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Apple expands iOS 18 security update amid active exploits
Apple has issued an additional iOS 18 update, extending a critical security patch to a broader range of iPhone users after growing concerns about an active exploit chain known as…
Instagram Plus adds paid features but raises new privacy questions
Instagram is testing a new subscription tier that reflects a broader shift in how social platforms are trying to balance advertising revenue with direct user payments. The proposed service, referred…
Fujifilm launches instax mini evo Cinema with video-to-print feature
Fujifilm has introduced the instax mini Evo Cinema, a hybrid instant camera that combines still photography, short-form video capture, and on-the-spot printing in a single device. The model builds on…
Dubai launches driverless taxi service in partnership with Apollo Go
Dubai has begun rolling out fully driverless commercial taxi services through a partnership between Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) and Baidu’s Apollo Go platform, marking a notable step in the city’s…
Meta launches TRIBE v2 to simulate human brain responses in AI research
Meta has introduced TRIBE v2, a research model designed to simulate how the human brain responds to complex stimuli such as images, audio, and language. Positioned as a step forward…
Whoop secures $575m funding with focus on Gulf expansion
A new funding round is positioning wearable fitness company Whoop for further international expansion, with a clear focus on the Gulf region. The US-based business has raised $575 million in…
Apple at 50: from garage nerds to silicon gods, the company that reinvented everything (and still isn’t done)
There are anniversaries, and then there’s this one. On April 1, 2026—yes, April Fools’ Day, because Apple’s origin story has always had a sense of humor—the company turns 50. Half…
Inside OpenAI’s $852 billion valuation and what it signals for AI
OpenAI has secured one of the largest private funding rounds on record, raising $122 billion in committed capital and reaching a reported valuation of $852 billion. The scale of the…
ChatGPT arrives on CarPlay with voice-only experience in iOS 26.4
The rollout of iOS 26.4 has quietly expanded what developers can do with in-car software, and one of the first visible results is a new version of the ChatGPT iPhone…
Google explores screenless fitness band with subscription model
Google is preparing a new entry in the wearable fitness market, this time focusing on a stripped-down design that removes the screen entirely. The device, developed under the Fitbit brand,…
AirPods Max 2 launches with early firmware update
Apple has issued a firmware update for its second-generation over-ear headphones just ahead of their retail release, a move that reflects how closely hardware and software are now tied in…
Gmail username change is now available: what users need to know
Google has begun rolling out a long-requested Gmail update that allows users to change their email address username — specifically, the portion before “@gmail.com.” For many people who signed up…
Huawei Band 11 Pro pushes fitness bands beyond basic tracking
Huawei is positioning the Band 11 Pro as a more capable fitness band rather than a basic step counter, and that distinction matters in a wearable market that has become…
Apple rolls out iOS 26.5 beta as Siri updates remain uncertain
Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 26.5, continuing its update cycle with a build that appears more incremental than transformative. While earlier expectations centered on long-awaited Siri…
Instagram tests premium subscriptions with new paid features
Meta is testing a paid subscription layer for Instagram, signaling a broader shift toward monetization across its social platforms. The company has begun rolling out early trials of premium Instagram…
New Belkin accessories target everyday charging and smartphone content creation
Belkin has introduced a new range of accessories in the UAE and wider region, focusing on tools for mobile content creation and everyday charging needs. The lineup includes audio gear,…
No, Apple Stores in the UAE didn’t go anywhere, don’t believe everything you read
If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you might have come across alarming claims suggesting that Apple has shut down its stores in Dubai, and across the UAE with…
OPPO Find N6 arrives in UAE focusing on zero-feel crease and refined hinge design
OPPO has introduced its latest foldable smartphone, the Find N6 in the UAE, positioning it as a step forward in addressing some of the long-standing limitations of foldable devices. The…