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Microsoft confirms more Windows PCs are affected by shutdown and hibernation bug
Microsoft has confirmed that a recent Windows update bug preventing some PCs from shutting down or entering hibernation affects a broader range of devices than initially disclosed. The issue is the…
Apple’s next-gen CarPlay may finally reach mainstream cars
Apple’s next-generation CarPlay experience may finally be moving beyond a niche audience. After first being previewed in 2022 as a system that could span every screen in a vehicle’s dashboard,…
AI assistants just built their own social network, and humans weren’t invited
The open source AI assistant project now known as OpenClaw is once again redefining itself, both in name and in scope. Previously called Clawdbot, and briefly Moltbot following a legal…
Ayaneo’s Pocket S Mini leans into 4:3 for retro gaming purists
Ayaneo has introduced the Pocket S Mini, a compact gaming handheld designed around a 4:3 aspect ratio that closely matches the display format used by classic home consoles. In a market…
A bendable AI chip could finally let wearables think for themselves
Wearable devices have steadily added more sensors and features, but most still depend on a nearby smartphone or cloud servers to handle intensive processing. That reliance could start to change…
Instagram may let users quietly leave close friends lists
Instagram is working on a small but potentially meaningful change to how its Close Friends feature works. According to Meta, the platform is developing a feature that would allow users to remove…
Google expands NotebooKLM mobile features with video overviews
Google has begun rolling out one of NotebookLM’s most requested features to its mobile apps, closing a long-standing gap between the desktop experience and the versions available on iOS and Android.…
Google’s Project Genie explores AI-generated interactive worlds
Google has introduced an experimental system called Project Genie that points toward a different direction for generative AI, one focused less on producing isolated pieces of content and more on building…
Apple reports first quarter results as iPhone and services revenue rise
Apple has expanded on its fiscal first-quarter 2026 results with detailed financial statements that clarify where growth came from and how the business is allocating capital. For the three months…
One card, two networks: KeySmart SmartCard Gen 3 bridges Apple and Android tracking
KeySmart has announced the SmartCard (Gen 3), an ultra-thin wallet tracker designed to work with either Apple’s Find My network or Google Find Hub in a single device. The new model…
Dubai Media launches Dubai+ as a new family-focused digital streaming platform
Dubai Media Incorporated has launched Dubai+, a new digital streaming platform positioned as a family-oriented destination for on-demand and live content across the UAE and the wider Middle East. Announced…
Spotify adds small group chats to its in-app messaging feature
Spotify has begun rolling out group chats within its in-app messaging feature, expanding its push to make music sharing more conversational rather than purely passive. The update allows users to…
iPhone 16 leads global smartphone sales in 2025
Apple’s iPhone 16 was the world’s best-selling smartphone in 2025, according to the latest annual market analysis from Counterpoint Research. The report shows Apple and Samsung continuing to dominate global smartphone sales, collectively…
Vivaldi 7.8 refines tab management without leaning into AI
The first feature update for the Vivaldi browser in 2026 arrives with version 7.8, continuing the project’s long-running focus on manual control and workflow efficiency rather than automated assistance. The…
Enterprise AI adoption accelerates across Europe and the Middle East
Enterprise AI adoption across Europe and the Middle East is moving beyond experimentation and into broader deployment, according to new survey data published in the 2026 CIO Playbook commissioned by…
Dyson brings a quieter compact air purifier to the UAE market
Dyson has introduced its latest compact air purifier to the UAE market with the launch of the Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact, expanding its home air treatment lineup with a smaller,…
Samsung adds screen-level privacy to its broader mobile security strategy
Smartphones have become the primary place where people manage personal conversations, financial information, work credentials, and daily logistics. Yet they are often used in public environments where privacy is limited…
Pages, Keynote, and Numbers adopt Liquid Glass with iOS 26 updates
Apple has released version 15.1 updates for Pages, Keynote, and Numbers alongside the rollout of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, introducing a visual refresh and a split feature…