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TikTok details Q2 2025 moderation actions as MENA content removals climb
TikTok’s latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for Q2 2025 outlines the scale of its moderation activity across the MENA region, offering a clearer view of how the platform is attempting…
ChatGPT 5.2 update expected this week as OpenAI accelerates development amid competition
OpenAI is expected to roll out a significant ChatGPT update this week, with reports indicating that the company has accelerated development in response to heightened competition in the AI model…
JUST IN: OSN addresses concerns over HBO and Warner Bros. content after Netflix acquisition reports
OSN has issued a direct clarification following speculation triggered by reports of a proposed Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros., a development that raised questions about what the deal could mean…
Samsung rolls out One UI 8.5 beta with updated editing and security tools
Samsung’s release of the One UI 8.5 beta marks another incremental update to the company’s interface, with a focus on usability, device coordination, and clearer security controls across the Galaxy…
Censorship concerns push OnePlus to disable its AI writing tool
OnePlus is facing renewed scrutiny after users discovered that its AI Writer tool, included on recent devices, appeared to block content involving several politically sensitive subjects. Reports surfaced on Reddit…
IBM near $11 billion deal for Confluent as it doubles down on cloud and data infrastructure
IBM is reportedly closing in on an $11 billion acquisition of Confluent, a move that would mark one of the company’s largest software deals in years and signal a renewed…
A missing feature on the iPhone 17 Pro has users puzzled: no more night mode portraits
Apple’s latest iPhone 17 Pro lineup has quietly dropped a camera feature many users assumed was here to stay: Night Mode Portraits. The change surfaced after customers noticed that the…
Meta reportedly delays Phoenix mixed reality glasses to 2027
Meta’s mixed reality plans appear to be undergoing another recalibration, with the company reportedly shifting the launch of its “Phoenix” smart glasses to early 2027. The delay, outlined in an…
ChatGPT climbs to the world’s top five websites as chatbot traffic surges
ChatGPT’s growth continues to reshape the hierarchy of the world’s most-visited websites, with new data showing that conversational AI is no longer a niche category but a mainstream digital destination.…
A closer look at Gigabyte’s wood-accented motherboard for modern AM5 builds
Gigabyte’s X870E AERO X3D WOOD marks one of the more unconventional motherboard releases of the year, blending natural materials with hardware aimed at high-end PC builders. Rather than positioning the…
Five trends defining the rise of agentic AI in the MENA region
Agentic AI is moving from a background support function to an operational partner that can plan, reason, and complete multi-step tasks. Across the MENA region, this shift is happening quickly…
Percy Jackson brings its mythology to a new audience inside Fortnite
Percy Jackson is making its way into Fortnite with a new playable island, marking another crossover between major entertainment franchises and the battle-royale platform. The initiative, titled Percy Jackson: Siege…
Magic8 Pro arrives in Dubai December 10 as HONOR emphasizes low-light imaging
HONOR is preparing to introduce the Magic8 Pro to the UAE market on December 10, positioning the device as its next flagship entry in a region where mobile photography and…
FAB and Mastercard introduce new payment bands powered by Tappy’s tokenization tech
Tappy Technologies has introduced its latest wearable payment integration in the UAE, supplying the tokenization infrastructure behind new contactless payment bands launched by First Abu Dhabi Bank in collaboration with…
Aulumu introduces two new Apple Watch bands focused on durability and everyday comfort
Aulumu has introduced two new Apple Watch bands aimed at users who want sturdier materials and more practical everyday wear options without drifting into overly stylized accessory territory. The C01…
Google rolls out Gemini 3 Deep Think mode with upgraded reasoning performance
Google has introduced Gemini 3 Deep Think mode, an enhanced version of its Gemini 3 Pro model aimed at users who need stronger reasoning performance for complex math, science, and…
Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards highlight practical ai tools, accessibility, and cross-device design
Apple has announced the winners of its 2025 App Store Awards, selecting 17 apps and games from a pool of 45 finalists. Although the announcement comes wrapped in celebratory language,…
Dyson debuts Spot+Scrub AI robot vacuum with stronger suction and local processing
Dyson has introduced the Spot+Scrub AI robot vacuum in China, a premium home-cleaning device aimed at users who want stronger suction, more accurate mapping, and a largely hands-off maintenance system.…