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Meta partners with Midjourney to boost AI image and video generation
Meta is deepening its push into generative AI by striking a partnership with Midjourney, the independent startup best known for its distinctive AI image models. Meta Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang…
Apple reportedly in talks with Google to use Gemini for Siri overhaul
Apple is reportedly in discussions with Google to use Gemini, its flagship AI model, as the engine behind a redesigned version of Siri. According to Bloomberg, the companies are in early…
Huawei’s Petal Maps adds offline navigation in latest update
Huawei has rolled out a new update to Petal Maps, its in-house navigation app and alternative to Google Maps, adding one of the most-requested features: offline navigation. With version 5.3.0.302, users can now…
Google Maps tests “Your Recent Places” feature, similar to Apple’s Visited Places
For anyone who’s ever stumbled across a great coffee shop or restaurant only to forget its name later, Google Maps may soon offer a fix. Code spotted in a recent…
Huawei to unveil WATCH GT 6, new phones, and tablets at Paris event on September 19
Huawei has confirmed it will host its “Ride the Wind” product launch event in Paris on September 19, where the company plans to introduce new devices across its smartwatch, smartphone, and tablet…
Apple TV+ price rises again as streaming becomes more expensive
Apple TV+ is raising its subscription price again, marking the third increase since the service launched in 2019. Starting August 21, 2025, the monthly cost of Apple’s ad-free streaming platform…
Instagram now lets you share Spotify song previews in Stories and Notes
Instagram and Spotify are deepening their partnership with new features that make music sharing more fluid across both platforms. The update, rolling out now, allows Spotify’s nearly 700 million users…
Vivo launches Vision MR headset in China with 8K displays and $1,395 price tag
Vivo has unveiled its first mixed reality headset, the Vivo Vision, across retail locations in China. The device’s resemblance to Apple’s Vision Pro is hard to miss, from its curved front…
New Insta360 GO Ultra pushes tiny action cameras toward pro-level features
Insta360 has introduced the GO Ultra, the latest entry in its tiny action camera lineup, offering a bigger sensor, stronger performance, and extended features while keeping the compact form factor that…
Honor Magic V Flip 2 debuts with 200MP camera and massive 5,500mAh battery
Honor has officially introduced the Magic V Flip 2 in China, its latest clamshell-style foldable designed to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Motorola Razr 60 Ultra. The…
HONOR Magic V5 opens UAE pre-orders with exclusive Ivory White edition
HONOR, in partnership with UAE telecom group e&, has opened pre-orders for its latest foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V5. The device will debut in several colors, but the Ivory…
MatePad 11.5 launches in UAE: affordable tablet with glare-free screen and productivity tools
Huawei has launched the MatePad 11.5 in the United Arab Emirates, positioning it as an affordable tablet for students and professionals who need a blend of productivity and entertainment features.…
Google expands Gemini Live AI into Android apps for voice-first control
Google is pushing its Gemini Live AI deeper into everyday smartphone use, expanding beyond demonstrations of conversational abilities into more practical mobile integration. Announced alongside the Pixel 10, the update…
Apple pushes iOS 18.6.2 update with security patches
Apple has released iOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 18.6.2, small but important updates focused on security fixes. The rollout comes less than a week after iOS 18.6.1, which restored blood oxygen…
DeepSeek V3.1 expands context window but delays reasoning model R2
DeepSeek has quietly rolled out version 3.1 of its large language model, marking another step in the ongoing competition among Chinese AI developers to close the gap with U.S. firms.…
Tensor G5 explained: how Google’s new Pixel 10 chip differs from past generations
The Pixel 10 series is the first to ship with Google’s Tensor G5, a processor that marks a major shift in the company’s silicon strategy. Unlike earlier Tensor chips manufactured…
Everything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pixel 10 Pro, Fold, Watch 4, and more
Google’s late-summer Made by Google Pixel event focused on the Pixel 10 lineup while filling in the ecosystem with a new smartwatch, earbuds and a MagSafe-style accessory system. Pixel 10:…
GodRAT malware campaign hits SMBs in Middle East and Asia, Kaspersky warns
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed GodRAT, which has been targeting financial institutions and small-to-medium-sized businesses across the UAE, Hong Kong, Jordan, and Lebanon. The malware…