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Is this the thinnest iPhone yet? iPhone 17 Air alleged dimensions revealed
Rumors are circulating about the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, with new details emerging about its potential thickness. This model, expected to be Apple's thinnest iPhone yet, is being positioned as…
Microsoft integrates Copilot AI into GroupMe messaging app
Microsoft has announced the integration of its Copilot AI into the GroupMe messaging application, a platform popular among college students in the United States. This update brings AI capabilities directly…
Google introduces Gemini Robotics, AI models for advanced robot control
Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, two new AI models based on Gemini 2.0, designed to revolutionize robot control. Gemini Robotics is a vision-language-action (VLA) model that…
Intel appoints former Cadence CEO Lip-Bu Tan as its new leader
Intel has announced the appointment of Lip-Bu Tan as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 18, 2025. This decision follows the retirement of former CEO Pat Gelsinger in late 2024. David…
Sonos cancels streaming video player project, Pinewood, after extensive testing
Sonos has decided to cancel its planned streaming video player, codenamed Pinewood, despite the device having reached advanced stages of development and beta testing. The decision was announced by the…
Apple’s 2025 lineup of new iPads and Macs are now available
Apple has released its first new products of 2025, with updated iPads and a new Mac Studio now available for consumers. These releases come without a traditional spring event from…
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund captures Pokémon Go for $3.5bn
Niantic Labs has announced the sale of its game division to Scopely, a company owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). The acquisition, valued at $3.5 billion, includes a significant…
Google DeepMind unveils Gemma 3, powering AI on single GPUs and TPUs
Google DeepMind has launched Gemma 3, a new collection of state-of-the-art open models designed to bring advanced AI capabilities to a wider range of devices. Built on the same research…
HTC still Makes phones? Wildfire E5 Plus emerges from the smartphone wilderness
In a move that can only be described as "unexpected," HTC has unveiled the Wildfire E5 Plus, a new Android smartphone. Yes, that HTC. The one you thought was just a fond…
HONOR’s ultra-thin tablet, the Pad V9 pre-orders open in UAE
HONOR has announced the pre-order availability of the HONOR Pad V9 in the UAE. This tablet is designed with a 144Hz HONOR Eye Comfort Display, AI-driven productivity features, and an…
Spigen launches Athlex Air Apple Watch Band with sporty design, $20 price point
Spigen has released its latest Apple Watch band, the Athlex Air, now available on Amazon. This new band offers a sporty fabric design, reminiscent of Apple's Trail Loop, at a…
TikTok enhances parental controls with screen time limits and nighttime features
TikTok has implemented new parental control features aimed at providing parents with increased oversight of their teenagers' app usage. These updates include tools for managing screen time and restricting access…
Apple releases iOS 18.3.2 to address critical security vulnerability
Apple has released iOS 18.3.2 and iPadOS 18.3.2, an unscheduled update aimed at patching a security vulnerability and enhancing the overall security of iPhones and iPads. This update is available for…
Pure Electric enters UAE market with new e-scooter lineup
Pure Electric, an e-scooter brand, has announced the launch of its latest electric scooter range in the United Arab Emirates. This launch marks the brand's expansion into the Gulf Cooperation…
AMD launches 5th Gen Epyc Embedded processors for industrial and networking applications
AMD has announced the release of its 5th generation AMD Epyc Embedded processors, expanding its range of x86 embedded processing solutions. The AMD Epyc Embedded 9005 Series CPUs are designed…
Microsoft explores Xbox handheld through partner collaboration
Reports indicate that Microsoft is exploring the development of an Xbox-branded handheld gaming device, potentially through a partnership with an established PC manufacturer. According to reports, Microsoft intends to collaborate…
Elon Musk attributes widespread X outage to ‘massive cyberattack’
For much of Monday, X was largely inaccessible, frustrating users who rely on the platform. Reports of outages began surfacing early in the morning, with Down Detector showing a significant…
Straight from the source: Nothing’s Carl Pei responds to Phone (3a) reviews
In an era where tech executives often remain tight-lipped about product criticism, Nothing CEO Carl Pei continues to break the mold. Following the release of the Nothing Phone (3a) Series, Pei…