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Google hits pause on ‘Ask Photos’ AI feature amid performance concerns
Google has temporarily halted the broader rollout of its "Ask Photos" feature in the Google Photos app, citing ongoing performance issues related to speed, search quality, and overall user experience.…
Reolink launches in Middle East with full suite of smart surveillance systems
Reolink has announced its entry into the Middle East security market, partnering with Trigon Gulf and AAMAAL to bring its product lineup to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. The…
Samsung’s next foldable will be an Ultra—but what does that actually mean?
Samsung is throwing the word Ultra at its foldables, and if you’ve been following the company's naming trends, you probably saw this coming. According to a new announcement—vague as it may be—the…
KEF brings the sound, Nothing brings the style—together, they might set a new standard
n a tech landscape increasingly filled with recycled ideas and iterative updates, the announcement of a partnership between Nothing and KEF feels like a breath of fresh air. It’s not…
Apple announces 2025 Design Award winners and finalists ahead of WWDC25
Ahead of its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple has announced the winners and finalists of the 2025 Apple Design Awards, recognizing a select group of standout apps and games across…
TikTok rolls out Manage Topics to personalize your For You Feed
TikTok has started rolling out a new feature called "Manage Topics" to users around the world, offering more direct control over what shows up in the platform’s For You feed.…
OpenAI expands ChatGPT memory capabilities to free users
OpenAI has begun rolling out an upgraded memory feature to Free-tier users of ChatGPT, marking a notable shift in how the AI tool can deliver more personalized responses. Previously limited…
Adobe launches Photoshop app for Android, offering key tools and AI features in beta
Adobe has officially launched a new Photoshop app for Android, marking a significant step in bringing its core creative tools to mobile users. Following the earlier release of a redesigned…
Google Photos update lets you search for exact words in images
Google Photos has introduced a useful update that makes it easier to pinpoint specific images in your library by allowing users to search for exact word matches using quotation marks.…
AI takes center stage in Publicis and Majid Al Futtaim’s retail media collaboration
In a move that underscores the growing importance of retail media in the region’s advertising landscape, Precision Media, the retail media arm of Majid Al Futtaim, has announced a new…
Pixel 10 phones expected to launch August 13: what to know
Google is expected to unveil its Pixel 10 lineup at a Made by Google event scheduled for August 13, with retail availability reportedly following on August 20. The new range…
Microsoft rolls out free Sora-powered AI video tool in Bing app
Microsoft is expanding its suite of AI tools with the introduction of Bing Video Creator, a new feature within the Bing app that allows users to generate short video clips…
WhatsApp nears rollout of usernames, reducing reliance on phone numbers
WhatsApp appears to be moving closer to launching a long-anticipated feature: the ability for users to create usernames. This update would allow individuals to communicate through the platform without disclosing…
Nothing Headphone 1 and Phone 3 leaks hint at brand’s shift to flagship market
Nothing appears to be preparing a significant shift in strategy with the upcoming release of its Phone (3) and first over-ear headphones, Headphone (1). Leaked pricing and product details suggest…
Sleek Peek tagline hints at Apple’s vision-inspired software overhaul
With WWDC 2025 set to begin on June 9, Apple has quietly updated its promotional tagline to “Sleek peek,” a subtle nod that reinforces growing expectations of a visual overhaul…
Elon Musk unveils XChat: messaging overhaul with privacy features
Elon Musk continues to push X, formerly Twitter, toward his long-touted vision of an “everything app.” The latest step is the rollout of XChat, a rebranded expansion of the platform’s…
Instagram for iPad may finally arrive in 2025 after years of delays
After years of holding out, Meta appears to be preparing to launch a dedicated Instagram app for the iPad before the end of 2025. According to multiple reports, internal testing…
WhatsApp ends support for older Android and iPhone models starting June 1
If you're still using an older smartphone, you may want to double-check your operating system. Starting June 1, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer work on Android devices running below version 5.0 (Lollipop) and iPhones…