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Google reportedly developing AI chatbots for conversations with celebrities and fictional characters
Google is reportedly working on new AI chatbots that could simulate conversations with celebrities and fictional characters. The technology, based on Google's Gemini AI model, aims to attract ordinary consumers…
Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2: a humanoid robot poised to reshape the workforce
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently unveiled the Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot at the company's 2024 stockholder meeting. Priced between $10,000 and $20,000, this advanced robot boasts impressive dexterity and…
iOS 18 Beta 2: a closer look at what’s new, bug fixes, and performance improvements
Apple has just released the second beta version of iOS 18 to developers, offering a glimpse into the future of iPhone software. This update builds upon the foundation laid in…
Apple releases second betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 to developers
Apple has released the second beta versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 to developers, two weeks after the initial betas were introduced…
OnePlus unveils budget-friendly Nord CE4 lite with flagship features
OnePlus has just introduced the Nord CE4 Lite, a new smartphone designed to compete with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy A35. With a starting price of £299 in the UK, this affordable…
Beyerdynamic enters the open-ear earbuds market with the VERIO 200
Beyerdynamic, known for its high-quality audio equipment, has joined the growing trend of open-ear earbuds with the VERIO 200. This marks the company's first foray into this type of headphone design, which allows users…
Anker Prime power bank: fueling sports communities in UAE
Anker the official charging partner of UFC, has launched its Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank in the UAE, aiming to support athletes and sports enthusiasts in their pursuit of excellence. The power bank…
ASUS Republic of Gamers unveils AI-supported next-gen gaming innovations and more at Computex 2024
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced an extensive range of new and exclusive performance-focused products on show at Computex 2024. For the convention, one of the world’s largest in…
Huawei FreeBuds 6i with noise-cancelling launch in the UAE
Huawei's latest earbuds, the FreeBuds 6i, are now available in the UAE, boasting upgrades in noise cancellation and sound quality at an affordable price. The standout feature is the Intelligent…
From zero to hero: how OSN+ rebuilt its streaming platform in record time
Elie Habib, the co-founder of Anghami and now the driving force behind both Anghami and OSN+, recently shared a captivating blog post detailing the extraordinary journey of rebuilding the OSN+ video streaming…
Apple rumored to develop budget-friendly “Vision Lite” and Next-Gen Vision Pro
Apple, according to Bloomberg, is reportedly venturing into the mixed reality (MR) market with two new devices. One is aimed at budget-conscious consumers, while the other is a high-end successor to the Apple Vision…
Elon Musk deepfake scam targets YouTube viewers
A recent YouTube Live broadcast, now taken down, used a deepfake of Elon Musk to promote a cryptocurrency scam.The five-hour stream, disguised as a Tesla event, featured an AI-generated Musk urging viewers to deposit…
Free Netflix on the horizon? company considering major shift
Netflix, in its quest to expand its subscriber base, is reportedly exploring the possibility of offering a completely free subscription tier, supported by advertising. This would be a significant departure…
Leaked iPhone 16 case mold hints at vertical camera alignment and new capture button
A recent leak, seemingly a case mold for the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus, provides further clues about the upcoming iPhone 16 design. The leaked video, shared by reputable tipster @UniverseIce, aligns with previous…
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses get 3-minute video recording boost
Meta is giving Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses users more recording time with a new update. The update, software version 6.0, extends the video recording limit from a measly 60 seconds…
X restricts live streaming to premium subscribers
X (formerly Twitter) is set to place its live streaming feature behind a paywall, making it the only major social platform to charge for this capability. The change, announced recently,…
iOS 18 Beta 2 arriving next week with iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay Screen Sharing
Apple has announced that the second beta version of iOS 18 will be released next Monday, just two weeks after its unveiling at WWDC 2024. Notably, this update will introduce two highly anticipated…
Retro gaming takes over iPhone: Antstream Arcade arrives
Apple's iPhone is about to receive its first game-streaming app, Antstream Arcade, on June 27th. Offering a treasure trove of over 1,300 retro games, Antstream lets you relive classics from…