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Oppo Find X8 Ultra debuts with slim design, massive battery, and Pro camera setup
Oppo’s latest flagship, the Find X8 Ultra, pushes the boundaries of what a camera-focused phone can offer—without going overboard on bulk. As smartphone makers like Xiaomi and Vivo continue to…
Acer unveils 7 new Chromebooks with AI tools, Wi-Fi 7, and long battery life
Acer has expanded its Chromebook lineup with seven new models, including six Chromebook Plus laptops and a lightweight detachable tablet. These devices are geared toward students, educators, remote workers, and…
Samsung launches Bespoke AI Jet Ultra vacuum cleaner in UAE with pre-order offers
Samsung Gulf Electronics has opened pre-orders for the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra, a high-performance stick vacuum cleaner designed to combine strong suction, smart features, and a lightweight build. Available now in…
vivo V50 Lite 5G launches in UAE and KSA with 6500mAh battery and 90W fast Charging
vivo has introduced its latest smartphone, the V50 Lite 5G, to the UAE and Saudi markets, with a focus on battery performance, durability, and everyday usability. Targeted at users seeking…
OnePlus 13 Gets Android 16 Beta 2 Ahead of Other OEMs
OnePlus has become the first smartphone brand outside of Google to release the Android 16 Beta 2 update, rolling it out to users of the OnePlus 13. The update arrives…
Samsung’s Ballie robot to feature Gemini AI for smarter home control
Samsung’s upcoming home robot, Ballie, is set to launch with enhanced capabilities powered by Google’s Gemini AI. The device, expected to debut in the U.S. and South Korea this summer,…
New Instagram Reels feature may require a secret code soon
Instagram is reportedly working on a new feature that may soon require users to enter a code to view certain Reels. The platform appears to be testing a lock mechanism…
Adobe to add AI agents to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Creative Cloud apps
Adobe is expanding its AI strategy by integrating AI agents into its most widely used creative tools, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Acrobat, and more. The move signals the company’s growing…
Sony expands ULT Power sound lineup with three new Bluetooth speakers focused on bass
Sony has introduced three new Bluetooth speakers under its ULT Power Sound branding, expanding its audio lineup with a focus on strong bass, rugged designs, and long battery life. The…
Apple Maps on the web now works on iPhone, expanding browser-based navigation
Apple has quietly enabled support for Apple Maps on the web through iPhone browsers, a change reflected in an updated support document this week. Previously limited to desktops and tablets,…
Google’s Firebase Studio lets you build AI-powered apps without writing code
Google has introduced Firebase Studio, a browser-based platform aimed at simplifying the process of building and deploying custom applications. Announced during Google Cloud Next, the new tool leverages generative AI…
Grok 3 API now available from xAI, offering access to Musk-backed AI models
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has launched an API for its Grok 3 language model, making the system available to developers and businesses seeking an alternative to other large…
Reddit AI search is now powered by Google: what you need to know
Reddit is enhancing its search capabilities with a new AI tool aimed at helping users get quicker, more relevant answers across its massive network of communities. Known as Reddit Answers, this…
RedMagic 10 Air debuts with full-screen display and no selfie camera cutout
A new contender has entered the mobile gaming arena. Officially unveiled on April 9, the RedMagic 10 Air aims to grab attention with a design few phones can match in…
Global autonomous drone racing final set for Abu Dhabi with $1M on the line
Abu Dhabi is gearing up to host one of the biggest autonomous drone racing events of the year. On April 11–12, 2025, the first-ever A2RL X DCL Drone Championship Finale…
Instagram is developing a dedicated iPad app, years after demand
After more than a decade of requests from users, Instagram is finally working on a native iPad app, according to internal information shared with The Information. The development is part of…
Gemini Deep Research gets major upgrade with Gemini 2.5 Pro model
Google has rolled out a significant update to its AI research assistant, Deep Research, now powered by the Gemini 2.5 Pro model. The feature, which first launched as part of…
New BRAVIA soundbars and home theatre systems deliver Dolby Atmos for home entertainment
Sony has introduced its latest BRAVIA Theatre home audio line-up for 2025, featuring a range of soundbars, home theatre systems, and wireless speakers designed to elevate at-home entertainment. The new…