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How Google’s Gemini Guided Learning aims to reshape studying
Google is expanding its AI education tools with the launch of Guided Learning in Gemini, a mode designed to act less like a search engine and more like a patient…
Acer unveils the Veriton GN100 AI mini workstation powered by NVIDIA GB10 superchip
Acer has unveiled the Veriton GN100, a compact workstation designed to run large-scale AI models locally rather than relying solely on cloud infrastructure. The device will be available in the…
Logitech’s new solar-powered slim keyboard means no more charging for Mac users
Logitech has launched a new addition to its accessory lineup for Mac users: the Signature Slim Solar+ K980, a slim wireless keyboard that charges entirely through light. Priced at $99,…
Apple’s smartwatch restrictions could ease with new notification feature
Apple might be preparing to loosen its grip on smartwatch integration with the iPhone. Code discovered in iOS 26.1 suggests a new feature called Notification Forwarding, which appears to let…
Spotify X djay: the long-awaited integration return is finally live
Spotify has resurrected its long-dead partnership with Algoriddim’s djay, and for DJs who’ve been cobbling together awkward workarounds since 2020, this is basically like a resurrection patch note. After years…
Disney+ price hike confirmed for US subscribers, UAE unaffected (for now)
Disney+ is set to raise subscription prices in the U.S. starting October 21, 2025, marking yet another increase for the service. Monthly and bundled plans will go up by $2…
Whatsapp rolls out message translations for Android and iPhone users
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called message translations, aimed at making conversations easier when users exchange texts in different languages. The feature works across one-to-one chats, group conversations, and…
Budget-friendly Google AI Plus plan launches globally, priced around $4.50
Google is broadening the reach of its new AI Plus subscription, a budget-tier Gemini plan first introduced in Indonesia earlier this month. Following strong uptake, the plan is now expanding to 40…
Google expands conversational AI photo editing to more devices
Google is expanding one of the Pixel 10’s standout software tricks to more Android users. The conversational editing feature in Google Photos, originally exclusive to Pixel 10 devices, is now rolling…
SanDisk unveils ELE portable SSD series with budget pricing but dated speeds
SanDisk has quietly introduced the ELE portable SSD series, a new entry-level line positioned as a successor to the WD Elements SE following the Western Digital–SanDisk split. Compact and affordable,…
DJI launches Osmo Nano mini action camera with modular dock design
DJI has unveiled the Osmo Nano, an ultra-compact action camera designed for wearability and versatility. With a modular two-part design, the camera consists of a tiny main body and a detachable Multifunctional…
google launches Mixboard, an AI-powered moodboard builder in labs beta
Google has introduced Mixboard, an experimental AI tool designed to generate moodboards for brainstorming and design inspiration. Available in public beta in the US through Google Labs, the platform blends generative…
Bang & Olufsen’s $1,500 Beo Grace earbuds push luxury audio to the extreme
Bang & Olufsen has introduced its Beo Grace earbuds, a new pair of true wireless headphones priced at $1,500—significantly higher than most competitors and even more than the latest iPhone.…
Bigo Live celebrates Saudi National Day in $16bn streaming market
Bigo Live announced its Saudi-Centric Celebration for the 95th Saudi National Day with specially curated online and offline activities designed to celebrate Saudi culture, values, and traditions. Under the theme…
Marshall expands home theater lineup with Heston 60 soundbar and Sub 200 subwoofer
Marshall is expanding its home theater lineup with two new products: the Heston 60 soundbar and the Heston Sub 200 subwoofer, both available starting today. The releases follow the company’s first soundbar, the…
Nokia extends licensing deal with HMD global to keep feature phones alive beyond 2026
Nokia has extended its licensing agreement with HMD Global beyond the original 2026 deadline, ensuring the continuation of Nokia-branded feature phones for several more years. While HMD Global has already…
Leo headphones bring Loewe’s luxury touch to high-end personal audio
Loewe has unveiled its latest luxury headphones, the Leo, a follow-up to the diamond-studded concept it showed earlier this year. While far less extravagant than that six-figure experiment, the Leo still…
Meta introduces AI-powered tools for Facebook dating users
Meta is adding an AI assistant to Facebook Dating, aiming to make its under-the-radar dating platform more competitive in a crowded market dominated by Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble. The new…