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Reddit blocks Wayback Machine from archiving user posts amid AI licensing push
Reddit has begun blocking the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine from preserving user-generated content, including post detail pages, comments, and user profiles. While the Reddit homepage and daily top post titles…
Careem launches Box XL in Dubai for large-item deliveries
Careem has introduced Box XL in Dubai, a new delivery option designed for transporting larger items by car. The service builds on the company’s existing bike-based Careem Box offering, which…
Apple’s rumored 12.9-Inch MacBook could launch at $599 this year
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new 12.9-inch MacBook that could start at $599, according to fresh supply chain reports. If accurate, it would mark Apple’s lowest MacBook entry…
Instagram Map: what it shares, how it works, and how to disable it
Instagram’s new Map feature has sparked concern among users who fear it might be revealing more about their whereabouts than intended. Similar to Snapchat’s Snap Map, the feature can display…
Waze drops update support for Android 9 and older
If you’re still using an Android phone from the late 2010s, Waze is about to leave you behind—at least when it comes to updates. Google has confirmed that the navigation…
Honor confirms Magic V Flip 2 with fashion-forward design, launching this month
Honor has officially confirmed its next-generation compact foldable, the Magic V Flip 2, and released its first teaser. While the company has yet to announce a specific launch date, the…
iOS 26 Beta 6 brings faster animations, lock screen changes, and new ringtones
Apple has rolled out iOS 26 Beta 6, and one of its most noticeable changes is almost too quick to notice—literally. App launch animations for certain native apps, such as…
OpenAI raises GPT-5 limits for ChatGPT Plus after user pushback
OpenAI has moved quickly to ease tensions with its paying customers after last week’s rocky rollout of GPT-5. CEO Sam Altman confirmed on X that ChatGPT Plus subscribers will see…
Truecaller hits 100 million monthly active users in Middle East and Africa
Truecaller has announced that it now counts over 100 million monthly active users across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), marking a reported 19% year-on-year increase. The figure covers both…
Leak shows Pixel Buds 2a renders and possible price hike
Google’s upcoming Pixel Buds 2a may not just be a minor refresh if the latest leak is accurate—they could also arrive with a noticeably higher price tag in Europe. According…
HTC resurfaces with the Wildfire E4 Plus — yes, HTC still makes phones
HTC has made a rare appearance in the smartphone headlines with the launch of the Wildfire E4 Plus in Thailand. The brand, once a pioneer in the Android market and…
Gemini Live gains real-time access to Google Calendar, Tasks, and Keep
Google is expanding Gemini Live’s capabilities on Android and iOS, with a broader rollout now giving the conversational AI real-time access to Google Calendar, Tasks, and Keep. This update, first…
Apple to bring GPT-5 to iOS and macOS in upcoming updates
Apple plans to integrate OpenAI’s newly released GPT-5 into iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26, replacing the GPT-4o model currently used for certain queries. While Apple has not…
Nothing Phone (3) update brings camera upgrades, Glyph tweaks, and system fixes
Nothing has begun rolling out its OS V3.5-250801-1847 update for the Nothing Phone (3), bringing a mix of feature upgrades, bug fixes, and refinements across the system. The update is…
Apple releases “Here’s to the Dreamers” wallpaper celebrating Southeast Asian creatives
Apple has introduced a new iPhone wallpaper titled Here’s to the Dreamers, released alongside an App Store feature spotlighting a range of contemporary Southeast Asian creatives. The campaign draws loose inspiration…
ChatGPT Plus users push back as GPT-5 brings stricter usage rules
OpenAI’s rollout of GPT-5 has stirred mixed reactions, particularly among ChatGPT Plus subscribers who feel the update has reduced, rather than expanded, their access to advanced features. The new model,…
Leaked Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4 videos reveal new design details
With just weeks to go before Google’s official Pixel 10 launch, a wave of leaks has surfaced, offering a preview of what the company may unveil on August 20 in…
Top 5 tablets in the UAE (2025) ranked: prices, features, and where to buy
Looking to buy a tablet in the UAE in 2025? You're not alone. Whether you're a student, creative professional, casual browser, or productivity power user, the tablet market has something…