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Samsung introduces ‘Trade in, Recycle and Save’ in the UAE
Samsung Gulf Electronics has introduced the 'Trade in, Recycle and Save' campaign for its home appliances range to promote environmental sustainability as customers upgrade to the latest Samsung products. Available…
Google’s new research says it can turn any ANC earbuds into a heart rate monitor
Google has published a research explaining how a new experimental technology can turn any ANC earbuds into cardiac monitors. Audioplethysmography (APG) is a novel cardiac monitoring modality that can be used in hearable…
iOS 17.1 brings new updates to AirDrop, Apple Music, and more
iOS 17.1 is out and it includes a number of new features and bug fixes. 3 main feature were updated with this release: The update is now available to all…
X rolls out audio and video calling
X, formerly known as Twitter, has launched an early version of video and audio calling for users globally. Users have received a notification on the app, notifying them of the…
Apple raises subscription prices for some services in the UAE
Apple announced that it's hiking the prices of some of its subscription services in the UAE. While Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Fitness Plus and iCloud Plus prices remain the…
Huawei launches two new versions of WATCH GT 4 in the UAE
The HUAWEI WATCH GT 4, the latest flagship smartwatch from Huawei, is now available in two new premium versions in the UAE. The new Grey version, available in 46mm, and…
Cisco and Bang & Olufsen unveil new wireless earbuds
Cisco and Bang & Olufsen unveiled new true wireless earbuds built with enterprise-grade features customized for professionals on-the-go. Furthering their partnership to provide customers with top-quality audio experiences whether they’re at home,…
CAFU launches new services, including CAFU Cars, its new marketplace for buying and selling vehicles
CAFU, the UAE's fuel delivery company has expanded its services with three new services, with the introduction of CAFU Cars, Spot Fuelling and Pressure Wash, all available on the CAFU…
Spotify hits 574 million active users, 226 million paying subscribers
Spotify announced their third quarter 2023 performance. The streaming giant said that the business delivered strong results in Q3 with all its key indicators exceeded guidance and returned the company to…
TikTok is testing 15-minute video uploads
TikTok is testing a new feature which will allow users to upload 15-minute videos. The company said that the new feature is being tested with a limited group of users…
Sony’s BRAVIA A95L QD-OLED TV Series arrives to the UAE
Sony has announced the launch of the highly anticipated Sony BRAVIA A95L QD-OLED series in the UAE. The BRAVIA XR A95L Series is one of the first Android TVs to…
Acer introduces new Chromebook Plus laptops
Acer launched the company’s first Chromebook Plus laptops, the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 and Acer Chromebook Plus 514, debuting with Google’s Chromebook Plus initiative that offers a new tier of Chromebook…
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Buds FE now in the UAE
Samsung has announced the latest Fan Edition (FE) Series in the UAE — the new Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+, and Galaxy Buds FE. Galaxy…
EMG 2023 gaming festival is back and bigger than ever
Esports Management Group (EMG) has announced the return of its EMG 2023 Gaming Festival from December 8th-10th, 2023. Taking place at ADNEC - Marina Hall in Abu Dhabi, this year's festival will offer…
X will soon launch two new premium subscription tiers
X, formerly known as Twitter, will soon launch two new tiers of premium subscriptions, Elon Musk said in post on X on Friday. Two new tiers of X Premium subscriptions…
Rove Hotels and Hobby Nation unite for an epic celebration of geek culture
Rove Hotels is thrilled to announce its exciting collaboration with Hobby Nation for the inaugural "Rove's Geek Community Day," an alternative way to celebrate the spooky season this Halloween. This…
Samsung’s Family Hub refrigerator debuts in partnership with etisalat by e&
Samsung Gulf Electronics in partnership with etisalat by e&, has unveiled its Family Hub™ Refrigerator at GITEX GLOBAL. The refrigerator is equipped with cutting-edge technology, designed to enhance connectivity and entertainment for…
HONOR X9b’s launch announced in the UAE
HONOR announced the upcoming launch of the brand-new HONOR X9b in UAE market, the latest addition to its X Series line-up. Showcasing its drop resistance and durability, the HONOR X9b’s display incorporates…