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Dubai gets real connections as SureSpace launches on September 25
There’s a moment every expat in Dubai eventually faces. You’re standing at a rooftop brunch, surrounded by a sea of designer sunglasses and bottomless mimosas, when it hits you — this…
Samsung begins rolling out One UI 8 stable update to Galaxy S25 series
Samsung has officially begun rolling out the stable One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S25 series, marking the first major expansion of its latest software beyond foldables. The update, based on Android 16,…
LG launches 31.5-inch 4k surgical monitor with workflow-driven features
LG Electronics has introduced its latest entry into the professional medical display market: a 31.5-inch 4K surgical monitor (model 32HS710S) designed to improve efficiency and reliability in operating rooms. The…
Apple Music offers UAE families three-month free trial worth AED 102
Apple Music is offering new subscribers in the UAE an extended free trial of its Family Plan, giving users three months at no cost. The deal translates to a savings…
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 confirmed as Qualcomm’s next flagship chip
Qualcomm has confirmed that its next flagship mobile chipset will be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, setting the stage for the next wave of Android premium devices. The…
YouTube Music introduces minimalist player redesign with new queue and lyrics view
YouTube Music has started rolling out a redesigned media player interface for Android and iOS, introducing a cleaner and more minimalist look in line with Google’s Material 3 Expressive design…
iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air pre-orders are now open in the UAE
Apple’s newest lineup of iPhones is officially arriving in the UAE, with pre-orders for the iPhone 17 series and the all-new iPhone Air now live in the UAE. Customers across…
Gear up: the best iPhone 17 & iPhone Air accessories to buy before launch
The excitement is building as Apple prepares to unveil the iPhone 17 series alongside the rumored iPhone Air—devices expected to push the boundaries of design, camera tech, battery life, and…
Apple warns users after four spyware campaigns detected in 2025
Apple has issued repeated alerts this year warning of targeted spyware campaigns, with four separate waves of notifications sent between March and September 2025. According to France’s national cybersecurity agency…
Totallee launches slim and rugged cases for iPhone 17 lineup
Accessory maker Totallee has released its new lineup of minimalist cases for the iPhone 17 series, including the iPhone 17 Pro Max, 17 Pro, 17, and the newly introduced iPhone…
iPhone Air MagSafe battery also charges AirPods and Apple Watch
Apple’s new iPhone Air, announced this week alongside the iPhone 17 lineup, is getting its own dedicated MagSafe battery pack. Unlike previous MagSafe batteries, this model is exclusive to the…
Neumann expands KH line with five new DSP subwoofers for immersive audio
Neumann has expanded its KH series with five new DSP-powered subwoofers aimed at professional studios working in stereo, surround, and immersive formats. The lineup includes the KH 805 II, KH…
Apple’s iPhone 17 debuts memory integrity enforcement to fight spyware
Apple’s iPhone 17 and iPhone Air will ship with a new security feature designed to make life harder for spyware vendors and exploit developers. The system, called Memory Integrity Enforcement…
More than half of PCs still run Windows 10 as Microsoft ends support
More than half of the world’s PCs are still running Windows 10, just weeks before Microsoft ends official support for the operating system in October 2025. New data from Kaspersky…
Cuktech launches CP magnetic power bank with built-in cable
cuktech has announced the launch of the cp12 magnetic power bank, a compact 10,000mAh charger that combines wired fast charging, magnetic wireless charging, and a built-in cable for added convenience.…
Qualcomm reportedly prepping Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Pro with higher clock speeds
Qualcomm is reportedly preparing a “Pro” version of its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, aimed at delivering slightly higher performance through boosted clock speeds. According to leaks out of China,…
Gmail adds purchases view to track orders and deliveries in one place
Google is rolling out new Gmail features aimed at making it easier to track purchases and spot relevant shopping deals, just in time for the holiday season. The most notable…
Gemini’s split-screen multitasking expands to Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
Google is extending Gemini’s split-screen multitasking feature to more devices, including some non-foldable Pixel phones. First introduced for large-screen Android devices like the Pixel Fold, Samsung’s Galaxy Z series, and…