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Google Translate tests pronunciation coach with AI feedback
Google Translate appears to be moving beyond simple translation and into guided language learning, with a new feature in development aimed at improving pronunciation. The update, described as a “Practice”…
Musk outlines plan for Tesla and SpaceX chip manufacturing push
Elon Musk has outlined a plan to expand chip production across his companies, with a proposed manufacturing effort that would involve both Tesla and SpaceX. The initiative, referred to as…
Reddit explores Face ID verification as bot problem intensifies
Reddit is weighing a shift toward biometric verification as it looks for ways to reduce the growing volume of bots and AI-generated content on its platform. The idea, discussed by…
Honor 600 lite arrives in UAE with metal design and large battery focus
Honor has announced the availability of the honor 600 lite in the UAE, adding another option to the increasingly crowded mid-range smartphone segment. Priced at 1299 AED, with a limited…
Google Messages update adds mentions and safer message deletion
Google continues to iterate on its messaging platform with a set of updates aimed at making group conversations more manageable and reducing accidental data loss. The latest changes to Google…
Samsung expands Quick Share to iPhone, requires Play services update
Samsung has begun enabling cross-platform file sharing between its latest phones and Apple devices, narrowing a long-standing gap between Android and iOS ecosystems. The update, arriving first on the Galaxy…
the real charging performance of Apple’s MacBook Neo depends on your charger
Early testing of the MacBook Neo suggests its charging performance depends heavily on the power adapter you use, with results that don’t fully align with expectations set by the included…
Cross-platform file sharing moves forward with Samsung’s latest update
File sharing between Android and Apple devices has long been inconsistent, often requiring users to rely on messaging apps, cloud storage links, or email. That situation may begin to change…
AI bot traffic could surpass human activity online within two years
The balance of activity on the internet may be approaching a turning point. According to comments from Matthew Prince, the chief executive of Cloudflare, artificial intelligence-driven bots could soon generate…
Starlink UAE (2026): the real-world guide to pricing, setup, performance, and what actually matters
Starlink has officially landed in the UAE, and for once, the hype is not entirely misplaced. But it’s also not what a lot of people think it is. This isn’t…
PlayStation confirms frame generation plans for future consoles
Sony appears to be preparing frame generation for future PlayStation hardware, adding another machine-learning feature to its broader graphics strategy. The news follows renewed debate around AI upscaling and frame…
Caviar’s UAE-themed smartphones blend luxury materials with symbolic design
Caviar has introduced a new line of customized luxury smartphones themed around the United Arab Emirates, continuing its strategy of modifying flagship devices with premium materials and region-specific design elements.…
OpenAI plans unified desktop app to combine ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas
OpenAI is reportedly working on consolidating its growing collection of desktop tools into a single application, signaling a shift away from its recent strategy of releasing separate, specialized products. The…
Google tests native Gemini Mac app with deeper desktop integration
Google is reportedly testing a dedicated macOS application for its Gemini AI platform, a move that would bring it closer to parity with competing tools that already offer native desktop…
Vivaldi 7.9 focuses on cleaner browsing and tighter tab control
Vivaldi’s latest browser update, version 7.9, takes a familiar stance in a market increasingly shaped by AI features: it focuses on interface control rather than automation. While competitors continue to…
Google AI Studio expands into full-stack app development with new coding agent
Google has updated its AI Studio platform with a broader set of tools aimed at simplifying how developers move from prompt-based ideas to functional web applications. The company is positioning…
YouTube tests preview feature to reduce misleading video clicks
YouTube is testing a new feature aimed at helping users make quicker decisions about what to watch, while also addressing long-standing concerns around misleading thumbnails and click-driven content. The experiment,…
iOS 26.4 RC arrives with Apple Music updates and new AI playlist features
Apple has issued the release candidate (RC) version of iOS 26.4 to developers, signaling that the update is nearing its public rollout. RC builds are typically the final stage of…