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New community of premium 3- to 5-bedroom villas to cater to growing demand for spacious homes in central location Dubai, UAE, 07 January 2026 – Al-Futtaim Real Estate (AFRE) has announced the launch of its highly anticipated new development, Al Badia Villas, a premium new residential leasing project offering 107 smart, modern, 3- to 5-bedroom homes. Delivered by Al-Futtaim Contracting, the project underscores the Al-Futtaim Real Estate’s ability to execute developments in-house, ensuring superior quality, design integrity and seamless management across every stage of the project lifecycle. Set amidst three hectares of parks in the heart of Dubai Festival City, this…

At CES, smart lighting companies often compete for attention through spectacle – bigger effects, brighter demos, and increasingly elaborate setups. Govee is taking a more practical approach. Instead of focusing purely on visual impact, the company is demonstrating how advanced lighting setups can enhance everyday living. Under the theme “Lighting the Future,” Govee is showcasing a new generation of smart lighting products designed to feel at home in living rooms, bedrooms, and workspaces, rather than existing purely to impress on the show floor. Smarter color control for everyday spaces At the heart of Govee’s CES lineup is LuminBlend+, a new…

A landmark coastal retreat expands the brand’s presence in one of the world’s most prestigious luxury destinations. Dubai, January 2026: Shangri-La Group announced the signing of an agreement with United Bodrum Turizm A.Ş. to manage a new luxury resort in Bodrum, marking the Group’s second property in Turkey and reinforcing its commitment to expanding its presence across key leisure destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean. The signing ceremony took place at Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong and was attended by Ms. Hui Kuok, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Shangri-La Group, alongside Mr. Chee Wui Chua, Executive Director and Chief Finance Officer,…

Meta appears to be exploring a new way to get users to spend more time in the Threads app. In a bid to keep users engaged, the company is reportedly testing a feature that could make private conversations a little more fun. According to a recent post on X from reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, Meta could soon introduce mini games to Threads DMs. An early screenshot of the feature reveals a basketball-themed game with a simple swipe-based mechanic that allows users to flick shots back and forth with friends while chatting. This feature seems less about competitive gaming and more…

Dubai- January 7th, 2026 — IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization of more than 500,000 worldwide, dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, proudly announces that Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, has been named the recipient of the 2026 IEEE Medal of Honor, the organization’s highest accolade, and its accompanying $2 million prize. Huang is being recognized for a lifetime of visionary leadership and pioneering work in accelerated computing, which has propelled NVIDIA to the forefront of technological innovation. This joins Huang’s other recent honors including the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, Person of the Year from Financial Times…

Anker’s audio sub-brand, Soundcore, just dropped a new AI-powered voice recorder called Work at CES 2026. It’s a clear shot at professionals and students who are tired of toggling between their phones and notetaking apps. While AI transcription isn’t a new frontier, Soundcore is gambling on the idea that a tiny, privacy-first piece of dedicated hardware is exactly what people actually want in a crowded meeting room. The Soundcore Work is built to stay out of the way. It’s roughly the size of a large coin – just a bit thicker – and is designed to be worn almost any…

From literary pop-ups and curated markets to local art exhibitions and family storytelling, Al Ghurair Centre brings an inspiring start to 2026 Dubai, UAE – 7 January 2026: Flayva at Al Ghurair Centre is welcoming in the new year with a unique lineup of experiences that celebrate – and cultivate – creativity, community, and sustainability. Throughout January, residents and visitors can enjoy a series of engaging activities, curated markets, and cultural experiences, ensuring the mall is a destination for far more than simply shopping. In partnership with Bookends UAE, a community-driven bookstore dedicated to promoting the reuse of books and…

When Samsung finally announced its dual-hinged foldable phone towards the end of 2025 I’ll admit I was intrigued. As a Pixel 9 Pro Fold owner, I’ve embraced the foldable phone era, and so the TriFold was always going to turn my head. I was delighted then, when I got the chance to get hands on with the Galaxy TriFold during CES 2026, giving me a taste of Samsung’s latest foldable. This isn’t the first tri-fold I’ve handled though, as I spent a brief amount of time with the Huawei Mate XT a year or so ago. The key difference between…

Dubai, January 7, 2026 – TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No. 1 Mini LED and ultra-large TV brand, today unveils a new generation of visual technology breakthroughs and AI-powered products at CES 2026. This year, TCL introduces a series of world-first display panels, display technologies, and products, along with a full portfolio of intelligent devices designed to elevate smart living, immersive entertainment, and productivity. A Glimpse into the Future of Displays TCL continues to push the boundaries of display technologies that span all screen sizes, from large to small. At its CES 2026 showcase, TCL marks…

ASUS is pushing into the big-screen ultralight space with the Zenbook A16 Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, a 16-inch Copilot+ PC that it says weighs 1.2 kg. The hook is simple. You get a roomy display, but you don’t have to carry a typical 16-inch workload on your shoulder. The headline spec is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with an 18-core CPU, paired with an 80 TOPS NPU for on-device AI acceleration. If you’ve been waiting for Windows laptops that feel quick on battery while still taking AI features seriously, this is the kind of configuration that’s meant to close that…