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Nothing Phone (3) launch confirmed for July with flagship-level price
Nothing has confirmed that its next smartphone, the Phone (3), is scheduled to launch in July, although the exact date remains unspecified. The announcement adds to a growing list of…
Smart security adoption surges in Saudi Arabia as residents prioritize home monitoring
Saudi Arabia’s appetite for smart home security solutions is rising sharply, with new research indicating that a vast majority of residents now view smart cameras as an essential part of…
Glitchy AI job interviews are going viral on TikTok—and they’re only getting more real
Looking for a job is stressful enough without having to face an AI interviewer that glitches mid-sentence or repeats corporate buzzwords on loop. But that’s exactly what a growing number…
Bluesky tests ‘Live Now’ feature with streamers and NBA
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform aiming to recapture the spirit of early Twitter, is quietly rolling out a new feature that could expand its presence in real-time event coverage.…
Google I/O 2025: where to watch and what to expect from Gemini, Android XR, and AI-powered futures
Google I/O 2025 kicks off this Tuesday, May 20, with the tech world turning its attention to Mountain View, California, where the company will host its annual developer conference at the…
Microsoft brings xAI’s Grok 3 to Azure, promising enterprise-grade controls and support
Microsoft has added xAI’s controversial Grok 3 and Grok 3 Mini models to its Azure AI Foundry platform, marking the first time Elon Musk’s AI systems are being offered through a major cloud provider with…
Google launches NotebookLM AI research app on iPhone and iPad with audio-focused features
Google’s AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, is now officially available for iPhone and iPad, arriving on the App Store a day ahead of schedule. The app brings much of the functionality from…
ASUS Unveils ProArt A16 and New Chromebooks with AMD, AI, and Premium Finishes
At Computex 2025, ASUS is updating its lineup of laptops with a strong focus on creators and AI-powered productivity. The company’s latest ProArt A16 leads the charge, showcasing a high-end design, powerful…
Apple’s iOS 19 to introduce bi-directional keyboard and calligraphy tools for UAE and Gulf users
As Apple continues to navigate regulatory pressures in the U.S. and Europe, the company is also quietly ramping up efforts in high-growth markets like the United Arab Emirates. In a…
Huawei Debuts MateBook Fold, its first foldable laptop with HarmonyOS, and flexible 18-inch display
Huawei has officially entered the foldable PC category with the debut of the MateBook Fold Ultimate Design, its first laptop to feature a flexible display. But this launch isn’t just about…
Google tests TikTok-style video explainers with Sparks feature in Illuminate
Google appears to be expanding its ambitions in generative AI content creation with a new feature called “Sparks,” currently being tested within its experimental Illuminate platform. While Illuminate initially launched…
Spotify removes hundreds of fake podcasts selling prescription drugs
Spotify has begun removing hundreds of suspicious podcasts that were being used to promote and link to websites allegedly selling prescription medications without a valid prescription. The move comes in…
Nvidia powers the world’s largest quantum research supercomputer in Japan
Nvidia has taken a significant step toward advancing quantum computing with the launch of ABCI-Q, the world’s largest research supercomputer dedicated to quantum-AI development. Located at Japan’s newly established Global…
VUZ raises $12M to expand immersive video platform across emerging markets and the U.S.
VUZ, the immersive media platform formerly known as 360VUZ, has raised $12 million in new funding as it expands its footprint across key growth regions, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE,…
Huawei FreeBuds 6 launch in UAE with dual-driver open-fit design
Huawei has introduced its latest wireless earbuds, the FreeBuds 6, in the United Arab Emirates, marking the regional debut of what the company describes as the first open-fit earbuds to…
Regulatory pressure could push Apple to open iPhone voice assistants in the EU
Apple is reportedly preparing to give iPhone users in the European Union the option to replace Siri with third-party voice assistants as their device’s default, a move that reflects the…
Unofficial Office icons offer a preview of Microsoft’s possible redesign
Microsoft appears to be testing a new design for its Office suite icons, marking the first visual update since 2018. Although the company has yet to formally unveil the revised…
Nothing’s first over-ear headphones are coming to challenge AirPods Max—with style and sass
Nothing is getting ready to make some serious noise this summer—literally. The company just dropped a teaser video confirming it's building a pair of over-ear headphones designed to take on…