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No, Apple Stores in the UAE didn’t go anywhere, don’t believe everything you read
If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you might have come across alarming claims suggesting that Apple has shut down its stores in Dubai, and across the UAE with…
OPPO Find N6 arrives in UAE focusing on zero-feel crease and refined hinge design
OPPO has introduced its latest foldable smartphone, the Find N6 in the UAE, positioning it as a step forward in addressing some of the long-standing limitations of foldable devices. The…
What happened to Sora: the limits of AI video generation
Sora, the AI video-generation tool developed by OpenAI, was shut down just six months after its public release, a move that quickly triggered speculation about the company’s motives. Some users…
What is Black Matrix in the Galaxy S26 Ultra and how it changes mobile privacy
Samsung Electronics has introduced the Galaxy S26 series, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra positioned as its most privacy-focused device to date. The company is shifting its approach by embedding privacy…
Bluesky introduces Attie to build custom social feeds using AI prompts
Bluesky is expanding beyond its core social networking features with a new AI-driven tool called Attie, designed to help users build customized social media feeds using natural language prompts. The…
Nothing OS 4.1 eligible devices list and expected rollout timeline
Nothing is preparing to roll out its next incremental software update, Nothing OS 4.1, as it continues development on a larger future release expected to be based on Android 17.…
Meta expands Ray-Ban smart glasses with prescription-focused models
Meta is preparing to release two additional versions of its Ray-Ban smart glasses, with a focus that appears more practical than experimental. The upcoming models, reportedly codenamed Scriber and Blazer,…
Anthropic’s Claude sees rise in paid users amid growing AI demand
Anthropic’s Claude is seeing a clear rise in paid consumer adoption, shaped by a combination of product expansion, public visibility, and a broader shift toward paid AI tools. Recent transaction…
Sony raises PS5 and PS5 pro prices across global markets
Sony is raising prices across its current PlayStation hardware lineup, increasing costs for the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal in multiple major markets. The adjustments affect the United States,…
Apple says Lockdown Mode has not been breached since launch
Apple says its Lockdown Mode, a security feature introduced in 2022, has not been successfully breached by spyware attacks since its release. The company describes it as an optional, high-security…
Google expands AI video generation inside ads platform with VEO rollout
Google is expanding its use of generative AI in advertising by bringing its Veo video model directly into Google Ads, allowing marketers to create short video ads without traditional production…
Whoop’s next phase targets broader health insights, not just performance tracking
Whoop is trying to move beyond its reputation as a niche fitness tracker for elite athletes and position itself as a broader health monitoring platform, but that shift comes with…
X Pro now locked behind Premium+ subscription, catching users off guard
X has moved its TweetDeck-style tool, now called X Pro, behind a higher-priced subscription tier, tightening access to one of the platform’s more practical features for managing multiple feeds. The…
Acer expands business PC portfolio with AI-enabled TravelMate series
Acer has introduced a new range of TravelMate business laptops aimed at addressing the practical demands of hybrid work environments, where employees split time between office and remote settings. The…
CUKTECH introduces 4-port GaN charger with real-time power monitoring
The market for multi-device charging accessories continues to expand as laptops, smartphones, and peripherals increasingly rely on USB-C power delivery. Against this backdrop, CUKTECH has introduced a 100W wall charger…
ESR expands iPad Air lineup with cases, keyboards, and stylus options
ESR has introduced a broad lineup of accessories tailored for the latest iPad Air, aiming to cover everyday needs ranging from protection to productivity tools and creative input. The release…
iOS 26.4 brings conversational AI to CarPlay, with limits
Apple’s latest software update is extending in-car functionality in a way that reflects broader changes in how drivers interact with digital assistants. With iOS 26.4, CarPlay is gaining support for…
Apple retires Mac Pro as modular desktops lose relevance
Apple has quietly removed the Mac Pro from its product lineup, effectively ending the company’s long-running experiment with a modular, high-performance desktop. The Mac Pro discontinuation closes a chapter that…