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Google Photos adds background removal for custom stickers — but only on iOS
Google Photos has introduced a small but useful new feature for iOS users: the ability to turn personal photos into custom stickers by removing the background. The rollout, however, is limited…
Acer’s back-to-school 2025 lineup lands in UAE: AI-powered Aspire series and gaming beasts
Just in time for the new school year, Acer has refreshed its UAE laptop lineup with devices designed for students balancing study, creativity, and gaming. The range spans affordable AI-enabled…
Apple expands Music Radio beyond its app with TuneIn partnership
Apple is taking its music radio stations beyond its own ecosystem for the first time. Starting today, Apple Music’s six live stations — Apple Music 1, Hits, Country, Música Uno,…
Google Drive users can now ask Gemini questions about images
Google is expanding Gemini’s role inside Workspace by allowing users to interact directly with images stored in Google Drive. The new feature, already rolling out and set to reach everyone…
Google urges 2.5 billion Gmail users to update passwords amid rising phishing threats
Google is advising all 2.5 billion Gmail users to change their account passwords immediately, citing an uptick in phishing attempts and credential theft. The company says attackers are becoming more…
Which MacBook should you buy for university in 2025: the best MacBooks for students compared
Choosing the right MacBook for university is less about owning the latest device and more about matching your coursework needs with the right balance of power, portability, and cost. Apple’s…
Huawei Pura 80 keeps it simple with cameras, battery, and balance
Huawei has introduced its latest flagship, the Pura 80, and it’s a phone that doesn’t chase attention with flashy gimmicks. Instead, it refines the fundamentals—camera performance, display quality, design, and…
Nothing explains why stock images ended up on Phone 3 demo units
Nothing is facing some uncomfortable scrutiny after demo units of the newly launched Phone 3 were found to be showcasing stock photography as if it had been captured by the…
LG unveils the StanbyME 2: a portable TV designed for modern living
LG has launched the StanbyME 2, the follow-up to its unconventional portable TV, in the Gulf region. The new model builds on the original’s niche appeal by adding more flexibility,…
Qualcomm unveils Dragonwing Q-6690, first mobile processor with built-in RFID
Qualcomm has announced the Dragonwing Q-6690, a new enterprise-grade processor that integrates ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID capabilities directly into the chip — a first for the industry. By combining RFID…
Google Translate adds real-time AI conversation mode with Gemini
Google is rolling out major updates to its Translate app, bringing AI-powered features designed to make multilingual conversations smoother and more practical. The changes are powered by Gemini, Google’s latest…
Anthropic launches Claude for Chrome, an AI assistant that can act inside the browser
Anthropic has introduced Claude for Chrome, a new browser extension that allows its AI assistant to take direct actions inside Google Chrome. Currently available in a limited research preview, the extension…
YouTube expands Hype feature to 39 countries to boost smaller creators
YouTube is expanding its “Hype” feature, a tool designed to spotlight smaller creators, to 39 countries after initial testing in Brazil, Taiwan, and Turkey. The rollout now includes major markets…
Nomad launches Tempo Band, a new sport-ready strap for Apple Watch
Nomad has added a new option to its Apple Watch accessory lineup with the introduction of the Tempo Band, a strap designed specifically for athletic use. Built from high-performance FKM…
Google expands Gemini with AI image editor aimed at realistic edits
Google is expanding its Gemini platform with a new AI image model, Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, aimed at improving how users edit and generate images. The update, now available in…
Instagram revives Facebook’s roots with new student-only feature
nstagram is rolling out a new student-only feature called Schools on Instagram, reviving the kind of closed, campus-focused social networking that defined Facebook in its earliest days. The tool, launched…
Spotify expands social tools, adds one-on-one in-app messaging
Spotify is rolling out a new messaging feature that allows users to chat directly within the app, part of the company’s ongoing push to make its platform more social. For…
Apple Music now lets Spotify users import playlists in eight countries
Apple has expanded its music transfer tool to the UK and seven other countries, allowing subscribers to move playlists and libraries from rival streaming platforms into Apple Music. The feature,…