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Baseus unveils slim 10,000mAh power bank with built-in cable, LED display, and AI-based safety features
Baseus has quietly expanded its mobile accessories lineup with the launch of the EnerZest P1, a new 10,000mAh power bank designed to balance portability, fast charging, and real-time monitoring in a…
Google’s new AI Edge Gallery app lets you run AI models offline on Android devices
Google has quietly introduced a new experimental app called AI Edge Gallery, designed to run large language models (LLMs) locally on Android devices—no internet connection required. While it hasn’t launched on…
Twitch adds Arabic support, vertical streaming, and 2K video in major update
Twitch has rolled out a host of new tools and features at TwitchCon Rotterdam 2025, aimed at improving the livestreaming experience for both creators and viewers. From new monetization options…
Microsoft’s new gaming Copilot brings AI help to Xbox players in beta
Microsoft has begun testing a new AI-powered feature designed to assist gamers directly through their phones. Called Copilot for Gaming, the tool is now in beta and integrates into the Xbox…
Acer’s Predator X27U F5 monitor brings 500 Hz refresh rate to QD-OLED displays
Acer’s latest monitor lineup makes a clear play for gamers and multitaskers seeking a blend of visual clarity, speed, and utility. Announced this week, the new Predator and Nitro displays…
Huawei Watch 5 launches in UAE with X-TAP health sensor and refined design
Huawei has officially released the HUAWEI WATCH 5 Series in the UAE, positioning the new wearable as a more data-centric evolution in its smartwatch lineup. Priced at AED 1,599, the…
Gmail AI summaries now appear automatically on mobile for Workspace users
Google is expanding the role of Gemini, its AI assistant, within Gmail by rolling out automatic summaries of long email threads—no prompt required. This new feature, available for Google Workspace…
Samsung showcases 2025 AI home experience with SmartThings integration in UAE
Samsung Gulf Electronics has introduced its AI Home concept in Dubai, offering a glimpse into the company’s vision for connected living through a fully integrated smart home environment. The showcase,…
Instagram finally supports 3:4 photo aspect ratio, eliminating cropping
n a long-awaited move, Instagram is now supporting the native 3:4 aspect ratio used by most smartphone cameras, eliminating the need to crop vertical photos before posting. The update, announced…
Nothing confirms it’s killing the Glyph interface — but what comes next for Phone 3?
Nothing has confirmed that its upcoming Phone 3 will not feature the signature Glyph Interface — the rear LED light system that helped define the brand’s visual identity since its…
Zuckerberg says Meta AI now has 1 billion monthly users across facebook, whatsApp, and more
Meta’s artificial intelligence assistant has reached 1 billion monthly active users across its ecosystem of apps, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed at the company’s annual shareholder meeting this week. The figure…
WhatsApp rolls out new status features: music stickers, collages, and layout tools
WhatsApp is giving users more creative control over their status updates with a new suite of customization tools set to roll out in the coming months. Designed to enhance how…
NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation expands to top PC titles
NVIDIA is expanding its DLSS 4 rollout with a new wave of high-profile games, including EA SPORTS F1 25, Avowed, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and others. The latest version of…
Apple Maps data collection comes to Ajman with street-level surveys
Apple has begun conducting ground surveys in Ajman this week as part of a long-running global effort to rebuild its mapping platform from scratch. The company is using a mix…
iOS 26 is coming this fall — no, you didn’t sleep through 7 versions
Apple is preparing to unveil the latest version of its iPhone software at WWDC this June, but it won’t be called iOS 19. In a shift that may confuse some…
Instagram’s Android update fixes battery drain issues on Pixel and other devices
If your Android phone has been draining battery unusually fast lately, Instagram may be to blame. According to Google, a recent version of the app caused noticeable power consumption issues—particularly…
EA shuts down Cliffhanger Games, cancels Black Panther project amid broader cuts
Electronic Arts has officially canceled its in-development Black Panther game and shuttered Cliffhanger Games, the studio formed specifically for the project. The decision, revealed in an internal company email and first reported…
DeepSeek releases updated R1 reasoning model on Hugging Face under open license
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released an updated version of its flagship R1 reasoning model on Hugging Face, marking a continued push toward open-source development even as scrutiny over its…