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HOT PICKS ❰

Unbeatable review: a punk rock rhythm game that forgets to play music

F1: The Movie arrives on Apple TV after record box office run

JOSH L.

Dec 13

iOS 26.2 arrives with practical refinements for everyday iPhone use

MAYA A.

Dec 13

House of the Dragon season 3 footage signals the true beginning of the dance

JANE A.

Dec 13

macOS Tahoe 26.2 arrives with Edge Light and pro-focused upgrades

GUSS N.

Dec 13

WhatsApp update adds missed call messages, smarter status tools, and desktop improvements

ADAM D.

Dec 13

This Duolingo deal lowers the cost of language learning in the UAE

ADAM D.

Dec 13

TikTok Awards MENA 2025 shortlist highlights creators shaping regional culture

GEEK DESK

Dec 12

Huawei expands flagship lineup in the UAE with Mate x7 foldable and new devices

JANE A.

Dec 12

RØDE Wireless Micro review: so small I thought it was earbuds, so good I forgave it

BiGsAm

REVIEWS

WATCHLIST ❰

Pluribus episode 7 review: Carol breaks, Manousos bleeds, and the hive moves in

Man vs Baby review: Rowan Atkinson’s most forgettable Christmas comedy

Ella McCay movie review: James L. Brooks misses the spark of his classics

What to watch in December on OSN+: blockbusters, big series & festive magic

JANE A.

Dec 11

Dust Bunny review: a genre-blending creature tale that never fully comes together

Wildcat Review: Kate Beckinsale’s crime caper mostly delivers, even when the budget clearly doesn’t

Who Hired the Hitman? review: a smarter, funnier, more watchable true-crime experience than the title suggests

Merv review: a depressed dog, a broken couple, and a script that doesn’t trust you

Percy Jackson and the Olympians S2 review: stormy, monster-sized upgrade worthy of Poseidon’s favorite kid

PICKED FOR SOME REASON ❰

GPT-5.2 vs Gemini 3 review: the AI heavyweight fight that forced OpenAI to call code red

GUSS N.

Routine Review: the sci-fi horror game that strands you in a 1970s space resort and dares you to survive

GUSS N.

RØDE Interview GO + Wireless GO (Gen 3) review: the unexpected duo that feels like a crossover episode

BiGsAm

GAME MODE ❰

The Game Awards 2025 recap: major wins, reveals, and what they mean for the future of gaming

Destiny 2: Renegades review: Destiny picks up a lightsaber and hopes we won’t notice

Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic revealed as new single-player RPG

GUSS N.

Fortnite returns to Google Play after five-year legal standoff

GEEK DESK

Two new Tomb Raider games signal a long-term reset for the series

DANA B.

Skate Story review: kickflipping through hell with style and existential dread

Limited Run Games revives the 1987 Jaws NES title for Switch and PS5

ADAM D.

Rhythm Doctor review: the most chaotic one-button rhythm game you’ll ever play

Minecraft’s Mounts of Mayhem update expands combat-focused traversal

ADAM D.

MORE PICKS ❰

With Apple Watch integration, DJI Neo 2 leans into wearable-style drone control

JOSH L.

Dec 12

OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.2 with a sharper focus on professional work

JOANNA Z.

Dec 12

Google Maps integration in Gemini becomes more visual and useful

GEEK DESK

Dec 12

What Disney’s $1 billion OpenAI partnership means for AI and entertainment

JANE A.

Dec 12

Fortnite returns to Google Play after five-year legal standoff

GEEK DESK

Dec 12

Google’s Disco experiment shows how browsers could become task-driven tools

RAMI M.

Dec 12

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie leans into action in first preview

GUSS N.

Dec 12

Two new Tomb Raider games signal a long-term reset for the series

DANA B.

Dec 12

Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic revealed as new single-player RPG

Featured podcast: Big Technology

GEEK CERTIFIED ❰

GAMEBABY review: the case that made my thumbs remember their 90s glory days

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite review: nothing to hide, everything to like about this affordable slice of style

UAG’s iPhone 17 Pro Max lineup & ecosystem review: armor, style, and geek-level toughness

Corsair Sabre V2 Pro Ultralight Wireless review: the 36-gram mouse that redefined my aim

Screenbox review: the open-source Windows app that leaves VLC looking ancient

LG StanbyME 2 review: the weirdly wonderful, totally unnecessary gadget I can’t stop thinking about

Legion Go 2 review: Lenovo’s boldest swing in handheld gaming

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty review: power, intelligence, and pet hair domination

HONOR X9d 5G review: because apparently, you can now drop your phone on purpose

IN CASE YOU BLINKED ❰

ADAM D.

Dec 12

Why a second screen accessory makes more sense than dual-screen phones

GEEK DESK

Dec 11

Google brings Gemini to Chrome on iPhone and iPad

MARWAN S.

Dec 11

Apple unveils the most downloaded apps of 2025, find out which ones topped the charts

ADAM D.

Dec 11

Limited Run Games revives the 1987 Jaws NES title for Switch and PS5

JOSH L.

Dec 11

Adobe brings lightweight editing tools to ChatGPT across photo, PDF, and design tasks

GEEK DESK

Dec 11

Apple’s foldable iPhone rumors grow as report suggests large first production run

JANE A.

Dec 11

What to watch in December on OSN+: blockbusters, big series & festive magic

MARWAN S.

Dec 11

Honor introduces Magic8 Pro with emphasis on low-light imaging and 5.5G readiness

JANE A.

Dec 11

New Spotify feature lets premium users shape playlists with written prompts

ADAM D.

Dec 11

Supergirl teaser offers first look at Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor-El in the new DCU

GEEK DESK

Dec 11

Reddit begins testing verified profiles to improve clarity and trust

ADAM D.

Dec 11

TikTok debuts live podcast series to deepen artist–fan engagement

NADINE J.

Dec 11

Instagram adds “Your Algorithm” for more control over reels recommendations

JOANNA Z.

Dec 11

Teams for macOS adds optional native screen-sharing picker

JOSH L.

Dec 11

Mophie expands GaN charger lineup with new SpeedPort series

MARWAN S.

Dec 11

iFixit returns to the App Store with AI-driven repair assistant FixBot

ADAM D.

Dec 11

Seiko and the Pink Panther collaborate on a restrained limited edition release

GEEK DESK

Dec 11

Razer’s boomslang returns as a limited 20th anniversary release

GUSS N.

Dec 11

McDonald’s Netherlands pulls AI-generated Christmas ad after widespread criticism

DANA B.

Dec 11

STARZPLAY’s Million Dollar Listing UAE returns with new cast dynamics and market pressures

ADAM D.

Dec 10

Minecraft’s Mounts of Mayhem update expands combat-focused traversal

NADINE J.

Dec 10

Pebble introduces a smart ring built to run without charging

MARWAN S.

Dec 10

Dust Bunny, Wildcat and more: what’s new in UAE cinemas on December 11

JOSH L.

Dec 10

Magic: The Gathering previews 38 cards from its upcoming marvel super heroes set

ADAM D.

Dec 10

Fortnite’s Storm may be shifting into far stranger shapes

JOSH L.

Dec 10

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2: a closer look at this outdoor-focused smartwatch

JANE A.

Dec 10

Instagram’s quiet AI experiment is reshaping how your posts appear in search

JOSH L.

Dec 10

PlayStation’s 2025 Wrap-Up breaks down how you spent your year of gaming

GUSS N.

Dec 10

Apple TV earns 14 Golden Globe nominations as Severance, Slow Horses, and Pluribus lead the slate

DANA B.

Dec 10

noon and Yango test the realities of autonomous last-mile logistics across the GCC