OpenAI Jalapeño chip aims at LLM inference in data centers, Broadcom handles silicon and Celestica systems in a joint June 24 announcement.
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Discord age verification will be mandatory for more than 200 million users worldwide in the second half of 2026, the company said.
Claude identity verification begins July 8, requiring government ID and a live selfie via Persona; Hong Kong is not on the supported locations list, raising cross border risks.
Intel Apple partnership sent Intel shares up 11%, but Apple will keep designing chips and TSMC will still build iPhones, analysts say.
GTA 6 pre orders open June 25, Rockstar confirmed; launch targets PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S, while price and edition details remain unconfirmed.
Google Home Speaker is available for preorder at $99.99; Gemini-powered features require Google Home Premium and vary by region and language.
Facebook AI Mode will answer searches using public posts from Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Reels, while Meta adds new AI photo and video editing tools.
iOS 27 Extensions could let Siri dispatch queries to ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude; UI and App Store hooks are ready, but the backend switch is off.
Father’s Day gifts: 12 practical picks for 2026, from health trackers to grooming and coffee, with Hong Kong stock and delivery tips for June 21.
Anthropic Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were suspended after a U.S. national security order, highlighting that access to advanced AI models is now a regulatory risk.
Sony 1000X fans can try the new 1000X THE COLLEXION flagship in Hong Kong with MTR and airplane noise demos, free keychains, and a 10-year retrospective.
Logitech Mobi Fold is a folding travel mouse with auto power, touch scrolling, USB-C fast charge and Google Fast Pair for mobile work.
iOS 27 Siri AI turns Siri into a context-aware assistant with cross-app memory, Safari Notify Me, image editing, iCloud shared albums, and broader device support.
SpaceX AI contracts with Google and Anthropic promise large revenue, while Starlink remains the company’s only profitable unit heading into the IPO.
Apple Design Awards 2026 winners favor restraint and accessibility, from a one-line app topping the App Store to games built for players of all abilities.
Apple Fitness+ treadmill users can unlock a Global Running Day badge by finishing a 5K on June 3, plus a new treadmill program and sync tips from Fitness+, Apple said.
Xiaomi 17T price starts at approximately $510 in Hong Kong, with Leica 5x telephoto, 6,500mAh battery and 1.5K AMOLED for midrange buyers.
Xiaomi washer dryer debuts in Hong Kong at about $395, with 9kg wash, 6kg dry capacity, steam sanitizing, and 12-year motor warranty.
Sony 1000X headphones combine upgraded materials, redesigned fit, and 24 hours of noise cancelling for a more wearable, fashion forward listening experience.
AI-generated feature film Hell Grind was made for $500,000 but spent 80% on GPU compute, revealing hidden labor and technical limits at Cannes market screenings.