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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…
AI water sensor and Parkinson’s keyboard win 2025 James Dyson award
The 2025 James Dyson Award has named two global winners whose inventions tackle pressing real-world challenges — one focused on sustainable water monitoring, the other on improving accessibility for people…
DJI launches Osmo Mobile 8 with smarter tracking and built-in lighting
DJI has introduced the Osmo Mobile 8, the newest version of its smartphone gimbal series, designed to make mobile filming smoother, smarter, and more versatile. The device brings several refinements…
Microsoft and G42 expand UAE data center capacity in $15 billion digital push
Microsoft and Abu Dhabi–based technology group G42 are set to expand the United Arab Emirates’ data center capacity by 200 megawatts, a move tied to Microsoft’s broader $15.2 billion investment…
Apple releases iOS 26.2 beta 1 with live translation and new alarm features
Apple has begun testing iOS 26.2, rolling out the first developer beta with several feature updates and refinements ahead of the expected public release next month. While this update appears…
WhatsApp launches official Apple Watch app with full messaging and voice support
WhatsApp has officially launched its Apple Watch app, giving users access to core messaging and calling features directly from their wrist. Following a brief beta testing phase via TestFlight, the…
First look: The Night Manager season 2 takes Tom Hiddleston from London to Colombia
After nearly a decade, The Night Manager is finally returning, with Tom Hiddleston stepping back into the role of Jonathan Pine — now living under a new name, in a new world,…
Spotify surpasses 700 million users as profits climb in Q3 2025
Spotify has surpassed 700 million monthly active users, marking a major milestone for the world’s largest music streaming service. In its third-quarter 2025 earnings report, the company said it now…
OpenAI launches Sora on Android, expanding its ai video platform
OpenAI has expanded access to its AI video creation platform, Sora, by launching the app on Android. Available now through the Google Play Store in select regions including the US,…
Alexa+ arrives on Amazon Music with deeper ai-driven recommendations
Amazon has begun rolling out Alexa+, its upgraded AI assistant, to the Amazon Music app on iOS and Android. The feature, available across all subscription tiers but currently limited to…
Zoho launches AI-powered scanner with Arabic language support in UAE
Zoho has introduced the latest version of its document digitisation tool, Zoho Scanner, an AI-powered scanning application aimed at making document management faster, smarter, and more accessible for both personal…
Nothing and Mumsnet launch “Other Phone” to make smartphones safer for teens
Nothing has teamed up with Mumsnet, the UK’s largest online parent community, to release a safety-focused smartphone for teenagers called the Other Phone. Built on the hardware of the CMF…
Google Maps adds AI-powered live lane guidance for cars with Google built-in
Google Maps is expanding its in-car navigation features with a new AI-powered live lane guidance system, debuting in vehicles equipped with Google built-in. The feature will first appear in the…
Huawei’s Mate 70 Air takes aim at Apple’s ultra-slim iPhone Air
Huawei is preparing to enter the ultra-thin smartphone race with its upcoming Mate 70 Air — a model clearly positioned against Apple’s iPhone Air. Leaks surfacing on Weibo ahead of…
Japanese anime giants unite to challenge OpenAI’s use of copyrighted material
Japan’s leading anime studios, including Studio Ghibli and Aniplex, have joined forces in an escalating dispute with OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement tied to the company’s Sora 2 video-generation model. The studios are acting through the Content Overseas…
Google Meet now links in-meeting chats to Google Chat for continued conversations
Google is introducing a useful update that links Google Meet’s in-meeting chat with Google Chat, making it easier to continue conversations and access shared materials after a call ends. The…
Anghami and Huawei mark five years of partnership connecting music across MENA
Anghami and Huawei are marking five years of partnership, highlighting a collaboration that has helped shape the connected entertainment landscape across the Middle East and North Africa. What began as…