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Hong Kong finally drops its mask mandate

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Hong Kong is back in business as the city-state drops its mask mandate and prepares for an influx of tourists

 
Hong Kong is dropping its COVID mask mandate after nearly 1,000 days.

It’s a big move for the city, which is now bracing for an influx of tourists and business.

Hong Kong is one of the last places on the planet to require face masks across its city.

It was among those who followed China’s COVID strategy, which has been described as “draconian” by some human rights organisations.

High risk places, like hospitals will have the choice over whether staff and visitors need to wear masks.

The Chief Executive John Lee says it’s the best time to make the decision. #trending #featured

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Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

 

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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