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Sony WH-1000XM6 gets a noon Yellow Friday price cut, grab yours before it’s gone
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your noise-cancelling headphones, Noon’s Yellow Friday sale just delivered it on a silver platter. Sony’s flagship WH-1000XM6 has dropped to AED…
Yellow Friday must-buy: why I’m recommending the Sonos Ace above everything else
If there’s one thing I can wholeheartedly recommend during the noon Yellow Friday sale, it’s the Sonos Ace — a pair of headphones that has very quickly become one of…
Don’t be that person: the backup horror story you haven’t lived… yet
There’s a specific sound every geek dreads — the faint, hollow click of a dying hard drive. It’s like hearing your data whisper its final words before ascending to silicon heaven. I’ve…
Your guide to the best Instax cameras to capture your winter adventures in 2025
Winter across the Middle East and North Africa is the perfect time to head outdoors — cool air, golden sunsets, and scenic landscapes make every moment worth remembering. Whether you’re…
10 creator-focused iPhone 17 Pro Max features that make me want to retire my iPhone 16 Pro
There’s always that moment in every Apple keynote when you think, “Okay, that’s cool, but do I really need it?” Then the slide transitions, the music swells, and there it is —…
Dolby Vision 2 explained: smarter HDR, better motion, and when it’s actually coming to your TV
Dolby Vision 2 is Dolby’s next swing at HDR, and it’s less about chasing bigger numbers than making TVs behave more intelligently. Announced at IFA 2025, the format layers a…
Master your EQ like a real audio geek, no PhD required, just ears and curiosity
So you bought some shiny new headphones or a fancy Bluetooth speaker and you’re still not blown away by the sound? That’s probably because you haven’t touched the most powerful…
10 iPad apps that turn your tablet into a digital lightsaber
The iPad isn’t just Apple’s “big iPhone without the phone.” Over the past few years it’s matured into a legitimate productivity and creativity machine, especially with the Pro and Air…
How to unlock the next-level of AI productivity
Building on the momentum from the early 2024 launch of OPPO AI, OPPO continues its commitment to delivering a class-leading AI experience with the new Reno14 Series. The OPPO Reno14…
Fibre or 5G? the ultimate 2025 internet buying guide for Dubai residents
Moving to Dubai or simply upgrading your internet at home? You’re probably overwhelmed by all the jargon: fiber, 5G, eLife, du Home, wireless routers, gigabit speeds… and the ever-elusive Fair Usage…
Why you should never install a developer beta on your main iPhone
TL;DR: Unless you're building apps or love chaos, developer betas are best left to secondary devices and people who have a spare iPhone—and a spare afternoon to restore from backup. So…
Why Gmail for Android is dead to me (and what i’m using instead)
Honestly, Gmail on Android feels bloated and unfocused. It’s overloaded with AI features, ads, and extra tabs, which feel more like distractions than productivity boosters. If you’re just trying to…
5 ancient technologies that still quietly run the modern world (and refuse to die)
We live in an era of neural networks, foldable phones, and AI that can write you a poem about your Wi-Fi router. And yet—behind the scenes—some of the world’s most…
5 best sleep tracking apps for Android that actually help you sleep
Sleep is supposed to be the time your body and brain recover—but for millions of people, it’s just another nightly battle. Whether it's falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up…
Can a gaming router replace your regular Wi-Fi router? here’s what you need to know
Gaming routers have carved out their own niche in the world of networking hardware, offering powerful, feature-rich alternatives to traditional Wi-Fi routers. Designed to handle the high bandwidth and low…
Windows Recall is back—here’s how to disable it for good
Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature has returned—again. Billed as a productivity tool that helps users “remember” their activity by taking regular screenshots for AI-powered searching, Recall has been repeatedly paused and reintroduced following…
Why Apple’s Liquid Glass deserves to be more than just one-size-fits-all
As someone who gets way too excited about UI layering, blur radii, and color saturation curves, Apple’s upcoming Liquid Glass design language feels like a thrilling moment in the evolution of their…
Nothing Headphone 1 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: transparent rebel vs ANC king – who reigns supreme?
Design & Build Quality Nothing Headphone 1 Nothing has always been about aesthetic rebellion, rejecting bland corporate design in favour of raw transparency. The Headphone 1 carries this ethos flawlessly.…