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DeepSeek debuts Sparse Attention model to cut inference costs in half
DeepSeek has unveiled a new experimental AI model, V3.2-exp, that uses a technique called Sparse Attention to reduce inference costs, particularly for long-context operations. Announced via Hugging Face and accompanied…
LG launches AeroHit air purifier in UAE with compact 360° design
LG has launched the AeroHit air purifier in the UAE, a smaller and more space-efficient addition to its 360° Air Purifier lineup. The new model, GP1, trims its footprint by…
OpenAI launches instant checkout in ChatGPT, starting with Etsy and Shopify
OpenAI is bringing e-commerce directly into ChatGPT with a new feature called Instant Checkout, allowing users in the US to buy products without leaving the chat interface. The rollout begins…
Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 with stronger coding and reasoning skills
Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 4.5, its latest AI model, which the company is positioning as its most capable system to date. Marketed as a major leap in coding performance,…
WhatsApp adds Live Photos support on iPhone and easier group search
WhatsApp is rolling out a mix of new features aimed at improving media sharing, personalization, and everyday usability, with iPhone users now able to send and receive Live Photos through…
Electronic Arts to go private in $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabia’s PIF and Silver Lake
Electronic Arts, one of the biggest publishers in gaming, is set to leave the stock market after agreeing to a $55 billion acquisition that will make it a privately held…
Apple releases iOS 26.0.1 to fix Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and camera bugs on iPhone 17 models
Apple has rolled out iOS 26.0.1, a small but important update aimed at fixing several early issues reported by iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air users. The release…
Apple’s Foundation Models bring AI features to everyday apps
Apple is drawing attention to how developers are adopting its Foundation Models framework to integrate artificial intelligence into everyday apps, following the release of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS…
Microsoft brings AI agents to Office apps with new Agent Mode
Microsoft is expanding its push into workplace automation with the rollout of Agent Mode in Office apps, a new layer of AI assistance built into Word, Excel, and soon PowerPoint.…
Google updates its iconic “G” logo with brighter colors and gradients
Google is giving its familiar “G” logo a fresh update, expanding the brighter, four-color gradient design it introduced earlier this year for Search to now serve as the company-wide symbol.…
CMF Headphone Pro launches under $100 with 100-hour battery life
CMF has introduced the Headphone Pro, its first pair of over-ear headphones and the company’s latest attempt to expand into personal audio. Unlike many traditional models in this category, the…
BECO Capital raises $370m to plug the gulf’s growth-stage funding gap
BECO Capital has closed $370 million across two vehicles to extend its investing range from pre-seed to pre-IPO in the Gulf. The raise includes $120 million for BECO Fund IV,…
Nothing Ear (3) debuts with case-mounted super mic and sleek metal design for AED 599
Nothing has unveiled the Ear (3), the latest entry in its flagship true wireless lineup, blending upgraded acoustics with a new metal-infused design. Rolling out in the UAE and Saudi…
Elon Musk invited to inaugural BRIDGE summit in Abu Dhabi
Elon Musk has met with leaders of the upcoming BRIDGE Summit to discuss the intersection of technology, media, and AI, while receiving an invitation to attend the event’s inaugural edition…
Meta tightens AI chatbot rules to block inappropriate chats with minors
Meta has rolled out new restrictions on its AI chatbots aimed at preventing harmful or inappropriate conversations with children. Updated internal guidelines, obtained by Business Insider, show how contractors are…
Snapchat puts memories behind a paywall with new storage plans
Snap is putting a price tag on nostalgia. The company just announced Memories Storage Plans, a new subscription option for users who max out the default 5GB of free storage…
MSI launches MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24: 2K 240Hz monitor with 0.03ms response
MSI has unveiled its latest high-refresh gaming display in China, the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24, priced at 2,999 yuan (about $420) on JD.com. With a 26.5-inch QD-OLED panel supplied by Samsung…
Apple reportedly testing Siri upgrade with internal ChatGPT-style app
Apple is reportedly testing Siri’s long-delayed upgrade with the help of an internal ChatGPT-style app. According to Bloomberg, the tool—codenamed Veritas—is being used by employees to trial new AI-driven capabilities and…