Paddy Ma Wendi, a director of vertical dramas since 2023, has had a front-row seat to how fast and hard artificial intelligence has affected the mobile-first entertainment genre in 2026. Digital content farms have started churning out short productions – serialised stories made for smartphones and usually watched in portrait mode – using the latest AI technology. “When I was in the US [for a live-action vertical drama], I usually hired about 20 to 30 people, including the actors,” says Ma, who...

Paddy Ma Wendi, a director of vertical dramas since 2023, has had a front-row seat to how fast and hard artificial intelligence has affected the mobile-first entertainment genre in 2026. Digital content farms have started churning out short productions – serialised stories made for smartphones and usually watched in portrait mode – using the latest AI technology. “When I was in the US [for a live-action vertical drama], I usually hired about 20 to 30 people, including the actors,” says Ma, who...

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If you know the history of Jaipur, the “Pink City” so integral to Indian history and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the world, you’re likely to be familiar with the story of The Gem Palace. Beyond being one of India’s most revered jewellery houses, having been appointed court jewellers by the royal family of Jaipur back in the 18th century, The Gem Palace also has a loyal following in Hong Kong, where a selection of the brand’s pieces are now available at Lane...

If you know the history of Jaipur, the “Pink City” so integral to Indian history and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the world, you’re likely to be familiar with the story of The Gem Palace. Beyond being one of India’s most revered jewellery houses, having been appointed court jewellers by the royal family of Jaipur back in the 18th century, The Gem Palace also has a loyal following in Hong Kong, where a selection of the brand’s pieces are now available at Lane...

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