Hong Kong families are opting for Asian summer schools over UK and North American programs due to a 35% drop in applications for British schools. Soaring airfares, with round-trip economy flights to London up 39% to HK$8,500 in August, are driving this shift. The cost of a two-week UK residential camp has also increased.
Toronto-Dominion Bank plans to use software to monitor employee computer activity, including app usage and mouse movements, to understand workflows and identify bottlenecks. The move has sparked privacy concerns among employees, drawing parallels to a similar backlash at Meta.
Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai outlined the company's "all in" AI strategy at VivaTech in Paris, citing a potential $50 trillion market. He emphasized a "full-stack" investment approach across chips, cloud, models, and applications, believing it's too early to pinpoint AI's biggest profit centers.
Anne Hathaway cautions job seekers against using AI tools like ChatGPT for thank-you notes after interviews, as identical messages reveal a lack of personal effort and could disqualify candidates. Meryl Streep agrees, calling it a "killer" mistake.
A paper co-authored by Li Cheng of the University of Hong Kong suggests China could dismantle US AI dominance within 10-20 years. While the US leads in chips and infrastructure, China excels in energy and AI applications, with the gap in AI models narrowing.
SK hynix has begun shipping samples of its 12-layer HBM4E chip, designed for AI applications, to global customers. The new chip offers over 20% greater power efficiency than previous models, aiming to enhance AI training and inference workloads.
India's AI strategy of building applications on foreign foundational models is challenged by US export controls. Experts urge sovereign AI development due to reliance on foreign tech and lack of domestic computing power and deep-tech investment.
KOBIL, Gartner'ın 2026 raporunda 'Süper Uygulamalar' kategorisinde üçüncü kez Örnek Teknoloji Sağlayıcı olarak gösterildi. KOBIL mPower platformu, kurumların güvenli ve verimli dijital dönüşümüne katkıda bulunuyor.
OpenAI développe "Aria", un projet visant à transformer ChatGPT en une "super app" intégrant des agents intelligents, un outil de programmation et des services partenaires. L'objectif est de monétiser davantage le service, actuellement utilisé par 900 millions de personnes dont seulement 5,5% sont abonnés payants, alors que l'entreprise enregistre une perte significative.
Spain's immigration amnesty program has received approximately 900,000 applications to regularize status, nearly double the initial expectation of 500,000. The program, which ends in two weeks, has already approved 40% of applications, granting 360,000 temporary work permits. Critics argue it encourages illegal immigration and strains public services, while the government emphasizes Spain's welcoming stance.
Hong Kong introduces a two-tier vetting system for its labour importation scheme, effective Tuesday. The new regulations aim to protect local jobs by requiring employers to hire more local staff and face stricter penalties for non-compliance.
Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation have won appeals against US visa rejections, allowing them entry. However, 11 others, including the FFIRI president, were denied. Iran previously moved their base to Mexico due to concerns over the US being at war with Iran.
The Madhya Pradesh government offers a housing assistance scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students pursuing higher education away from home. Eligible SC students in rented accommodation can receive monthly stipends of up to Rs. 2,000, with amounts varying by location. Applications are submitted online via the MPTAAS portal.
A tecnologia em 2002, ano do último título mundial do Brasil, era drasticamente diferente da atual. A internet discada de 56 kbps contrastava com a banda larga de 221 Mbps de hoje, e plataformas de comunicação como Orkut, Skype, WhatsApp e X não existiam, sendo substituídas por ICQ e mIRC. Celulares como o Nokia 3310 dominavam, em contraste com os smartphones modernos.
High school students are increasingly using AI applications like Gizmo, Flashka, Notebook LLM, and Knowunity to revise for exams, generating quizzes and flashcards. While some find it helpful for memorization and understanding, educators worry about a potential loss of autonomy in learning.
Hong Kong's Development Bureau is launching a 12-month trial of heavy-duty drones, capable of carrying up to 150kg, to transport construction materials and perform maintenance tasks. The "Sandbox X" project aims to explore the safe application of emerging drone technology in real-world conditions, potentially reducing safety risks and costs for public projects.
Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah refutes allegations of discrimination in the preliminary approval of Rs 71.8 crore for community halls and hostels. He stated the allocation reflects the number of applications received from various backward communities, not favouritism towards his own Kuruba community.
Hong Kong will permit dogs in 1,000 restaurants from July 9, a scheme expected to boost business by up to 20%. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department selected the eateries via a ballot, with successful applicants including diverse restaurant types across various districts.
Tech executives believe China has an advantage in deploying AI applications to consumers, despite lagging in computing power. However, concerns about overvaluation of Chinese AI firms are rising.
China's National Healthcare Security Administration announced the closure of applications for the 2026 National Basic Medical Insurance, Maternity Insurance, and Work Injury Insurance Drug Catalog and Commercial Health Insurance Innovative Drug Catalog adjustments on June 10. A total of 818 drug applications were received, an increase from the previous year.
South Korea's Government24 portal now allows parents to apply online for their minor children's disability certificates and passport reissuances, easing administrative burdens. This service expansion aims to reduce the need for in-person visits to government offices.
Soulja Boy has launched "Rapper University," a Twitch-based program for aspiring artists, inspired by Kai Cenat's "Streamer University 2026." Applications are open via direct message, with details on the program's format and launch date still unknown.
A US federal judge has struck down President Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B skilled-worker visas, ruling the White House lacked congressional approval to impose the charge. The fee, intended to protect US jobs, was challenged by 20 states.
SpaceX's planned IPO, seeking $75B at a $1.75T valuation, is expected to boost the satellite industry's growth, driven by expansions into direct-to-cell services, space-based solar power, AI computing, and vertical integration with its Terafab AI space computing chip facility.
