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HOT PICKS ❰

The Beauty review: exploding supermodels, lethal desire, and the dark side of modern beauty culture

2026 Oscar nominations: the complete list of nominees

Jan 22

What 2025 data reveals about everyday digital habits in MENA

Jan 22

Terminator 2 heads to the tabletop with a new strategy board game planned for 2026

Jan 22

OPPO introduces Reno15 Series in the GCC with focus on cameras and battery life

Jan 22

Report says Siri will shift beyond voice commands toward conversational AI

Jan 22

Threads prepares for its first global ad rollout soon

Jan 22

Google’s latest ChromeOS updates prioritize classroom control and everyday productivity

Jan 22

Apple explores an AI-powered wearable despite a growing list of failed predecessors

Jan 22

Lexus LX600 Signature review: too big to ignore, too calm to question, too good to apologize

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REVIEWS

WATCHLIST ❰

No dragons, just two kids, a sword, and bad decisions: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms proves Westeros still has a soul

Mercy review: a high-concept AI courtroom thriller that builds relentless tension before collapsing at the verdict

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 finale review: the battle, the betrayal, and the epic changes

Drops of God season 2 premier review: legacy, loss, and the beauty of going too deep

Steal review: Prime Video’s crime thriller builds a smart, complicated conspiracy that hooks you fast

High Potential S2E10 review: Morgan’s rule-breaking finally has a cost in the series’ most tense episode yet

Primate review: the slasher movie where the killer is just a very angry monkey

Hamnet review: a beautifully quiet film about grief, love, and the birth of Hamlet

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WHAT’S TRENDING ❰

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G review: a phone that doesn’t beg for attention but earns it anyway

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The ultimate Mandalorian rewatch guide you need before the new Star Wars movie arrives

UGREEN Fast-Charging Power Kit: the ultimate tech gift for staying connected everywhere, all the time

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Sony LinkBuds Clip move open-ear audio to a clip-on design

Adobe adds prompt-based editing, summaries to Acrobat

Jan 22

Spotify updates Android tablet UI to better use large screens

Jan 22

Here’s why ChatGPT accounts are suddenly being age-restricted

Jan 22

The QWERTY phone refuses to die, and Unihertz’s Titan 2 Elite is cleanest comeback yet

Jan 22

Casio revisits the Upside Down with a new wave of Stranger Things watches

Jan 21

Huawei’s next AI glasses could make real-time translation wearable

Jan 21

Gemini adds free SAT practice tests, pushing AI deeper into college preparation

Jan 21

GAMING MODE ❰

Terminator 2 heads to the tabletop with a new strategy board game planned for 2026

Ubisoft cancels six games and Shutters Studios amid sweeping internal overhaul

Despite a new engine and smaller cast, Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight skips online multiplayer entirely

ENTER FULL GAMING MODE HERE ⇲

Featured podcast: Acquired

GEEK CERTIFIED ❰

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT review: Calm on the surface, devastating underneath, and at ease with itself

2025 Ford Expedition Tremor review: a turbocharged warrior armed with tech and commanding road presence

Dyson V16 Piston Animal (wet and dry) review: pet hair, dust, and every mess in between – conquered

Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 Gaming Keyboard review: the magnetic switch marvel I didn’t see coming

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus with Tab Pen: the budget tablet that does everything right

10 iPadOS 26 features you might have missed at first, but won’t be able to live without

Echo Show 11 & Echo Show 8 (2025) review: one blends in beautifully, the other refuses to be ignored

KeySmart SmartLock review: smart tracking meets solid, everyday travel protection

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IN CASE YOU BLINKED ❰

Jan 22

Dungeons & Dragons enters Fortnite through creator-made islands

Jan 21

Claude begins testing health data integrations for consumers and clinicians

Jan 21

Nova Launcher gets a second life under new ownership

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Jan 21

Nomad adds Icy Blue option to its Stratos Apple Watch band

Jan 21

Xiaomi introduces Electric Scooter 6 Lite for short city trips

Jan 21

Spotify tests page match to sync audiobooks with physical books

Jan 21

Netflix tests vertical video feed as part of mobile app redesign

Jan 21

The Last Thing He Told Me returns with a first look at season 2

Jan 21

New simulation revisits the sinking of the RMS Titanic

Jan 21

OnePlus rejects shutdown claims, says operations remain unchanged

Jan 21

Sony restructures Bravia TV business through majority-owned TCL joint venture

Jan 20

Netflix shifts to all-cash bid as Warner Bros. Discovery takeover fight intensifies

Jan 20

Nothing’s new logo sparks debate as Jaguar comparisons dominate online chatter

Jan 20

Glitch World debuts anime concept at Art in Space Dubai

Jan 20

OSN adds live esports channels through eCLUTCH partnership in MENA

Jan 20

WhatsApp Web moves closer to full parity with group calling support

Jan 22

Sonic isn’t Sega’s only 35-year-old franchise in 2026

Jan 20

Asus confirms no new smartphones in 2026 amid Android uncertainty

Jan 22

Pocket Max brings modular controls and active cooling to Android handhelds

Jan 20

Google quietly updates voice search interface on Android

Jan 20

Marathon gets limited edition PS5 accessories ahead of its launch

Jan 20

Logitech’s new G Pro X2 Superstrike signals a shift away from mechanical switches

Jan 20

The Volvo EX60 and the shift toward software-defined electric SUVs

Jan 19

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms literally s**ts all over Game of Thrones in its first few minutes

Jan 19

Middle East enterprises accelerate AI adoption but struggle with execution and ROI

Jan 19

Huawei WiFi Mesh X3 Pro brings Wi-Fi 7 performance to the UAE

Jan 22

Rumours suggest Capcom could revisit Resident Evil Code: Veronica

Jan 22

Fan creativity brings Godzilla to life in Lego form with a striking atomic breath design

Jan 19

Infinix Edge Note focuses on slim design without sacrificing battery capacity

Jan 19

Threads surpasses X in daily mobile users as habits continue to shift

Jan 19

ASUS expands its business lineup with the AI-focused ExpertBook Ultra

Jan 22

PlayStation opens pre-orders for premium Hyperpop PS5 accessories

Jan 19

WhatsApp prepares to move GIF search from Tenor to Klipy ahead of 2026 shutdown

Jan 19

Speedy Gonzales returns as Warner Bros revisits a complicated cartoon legacy

Jan 19

Sesame Street makes over 100 classic episodes free to watch on YouTube

Jan 19

MediaTek expands its flagship ambitions with Dimensity 9500s and 8500

Jan 19

Google adds “Answer Now” to Gemini, prioritizing speed over deeper reasoning

Jan 17

ChatGPT ads are coming as OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Go worldwide

Jan 17

RAM shortages begin reshaping GPU and storage markets in 2026

Jan 17

TikTok quietly launches PineDrama as a standalone microdrama app

Jan 22

EA Sports FC reveals 2025 Team of the Year and new TOTY Captains

Jan 22

PUBG MOBILE and Al Shami release animated music video set in the game world

Jan 17

Netflix and Sony expand global streaming deal with exclusive film rights

Jan 17

Fujifilm brings the QuickSnap disposable camera to Middle East markets

Jan 17

LG CineBeam S arrives in the Middle East with a focus on portable 4K projection