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Xiaomi confirms December 25 launch date for the 17 Ultra
Xiaomi has signaled another product launch before the end of the year, shortly after rolling out the Redmi Note 15 series globally. The company has confirmed that the Xiaomi 17…
ChatGPT gets a Spotify Wrapped-style recap of 2025 usage
OpenAI has begun rolling out a year-end summary feature for ChatGPT that mirrors the familiar format popularized by Spotify Wrapped. The new experience, called “Your Year with ChatGPT,” offers users a…
Chrome’s tab-aware AI will soon answer questions based on what you were reading
Google is preparing a new addition to Google Chrome that changes how the browser responds to questions by factoring in what users were previously reading. The feature, currently appearing in experimental Chrome Canary…
A complete breakdown of Samsung’s AI-connected living announcements for CES 2026
Samsung Electronics is using CES 2026 as a platform to outline how it sees the next phase of connected home appliances taking shape. Rather than introducing entirely new product categories, the…
HONOR opens Dubai Mall flagship store alongside Magic8 Pro pre-orders
HONOR has opened its first flagship HONOR Experience Store at Dubai Mall, expanding its physical retail presence in the UAE and formalizing a strategy that places in-store experiences alongside online sales. The…
Kim Kardashian leads Fortnite skin charts, somehow surprising no one
Against all expectations and arguably all logic, Kim Kardashian is now the most popular skin in Fortnite this season, and not by a slim margin. According to usage data, she…
Xiaomi confirms Watch 5 and Buds 6 debut at December 25 launch event
Xiaomi has confirmed that it will introduce two new accessories, the Watch 5 smartwatch and Buds 6 wireless earbuds, at its December 25 launch event. Both products are set to debut…
Anbernic launches RG477V handheld with Dimensity 8300 and 120hz display
Anbernic has expanded its Android-based handheld lineup with the launch of the RG477V, a device positioned to handle more demanding console emulation while keeping pricing within the mid-range segment. The company…
Nearly all of Spotify reportedly scraped and shared via torrents (UPDATED)
Update: December 22, 2025 (19:50 UAE): Spotify has shared the following statement with Android Authority addressing the claims of scraping. An investigation into unauthorized access identified that a third party scraped public metadata…
Here’s how Riyadh Air plans to use AI across flights, staff, and operations
The phrase “AI-native airline” is designed to signal a break from traditional aviation models, but its real significance lies less in novelty and more in structure. Artificial intelligence has been…
ChatGPT users can now adjust warmth and enthusiasm levels
OpenAI has introduced new personalization controls that allow users to directly adjust how expressive ChatGPT appears during conversations. The update, announced via social media, expands the chatbot’s existing tone settings by…
Sony and Honda’s Afeela 1 turns the dashboard into a remote play screen
Sony and Honda are positioning their upcoming electric vehicle, the Afeela 1, as another extension of the PlayStation ecosystem rather than a standalone gaming platform. Through their joint venture, Sony Honda…
Samsung unveils Exynos 2600, its first 2nm chip for future Galaxy phones
Samsung has officially announced the Exynos 2600, its next flagship smartphone processor and the first mobile system-on-a-chip built using a 2nm Gate-All-Around manufacturing process. The chip is expected to appear…
The Middle East’s biggest streaming power move: OSN+, Shahid, and Disney+ unite in one epic bundle
n a move that feels like assembling the Avengers of TV and film — but with local flavor — three major streaming services are bundling up for audiences across the…
Dreame’s first smartphone surfaces in leaks with replaceable battery listing
Dreame’s entry into the smartphone market is beginning to take shape as early details about its first device surface online. The company, best known for robot vacuum cleaners and connected…
Ninja brings its multi-style home coffee machine to the UAE
Ninja is expanding its presence in the UAE home coffee market with the launch of the Luxe Café Premier Espresso Machine, a multi-function system designed to cover most everyday coffee…
BenQ expands workspace lighting lineup in the Middle East with ScreenBar series
BenQ Middle East has introduced its ScreenBar Series to the regional market, marking a formal expansion of the company’s monitor-mounted lighting products in Dubai. The launch includes the ScreenBar Halo…
Google adds AI video detection to Gemini using SynthID watermarks
Google is expanding the scope of its content transparency efforts by adding an AI-generated video detection feature to the Gemini app. The new capability allows users to check whether a…