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Apple teases M5 MacBook ahead of rumored Mac lineup refresh
Apple has begun teasing the arrival of its next-generation MacBook, powered by the new M5 chip. In a post on X, Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing,…
Spotify adds parental supervision tools for kids under 13
Spotify is introducing a new feature for its Premium Family plan subscribers that gives parents greater oversight of what their children listen to on the platform. The update, called “Managed…
Instagram sets PG-13 content limits for teens and expands parental oversight
Instagram is tightening its safety measures for younger users by introducing new PG-13 content restrictions and expanded parental controls. Beginning this week, all users under 18 will, by default, be…
Google’s Nano Banana AI image tool goes mainstream across apps
Google’s latest AI image engine, Nano Banana, is quickly becoming a core part of the company’s ecosystem. Once an experimental tool within Gemini, Nano Banana is now being integrated into…
HP debuts AI-powered ZGX Nano and hybrid work lineup at GITEX 2025
At GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, HP unveiled a suite of 14 new products and updates aimed squarely at improving hybrid work—focusing less on raw specs and more on solving…
Microsoft to enable local data processing for 365 Copilot in the UAE by 2026
Microsoft has announced that it will introduce in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the United Arab Emirates, a move aimed at advancing secure and responsible AI adoption across…
Oura raises $900 million to expand AI-driven health tech platform
Finnish wearable technology firm Oura has secured $900 million in new funding led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, bringing its valuation to roughly $11 billion—more than twice what investors…
Microsoft ends Windows 10 support, UAE businesses urged to upgrade to Windows 11 pro and Copilot+ PCs
After more than a decade of service, Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10 as of today, marking a pivotal shift in enterprise technology worldwide. The company confirmed that no further security…
Huawei unveils Wheelchair Mode for Watch GT6 at GITEX 2025, launching worldwide in November
At GITEX 2025 in Dubai, Huawei introduced a new Wheelchair Mode for its HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series, marking a notable step toward more inclusive wearable technology. The feature, developed…
Honor debuts at GITEX Global 2025 with AI innovations centered on people
HONOR made a strong impression at GITEX Global 2025, marking its debut appearance at the region’s largest technology showcase with a display that underscored its growing leadership in human-centric AI innovation. The…
Telegram brings “Liquid Glass” design to iOS, no iOS 26 required
Telegram’s latest iOS update is one of its most visually ambitious yet, bringing a sleek new Liquid Glass–style interfaceto the app — even for users who haven’t upgraded to iOS 26. The…
Microsoft unveils Mai-Image-1, its first in-house AI image generator
Microsoft has unveiled MAI-Image-1, its first in-house text-to-image generator — a milestone in the company’s expanding effort to build its own family of AI models rather than relying solely on external…
OpenAI integrates ChatGPT directly into Slack for smarter workplace collaboration
OpenAI and Slack are deepening their partnership with a new integration that embeds ChatGPT directly into Slack, combining conversational AI with one of the most widely used workplace communication tools. Announced…
Google Meet adds AI makeup so you’re always camera-ready
Google is taking virtual presence to a new level with its latest update to Google Meet, introducing AI-powered makeup effects designed to help users look polished on camera with almost no…
Dyson’s new Airwrap Co-anda 2x brings smarter styling and more power to the middle east
Dyson has officially launched the Airwrap Co-anda 2x™ multi-styler and dryer in the Middle East, introducing a significant evolution of its best-selling hair tool. The new model delivers twice the air pressure…
OpenAI teams up with Broadcom to build custom AI chips for massive compute expansion
OpenAI is moving deeper into the chipmaking race. The company has signed a major partnership with Broadcom to develop custom AI accelerators and computing systems, expanding its already massive push to secure…
Gemini in Chrome can now summarize any webpage instantly
Google’s Gemini AI has just become far more useful inside Chrome. The company has rolled out a new “Summarize Page” feature that lets users instantly generate summaries of any webpage directly within…
LG redefines smart living and hybrid working for a connected UAE future
LG Electronics is showcasing how technology can serve as a bridge between modern living, working, and connecting, with innovations designed to enhance daily life across the UAE’s fast-evolving digital landscape.…