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Hong Kong users caught off guard as Anthropic tightens VPN access to Claude
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic appears to have stepped up enforcement of geographical restrictions on its Claude models in Hong Kong, with local users reporting abrupt account suspensions after accessing the service through virtual private networks (VPNs). A wave of complaints surfaced on social media platforms X and Reddit on Thursday, as users who had operated accounts for months using VPNs found them suddenly disabled. One Hong Kong-based user posted on the “r/claude” subreddit...
Funding frenzy adds to pressure on worried farmers
A six-hour window to apply for funding is compared to the scramble for Oasis tickets.
Lorry training firm 'riding out' record diesel price
Fuel prices have been steadily rising since the US-Israel war with Iran began in February.
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 Review: A Convertible Worth Considering?
The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 combines AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 performance with a 360-degree hinge, touchscreen and stylus support. Its comfortable keyboard, solid build and dependable battery make it well suited to everyday work, while Tent mode adds some genuinely useful flexibility. However, the 14-inch FHD+ display is let down by limited brightness and colour coverage, and t...
From stock losses to bond bets: 5 figures investors are watching in China
A sell-off in technology stocks pushed mainland Chinese equities to their lowest level in more than a year, even as Beijing stepped up support for the economy with a key interest rate cut. At the same time, Chinese government bonds attracted fresh interest as US Treasury yields climbed to a new high. Here are some figures that have captured market attention this week. China’s CSI 300 Index hits 13-month low Mainland China’s CSI 300 Index dropped 2.2 per cent on Monday to its lowest level since...
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra design leak: 7.9mm body, heavier build and near-identical display tipped
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra’s front design may remain almost identical to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, according to a leak from tipster Ice Universe. Alleged screen protectors suggest similar bezels, display shape and dimensions, with protectors potentially being interchangeable.
Pinwheel named in Sifted’s Europe 250 fastest growing scale-ups
Pinwheel has been named in the Sifted 250, the annual ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing startups and scale-ups. We placed 77th, making us the fastest-growing carbon and nature company in Europe in the list. That growth reflects a shift in how companies approach climate and nature. Over the last year, we’ve worked with some of the world’s most progressive and iconic businesses, supporting them at every stage of a beyond value chain strategy. Our focus is on strategies that support wider company objectives, built on high-integrity portfolios, often complex, that deliver a clear commercial return.
Propellic publishes the first behavioral study on AI visibility in travel
Propellic, the leading travel marketing and advertising agency, has published The state of AI visibility for travel, a behavioral study of how travelers research, trust and book trips with AI. It’s the agency’s second study of AI in travel. Its 2025 research, From Search to Purchase, examined how AI was changing every stage of travel booking inside Google AI Mode. This year’s study widens the lens to more AI tools, with each traveler free to use whichever they AI tool already had, and follows them for a full week. Fielded with Touchstone Research in August 2026, it recorded travelers’ screens as they chose destinations, researched hotels, built multi-day itineraries, found day tours and moved to booking. Nobody was asked to rate AI. The brief was to plan a trip.
Vivo V80 Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications and More
The Vivo V80 is all set to be launched in India as the latest addition to the company’s V-series lineup. The successor to the Vivo V70 is likely to arrive as the first model in the Vivo V80 series. In the days leading up to its launch, several details about the upcoming handset have been teased. The Vivo V80 is confirmed to sport a 1.5K 144Hz display. It will ship w...
HKEX 'to keep refining IPO system for mainland firms'
The chief executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), Bonnie Chan, said the stock exchange will continue to optimise its listing framework to make it easier for mainland enterprises to list in the city. Speaking on the RTHK programme "On Broadcast Drive", she pointed out that the HKEX plays a crucial role in consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre while integrating into the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan. Chan noted that the HKEX has adapted its rules to streamline the initial public offering application process for mainland firms. “For example, with the latest batch of companies we've seen – whether in AI, biotech, or new energy – they often need to invest a substantial amount of resources into research and development," she said. "So when we support their development, we also need to ensure our listing rules are suitable for them. “In the past, companies had to, perhaps more often than not, make profits for three straight years before we allowed them to list. "But in recent years, we have been committed to creating more tailor-made listing chapters.” Chan went on to say that while the HKEX will keep improving stock market liquidity, more resources have been devoted to building a multi-asset ecosystem. She pointed out that overseas investors are increasingly interested in diversifying their assets beyond traditional stocks and bonds. To meet this demand, she said, the HKEX is developing other investment options in such areas as fixed income, currencies and commodities. The HKEX, she stressed, will look to introduce more yuan-denominated investment products to help investors reduce exchange-rate risks. Edited by Edmond Fong