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English Newsletter August 10

English Newsletter August 10 Amid a growing threat posed by Yemeni Houthis to Red Sea security, regional and global players have begun to realise that the longstanding problem requires comprehensive…

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Calls for greater push to wean young off social media

A think tank has urged authorities to step up efforts to address addictive social media use among children and adolescents. Ray Poon, research director of PoD Research Institute, said now might be a good time for Hong Kong to consider stronger regulation as more and more places worldwide are restricting or banning social media for…

Suspected AI use is the entertainment industry's scarlet letter

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Suspected AI use is the entertainment industry's scarlet letter

The slightest hint of generative AI usage is fast becoming a kiss of death in creative circles. Why it matters: It's turning into a purity test that has the potential to blow up careers and derail massive deals almost overnight — and there's no desire for nuance or ability to clear your name.

iPhone 17 Prices Could Rise as Soon as Monday, Rumor Claims

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iPhone 17 Prices Could Rise as Soon as Monday, Rumor Claims

Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices as soon as Monday, August 10, according to a new rumor, well before the wider round of increases expected with next month's iPhone 18 Pro launch. Weibo leaker " Fixed Focus Digital " said in a post yesterday that rumors are circulating about an ‌iPhone 17‌ price change taking effect on August…

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