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HOT PICKS ❰

Crisol: Theater of Idols review: not quite classic, definitely a vibe, weaponizes limbs against you

Hisense rolls out Ramadan electronics offers across TVs and home appliances

Feb 11

Smart #5 electric SUV launches in UAE with fast-charging and 590 km range

Feb 11

Yango Yasmina Ramadan update brings calendar tracking and curated audio tools

Feb 11

Ookla names e& UAE world’s fastest mobile network for fifth time

Feb 11

Third-generation Audi Q3 arrives in the UAE starting from AED 197,000

Feb 11

NextSense smartbuds aim to shift sleep tracking from scoring to intervention

Feb 11

How to remove personal data from Google Search using the results about you hub

Feb 11

2026 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4matic+ adds power and revised six-cylinder tech

Feb 11

Shark Glam review: proof that beauty tech can be nerdy, shiny, and emotionally supportive

REVIEWS

WATCHLIST ❰

Wuthering Heights (2026) review: stunning to look at, painful to think about, and missing the entire point

The Housemaid review: an outrageously entertaining descent into gaslighting, desire, and suburban madness

The Artful Dodger season 2 review: after a long hiatus, the Dickens-inspired historical romance reinvents itself in brilliant ways

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 4 review: honor on trial in Westeros’ darkest hour

The Pitt season 2 episode 5 review: banished doctors, brutal diagnoses, and an ER on the brink

Unfamiliar review: a dark, mature espionage series about loyalty, deception, and emotional collapse

The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 review: Netflix’s legal drama reaches a new level of intensity and ambition

The Shining returns to IMAX after 45 years and proves some nightmares are too big for your living room

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WHAT’S TRENDING ❰

Love is complicated, snacks are essential: a funny, nerd-approved Valentine’s movie night on Disney+

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties review: I came for the nostalgia and stayed for the unexpectedly excellent punching

Nomad’s Icy Blue Glow Stratos Band gives the Apple Watch Ultra a subtle nighttime personality

Soundcore Liberty Buds review: a surprisingly complete, shockingly affordable true wireless package

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GAMING MODE ❰

Replaced Preview: Blade Runner vibes, bone-crunching combat, and a structure that caught me completely off guard

Mewgenics review: a tactical roguelike about breeding cats, embracing chaos, and accepting that you are not in control

Nioh 3 review: one button turns you into a ninja, and it changes everything about how this series plays

ENTER FULL GAMING MODE HERE ⇲

MORE PICKS ❰

Facebook adds AI-powered animated profile pictures

Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked on February 25

Feb 11

Spotify surpasses 750 million monthly users as subscriber growth continues

Feb 11

Apple Arcade expands March lineup with four new games and service updates

Feb 11

Jony Ive’s OpenAI hardware project slips to 2027

Feb 11

Nothing’s Essential Apps beta brings AI-generated widgets closer to public release

Feb 11

Bluesky adds drafts, closing a long-standing usability gap

Feb 11

Apple launches 2026 Heart Month Challenge for Apple Watch users

Feb 11

Huawei introduces smartwatch-based diabetes risk awareness tool at Health Expo Dubai

Feb 10

Featured podcast: 3 Geeks Podcast

GEEK CERTIFIED ❰

Batman vs Bruce Wayne: NOMAD’s Rugged Keychain takes on the Leather Loop in a tale of armor vs elegance

Lynk & Co 05 Hyper Halo Edition 2026 review: this is what happens when SUVs get cool again

UAG Civilian Medium Shock Sleeve review: minimalist armor for your laptop and tablet

UAG Standard Issue 1L Sling review: minimal carry, maximum intent for urban and everyday use

UAG Civilian 20L Backpack review: the rugged daily backpack that gets protection and organization right

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

Huawei Mate X7 review: a mature, confident foldable that prioritizes real use over flash

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

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IN CASE YOU BLINKED ❰

Feb 10

Geely EX5 EM-i arrives in the UAE as an affordable plug-in hybrid SUV option

Feb 10

Nothing begins teasing Phone 4a series ahead of expected march launch

Feb 10

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro leak hints at major thermal redesign

Feb 10

Ads arrive in ChatGPT as OpenAI tests new revenue model

Feb 10

Huawei Pura X2 leak points to larger screens and camera upgrades

Feb 10

HBO’s Harry Potter series sets high expectations ahead of 2027 release

Feb 10

Discord moves toward mandatory age verification with face scans or ID

Feb 10

PlayStation confirms hour-long State of Play broadcast for February

Feb 9

UAE retains regional lead as MEA network rankings shift in 2025

Feb 9

Adyen and Uber extend payments partnership into new markets and kiosks

Feb 9

Dyson opens new beauty demo zone at Jimi Mall Al Ain

Feb 9

HONOR rolls out Ramadan combo deals across smartphones and accessories

Feb 11

QLED vs OLED vs Mini-LED: the geek’s no-nonsense guide to picking the perfect TV

Feb 9

Philips introduces helium-free MRI and AI spectral CT at WHX Dubai 2026

Feb 9

Levi’s Fit for Life Season 3 focuses on everyday women’s denim in the Middle East

Feb 10

Every movie trailer that aired during Super Bowl 2026, from legacy sequels to new sci-fi

Feb 9

Forza, Halo, and Fable define Xbox’s packed 2026 release schedule

Feb 9

Watch Atlas robot stumble before nailing a complex backflip

Feb 9

Apple reportedly plans third-party AI support for CarPlay

Feb 9

Casio adds Valentine’s-themed Baby-G watches with convertible charm design

Feb 9

Youtube Music places lyrics behind premium subscription paywall

Feb 9

iPhone 17e tipped to add MagSafe and A19 chip while holding $599 price

Feb 9

Apple previews dark comedy thriller Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed ahead of 2026 debut

Feb 9

Chinese battery maker claims million-mile EV battery lifespan

Feb 7

Disney+ disables Dolby Vision and HDR10+ amid European patent dispute

Feb 7

Spotify tests AI-generated song summaries inside its mobile app

Feb 7

Apple opens 2026 Swift Student Challenge to global submissions

Feb 6

Sony sets February 12 launch for their next wireless earbuds

Feb 6

Soundcore brings new Liberty Buds to MEA with a focus on comfort and everyday use

Feb 9

Everything announced at the February 2026 Nintendo direct partner showcase

Feb 6

Dubai now has a flying Renault in a mall, and everyone is pretending this is normal

Feb 6

Anthropic’s Opus 4.6 introduces agent teams and quietly changes how AI gets work done

Feb 6

Google confirms AirDrop-style file sharing is coming to all Android devices

Feb 6

Resident Evil Survival Unit expands to MENA with full Arabic support

Feb 6

Page Match and Physical books signal Spotify’s growing ambitions beyond audio

Feb 5

Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl arrives in the UAE with added soft-serve capability

Feb 5

Dyson enters scalp care with Amino acid-based leave-in formula

Feb 5

LEGO confirms KPop Demon Hunters sets starting in 2026

Feb 5

Overwatch finally adds Jetpack Cat hero after years of development

Feb 5

Google unveils Pixel 10a with early teaser and familiar design

Feb 5

Call of Duty Mobile season 2 Lunar Charge adds new weapon and DMZ updates

Feb 5

Anthropic draws a line on ads as Claude stays ad-free

Feb 5

iOS 26.3 release date window and what to expect

Feb 5

Fortnite expands KPop Demon Hunters crossover with wave 2 skins

Feb 5

Spotify expands lyrics feature with translations and offline access