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A new Australian study is adding more weight to the argument against social media. And it’s even revealing how just how much social media is too much for teenagers. Research led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute found that adolescents who spent at least two hours a day on social media were more likely to experience depressive symptoms and poorer wellbeing one year later than those who used social platforms for less than one hour a day. The study does not prove that social media directly caused those mental health problems. But the link is notable because the research followed…

Capital Market Authority, Sandooq Al Watan and ADGM Academy, Celebrate Graduation of Third Cohort of Financial Market Pioneers Programme Abu Dhabi, UAE, 11th June 2026: ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge arm of Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre, ADGM, in collaboration with the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Sandooq Al Watan, celebrated the graduation of the third cohort of the Financial Market Pioneers Programme. This programme represents a flagship national initiative, designed to prepare young UAE Nationals with specialised financial market knowledge, practical exposure and professional capabilities to contribute to the continued development of the UAE’s capital markets. It reflects a shared…

During the recent WWDC event, Apple talked about all the ways Siri has improved. It has become smarter, more conversational, and even more handy across different apps. But the company is trying to make sure that it does not become an actual companion. In an interview with Mostly Human, Apple software chief Craig Federighi and marketing chief Greg Joswiak discussed the company’s AI approach, including where Siri fits in a world already packed with chatbots. Giving Siri boundaries When asked whether users could create an AI boyfriend or girlfriend with Siri, Federighi gave a firm no. While this might seem…

Abu Dhabi, 12 June 2026: The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy hosted the third edition of the Water and Energy Majlis under the theme “From National Readiness to Smart Resilience.” The Majlis is a flagship Department of Energy initiative that supports sustainable and impactful growth across the water and energy sectors. This year’s edition was held under the umbrella of Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week, scheduled for the final quarter of the year. The event also marked the official launch of the Abu Dhabi Water and Energy Resilience Framework, developed by the Department of Energy. The newly introduced framework was the focus…

Microsoft is accelerating updates to its Edge browser, switching from a monthly release schedule to a biweekly one. The change takes effect with Edge 152, due on August 27, and puts the browser on the same cadence as Google Chrome. More updates, not more features The shift does not mean users will get twice as many new features. As Microsoft explained in a recent blog post, each release under the new schedule will carry roughly half the content of the current monthly drops, keeping the overall volume of changes roughly constant. The practical effect for most users is a steadier,…

Middle East Boards Lead Globally on AI Governance, but Skills and Expertise Gaps Remain, New Board Intelligence Index Reveals 42% of Middle East directors view their board as an essential tool for value creation, the highest proportion among regions surveyed 58% of boards are actively reviewing which decisions should remain human-led versus AI-led, with the remainder already having discussed it at board level, ahead of all other regions 86% say their board enables innovation, the highest level across all regions Skills and expertise are the region’s biggest boardroom challenge, with 80% of Middle East directors reporting that this issue has…

Instagram is expanding its AI-powered voice effects for DMs to more users, adding new filters to the feature as part of Meta’s FIFA World Cup 2026 push. The update is live on Android and iOS, though Instagram says availability is limited to select countries. The feature first started rolling out in India in March with eight effects: Chipmunk, Demon, Alien, Robot, Underwater, Stadium, Wobble, and Fishbowl. The wider rollout now brings the total to 15, adding Goal!, Pirate, Autotune, Whisper, Grandpa, Grandma, and Princess to the mix. The Goal! effect is a new addition timed to the FIFA World Cup,…

Advancing Government Integration Through Geospatial Intelligence Sharjah Digital Department Organises the Second Edition of the Sharjah GIS Forum Sharjah, 11 June 2026- As part of its ongoing efforts to develop a digitally integrated government ecosystem and enhance data-driven government efficiency, Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) organised the second edition of the Sharjah GIS Forum under the theme “Digital Transformation Through Geographic Information Systems”. Attended by H.E. Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director General of SDD, the forum brought together more than 150 experts, specialists, and decision-makers, alongside representatives from government entities, academic institutions, and leading organisations in the fields of Geographic…

Tesla has started rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14.3.4, and one of its standout additions makes the end of a trip feel notably more polished. The update introduces a new dialog box that appears as the car approaches its destination, showing the driver exactly how it plans to park before it begins the maneuver. A robotaxi-style arrival experience The new prompt surfaces on the display when FSD is nearing a destination and informs the driver of the intended parking method, whether that’s a street spot, a parking lot, or curbside. Tesla owner Devin Olsen, who shared footage of the…

Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin have built a jacket that pulls drinkable water directly from the air, offering a potential solution for hikers, soldiers, agricultural workers, and emergency responders who operate far from reliable water sources. How the jacket collects water The jacket’s fabric is made from a biomass-derived hydrogel that draws in ambient moisture and channels it to detachable harvesting units. Those units sit inside a foldable collector piece, where sunlight heats them to release the water for collection. In lab testing, the jacket yielded between 400 and 900 ml of water per day, roughly 14…