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HOT PICKS ❰

Fallout season 2 episode 6 review: the Ghoul’s past, Vault-Tec’s future, and no good choices left

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

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

Jan 21

Nomad adds Icy Blue option to its Stratos Apple Watch band

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Jan 21

Xiaomi introduces Electric Scooter 6 Lite for short city trips

Jan 21

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

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REVIEWS

WATCHLIST ❰

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

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

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

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

Landman season 2 finale review: a messy road leads to a powerful finish

The Night Manager season 2 episode 4 review: espionage tightens the noose as Roper strikes back

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premier review: the most grounded, human story Westeros has ever told

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End season 2 premiere review: low stakes, deep feelings, and quiet fantasy brilliance

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UNREASONABLY COOL STUFF ❰

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

GAMING MODE ❰

PlayStation Plus adds a compact horror puzzle game built for players with limited time and high curiosity

Dixie Kong drops in like it’s 1995: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD gets a surprise update

Dungeons & Dragons enters Fortnite through creator-made islands

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MORE PICKS ❰

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 21

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

Spotify tests page match to sync audiobooks with physical books

Featured podcast: Acquired

GEEK CERTIFIED ❰

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

Honor Magic8 Pro review: confidence, clarity, and a little bit of attitude after dark

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

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

Zeekr 001 Flagship AWD review: the luxury EV that punches physics in the face and smiles while doing it

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

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

KeySmart iPro review: Apple Find My for people who obsess over everyday carry details

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IN CASE YOU BLINKED ❰

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 20

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 20

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 19

Rumours suggest Capcom could revisit Resident Evil Code: Veronica

Jan 19

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 19

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 17

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

Jan 17

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

Jan 16

Here’s how to watch Bruno Mars’ Roblox concert in the UAE

Jan 16

Dubai Police warn parents about the rise of deadly social media challenges

Jan 16

Google separates Gemini usage limits, easing pressure on heavy users

Jan 16

CUKTECH 15 air power bank brings 65W laptop charging to a slim portable design

Jan 16

48 years later, Garfield’s new era officially begins by looking back at his kitten days

Jan 16

Redmi Note 15 Series arrives in the UAE alongside Xiaomi’s latest smart products

Jan 16

0pera one R3 focuses on tab control and multitasking rather than hype

Jan 16

HBO quietly shifts Game of Thrones sequel plans toward Arya Stark

Jan 15

Huawei Watch Ultimate Design Royal Gold Edition takes a measured step into luxury wearables

Jan 15

Jeep Wrangler 85th Anniversary Edition arrives with heritage styling

Jan 15

Hearthstone’s Echoes of the Infinite Mini-Set expands its time-themed storyline

Jan 15

ChatGPT Translate launches quietly as OpenAI tests the translation market

Jan 15

Digg returns with a public beta and a cautious challenge to Reddit