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Mediatek unveils Kompanio 540 chip promising 35% longer Chromebook battery life
MediaTek has introduced the Kompanio 540 chipset, a new processor designed to improve the performance and efficiency of Chromebooks. The company claims the chip delivers up to 35% longer battery…
Google begins early rollout of Gemini for Home in the US
Google has begun rolling out Gemini for Home in the United States, marking the company’s first major step toward integrating its new AI platform into the smart home ecosystem. Announced…
Apple expands App Store Connect tools with more custom pages and flexible offer codes
Apple is expanding its App Store marketing and management tools with a new set of updates aimed at giving developers more flexibility in promoting their apps and managing submissions. The…
Nvidia invests $1 billion in Nokia to develop AI-powered telecom networks
Nvidia is investing $1 billion in Nokia to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence–driven telecom networks, deepening collaboration between the two companies as they look to shape the future of…
YouTube introduces AI-powered Super Resolution to enhance low-quality videos
YouTube is rolling out a new AI-powered feature called “Super Resolution,” designed to enhance the viewing quality of older or lower-resolution videos on its platform. The feature uses artificial intelligence…
Microsoft and OpenAI redefine partnership with new AI deal
Microsoft and OpenAI have finalized a new agreement that redefines their long-standing partnership and sets the stage for future collaboration — and separation — as both companies continue to advance…
Nvidia becomes world’s first $5 trillion company amid record AI demand
Nvidia has become the first company in history to surpass a $5 trillion market valuation, a milestone that highlights both the scale of the ongoing artificial intelligence boom and the…
Nothing introduces Phone (3a) Lite, a refined design at a lower price
Nothing has introduced the Phone (3a) Lite, a more affordable entry in its smartphone lineup that aims to bring the company’s signature design and software experience to a wider audience.…
UAE launches “AI for All” with Google to expand national AI literacy
The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office has launched a new national initiative, “AI for All,” in collaboration with Google. Announced during the UAE Coding Day…
OPPO Find X9 Pro launches globally, arriving in UAE this November
OPPO has officially launched its new flagship smartphone lineup, the Find X9 Series, marking its global debut with the Find X9 Pro set to arrive in the UAE this November.…
Samsung introduces Galaxy Expert Care for faster, certified screen repairs in UAE
Samsung Gulf Electronics has introduced Galaxy Expert Care, an after-sales program aimed at simplifying screen repair for Galaxy device owners in the UAE. The service focuses on providing certified repairs…
insta360 unveils X4 air, its lightest-ever 8K 360 camera in a travel-friendly body
Insta360 has unveiled the X4 Air, a compact 8K 360-degree camera designed to bridge the gap between its existing X4 and X5 models. Weighing just 165 grams, the X4 Air…
Netflix rolls out global redesign for kids’ profiles with new navigation and AI tweaks
Netflix has introduced a redesigned interface for kids’ profiles on TV, rolling out the update globally as part of its ongoing refresh of the platform’s user experience. The new look…
Apple adds tinted liquid glass and smarter AI in iOS 26.1 update
Apple has released the release candidate for iOS 26.1, the final test build before public rollout, and it’s shaping up to be one of those updates that quietly fixes the…
XPENG supercharges Middle East expansion with state-of-the-art Dubai spare parts warehouse
New facility, in partnership with JD Logistics, sets a new benchmark for EV customer service, reinforcing long-term commitment to the region. XPENG, announced the official launch of its state-of-the-art spare…
Apple and Microsoft both hit $4 trillion market cap for the first time
Apple and Microsoft have both reached a market capitalization of over $4 trillion, marking a new milestone in the race among tech giants for valuation dominance. It’s the first time…
Adobe expands Firefly with layered editing and artist-trained custom models
dobe has introduced Firefly Image 5, the latest version of its AI image generation model, expanding the tool’s creative range and technical precision. The update brings major upgrades such as…
Kensington revamps its iconic Expert Trackball with slimmer design and more controls
Kensington is giving its iconic trackball mouse a serious overhaul. The company has unveiled the Expert Trackball Mouse TB800, a modernized version of the long-standing Expert Mouse K72359WW that’s been…