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Yango unveils Yasmina smart speakers with AI assistant tailored for the Middle East
Yango Group, known for adapting global technologies to local contexts, has launched the Yasmina Midi and Yasmina Mini smart speakers in the UAE. These speakers boast a unique feature: a bilingual, human-like AI assistant named…
What isLi-Fi, the light-powered internet technology that could eclipse Wi-Fi
Forget Wi-Fi; a new technology called Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) could revolutionize how we access the internet. Using light instead of radio waves, Li-Fi boasts speeds up to 100 times faster than Wi-Fi, along…
Google Pixel 9 series introduces adaptive touch technology
Google has quietly introduced a new display technology called Adaptive Touch with its latest Pixel 9 series. This innovative feature automatically adjusts touchscreen sensitivity based on various factors such as wet…
Threads explores ephemeral content: disappearing posts after 24 hours in testing
Threads, Meta's text-based social media platform, is currently testing a new feature that allows users to set a 24-hour expiration timer on their posts. Once the timer runs out, both the post and its…
Remember LimeWire? It’s now reinvented for the AI age
LimeWire, the once-popular peer-to-peer file-sharing service, has made a surprising comeback, this time as an AI image and audio generator tool. Sporting a sleek new look and functionality similar to other AI image tools…
More reports confirm that Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 16 and more on September 10
Apple enthusiasts are gearing up for a big day on September 10th, as the tech giant is expected to host its annual iPhone event. This news, while rumored for a while, has now been…
Microsoft bids farewell to Windows Control Panel after nearly 40 years
In a move that marks the end of an era for longtime PC users, Microsoft has announced its plan to phase out the iconic Windows Control Panel. This 39-year-old feature has been…
Meta pulls the plug on high-end VR headset, Apple Vision Pro rival
Meta has reportedly discontinued development of its premium mixed-reality headset, codenamed "La Jolla," which was intended to compete directly with Apple's Vision Pro. The project was initiated in November 2023 and slated…
LG unveils UltraGear OLED monitors: unleash your gaming potential
LG Electronics is set to redefine gaming with its new UltraGear OLED monitors. Designed for peak performance and immersive visuals, these monitors are engineered to elevate your gameplay to new heights. The…
Google Essentials: your one-stop shop for Google services on Windows
Tired of juggling multiple apps to access your favorite Google services on your Windows PC? Google has heard your plea and launched "Google Essentials," a new desktop app designed to streamline…
Honor trolls Samsung, flaunting thinnest foldable phone ahead of global launch
In the ongoing foldable phone wars, Honor is taking a jab at Samsung. As the company prepares to introduce its remarkably slim Magic V3 to the global market, it's not missing a chance…
CMF Phone 1 receives second update with camera boosts and new features
CMF, a sub-brand of Nothing, has rolled out its second software update for the CMF Phone 1. This follows a month after the initial update which addressed various issues and enhanced the camera…
Microsoft launches a new era of AI-powered computing with Surface Pro and laptop in the UAE
Microsoft has announced the general availability of its all-new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop in the UAE. These cutting-edge devices, part of the innovative Copilot+ PCs portfolio, are designed to revolutionize user experiences…
Grammy winner Flying Lotus is the unsung hero of your iPhone ringtones
Those soothing iPhone ringtones, "Chalet" and "Daybreak," that have been comforting your ears for years, were actually composed by the Grammy-winning musician, Flying Lotus. This revelation was unveiled in a…
Threads gets cross-posting from Instagram & Facebook
Meta has further integrated its social media ecosystem by allowing users to cross-post content directly from Instagram and Facebook to Threads. This feature expands the sharing possibilities beyond the previous…
Redesigned bottom bar arrives on Google Maps for iPhone
Google Maps is updating its iPhone app with a redesigned bottom bar, similar to the one recently introduced for Android. The update streamlines the bottom bar by reducing the number…
Google Keep’s AI-powered list creation feature is now available on Android
This innovative feature, previously in testing and part of Workspace Labs, promises to revolutionize how you create lists within the popular note-taking app. By simply providing a brief prompt, such as "write a…
Back to the future: Instagram takes a page from MySpace’s playbook
In a move that will transport some users back to the days of MySpace, Instagram is rolling out the ability to add music to your profile page. Just like its social media…