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The invincible iPhone Air? JerryRigEverything puts Apple’s thinnest phone to the test
Zack Nelson, better known as JerryRigEverything, has made a career out of breaking tech in the name of durability testing. From scratch tests to bend tests, no new smartphone is truly…
iPhone 17 and iPhone Air launch in the UAE: queues, colors, and Apple’s boldest redesign in years
Apple’s newest iPhones officially hit the UAE on Friday, and the scene outside the Dubai Mall Apple Store once again looked like a tech festival. By the time the store’s…
Huawei unveils new wearables, smartphones, and tablets at Paris launch
Huawei held its latest product launch event in Paris under the theme “Ride the Wind,” introducing a wide range of new devices across its wearable, smartphone, tablet, and audio categories.…
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE now available in the UAE
Samsung has released the Galaxy S25 FE in the UAE, a device positioned as a lower-cost entry into the company’s flagship range. The phone carries forward many of the features…
OpenAI adds reasoning speed controls to GPT-5 in ChatGPT
OpenAI has rolled out a new feature for ChatGPT that gives users more control over how long GPT-5 takes to reason through its responses. The update follows feedback that GPT-5’s…
Nothing Ear (3) debuts with aluminum case, Super Mic, and longer battery life
Nothing has introduced its latest flagship true wireless earbuds, the Ear (3), bringing design changes, upgraded call quality, and longer battery life to its growing audio lineup. The new model…
Ayaneo launches Pocket Air Mini handheld for just $69.99
Ayaneo, a company usually associated with premium gaming handhelds, has shifted gears with the launch of its most affordable device yet: the Pocket Air Mini. Officially announced this week, the…
Meta and EssilorLuxottica expand smart glasses lineup with Ray-Ban display and Oakley Vanguard
At this year’s Meta Connect, EssilorLuxottica and Meta expanded their ongoing collaboration with the unveiling of three new smart glasses models, each targeting a different segment of wearables. The companies,…
Google integrates Gemini AI into Chrome for Mac, Windows, and mobile
Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant directly into the Chrome browser, marking what the company is calling the most significant upgrade in Chrome’s history. The integration will begin rolling…
Google Maps refines Material 3 expressive design with new layout tweaks
Google has made a series of refinements to the Android version of Google Maps as part of its ongoing Material 3 Expressive redesign. The changes are subtle but aimed at…
CMF Headphone Pro to launch September 29 as Nothing’s first budget headphones
Nothing’s sub-brand CMF is preparing to launch its first pair of budget-friendly over-ear headphones. The CMF Headphone Pro will debut on September 29, 2025, marking an expansion of the brand’s…
Huawei launches free service upgrade program for device maintenance in UAE
Huawei has introduced a new long-term initiative in the UAE called the Service Upgrade Program, offering free maintenance and support for its devices. Unlike short-term promotional care packages the company…
SwitchBot expands robot lineup with floor cleaning S20 and compact K11+
SwitchBot has announced two new additions to its lineup of home cleaning robots: the Floor Cleaning Robot S20 and the Robot Vacuum K11+. Both models ship with support for Matter…
Meta Connect 2025 highlights: new AI glasses, VR upgrades, and Horizon tv hub
Meta’s annual Connect keynote returned this week with a mix of hardware and software updates across wearables, VR, and AI. While the spotlight was on the debut of the long-rumored…
WhatsApp adds message reminders to help users avoid missed replies
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for iOS users designed to reduce the all-too-common problem of forgetting to respond to messages. The update introduces “Remind me,” a built-in option…
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI glasses debut stumbles with failed live demos
Mark Zuckerberg’s latest attempt to push wearable tech into the mainstream had a rocky start this week. At Meta’s Connect 2025 keynote, the company introduced what it billed as its…
Nothing OS 4.0 open beta brings Android 16 to Nothing phones soon
Nothing has confirmed that its latest operating system, Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16, will begin rolling out soon in open beta. The update will debut first on the…
AULUMU launches iPhone 17 cases with shock protection, cooling, and glow-in-the-dark design
AULUMU has introduced its latest accessory lineup for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, unveiling two new cases that combine advanced protection, thermal management, and distinctive styling. The A17…