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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces under the citys national security law. He had already been serving a separate national-security term and had been due for release in January 2027; the new sentence will extend his detention.
Apple has removed the waitlist for Siri AI on iOS 27, enabling automatic downloads for eligible devices unless demand spikes. The feature, revealed at WWDC, now operates on a modern architecture and expands to more devices, with beta access and device compatibility required.
Developers want to demolish Argyle House and redevelop Castle Terrace site into a residential, business and hotel quarter. The plan includes public routes, new lift access, and green spaces, with support from architects but opposition over design and heritage value.
A curated look at recent film and TV reviews, highlighting mixed receptions and notable performances. Reviews suggest ambition but uneven coherence, with questions about tone and storytelling that linger after watching.
Netflix has announced significant leadership changes and a major round of layoffs as it grapples with slowing engagement and fierce competition. The company has replaced Bela Bajaria with Peter Rice and is restructuring its film unit, while still pursuing a streaming-first strategy and exploring limited theatrical windows for certain titles.
Crystal Lake expands Friday the 13th lore by focusing on Pamela Voorhees’s backstory and Jason’s drowning timeline shift. Critics note strong central performance by Linda Cardellini but uneven pacing and tonal shifts.
Business-insider, ZDNet and Independent guide this year’s Black Friday previews, noting early savings across streaming bundles, games, consoles and iPhone deals. Deals begin before Thanksgiving and stretch into Cyber Week, with retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Currys launching preludes in October.
Elon Musk has said special committees at Tesla and SpaceX are exploring a possible merger and that combining the firms "would be a good idea." He has recused himself from the committees. The proposal would require approval from at least 50% of Tesla shareholders and has sparked stock movement and renewed debate over control, AI and national-security implications.
Anthropic has guided investors toward a lower IPO valuation after a sharp post-election selloff in AI and big-tech stocks. Institutional buyers have pushed the company and bankers to reconsider targets that had ranged as high as $2 trillion, with new investor feedback clustering around roughly $1.4–$1.6 trillion as the company readies a roadshow.
TikTok is launching a standalone commerce app in Southeast Asia featuring live streams, short-form video shopping, in-app checkout and exclusive offers. The move aligns TikTok Shop with a broader push toward a super-app model, competing with Amazon, Temu, Yelp and Google Maps while expanding beyond the main platform.
Williams has been knocked out in the Guangzhou Open doubles semifinals, while her singles run ends in the first round. The 46-year-old American and her partner were defeated by Lilli Tagger and her partner as Williams continues a winless streak on tour.
Adam Brody’s Genocide remark has sparked a backlash around Nobody Wants This; Tovah Feldshuh and Erin Foster push back, while Netflix season 3 continues streaming. The debate centers on Israel, antisemitism, and on-screen Jewish identity.
Amanda Serrano will defend her unified featherweight titles in San Juan on January 9, aiming to break the all-time women’s knockout record. The seven-division undisputed former champion has said this will be her final fight, a night she describes as a celebration of her career and a milestone for women’s boxing.
A roundup of new and notable cultural events features a slate of film, theatre and art exhibitions as audiences respond to changing tastes. The Guardian and other outlets highlight new releases, performances and exhibitions, underscoring a moment of experimentation and renewed public engagement.
AI-driven post-training, embodied AI, and robotics research are accelerating investment and development globally. Startups and legacy players are racing to enable robots to learn tasks from minimal demonstrations, while women’s leadership and regional policies shape the adoption and governance of these technologies.
The film La Bola Negra has attracted attention for its bold, queer-led portrayal of Spain’s civil war era, linking stories across 1932, 1937 and 2017. Critics praise its scale and visual flair, while some find the narrative riskier and its political messaging uncertain.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty in a second national security case and faces life imprisonment, adding to a prior four-year term. Authorities say the case underscores a crackdown on dissent, while supporters frame it as a fight for democracy. The court is set to hand down a penalty after a September guilty plea.