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First phase of Dubai Loop underground transport project set to begin
The first construction phase of the Dubai Loop project, an underground transport system planned for the city, is expected to begin immediately, according to comments from a senior UAE official.…
Samsung teases Galaxy S26 with a focus on camera zoom and low-light video
Samsung has released its first official teaser videos for the Galaxy S26 series, offering early clues about where the company is directing its attention ahead of the expected launch later…
Where film meets technology: Creative Lab Film Academy launches powered by iPhone and Mac
Art Jameel has launched the Creative Lab Film Academy, a six-month filmmaking programme in Saudi Arabia developed in collaboration with Apple. The initiative targets early- and mid-career filmmakers working in the…
Xcode 26.3 adds agentic coding support for AI-assisted app development
Apple has released Xcode 26.3 as an update that expands the development environment’s use of AI-assisted workflows, introducing what the company describes as support for “agentic coding.” In practical terms,…
EA confirms Madden NFL 23 server shutdown for July 13
Electronic Arts has confirmed that Madden NFL 23 will be shut down on July 13, adding another title to a growing list of EA games losing online functionality in 2026. The…
Nothing Phone 4a leak points to a march launch
Leaks suggest that Nothing is preparing to launch a new mid-range smartphone, the Nothing Phone 4a, potentially as soon as early March. If accurate, the move would continue the company’s recent pattern…
Crunchyroll raises subscription prices across all tiers
Crunchyroll is raising subscription prices for U.S. customers, with changes set to take effect beginning with the first billing cycle after March 4, 2026. The increase applies across all paid tiers…
Fitbit founders introduce Luffu, an AI platform for family health tracking
The founders of Fitbit, James Park and Eric Friedman, have introduced a new AI-focused startup called Luffu, positioning it as a tool designed to help families keep track of health-related…
Apple Music Replay 2026 is now available and already tracking your listening
Apple Music Replay 2026 is now live, giving subscribers an early look at their listening habits for the year. The feature provides an ongoing breakdown of what you have been…
Samsung and OSN launch boxless OSNtv experience on smart TVs
Samsung Electronics MENA and OSN have confirmed the regional rollout of OSNtv on Samsung TV Key, extending a partnership first announced in May 2025. The launch introduces what the companies describe as the…
Nintendo Switch becomes the company’s best-selling console ever
Nintendo’s Nintendo Switch has officially become the company’s best-selling console to date, surpassing the long-standing sales record held by the Nintendo DS. The milestone was reached during the most recent holiday sales period…
HONOR experiments with scent-infused earbuds through Arcadia collaboration
HONOR has highlighted growing interest in its HONOR Choice Doingtop Perfume Earbuds in the UAE, positioning the product as an experiment in blending personal audio with fragrance. The earbuds are…
Checkout.com partners with Spotify to support global subscription payments
Checkout.com has entered a new strategic partnership with Spotify aimed at supporting subscription payments across Spotify’s global footprint. The agreement positions Checkout.com as a key acquiring partner for Spotify, handling…
OpenAI brings Codex to macOS as it pushes deeper into AI coding tools
OpenAI has released Codex as a native macOS application, bringing its AI-assisted coding tool out of the command line and into a dedicated desktop environment. Until now, Codex was primarily accessed…
ChatGPT-4o is ending and users are weighing their options
The retirement of ChatGPT-4o is now set for February 13, marking the end of a model that many long-time users came to rely on for its predictable tone and relatively restrained output. OpenAI plans…
Samsung’s 2026 OLED gaming displays add G-SYNC support
Samsung has confirmed that its 2026 OLED television lineup and several upcoming gaming monitors will support NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, continuing a broader industry push toward variable refresh rate technologies as…
Google Gemini wants to make breaking up with ChatGPT significantly less painful
Switching between AI chatbots is still far more annoying than it should be, especially for tools that claim to make our digital lives easier. You can move photos between phones,…
KitKat creates the most honest teams meeting yet, where the real objective is five minutes of peace
The modern workday has mastered many things: endless calendar invites, meetings that could have been emails, and the uncanny ability to appear busy while accomplishing very little. What it has…