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End of year gifting in the UAE with an emphasis on everyday tech utility
The festive season in the UAE tends to arrive with a particular rhythm. Evenings stretch later, calendars fill quickly, and daily routines are reshaped by gatherings, travel plans, and time…
Logitech updates the G304 with lighter weight and built-in battery
Logitech has introduced the G304 X Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse in China, expanding its long-running G304 and G305 lineup with a set of measured hardware updates rather than a full redesign.…
Google may finally let Gemini run in the background on android
Google may be preparing a practical improvement to how Gemini works on Android, one that addresses a long-standing frustration rather than introducing another headline feature. At present, invoking Gemini through…
Samsung brings Google Gemini into the kitchen at CES 2026
Samsung Electronics says it will use CES 2026 to preview an updated lineup of kitchen appliances that lean more heavily on vision-based AI, this time developed in closer coordination with Google’s Gemini…
Gmail may finally let users change their email addresses
Users of Gmail may soon gain a level of account flexibility that has long been missing from Google’s email service. According to details found on an official support page, Google is in…
Apple’s best of 2025: the lineup that proves Apple still knows how to Cook
Some years, Apple’s product lineup feels like a buffet: lots of options, plenty of polish, but you’re not sure anything truly changes your day. 2025 is not that year. 2025 is the…
Samsung pushes refresh rates and resolution limits with new Odyssey monitors
Samsung has announced a new wave of Odyssey gaming monitors ahead of CES 2026, expanding its high-end display lineup with five new models that emphasize refresh rate flexibility, higher resolutions,…
The Huawei Mate XT in white, where experimental hardware meets restraint
The introduction of the white variant of the HUAWEI Mate XT shifts the conversation around the device from pure engineering spectacle toward aesthetics, material choices, and how color influences the perception of…
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica edition confirmed ahead of official launch
Xiaomi has officially confirmed that its upcoming Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be released in a Leica Edition, extending the company’s ongoing collaboration with Leica. While Xiaomi has worked with Leica on smartphone…
Samsung SmartThings is first to add support for Matter cameras with Matter 1.5
Samsung Electronics has announced an update to its SmartThings platform that adds support for Matter 1.5, the latest version of the cross-brand smart home standard. The update makes SmartThings one of…
Acer expands Nitro gaming laptop lineup in the Middle East with slimmer designs
Acer has expanded the availability of its Nitro gaming laptop range in the Middle East, with the Nitro Lite and Nitro V 16 Slim now reaching markets including the United…
HMD Dub earbuds target affordable audio with broad feature spread
HMD has expanded its audio portfolio with the launch of the Dub series, a new lineup of true wireless stereo earbuds aimed squarely at the budget and mid-range market. The Dub…
Freeclip 2 brings subtle design and audio updates to Huawei’s open-ear earbuds
The Huawei FreeClip 2 is positioning itself as an incremental update to the company’s open-ear audio lineup rather than a radical departure. Building on the earlier FreeClip model, the new…
Playstation releases free Christmas-themed wallpaper with no PS Plus required
PlayStation has quietly added a seasonal free download ahead of the Christmas period, and unlike many recent promotions, this one does not require a PlayStation Plus subscription. Alongside its annual holiday…
Android’s Find Hub adds new map views to improve device tracking
Google has begun rolling out a practical update to its Find Hub app on Android, adding multiple map view options designed to make locating devices clearer and more context-aware. While the…
Ring rolls out Smart Video Search feature for users in the UAE
Ring has introduced Smart Video Search in the United Arab Emirates, expanding the availability of an AI-based feature designed to make reviewing recorded footage less time-consuming. The update allows users…
LG will introduces Sound Suite at CES 2026 with flexible Dolby Atmos support
At CES 2026, LG Electronics plans to introduce the LG Sound Suite, a modular home audio system designed around flexibility rather than fixed room layouts. The system centers on the…
WhatsApp tests quiz-based engagement tools for channels
WhatsApp is testing a new way to increase engagement within channels, introducing quiz-based interactions in its latest iOS beta release. The feature, currently available through TestFlight, suggests that the platform is…