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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,…
Belkin launches GaN wall chargers, retractable car charger, and more
Belkin has unveiled a new lineup of charging and audio products at IFA 2025, expanding both its mobile power accessories and its SoundForm audio range. The releases highlight the company’s…
Nothing Phone 3 update adds new Glyph games and camera viewfinder mode
The Nothing Phone 3 is receiving a new software update that further develops its most distinctive feature: the circular dot-matrix “Glyph” display on the back of the device. Introduced earlier…
Google brings AI to Gboard and updates Android with new sharing tools
Google has begun rolling out a new wave of Android updates, less than two weeks after unveiling the Pixel 10. The changes bring both design refinements and AI-powered tools, with…
Apple reportedly building AI answer engine to compete with ChatGPT and Perplexity
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its own AI-powered search and knowledge engine next year, positioning it as a direct competitor to ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other conversational AI tools. The…
Truecaller uses AI to explain why someone is calling
Truecaller, best known as a caller ID app, is moving beyond simply showing who is on the other end of a phone call. The company has introduced artificial intelligence features…
Instagram for iPad is finally here, and it’s all about Reels
Instagram has finally landed on the iPad, giving Apple’s tablet users a proper app after years of waiting. The new version is tailored to bigger screens and reworks the familiar…
Remarkable shrinks its digital notepad with the new Paper Pro Move
A year after launching its 11.8-inch Paper Pro tablet, Remarkable is introducing a smaller and more portable option. The new Paper Pro Move is a compact digital notepad with a…
NVIDIA pushes GeForce RTX 50 Series laptops as AI-ready tools for students
NVIDIA is positioning its new GeForce RTX 50 Series laptops as a catch-all device for students heading into the academic year, with a focus on AI tools, creative workflows, and…
Acer expands Iconia tablet lineup and reveals Wi-Fi 7 router at IFA 2025
Acer has used IFA 2025 to expand its consumer hardware lineup with new tablets, monitors, and networking gear. The announcements include additions to the Iconia X and A tablet series,…
LG unveils FURON AI agent: the future of ambient computing?
While flashy speakers and ultrathin laptops often dominate headlines, LG used IFA 2025 to unveil something more conceptual but potentially transformative: the FURON AI Agent. At its core, FURON is…
JBL goes bigger and louder with the PartyBox 720
If Samsung set the stage with lights, JBL stormed in with sheer size. The company’s PartyBox line has long been the standard-bearer for anyone who wants their music to arrive…
Samsung brings back the party with the Sound Tower ST50F and ST40F
Samsung has always known how to make a big first impression at IFA, and this year it chose to lean into spectacle rather than subtlety. The company’s new Sound Tower…
Dangbei surprises with AI aquarium and liquid-cooled projector
IFA has a reputation for producing some of the strangest tech announcements of the year, and Dangbei did its part in keeping that tradition alive. The company unveiled not one…
Dolby Vision 2: smarter HDR for the streaming era
or years, Dolby Vision has been the gold standard for HDR video, raising the bar for color accuracy, contrast, and overall image quality. At IFA 2025, Dolby unveiled the next…
Ooni Volt 2 brings “Pizza Intelligence” to the kitchen
IFA is known for its quirky kitchen gadgets as much as for its high-tech laptops, and this year Ooni provided one of the more memorable food-focused announcements. The company, already…
IFA 2025: the biggest tech announcements so far
IFA 2025 is officially opening its doors in Berlin from September 5th to 9th, but as is tradition, companies have already started dropping their biggest announcements. The annual European trade…