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Sam Altman: social media feels ‘fake’ because bots sound too much like us
OpenAI CEO and longtime Reddit investor Sam Altman says social media no longer feels real — and bots are to blame. Posting on X, Altman admitted he’s started to assume that many…
RØDE Slashes Prices on Wireless Microphones to Make Pro Audio More Accessible
RØDE has announced major price reductions across its wireless microphone lineup, making premium audio tools more accessible to creators, filmmakers, and professionals worldwide. The move sees the Wireless Micro drop by 33% to…
Belkin expands power and audio lineup with new Qi2 chargers and SoundForm earbuds
Belkin has introduced a new lineup of charging and audio products at IFA 2025, broadening its mobile power portfolio and SoundForm range. Known for its focus on safety, performance, and…
Huawei’s wearables gain ground with health-focused lineup
Huawei has secured the top spot in the global wearable market for the second consecutive quarter, holding a 20.2% share in Q2 2025, according to IDC. The ranking underscores the…
WhatsApp update brings native Live Photos support to iOS
WhatsApp has rolled out a fresh update for iOS beta testers, finally adding native Live Photos support. The feature arrives with version 25.24.10.72 of the app via TestFlight and is currently available to…
TCL highlights new display tech, AI-powered appliances, and NXTHOME
TCL used IFA 2025 to present its latest lineup across TVs, home appliances, and mobile devices, with a strong focus on Mini LED display technology, AI-driven features, and its new…
Galaxy S26 Pro, Edge, and Ultra renders show camera bumps are back
Fresh renders of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup have surfaced, offering an early look at how the company may reshape its flagship designs in 2026. The images, posted by SmartPrix, show the Galaxy S26…
Google Gemini Pro free for students in Egypt and Saudi Arabia: here’s how to claim it
Google is giving university students in Egypt and Saudi Arabia a major boost: a free one-year subscription to Gemini Pro, normally valued at around SAR 860 (7,000 EGP). The offer, available until November 3, 2025,…
Best of IFA 2025: the gadgets and innovations that stood out this year
IFA 2025 has once again shown why it remains one of the most important tech showcases in the world. This year’s event highlighted not only futuristic prototypes but also real-world…
Google finally reveals exact Gemini usage limits for free, pro, and ultra plans
After months of vague wording and guesswork, Google has finally published a clear breakdown of Gemini usage limitsacross its subscription tiers. Until now, the company had only offered fuzzy language about…
The Ayaneo AM01S is a cute mini PC with serious hardware inside
yaneo has opened preorders for its latest quirky creation, the AM01S mini PC, and it’s already proving popular. The device has blown past its crowdfunding goal on Indiegogo—raising more than double…
Nova Launcher shuts down after 13 years, leaving Android fans in mourning
After more than a decade as one of Android’s most iconic customization tools, Nova Launcher is officially shutting down—and longtime fans are mourning the loss. The news came directly from founder…
UAE internet users hit by Red Sea cable cuts, slow speeds reported
Widespread internet disruptions hit the Middle East and South Asia over the weekend after undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged, with UAE users among those affected. Customers of…
Middle East ecommerce player noon prepares dual listing in Saudi Arabia and UAE
Noon, the Middle East’s homegrown rival to Amazon, is preparing for a stock market debut within the next two years as it expands its ecommerce footprint and experiments with autonomous…
Warner Bros. sues Midjourney over AI images of Superman, Batman, and Bugs Bunny
Warner Bros. has filed a lawsuit against AI company Midjourney, accusing it of copyright infringement for enabling users to generate images and videos of iconic characters such as Superman, Batman,…
Dreame unveils stair-climbing robot vacuum concept and full smart home ecosystem
At IFA 2025, Dreame Technology showcased how it intends to grow beyond robotic vacuums and into a broader smart home ecosystem, unveiling 22 product lines across 15 categories. The company…
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd gen headphones add USB-C audio and cinema mode
Bose has refreshed its flagship over-ear lineup with the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), two years after the first version impressed critics with some of the best active noise cancellation (ANC)…
ChatGPT adds conversation branching, a feature rivals don’t yet offer
OpenAI has quietly rolled out a new feature for ChatGPT that gives users a level of flexibility not currently available in rival chatbots like Google Gemini or Anthropic’s Claude: the…