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Samsung acquires Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, and more in $350 million audio deal
Samsung is deepening its hold on the high-end audio market with a major acquisition. Through its subsidiary Harman, the tech giant has agreed to acquire the consumer audio division of…
Q&A: Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi on Huawei’s lead strategic partnership at GISEC Global 2025
Huawei’s role as Lead Strategic Partner at GISEC Global 2025 underscores its commitment to securing the digital transformation sweeping across the Middle East and Africa. At this year’s event, Huawei…
First AI Agent for social media campaign planning launches in GCC
In a notable move toward intelligent automation in digital marketing, AgenticAgencyLife.ai has unveiled what it claims to be the GCC’s first live AI Agent specifically built for social media campaign…
LiveCaller is a free iOS alternative to Truecaller for spam call detection
iPhone users looking for a free way to manage spam calls now have a new tool in their arsenal. LiveCaller, a new app developed by Sync.me, has officially launched on iOS…
Google Vids now lets you generate custom video clips with Veo 2 AI
Google is expanding the capabilities of its AI-powered video creation tool, Google Vids, with the integration of custom video clip generation powered by its advanced Veo 2 model. This feature, now…
iOS 18.5 RC released: here are the small but useful changes coming to your iPhone
Apple has released the iOS 18.5 Release Candidate (RC), a near-final version of the software update that signals a full public rollout could happen as early as next week. While…
Google adds AI-powered ‘Simplify’ tool to iOS app to break down complex text
Google is quietly expanding the reach of its AI-powered features with the introduction of a new tool called “Simplify”—and, for now, it’s exclusive to iOS users. Integrated into the Google app,…
End of the road: Sonos and IKEA end Symfonisk partnership, no new products planned
Sonos and IKEA are officially ending their eight-year collaboration on the Symfonisk line of wireless speakers, marking the quiet conclusion of one of the more unique partnerships in consumer tech.…
New Gemini 2.5 Pro edition enhances web app development and code editing
Google has quietly released an upgraded version of Gemini 2.5 Pro ahead of its planned I/O 2025 debut, delivering notable improvements aimed specifically at developers. Branded as the Gemini 2.5 Pro…
Spotify adds visible play counts for podcast episodes in app and creator tools
Spotify is rolling out a new feature that adds a layer of transparency to podcast listening data: visible play counts for individual episodes. This update, now live across the Spotify…
Huawei to reveal new smartwatches in May: here’s what to Expect
As Huawei prepares for its product event in Berlin on May 15—coinciding with parallel launches in the UAE—the brand is expected to unveil updates to its wearables and tablets portfolio.…
Apple’s new iPhone leaks look familiar. Google saw it, screamed internally, then posted a skit
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Google is feeling very flattered—and also kind of smug. In the latest episode of its Best Phones Forever video series, Google’s Pixel phone…
Google accidentally reveals Material 3 expressive, a major redesign for Android
In what appears to be an unintentional slip, Google has leaked details of its next major design update for Android: Material 3 Expressive. The information, posted briefly on an official blog…
Facing pushback, OpenAI abandons plan to fully convert to for-profit model
OpenAI has reversed its controversial plan to transition into a full for-profit entity, reaffirming that its nonprofit arm will continue to oversee and control the organization. After internal discussions and…
Fujifilm launches Instax WIDE Evo, a hybrid instant camera with expanded creative controls
Fujifilm has introduced the Instax WIDE Evo, a new hybrid instant camera aimed at users who want greater control over their instant photography experience without sacrificing ease of use. Launching…
YouTube reportedly testing cheaper two-person Premium plan
YouTube is testing a new subscription tier that sits between its existing Individual and Family Premium plans, offering a more flexible option for smaller households or those who don't need…
Apple is reportedly set to separate iPhone launches by tier starting in 2027
For over a decade, Apple has followed a predictable rhythm in launching new iPhones, typically unveiling all models during its September event. But that long-standing cadence is set to change.…
vivo launches iQOO Buds 1i TWS earbuds with long battery life
vivo has expanded its audio lineup with the launch of the iQOO Buds 1i, a new set of true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds that offer a long battery life and…