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What 2025 data reveals about everyday digital habits in MENA
Looking back at 2025 through aggregated usage data offers a practical way to understand how digital services are settling into everyday life across the Middle East and North Africa. Insights…
OPPO introduces Reno15 Series in the GCC with focus on cameras and battery life
OPPO has launched its Reno15 Series across the GCC, adding three new smartphones to its mid-to-upper range portfolio: the Reno15 Pro 5G, Reno15 5G, and Reno15 F 5G. The launch event…
Report says Siri will shift beyond voice commands toward conversational AI
Apple is reportedly preparing a substantial shift in how Siri works, moving the long-running digital assistant closer to a full chatbot experience later this year. According to a new report,…
Threads prepares for its first global ad rollout soon
Meta is preparing to take the next step in monetizing Threads, confirming that advertisements will begin appearing for all users worldwide starting next week. The move marks a significant shift…
Google’s latest ChromeOS updates prioritize classroom control and everyday productivity
Google is rolling out a new set of ChromeOS features aimed squarely at classroom productivity, with updates focused on screen management, device control, and AI-assisted workflows for schools using managed…
Apple explores an AI-powered wearable despite a growing list of failed predecessors
Apple’s next major hardware category may center on an AI-powered wearable, a space that has so far produced more cautionary tales than breakout successes. According to recent reporting, Apple is…
Sony LinkBuds Clip move open-ear audio to a clip-on design
Sony’s latest addition to its open-ear lineup, the LinkBuds Clip, marks a clear shift away from the company’s earlier in-ear approach and toward a design that prioritizes comfort and stability…
Adobe adds prompt-based editing, summaries to Acrobat
Adobe continues to expand the use of artificial intelligence across its software lineup, with Acrobat becoming the latest product to receive a broader set of AI-driven tools. The newest updates focus…
Spotify updates Android tablet UI to better use large screens
Spotify has begun rolling out a redesigned interface for Android tablets, aiming to better accommodate larger displays and reduce some of the inefficiencies that have lingered in the app’s tablet experience.…
Here’s why ChatGPT accounts are suddenly being age-restricted
If your ChatGPT account has recently started refusing certain requests or prompting you to verify your age, the change is likely tied to a broader update now rolling out across…
The QWERTY phone refuses to die, and Unihertz’s Titan 2 Elite is cleanest comeback yet
The idea of a modern phone with a physical QWERTY keyboard continues to resurface, even as touchscreens dominate the market. After several revival attempts tied to nostalgia for BlackBerry-era devices,…
Huawei’s next AI glasses could make real-time translation wearable
Huawei is reportedly preparing a new pair of AI-powered smart glasses, and early leaks suggest the company is focusing on practical, everyday features rather than novelty. According to recent information…
Gemini adds free SAT practice tests, pushing AI deeper into college preparation
Google is expanding the role of its AI assistant in education with a move that puts standardized test preparation directly inside a chatbot. As of January 21, 2026, students can…
Claude begins testing health data integrations for consumers and clinicians
Anthropic has begun rolling out health data integrations for Claude, allowing users to connect personal health apps to the AI assistant and receive summaries and explanations based on their own…
Nova Launcher gets a second life under new ownership
Nova Launcher appeared to be nearing the end of its road late last year, but recent developments suggest the app will continue, albeit in a more restrained form. In September 2025,…
Nomad adds Icy Blue option to its Stratos Apple Watch band
Nomad has expanded its Apple Watch band lineup with a limited-edition Icy Blue version of the Stratos Band, adding a new color option to a design introduced last year. The Stratos…
Xiaomi introduces Electric Scooter 6 Lite for short city trips
Xiaomi has introduced the Electric Scooter 6 Lite to global markets, positioning it as the most affordable entry in its latest Electric Scooter 6 series. Sitting below the standard Scooter 6…
Spotify tests page match to sync audiobooks with physical books
Spotify is preparing to introduce a new audiobook feature that aims to bridge the gap between digital listening and traditional reading. The tool, referred to internally as Page Match, would allow…