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Huawei’s Mate 70 Air isn’t the thinnest, but its 6,500mah battery stands out
Huawei has introduced the Mate 70 Air, a new addition to its flagship lineup that aims to combine sleek design with serious endurance. At 6.6mm thick, it’s marketed as a…
Ikea launches full matter-compatible smart home range with 21 new devices
Ikea has introduced its largest smart home expansion to date — a full lineup of 21 Matter-over-Thread devices designed for seamless interoperability across brands and platforms. The new range includes…
HEDD audio debuts HEDDphone D1, the first headphones with thin-ply carbon drivers
HEDD Audio has unveiled the HEDDphone D1, a new pair of dynamic driver headphones that mark a first for the industry: the use of a Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm (TPCD) design. The Berlin-based…
Apple to pay Google $1 billion a year to use Gemini AI in Siri
Apple is reportedly preparing to pay Alphabet around $1 billion per year to license Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence technology for Siri, according to new details from Bloomberg. The partnership will…
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite launches in UAE with flagship style at an accessible price
Nothing has unveiled the Phone (3a) Lite, its latest addition to the smartphone lineup, designed to make the brand’s distinctive style and software experience more accessible. Launching in the UAE…
Adyen Expands UAE payments lineup with new rugged and portable POS terminals
Adyen has expanded its in-person payments portfolio in the UAE with the introduction of two new terminals—the S1E4 Pro and S1F4 Pro—aimed at improving transaction efficiency and reliability across retail,…
Half of EMEA IT leaders say current data centers can’t meet sustainability goals
Nearly half of IT leaders across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa say their current data centers are no longer suited to modern demands, as the combined pressures of AI…
Dell PowerEdge XE7740 debuts with Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe accelerators for enterprise AI
Dell Technologies has introduced the PowerEdge XE7740 server, featuring Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe accelerators, marking the company’s entry as the first to market with an integrated configuration built around Intel’s…
Microsoft Elevate UAE aims to train thousands in AI skills across education and government
Microsoft is expanding its AI skills push in the UAE with a new programme, Microsoft Elevate UAE, announced at the Dubai stop of its global AI Tour. The initiative is…
Next-generation Echo and Ring devices roll out across UAE and KSA
The latest generation of Echo and Ring devices is set to arrive in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates this November, expanding access to a broader range of smart…
Foursquare’s founder returns with BeeBot, an AI-driven audio app for local updates
Foursquare founder Dennis Crowley has launched a new experiment in location-based technology called BeeBot, a mobile app designed to turn everyday walks and commutes into an audio-driven social experience. Built…
Here’s everything coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer at launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is almost here, and Treyarch is packing its November 14 launch with a massive amount of multiplayer content. The studio has revealed the complete list…
Apple Music will soon let you overshare lyrics on WhatsApp status
Apple is quietly working on a new way to make your WhatsApp Status a little more musical—and possibly a little more cringe-worthy. The upcoming iOS 26.2 update appears to add…
Android brands can’t stop raiding Apple’s design closet
Apple’s Liquid Glass design might be one of the most polarizing things the company has done since removing the headphone jack — yet somehow, Android manufacturers can’t seem to get…
Google expands Gemini with access to Gmail, Docs, and Drive data
Google has expanded Gemini Deep Research with a major new capability: the tool can now access information from Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Chat, allowing users to generate reports and…
Shazam for iOS gets refreshed with Apple’s new Liquid Glass design
Apple has released a new update for Shazam on iOS, introducing a “Liquid Glass” redesign that brings a more translucent, layered look to the music-recognition app. The refreshed interface aligns…
Nintendo Switch 2 surpasses 10 million units sold in just four months
Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 has already sold more than 10 million units, marking a strong start for the company’s latest console. According to Nintendo’s official hardware sales…
Former Meta designers unveil Stream, a $249 AI-powered voice ring for notes and music control
Two former Meta employees have unveiled Sandbar, a startup developing a smart ring called Stream — a compact voice-driven device designed to record thoughts, manage notes, and control music playback. The founders, Mina…