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The Rubik’s Cube just got a $299 glow-up, and yes, it plays Space Invaders now
If you’ve ever stared at a Rubik’s Cube for hours, wondering if it could somehow solve itself, well — it’s 2025, and we’re getting close. The new Rubik’s WOWCube, a high-tech reimagining…
Intel’s Panther Lake chips bring Xe 3 graphics and better battery life to laptops
Intel’s next generation of laptop processors, Panther Lake, is shaping up to be a major step forward for thin-and-light notebooks when it launches early next year—just in time for CES…
Meta AI now translates and lip-syncs reels across four major languages
Meta is expanding its AI-powered translation tools for Reels on Facebook and Instagram, allowing users to watch and understand videos from around the world without subtitles or language barriers. The…
Belkin’s stage PowerGrip combines iPhone camera grip and power bank in one device
Belkin has introduced a new accessory that merges two of the most useful iPhone add-ons — a camera grip and a portable charger — into one tidy, MagSafe-ready device. The…
Vivo unveils OriginOS 6, now with 100% more Liquid Glass déjà vu
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has unveiled its new OriginOS 6, and tech watchers everywhere are playing a fun new game: Spot the difference from iOS 26. Spoiler — there isn’t much to spot. The update,…
OpenAI’s video app Sora hits 1 million downloads in five days
OpenAI’s newest app, Sora, has achieved a remarkable milestone—surpassing 1 million downloads in just five days, outpacing the early success of the ChatGPT app. Despite being invite-only and limited to users in the US and…
Apple reportedly plans 2026 launch for Health+ subscription with AI doctor
Apple may be preparing to enter the health subscription market with Health+, a new service rumored to launch in 2026 that would expand the company’s health and wellness ecosystem beyond the…
UAE Space Agency launches digital platform for instant space licences
The UAE Space Agency (UAESA) has unveiled a new digital licensing platform that brings the entire space licensing process to users’ smartphones. Launched ahead of GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, the platform…
Google launches Gemini Enterprise, its new AI hub for the workplace
Google has unveiled Gemini Enterprise, a new AI-powered platform designed to serve as the central access point for Google’s suite of artificial intelligence tools across the workplace. Announced by CEO Sundar…
Synology unveils new enterprise lineup to strengthen cyber resilience in the UAE
Synology hosted its Solution Day 2025 in the UAE this week, bringing together over 200 industry professionals to unveil its latest enterprise solutions focused on strengthening cyber resilience. The company also presented…
The Browser Company’s AI browser Dia is now open to all Mac users
The Browser Company has officially made Dia, its AI-powered successor to Arc, publicly available to all Mac users—no invite required. The announcement marks the first time the browser has been open…
Samsung names Dubai International Academy as UAE’s first certified school
Samsung Gulf Electronics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai International Academy (DIA) in Emirates Hills, officially designating it as the UAE’s first Samsung Certified School. The partnership…
UAE Cyber Security Council and Meta launch Scambusters to fight online scams
The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Meta have launched “Scambusters,” a nationwide digital education campaign designed to help users recognize and report online scams. The initiative focuses on raising…
Google expands AI search mode to 200+ countries and 35 new languages
Google is expanding AI Mode in Search to millions of new users, marking one of the largest rollouts of its generative search features to date. Starting this week, the feature…
UAE partners with Google to offer students free access to Gemini AI Pro Plan
The UAE government has announced a new partnership with Google that will give university students across the country complimentary access to the Pro plan of Google Gemini for one year.…
Akko’s Metakey revives the Blackberry feel with a physical iPhone keyboard
Akko, a company best known for its mechanical keyboards and keycaps, has introduced the MetaKey — a new keyboard case for the iPhone that revives the tactile experience once associated…
Google debuts Gemini 2.5 Computer Use for human-like web interaction
Google has unveiled Gemini 2.5 Computer Use, a new AI model designed to interact with digital interfaces in ways that closely mimic human web behavior. Available now in public preview…
WhatsApp for iOS adopts apple’s Liquid Glass design in latest update
WhatsApp for iOS is beginning to adopt Apple’s new Liquid Glass design, introducing one of the most significant visual updates the messaging app has seen in years. While Meta hasn’t…