Four Hong Kong police officers lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence in 2020, with the Court of Appeal upholding the original sentences due to the seriousness of the offences.
Shanghai, home to the world's largest container port, has released a five-year plan to enhance its shipping services sector, leveraging AI and automation. The strategy aims to expand value-added industries like financing, insurance, and legal services, intensifying competition with hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and London.
Andy Burnham's administration will cut business rates by 20% for nearly 32,000 pubs, clubs, and live music venues in England from April, as part of a £10m package to support high streets and ease cost of living pressures. The initiative will be funded by reviewing relief for businesses deemed not to contribute positively to communities.
Alibaba Group Holding's mapping unit, Amap, has upgraded its ABot AI framework, which unifies a robot's core functions into a single system. The new framework features five specialized foundation AI models designed to overcome the industry's challenge of siloed, independently operating robot models.
Tensions escalate between Iran and the US, with Russia and China calling for peace. The US deploys forces to the Middle East, while Iran's military warns of expanded conflict. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces a critical winter and military reshuffles, and the EU navigates sanctions against Russia.
A mural in Barcelona celebrating Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres was vandalised within 24 hours of its unveiling. The artwork, created by TVBoy, was defaced multiple times with political messages reflecting Catalan identity tensions before being cleaned by the City Council.
China has launched the High Intensity Heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) in Huizhou, Guangdong, a record-breaking particle accelerator capable of producing the world's most intense beams of charged atoms. This 2.6 billion yuan facility will aid research in cancer treatment and spacecraft materials.
Anthony Albanese will announce expanded paid work experience in healthcare at Labor's national conference. Australia's military is training in old-school navigation for cyber-attack resilience, Penny Wong will warn China, and a national emergency siren test is scheduled. Global news includes an oil surge, France's heatwave deaths, and pressure on Zelenskyy.
Samsung launched its Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Galaxy Watch 9 series, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets, Flex Titanium tech, and design updates. Pre-orders begin today, with availability on August 7. The company also previewed smart glasses and a new credit card.
DC Studios and Warner Bros. released the full trailer for 'Clayface,' part of the DC Universe’s “Gods and Monsters” arc, ahead of San Diego Comic-Con. The film, originally conceived by Mike Flanagan and now directed by James Watkins, details Matt Hagen's tragic origin story as he transforms into the shapeshifting villain, set for an October 23, 2026 release.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, after winning Labour leadership unopposed, announced a "cost of living government." His initial policies include removing 5% VAT from electricity bills until April and capping single bus fares in England (outside London) at £2 from January 2025.
Samsung has launched its eighth generation of foldables, including the new wide-form Z Fold8, the flagship Z Fold8 Ultra, and the compact Z Flip8. The article details their similarities in display tech and processor, and differences in cameras, batteries, and design, along with new smartwatches.
Adam Yates, coéquipier clé de Tadej Pogacar, a souffert d'un problème d'estomac et a terminé une étape du Tour de France en Isère à plus de 26 minutes du vainqueur, suscitant des inquiétudes pour les prochaines étapes alpestres.
A bronze bust of Second Lt Puneet Nath Datt, posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra for gallantry in a 1997 counter-terrorist operation in J&K, was unveiled in Defence Colony, New Delhi. The ceremony, attended by former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan and other veterans, honored his sacrifice.
Samsung has launched its new foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, available August 7th. Preorders are open now, starting from $1,199.99, with various deals from Samsung, Amazon, Best Buy, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T.
Samsung has launched its Z Flip 8 foldable smartphone, featuring a thinner, lighter design, a stronger Flex Titanium hinge, and new AI-powered camera and software features including MyFan cam and Gemini integration. Priced at $1,200, it also offers customizable front display panels and chipset variations by region.
Samsung has launched its latest foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a premium Z Fold 8 Ultra. The base Z Fold 8 is its lightest at 201 grams, featuring a wider design, Flex Titanium display technology for durability and a less noticeable crease, a larger 4,800 mAh battery, and AI-powered features like Galaxy AI and Google's Gemini.
Samsung unveiled three new foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8, along with two smartwatches, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9, at its London Unpacked event. Pricing and availability for India were detailed, with sales starting August 7 for most devices.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, focusing on improved battery life and new preventive health metrics. The Ultra 2 features an 800mAh battery and a 5,000-nit display, while both models switch to Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chips. Prices for both watches have increased.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at its Unpacked event, featuring a shock-resistant titanium casing, IP69K and 10 ATM ratings for extreme durability and diving, a larger 800mAh battery, and a Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform chipset. Available for pre-order in the US for $700, with general availability starting August 7.
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Flip 8 at its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, alongside the Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra. The new foldable phone is slimmer and lighter, with significant improvements to its 4.1-inch Flex Window cover display, though its camera hardware remains unchanged from the previous model.
Samsung Electronics unveiled its Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 foldable smartphones, powered by Google's Gemini AI, offering diverse designs and personalized AI experiences, with a global rollout starting August 7.
Beijing plans to increase its intelligent computing power to over 130,000 petaflops by late 2026 and implement new policies for its "token economy," accelerating AI adoption to compete with the US in the tech race.
Samsung's annual Unpacked event introduced the redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8, a new Z Fold 8 Ultra, an updated Z Flip 8, and refreshed Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 models. Google also showcased new smartglasses designs in collaboration with Samsung.
