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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…
Google expands Stitch into an AI-driven UI design platform
Google is repositioning Stitch as a broader design environment shaped around generative AI, aiming to simplify how interfaces move from idea to prototype. The update introduces what the company refers…
Val Kilmer to appear in new film through AI recreation
The use of AI to recreate actors on screen is moving from experimental to increasingly normalized, and a new project involving Val Kilmer illustrates how quickly that shift is happening.…
Philips revisits 1980s design with new Moving Sound audio lineup
Philips is revisiting a familiar visual language from its past with a new range of audio devices that draw heavily on 1980s design cues. The release, part of what the…
Starlink launches in the UAE with satellite internet plans starting at AED 230
Starlink, developed by SpaceX and backed by Elon Musk, is now officially available in the United Arab Emirates, adding a satellite-based option to a market largely dominated by fibre and…
ChatGPT free tier adds GPT 5.4 mini with faster coding and reasoning performance
OpenAI has expanded access to its latest model lineup by bringing GPT 5.4 mini to the free tier of ChatGPT. The move follows the earlier rollout of the full GPT…
Spotify adds exclusive mode on Windows to enable bit-perfect audio playback
Spotify has introduced a new playback option in its Windows app that targets listeners who care about audio fidelity, though its practical impact will depend heavily on the user’s hardware…
FIFA expands World Cup 2026 coverage with YouTube partnership
FIFA is continuing its push into digital platforms ahead of the 2026 tournament, this time through a partnership with YouTube that expands how fans can access and interact with World Cup content.…
Nothing Phone (4a) gets its first update with March 2026 patch and camera tweaks
Nothing has begun rolling out the first Nothing Phone (4a) update only a few days after the handset reached buyers, an early sign that the company wants to keep the…
POCO X8 Pro series launches in UAE with focus on performance and battery life
POCO has introduced the POCO X8 Pro Series in Dubai, expanding its mid-to-high-end smartphone lineup with two models: POCO X8 Pro Max and POCO X8 Pro. The announcement reflects the…
1Password Launches Unified Access to manage AI agent security in enterprise environments
1Password has introduced Unified Access, a new AI agent security platform designed to help companies manage how people, software, and autonomous systems use credentials across modern environments. The launch reflects…
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy finale review: a big, bold finale that remembers what Trek is
TL;DR: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s season finale, “Rubincon,” delivers exactly the kind of big-hearted, idea-driven chaos I want from a Star Trek finale. The technobabble is ridiculous, the stakes are…
Nothing Phone (4a) and Headphone (a) launch in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Nothing has introduced the Phone (4a) in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, alongside the Headphone (a), expanding its presence in the region’s mid-range smartphone and consumer audio segments. The launch…
10 Reasons the AED 2,599 MacBook Neo might be the most ridiculously good budget laptop Apple has ever made
TL;DR: The MacBook Neo is an AED 2,599 laptop that feels far more premium than its price suggests. With a bright display, great keyboard and trackpad, solid everyday performance, and the…
Nvidia introduces DLSS 5 With AI-driven graphics enhancements
Nvidia has introduced DLSS 5, the latest version of its Deep Learning Super Sampling technology, continuing its effort to use AI-driven tools to improve game performance and visual output. First…
WhatsApp tests guest chats to message users without accounts
WhatsApp is testing a new feature called “guest chats,” aimed at allowing conversations with people who do not have an account on the platform. The feature, which has been in…
Nvidia expands Robotaxi platform With BYD and Geely
Nvidia is expanding its role in the autonomous vehicle space, announcing new partnerships with Chinese automakers BYD and Geely as part of its robotaxi platform strategy. The agreements, revealed during…