Tech giant Google has officially introduced a mobile version of its Gemini AI chatbot to Hong Kong users, with the service swiftly topping Apple’s app store chart. The roll-out on Thursday followed Google’s announcement last week that it would gradually introduce its generative AI services to Hong Kong, starting with Gemini web services before launching…
Apple on Thursday introduced a new set of App Review Guidelines for developers, which now specifically state that apps must disclose and obtain users’ permission before sharing personal data with third-party AI. The change comes ahead of the iPhone maker’s plan to introduce its own AI-upgraded version of Siri in 2026. That update will see…
Property New World Development, deep in debt, may be looking to sell centerpiece 11 Skies mall Commercial complex 11 Skies is set to be one of the largest malls in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara) KENSAKU IHARA September 30, 2025 03:31 JST HONG KONG — A 100 billion Hong Kong dollar ($12.8 billion) urban development…
Meta’s lineup of smart glasses could soon get a lot more capabilities. The company will begin allowing outside developers to bring their apps to its RayBan and Oakley smart glasses, Meta on the second day of its Connect event. Up to now, Meta has only had a limited number of third-party integrations for its glasses,…
Five partially completed homes in the Laurel Canyon community that have been the subject of two decades of legal battles will be torn down under a plea agreement with the homes’ developers, Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced in a statement. The unfinished, three-story, 5,000-square-foot single-family homes along N. Woodstock Road near Mulholland…
Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store. The changes will affect all certified Android devices once live, though the global rollout…
By Hadeel Al Sayegh and Luke Tyson DUBAI (Reuters) -In a city famed for transforming desert into skyline, developers are taking the building process into their own hands as they seek to turbo-charge a property boom and maximise cash flow. A growing number of major UAE developers are setting up in-house contracting firms, after long…
Transport and logistics businesses are increasingly investing in transport app development to optimise fleet management, enable real-time tracking, improve delivery efficiency, and enhance customer experience. Choosing the right development partner is crucial for building scalable, intuitive, and secure transport apps that align with your operational goals. Here is a curated list of top transport app…
The recent property downturn has paradoxically increased the market dominance of Hong Kong’s three biggest developers. An estimated 60 per cent of new residential units this year and next will be delivered by Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), CK Asset Holdings and Henderson Land, up from 40 per cent in the past two years. Meanwhile,…