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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…
OpenAI launches Codex: a cloud-based coding agent for parallel dev tasks
OpenAI has introduced Codex, a new cloud-based software engineering agent designed to automate a wide range of development tasks simultaneously—marking a significant step toward AI-powered software automation. Built on a custom…
Gemini app gets smarter, flashier prompt bar on Android and iOS
Google is giving the Gemini app on Android and iOS a visual and functional refresh with a redesigned prompt bar aimed at making its growing set of features more accessible—and…
Find N5 arrives in UAE: OPPO’s slimmest foldable yet, packed with AI and high-end hardware
OPPO has officially launched the Find N5 foldable smartphone in the UAE and across the GCC region, introducing what it claims is the world’s thinnest book-style foldable device. Priced at…
Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones refine noise cancelling, boost audio precision
Sony has introduced the WH-1000XM6, the latest iteration in its long-running 1000X headphone series. Launching in June across select Middle East and Africa markets, the headphones will retail for AED…
Microsoft adds ChatGPT-style image generation to Copilot after viral success
Microsoft is finally rolling out GPT-4o’s advanced image generation capabilities to its Copilot assistant, nearly two months after the same functionality made headlines with ChatGPT users. The feature, which quickly…
Garmin Forerunner 570 offers serious fitness features at a midrange price
Garmin has officially introduced the Forerunner 570, a feature-rich multisport smartwatch priced at $549.99 and available starting May 21. Positioned below the higher-end Forerunner 970, this midrange model offers a…
Threads adds multiple bio links and weekly insights to boost creator visibility
Threads, Meta’s Twitter-alternative platform, is giving users more flexibility in how they present themselves online with a new profile feature that allows up to five links in a user's bio.…
Android and Chrome updates enhance accessibility with AI-powered features
Google is expanding its use of AI to improve digital accessibility across Android and Chrome, with a particular focus on users with vision and hearing impairments. The company’s Gemini AI,…
Huawei expands wearable line-up with new WATCH 5, FIT 4 Series, and FreeBuds 6
Huawei has introduced a new line-up of wearables and consumer tech products under the theme "Fashion Next," highlighting a continued push to combine functionality with design. The launch event, held…
Xiaomi enters mobile chip arena with XringO1 launch planned for late May
Xiaomi is preparing to launch a self-developed mobile processor, the XringO1, by the end of May, marking a strategic shift in its semiconductor ambitions. The announcement was made by CEO Lei…
Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 brings wi-fi audio, Bluetooth 6.0, and AI upgrades to mid-range phones
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, the latest chip in its mid-range lineup, bringing several notable upgrades in performance, connectivity, and AI capabilities. The chip introduces Wi-Fi audio…
Apple Music begins rolling out playlist import tool for Spotify and other services
Apple appears to be gradually rolling out a new feature that allows users to transfer their music libraries and playlists from services like Spotify into Apple Music. Though not formally…
Apple’s CarPlay Ultra rolls out: what drivers can expect from the next-gen interface
Apple’s newest evolution of in-car connectivity, CarPlay Ultra, is beginning its rollout today, first appearing in new Aston Martin vehicles across the U.S. and Canada. Designed to offer deeper integration between…
Inside AlphaEvolve: the AI that writes its own code and reshapes Google’s infrastructure
Google DeepMind has introduced AlphaEvolve, a self-improving AI coding agent that is already playing a direct role in optimizing core systems across Google's infrastructure. Designed to generate entirely new algorithms…
We Are Rewind brings the Boombox back with modern tech and tape nostalgia
Nostalgia continues to shape consumer audio, and the latest entry in this trend is a cassette-playing boombox with a modern twist. The GB-001 from French company We Are Rewind revives…
Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone 19 Pro could redefine the iPhone—if the rumors hold up
Apple is reportedly planning a significant overhaul for its 2027 iPhone lineup, with the iPhone 19 Pro poised to mark the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone with dramatic design…
New Harman in-car tech could replace Waze with automated hazard alerts
Harman, a Samsung subsidiary known for its automotive tech, has revealed new details about Ready Aware, a cloud-powered software platform designed to deliver contextual driving alerts in real time—without relying on…