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Sony may not be done with the WH-1000XM4 just yet. According to a fresh leak via Billbil-kun, the company is preparing to launch the Sony WH-1000XM4C, a more affordable version of its hugely popular noise-canceling headphones. The upcoming model is expected to arrive in early September, with pricing reportedly set at €249.99 in Europe and £219.99 in the UK, making it significantly cheaper than the flagship WH-1000XM6. A familiar design with a lower price The biggest surprise isn’t the name — it’s the design. Unlike the newer XM5, which dropped the foldable hinge, the leaked WH-1000XM4C reportedly sticks closely to…

Lenovo might have a new obsession, and it’s all about being thin. Windows Latest got its hands on marketing images of an unannounced Lenovo laptop, and buried in the files is a name we’ve never seen before: Aeroblade. The device itself is clearly branded as a ThinkBook, so this could launch as the ThinkBook Aeroblade. If you’re not familiar, ThinkBook sits just below the premium ThinkPad lineup and is built for small and medium businesses who want that ThinkPad look without the ThinkPad price tag. What makes this ThinkBook different? At first glance, Aeroblade looks like a fairly standard ThinkBook.…

It’s August, which means one thing if you follow smartphones even remotely closely: new Pixels are almost here. Google is holding its next Made by Google event on August 12, and this year, we’re expecting another packed lineup of phones. The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold are all expected to take the stage. Yes, that’s the same four-phone lineup Google gave us last year, but the interesting part will obviously be what’s changing underneath. Between the usual camera improvements, new hardware, and whatever AI tricks Google has been cooking up, there…

7X announces winners of Next Mile Hackathon in collaboration with 42 Abu Dhabi UAE, August 7, 2026: 7X, in collaboration with 42 Abu DhabiAcademy, announced the winners of the ‘Next Mile Hackathon’, held under the theme, ‘Shaping the Next Era of Agentic AI in Trade, Transport and Logistics.’ The 24-hour Hackathon convened 15 teams of students from 42 Abu Dhabi to develop innovative prototypes powered by agentic AI technologies that streamline operations and boost efficiency across the trade, transport and logistics sectors. The Hackathon marked the first milestone of the ‘Build with 7X’s’ open innovation initiative, launched by the Group…

A smartwatch designed to help parents keep tabs on their children turned out to be surprisingly easy to hijack. In a new demonstration, security researchers showed how hackers could secretly monitor someone wearing a GPS-enabled kids’ smartwatch. They can take photos, listen through its microphone, and even track location without the wearer noticing. These findings, reported by Wired, highlight a much larger problem that goes well beyond a single gadget. One smartwatch revealed a much bigger security problem Security researchers Vangelis Stykas and Felipe Solferini used a $30 kids’ smartwatch sold online and found they could quietly follow its wearer…

In its second edition, Inc. Arabia’s Leaders of Tomorrow Awards recognized excellence across a broad range of industries, celebrating the visionary companies and individuals shaping the future of the Middle East. August 6, 2026, Dubai, United Arab of Emirates — Inc. Arabia, the Middle East edition of the global brand Inc.brought together the region’s most visionary companies, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking leaders for the 2026 edition of the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards, which took place at Sofitel Dubai The Palm on July 29, 2026. The prestigious awards ceremony celebrated individuals and organizations driving innovation, leadership, and transformation across the region, recognizing…

For many industries, making a large sequence of decisions in succession can be one of the most complicated yet vital components of ensuring daily operations function as intended. The e-commerce industry is no exception, as retailers have to make dozens, if not hundreds, of choices between the point at which a sale was made and the point at which that product is delivered. Such choices can include (but are by no means limited to): which warehouse will ship the order, which shelf the order within that warehouse needs to come off of, who will pick up the order, in what…

Axis Communications announces license plate recognition camera kits for slow speed and free-flow traffic Dubai, UAE, August 2026:Axis Communications announced three purpose-tuned LPR camera kits with AXIS License Plate Verifier preinstalled. These robust cameras capture license plates, and under optimal conditions, other vehicle details including type, color, make, and model – all without the need for external servers.  AXIS P3285-LVE Kit License Plate Verifier is built for slow speed traffic and offers a 2 MP dome camera. It supports vehicle access control with easy allow and block lists management directly on the camera. AXIS P1485-LE Kit License Plate Verifier features…

Luxury customization brand Caviar has built a reputation for taking mainstream gadgets and wrapping them in gold, diamonds and exotic materials. Its latest project follows that familiar formula, but this time the company has turned its attention to wearable AI. Caviar has unveiled a luxury edition of the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses, replacing the standard design with 24-karat gold accents and an alligator leather case while pushing the price to $6,840. Dubbed the Odyssey, the limited-edition smart glasses arrive at an interesting moment for the category. AI glasses are gradually moving into the mainstream as companies including Meta, Google and…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 August 2026:Dubai Airports hosted the Dubai Mallathon initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai,at Dubai International (DXB),in line with the leadership’s vision of making health and wellbeing a natural part of everyday life, and bringing the citywide wellbeing initiative to an airport environment for the very first time, by transforming DXB into an indoor walking track. The firstDubai Mallathon at DXB session took place at Terminal 3 Departures,…