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Google expands Circle to Search with AI mode taking over results
Google is expanding Circle to Search with a substantial upgrade that shifts more of the feature’s processing to its AI Mode system. Circle to Search debuted with the Galaxy S24…
Grok Imagine adds quick text-to-video generation for short AI clips
Grok Imagine now includes a text-to-video option, giving users a way to turn short written prompts into quick AI-generated clips without leaving the X platform. The feature, introduced by xAI…
Google cuts free Gemini 3 Pro limits as demand strains capacity
Google has quietly tightened the free-tier limits for Gemini 3 Pro, reducing how many prompts and images users can generate without a subscription. The shift comes just months after the…
DeepSeek unveils math-focused model designed for rigorous theorem proving
DeepSeek has introduced DeepSeekMath-V2, a new math-oriented model aimed at improving how AI systems approach formal reasoning. The release follows the company’s early-2025 debut of one of the first widely…
Google Maps begins phased rollout of Gemini AI to Android and iOS
Google has begun rolling out one of the most significant Google Maps updates in years, introducing its Gemini AI system to both Android and iOS. The shift marks the beginning…
Apple’s 2025 holiday short uses practical puppetry to showcase iPhone 17 pro
Apple has released its 2025 holiday short, A Critter Carol, a seasonal campaign built around practical effects and shot entirely on the iPhone 17 Pro. Rather than leaning on digital animation,…
Netflix expands its gaming push with new daily puzzle collection
Netflix’s push into mobile gaming continues with the rollout of its new daily puzzle collection, a set of lightweight titles designed to become part of players’ routine alongside established hits…
UAE’s first AI-native lunch subscription targets routine, not impulse
A new entrant in Dubai’s food delivery sector is attempting to streamline the city’s weekday lunch routine with an AI-driven subscription model built around predictable pricing and reduced decision-making. The…
Sony’s new 200mp LYTIA smartphone sensor may be huge but not for everyone
Sony has introduced the LYTIA LYT-901, a 200MP smartphone camera sensor that is already drawing attention for its size and potential impact on upcoming flagship phones. With a 1/1.12-inch optical…
Acer introduces expanded Predator gaming ecosystem to the Middle East
Acer is expanding its Predator gaming ecosystem in the Middle East with a broad lineup of desktops, laptops, monitors, and accessories aimed at players who want a cohesive, high-performance setup.…
Huawei introduces Watch Ultimate 2 with sonar-based underwater communication
Huawei has introduced the HUAWEI Watch Ultimate 2 to the UAE market, positioning it as a high-end wearable designed for divers and outdoor users who need reliable communication underwater. The…
Apple predicted to overtake Samsung as top global phone maker (again)
Apple appears poised to regain the top spot in the global smartphone market for the first time in more than a decade, driven largely by steady demand for the iPhone…
Zoom posts steady Q3 results as enterprise demand and cost discipline support margins
Zoom Communications’ latest quarterly results provide a detailed look at how the company is navigating a slower but steady phase of post-pandemic growth while leaning heavily on margin discipline, enterprise…
Windows 11 tests simpler tools for app updates and removals
Updating and removing apps in Windows 11 has long required users to jump between Settings, the Microsoft Store, and various app-specific tools, creating a fragmented experience that often slowed down…
Kingston supports evolving AI and cloud demands in the Middle East with Gen 5 NVMe storage
The rapid rise of AI adoption and the expansion of cloud services in the Middle East are placing new pressure on the region’s digital infrastructure, particularly in areas that depend…
Google tests Nano Banana image generation directly in search
Google appears to be preparing a deeper integration of its Nano Banana image generator directly into the Google Search app, signaling a shift toward making AI-driven visuals a routine part…
WhatsApp to block non-meta chatbots starting January 2026
WhatsApp is preparing a policy shift that will remove non-Meta AI chatbots from the platform, marking a notable change in how the company manages third-party tools inside its messaging ecosystem.…
How NaviSense uses AI to support real-time navigation for visually impaired users
A new AI-powered navigation app called NaviSense is aiming to make everyday environments more manageable for people with limited or no vision. Developed by researchers at Penn State, the tool…