Perplexity introduces Perplexity Max, a $200 monthly plan offering unlimited Labs access, priority features, and new browser Comet, designed for content creators, strategists, and researchers to boost search efficiency.
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The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max might be Apple’s first with a 5000mAh battery, surpassing previous models and competing with flagship Android devices, promising improved battery life and new technology integration.
Hong Kong’s government introduces a 300 million HKD AI funding program managed by Cyberport, supporting 10 projects across medical tech, language models, and synthetic biology, with supercomputing resources expanding rapidly.
Discover Shokz’s first clip-on headphones, OpenDots ONE, featuring Dolby Audio support, lightweight titanium design, proprietary Bassphere tech, and a 40-hour battery for immersive sound and all-day comfort.
Discover Nothing’s latest innovations with the Phone 3 featuring a 6.67-inch AMOLED display powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and AI-driven cameras, and Headphone 1 designed in partnership with KEF, with 80-hour battery life and transparent retro-futuristic design.
Apple Music launches a 15000 SQF state-of-the-art recording studio in Los Angeles featuring immersive Spatial Audio, broadcast studios, and creative labs to support artists and redefine music creation.
Tesla’s Cybertruck sales have plummeted to about 5,000 units per quarter with under 10% capacity use, struggling against Ford F-150 Lightning and GM electric pickups in a fierce market
Amazon has deployed up to 1 million robots across 300+ logistics sites integrating DeepFleet AI, improving efficiency by 10% and reducing costs, showcasing the future of ecommerce logistics automation.
Apple is investing heavily in AI to upgrade Siri by mid-2025, partnering with OpenAI and Anthropic to power new features while maintaining strict privacy standards.
HONOR introduces the Magic V5, featuring a 7.95-inch inner display, 64MP camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, and ultra-light design at 8.8mm thick and 217g, arriving in Hong Kong on August 6.
Canada cancels its planned Digital Services Tax, paving the way for renewed trade talks with the US amid ongoing tensions and tariffs threats, aiming for a mutually beneficial agreement soon.
Mainland China’s new gaming rules for minors include limited playtime for summer 2025 enforced by Tencent and NetEase, aiming to curb addiction with enhanced oversight and measures to prevent circumvention.
Seagate begins shipping 40TB hard drives utilizing innovative HAMR technology, aiming for over 100TB capacity by 2030, revolutionizing data center storage and high-density storage solutions.
Discover how the NRF 2025 APAC conference showcases retail innovation, AI integration, and digital transformation strategies from Asia-Pacific’s top brands and AWS’s latest solutions.
Fujitsu General partners with AWS to enhance smart air conditioner connectivity by 250%, leveraging IoT, AWS services like IoT Core, RDS, and Lambda for efficient, scalable smart home solutions worldwide.
The Trump administration is implementing measures to expand US AI through streamlined power projects, federal data centers, and a national AI Action Day, amid a fierce US-China tech race driven by surging energy demands.
Facebook now requests regional users to approve photo album access for AI-driven photo suggestions, sparking privacy debates over data usage and facial analysis. Learn the details of how your media may be used.
Discover how Microsoft is incorporating internal AI tools like GitHub Copilot into employee performance metrics, emphasizing AI as a core competency for all staff and boosting usage to stay competitive.
Discover how Amazon’s Vulcan robot with six-axis force sensors and tactile integration is revolutionizing warehousing, increasing efficiency and safety in logistics centers worldwide.
Discover how Panorama Education’s AI platform Solara, deployed on AWS, helps U.S. teachers analyze student data quickly, create support plans, and alleviate administrative burdens amid rising absenteeism and burnout.