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.
Gadgets
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).
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.
Razer Pokemon collaboration brings Pikachu and Eevee keyboards, mouse, pad and Kraken Kitty headphones, with U.S. and Europe releases and full specs revealed.
Pixel 11 will be unveiled Aug. 12 in New York; invite teases gold metal frame, Pixel Glow lights, and rumored 256GB base storage.
Bang & Olufsen John Legend joins the Danish audio brand as global ambassador in a two year partnership to spotlight the companys Beautiful Sound philosophy.
Sony RX10 V returns with a 24-600mm Zeiss zoom, AI subject detection, 30fps burst and 4K 120p video, priced around $2,040 (originally HK$15,990).
ChatGPT Work launches July 9, 2026, as OpenAI integrates Chat, Work and Codex into the desktop app; Atlas browser will stop operating Aug. 9, 2026.