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Spotify adds smart filters and playback tools for premium users
Spotify is giving its Premium users more control over how they manage and listen to music, rolling out new tools designed to tame sprawling libraries and fine-tune playlists to specific…
Meta expands Threads with long-form posts and text formatting
Meta is expanding the scope of Threads by introducing support for long-form posts, moving the app further away from its original 500-character limit. The new feature, now live for iOS…
Google adds “Scroll and Translate” to Circle to Search on Android
Google is upgrading one of Android’s most useful tools, Circle to Search, by fixing a long-standing annoyance with translations. The new feature, “scroll and translate,” allows users to keep translating…
Tefal’s Toast N’ Bean: the strange little toaster that makes a full breakfast
Some kitchen gadgets are designed to look sleek and modern. The Tefal Toast N’ Bean is not one of them. Instead, it embraces its oddball charm with a design that…
LG teases CineBeam S, next-gen portable projector coming to UAE
LG is preparing to introduce the next generation of its portable projector line in the UAE with the upcoming CineBeam S, a follow-up to the well-received CineBeam Q. The new…
Ugreen launches MagFlow Qi2 chargers for iPhone, Pixel, and more
Ugreen has rolled out a full lineup of MagFlow magnetic wireless chargers, all built around the new Qi2 standard with up to 25W output. The series is designed to work…
Lenovo Showcases AI-Driven PCs, Tablets, Gaming Gear, and Phones at IFA 2025
At IFA 2025, Lenovo used its Innovation World event in Berlin to showcase one of its broadest product refreshes in recent years, spanning PCs, tablets, gaming hardware, and smartphones—all built…
Galaxy S26 leak shows Samsung’s best iPhone 17 impression yet
So it looks like Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup is shaping up—and if the leaks are accurate, Apple might want to check if someone’s been sneaking into its design meetings. According…
Hue Bridge Pro and Hue Essential mark big expansion for Philips Hue ecosystem
Philips Hue is expanding its smart home ecosystem with a major refresh that introduces a new hub, improved bulbs, outdoor lighting options, a budget line for first-time users, and even…
Audio Pro launches WiiM-powered W-Generation speakers
Audio Pro has unveiled a sweeping refresh of its wireless lineup, introducing ten new WiiM-powered speakers under the W-Generation banner. The update spans the company’s smallest portable models to its…
Dyson reveals jet engine-inspired HushJet Purifier, available in 2026
Dyson has introduced a new air purifier that abandons its familiar bladeless, looped design for something closer in appearance to a compact jet engine. Unveiled at IFA 2025, the Dyson…
Huawei’s second tri-fold phone refines design with Mate XTs
Huawei has introduced the Mate XTs, its second attempt at a tri-fold smartphone. The new device doesn’t depart much from the original Mate XT in terms of design, carrying over…
Sony launches IER-EX15C USB-C wired earphones for $30
Sony has introduced a new budget-friendly set of wired earphones, the IER-EX15C, designed for devices with USB-C connections. Priced at $30, the in-ear headphones are now available through Sony’s official US website…
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 series launches with AI tools and extended DeX mode
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra, its latest high-end tablets designed to push productivity and position themselves as laptop alternatives. The new series builds on familiar Galaxy hardware…
Sonos and Philips Hue partner to bring voice-controlled lighting to speakers
Sonos and Philips Hue are teaming up to bring tighter integration between sound, lighting, and voice control. Starting in September, users will be able to control Philips Hue smart lights…
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE launches with Galaxy AI and flagship-level camera tools
Samsung has added a new device to its Galaxy S25 lineup with the launch of the Galaxy S25 FE. Positioned as a more affordable entry point into the Galaxy ecosystem,…
Roblox restricts in-game chat in UAE amid TDRA safety agreement
Roblox has confirmed new restrictions on its platform in the UAE, following a joint statement with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). The update, which is now in…
Anker’s Prime power bank and dock headline new high-speed charging lineup
Anker used IFA 2025 to unveil a new lineup of Prime-branded charging gear, including its fastest portable power bank yet, a compact high-wattage wall charger, a 3-in-1 bedside wireless charger,…