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Nvidia GeForce Middle East celebrates Battlefield 6 launch with RTX 50 showcase
NVIDIA GeForce Middle East marked the launch of Battlefield 6 with an event that blended cultural heritage and modern gaming technology. Held at Dar Al-Darb in Old Cairo, the gathering paid homage…
iOS 26.1 adds option to disable Lock Screen swipe-to-Camera gesture
Apple’s latest iOS 26.1 beta 4 introduces a small but long-requested usability feature: the ability to disable the Lock Screen’s “swipe to open Camera” gesture. The option arrives alongside the…
macOS, iPadOS, and iOS new betas add option to reduce Liquid Glass transparency
Apple’s iOS 26.1 beta 4 introduces a small but meaningful tweak for users divided over the company’s new “Liquid Glass” aesthetic. The update adds an option to reduce the transparency…
Anthropic launches web version of Claude Code for AI-powered development
Anthropic has expanded access to its AI coding assistant, Claude Code, by launching a web version that brings its agent-based development tools to browsers. Previously available only as a command-line…
Spotify now lets users follow concert venues for show updates
Spotify is adding another layer to its live music discovery tools with a new feature that lets users follow specific concert venues directly from the app. The update gives fans…
X turns usernames into luxury rentals with its new handle marketplace
X has officially turned usernames into high-priced collectibles — with strings attached. The platform just launched its new Handle Marketplace, a feature allowing Premium Plus and Premium Business subscribers to buy…
Major AWS outage knocks out Fortnite, Snapchat, and more [UPDATED]
Updated @ 18:20 UAE Services affected by the major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage are gradually coming back online after widespread disruptions hit platforms like Snapchat, Reddit, Fortnite, Wordle, Starbucks,…
Meta bans ChatGPT and other AI bots from WhatsApp, only Meta AI survives
Meta is tightening control over AI chatbots on WhatsApp — and it’s not great news for anyone who likes chatting with anything other than Meta’s own bot. Starting January 15,…
X changes how it handles links to keep users inside the app
X, formerly known as Twitter, is testing a new way of handling links on its iOS app — a move designed to keep users inside the platform longer and boost…
Logitech debuts Zone Wireless 2 ES and Zone Wired 2 headsets in UAE
Logitech has expanded its professional audio lineup with the launch of the Zone Wireless 2 ES and Zone Wired 2 headsets — a pair of productivity-focused devices built to combat…
Foodics Waiter App boosts restaurant efficiency and cuts service times
Foodics, one of the MENA region’s leading restaurant technology and payment solution providers, has launched the Foodics Waiter App, a front-of-house tool designed to make restaurant operations faster, smoother, and more…
Wikipedia faces falling traffic as AI search and social video reshape information habits
Wikipedia, long regarded as one of the internet’s few remaining public-interest platforms, is now seeing a notable dip in human readership. According to a new update from the Wikimedia Foundation,…
MacBook Pro M5 vs M4: a closer look at Apple’s latest chip upgrade and whether it’s worth your money
Apple’s MacBook Pro M5 marks the latest iteration in the company’s flagship laptop line, arriving only months after the release of the MacBook Pro M4. While Apple’s launch highlights stronger…
M5 iPad Pro vs M4: every difference that matters before you upgrade
Apple’s new M5 iPad Pro is now available for pre-order, and marks the company’s latest step in merging high-end tablet performance with desktop-level processing. While the M4 iPad Pro is…
Intel brings the Mini Intel Museum Experience to Dubai
At GITEX Global 2025, Intel and Redington joined forces to unveil the “Mini Intel Museum Experience” — an immersive showcase designed to celebrate decades of computing innovation while looking ahead…
Honor unveils futuristic AI robot phone that moves, senses, and reacts
Honor has revealed a striking glimpse into its vision of the smartphone’s future with a teaser for what it calls the “Robot Phone” — a concept device that merges mobile…
“Hey Copilot” revives Cortana memories, and Microsoft’s old AI mistakes
Microsoft’s latest addition to Windows 11 — the “Hey Copilot” voice activation feature — has sparked a wave of déjà vu for anyone who remembers Cortana, the company’s short-lived digital…
Windows 11 25h2 now available for all users, here’s how to get it
Microsoft has officially opened the gates for all eligible Windows 10 and Windows 11 users to upgrade to the new Windows 11 25H2 update — also known as the Windows…