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Aug 14

Apple sends mercenary spyware warnings to users across 110 countries

Aug 14

Google launches Gemini 3.7 Flash with coding and agent upgrades

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DeepSeek raises V4 prices as its low-cost AI strategy shifts

Aug 14

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros gameplay reveal is coming

Aug 14

X opens its ranking algorithm and exposes hidden restrictions

Aug 14

WhatsApp tests on-device AI to catch scams before users respond

Aug 14

Reolink launches 4K security camera designed for extreme temperatures

Aug 13

OPPO Reno16 Series brings bigger batteries and AI cameras to UAE

Aug 13

MySpace’s owners still want to bring the social network back

Aug 13

Pokémon’s 30th anniversary Pokédex documents every monster

Aug 13

Google’s Tap to Share brings NameDrop-style sharing to Android phones

Aug 13

Halo: Fireteam Noble brings Jun back for a new 2027 story

Aug 13

Pixel 11 leads Google’s latest AI-focused hardware expansion

Aug 13

World of Warcraft: Midnight update 12.1 opens the Coiled Isle

Aug 13

Crunchyroll secures global distribution rights to Makoto Shinkai’s next film

Aug 13

Samsung Galaxy Buds receive FDA clearance for hearing aid feature

Aug 12

NVIDIA targets faster AI agents with Nemotron 3.5 Lightning

Aug 12

The End of Oak Street brings cosmic mystery to cinemas

Aug 12

UAE becomes third OpenAI region to support inference residency

Aug 12

UAE viewers can watch tonight’s total solar eclipse live on Twitch

Aug 12

Disney+ becomes Formula E’s global streaming home from 2026/27

Aug 12

Grok Bot brings persistent AI agents to macOS and iOS

Aug 12

ChatGPT finally lands on Linux with Codex and Work support

Aug 12

Apple Arcade adds Block Blast!+ and Art of Fauna in September

Aug 12

Toy Story 5 sets August digital and September physical release

Aug 12

Sony unveils Wolverine PS5 and DualSense controller edition

Aug 12

Star Wars and Marvel finally collide in official 2027 crossover

Aug 12

Apple releases third iOS 27 public beta ahead of launch

Aug 12

Spotify will label AI-generated artists and limit their recommendations

Aug 12

Apple TV’s Last Seen turns a distress call into mystery

Aug 11

Anthropic plans invisible watermarks for Claude-generated text and images

Aug 11

Meta releases Muse Glimmer 30B model for local agentic AI

Aug 11

John Cena joins Middle East Film & Comic Con 2026 lineup

Aug 11

Brainrot Royale brings Steal a Brainrot gameplay into PUBG MOBILE

Aug 11

Behind the scenes of House of the Dragon’s Battle of Tumbleton

Aug 11

Sonos Ace Ultra headphones filing points to September launch

Aug 11

LG xboom Stage 501 turns regular songs into instant karaoke

Aug 11

Here’s everything new in iOS 27 beta 5

Aug 11

OpenAI’s GPT-5.6-Cyber targets advanced vulnerability research

Aug 11

iOS 27 beta 5 arrives alongside Apple’s wider software updates

Aug 11

Meta launches Facebook Creator Studio app for iPhone creators

Aug 11

Spotify tests podcast ad skipping as publishers raise revenue concerns

Aug 11

Caviar will sell you a Dh59,000 iPhone Apple hasn’t announced

Aug 11

TAG Heuer revives its orange Formula 1 watch with solar power

Aug 11

Back to School 2026: Acer’s UAE lineup is ready for the new academic year

Aug 10

Mortal Kombat 3 remains uncertain as director considers moving on

Aug 10

OpenAI pauses Astra work after AI reaches cybersecurity threshold

Aug 10

Anthropic makes Claude Code auto mode default for paid users

Aug 10

Silent Hill 2 PS5 Pro update fixes one problem, creates another

Aug 10

Synology’s new neo+ NAS lineup trades memory for lower costs

Aug 10

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey becomes his highest-grossing movie

Aug 10

HMD Touch AI tipped for wider launch across global markets

Aug 9

Cloudflare launches Kitesurf browser designed specifically for AI agents

Aug 8

OpenAI pauses Astra as cyber capabilities raise critical safety concerns

Aug 8

GTA 6 physical release remains possible as Take-Two discusses discs

Aug 8

Google tests new multitasking handle for Android foldable devices

Aug 8