8K 50fps 360 video, PanoMind AI editing, and up to 140 minutes battery life, priced at about $650 (originally HK$5,099).
Google Pixel 11 arrives with four models, Tensor G6 and Gemini Nano AI, and U.S. prices starting at $899. Availability begins Aug. 20 in some markets.
Redmi 17 price in Hong Kong starts at about $165, with a 7,500mAh battery and 6.9 inch 120Hz screen; 5G and extra RAM cost more.
Coldcard seed vulnerability left more than 1,196 Bitcoin addresses exposed, researchers say; Coinkite issued a July 30 advisory and released a firmware fix.
Mijia air purifier 6 Plus reports PM1 and PM2.5, offers app control and UVC modules; retails for approximately $318.62 (originally HK$2,499).
uLolly portable massager is on display at a New Town Plaza pop-up in Sha Tin, with in-person demos, a DIY charm workshop and a limited half-price offer.
KYUBI Marvel pop up at AIRSIDE: a short guide to photo spots, shopping, and the Aug. 16 streetball final you should plan for.
Jean Michel Gathy hotel design shows three strategies to create calm in busy cities, from Aman New York to Aman Nai Lert Bangkok and Janu Tokyo.
Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi made a final visit to Hong Kong for a Central Sanrio Gift Gate signing and an appearance at the Hong Kong Comics and Animation Game Show 2026.
MUJI Hong Kong anniversary red van tour runs July 24 to Aug. 9 across 15 neighborhoods; join the MUJI app for a free fruit tea and a 10 second lucky ball game.
Galaxy Z Fold8 debuts with an Ultra model for creators, a wider Fold8 for daily use, and Flip8; Samsung lists Hong Kong prices and preorder deals.
Zoox Robotaxi recall: Amazon unit Zoox recalled 105 vehicles after thick smoke caused sudden braking and remote intervention, the company and NHTSA said.
Samsung Galaxy Card launches in the US with up to 5% cashback; success will hinge on credit losses, customer service and compliance costs.
Hong Kong AI jobs must move beyond prompt training, building audit, compliance and testing roles that firms will pay for, industry groups and experts say.
Half-frame film camera from Lomography doubles exposures to 72, is reloadable, and starts at approximately $24 (originally 188 HKD). Read our hands-on review.
Xiaomi home appliances arrive in Hong Kong: an 8 kg shallow front-load washer and a 7 L steam steam air fryer, priced at about $318.62 and $152.87.
Codex Micro is OpenAI’s $230 keyboard for developers, with six Agent Keys, a reasoning dial and a 2D joystick for fast control of Codex agents.
Skullcandy Crusher 1080 blends Bose tuning and QuietControl ANC to tame vibration bass and widen the soundstage, with 60 hour battery and $279.99 price.



















