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There are gaming laptops, and then there are “this could replace my desktop” machines. The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI sits firmly in that second camp, and the current discount makes it a lot easier to justify. It’s $2,499.99, down from a $3,099.99 compared value, saving you $600. If you want top-tier GPU performance but still need the flexibility to move your setup between rooms, offices, or travel, this is one of the rare deals where the price finally matches the ambition of the hardware. What you’re getting This configuration is built for high-refresh gaming, heavy multitasking, and creative workloads…

Ubisoft has had a turbulent few years, but its biggest franchises are clearly not going anywhere. In an interview with Variety, CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that multiple Assassin’s Creed titles and two new Far Cry games are currently in development, signaling a renewed focus on the company’s most reliable blockbuster series. The update arrives during what Ubisoft has described as a major reset. The company has undergone layoffs, canceled projects, and reorganized studios as it tries to stabilize after several difficult years. Against that backdrop, Guillemot’s message was simple. Ubisoft plans to lean heavily on the franchises that consistently attract…

As video advertising output accelerates across platforms, a new challenge has emerged: volume alone no longer guarantees effectiveness. Brands are producing more content than ever, yet performance remains uneven – often because creative decisions are reviewed subjectively and far too late in the process. A growing class of AI-driven validation tools is attempting to change that by bringing predictive analysis earlier into the creative lifecycle. Instead of relying solely on post-campaign metrics or human interpretation, these systems use machine learning to assess whether an ad is structurally sound before it goes live. The goal isn’t to replace creativity, but to…

In a year defined by sovereign AI and data, one truth has become unavoidable: humans will matter more than ever. Even the most ambitious AI strategies will stall if organizations fail to invest in their people. More than 95% of enterprises worldwide now say they want to operate as their own AI and data platforms within the next 850 working days. It’s a stunning recognition from C-suite leaders across 13 countries representing a combined GDP of $48 trillion – and a signal of how rapidly the world is shifting. IDC estimates this transition could generate $17 trillion in GDP growth,…

Dubai, UAE, February 2026: BlingWood launches as Middle East’s first dedicated micro-drama OTT platform, expanding access to vertical short-form series through multilingual and dubbed content for diverse audiences. The platform features original vertical micro-dramas that combine regional storytelling with global production standards, serving changing viewing habits and demand for short-form premium content, with early BlingWood Originals including titles such as Kadak Coffee, Dooriyan Hi Hai Zaroori, and Forget Me Not. Designed for today’s digital-first audiences, BlingWood delivers sharp, snappy, and engaging narratives through a proprietary micro-drama format. Each series consists of 30 episodes, with each episode running for two minutes, creating a…

High refresh rate gaming monitors have slowly become more affordable, but Dell’s latest launch takes that trend to a new extreme. The company has introduced two new 27-inch gaming monitors with 240Hz refresh rates starting at roughly $130, a price that would have seemed impossible for this spec just a few years ago. The two models, the SE2726HG and SE2726HGS, focus on delivering fast, responsive gameplay at a budget-friendly price. Both displays are built around a 27-inch Full HD panel, a combination that prioritizes high frame rates and smooth motion over ultra-high resolution. For competitive gaming, that trade-off makes sense.…

Dubai, UAE – February 2026 – Tissoli, the luxury real estate collective renowned for crafting world-class living environments, has announced three major milestones for its AED 1.2 billion flagship development, Palazzo Tissoli. Following the rapid 100% sell-out of Phase 1, Tissoli has officially opened sales for Phase 2 and appointed GRID Properties as its Strategic Development Manager, reinforcing its commitment to delivering an architectural landmark of international calibre. Palazzo Tissoli, the first residential development in Ras Al Khaimah to be designed by the iconic Italian design house Pininfarina, has quickly established itself as one of the most coveted addresses in…

Microsoft is preparing to bring another change to the humble Notepad app. According to Windows Latest, internal testing on Windows 11 shows that the classic text editor is gaining full image support. Notepad was once just a simple tool for typing plain text, but that simplicity has steadily evolved over multiple updates. Microsoft has modernized Notepad with autosave, undo history, and Markdown formatting. You can now apply basic styling, such as bold text, italics, and links. WordPad, the older rich text editor that could handle images, has been removed from Windows, leaving Notepad to fill the gap. With WordPad gone,…

Annual Zakat campaign calls on UAE community to support patients and families during Ramadan Aisha Al Mulla: Each contribution supports continued care and improves patients’ quality of life Sharjah, February 20, 2026, The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has launched its annual Zakat campaign to mobilise Zakat funds and charitable donations to provide financial and emotional support to cancer patients and help cover the cost of treatment, while strengthening the psychological and social care system for their families. Held under the theme ‘Family of Giving’, the 2026 campaign delivers a humanitarian message affirming that communities and institutions form a second…

A couple of days ago, I compiled a detailed roundup of all the products we’re expecting from Apple at the upcoming media “experience” on March 4, 2026. In the story, we discussed new devices like new MacBooks, iPhone 17e, and a couple of other Apple devices, including the proposed Studio Display 2. Now, folks over at Macworld have discovered something very interesting about Apple’s external display (or displays). Per the outlet, the public version of macOS 26.3 contains kernel extensions for not one but two new Studio Display models. macOS 26.3 hints at two Studio Display 2 models In total,…