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You’ve made up your mind about trying out the new Gemini Intelligence features or the improved camera array on the Pixel 11 lineup. In the process, you’ve also noticed that the Pixels cost more than last year; they’re not cheap by any measure, and neither is breaking the front or rear glass. That makes a good case for a case less of an afterthought or an optional accessory and more of a sensible purchase.  To save you time, I’ve gone through over a dozen case listings on Amazon, only to narrow down my recommendations to five of the best, most…

Night Sight used to be one of those Pixel features I couldn’t wait to show people. Point a Pixel at a scene that you know would make any smartphone struggle, and watch the algorithm magic unfold. Google’s computational photography could pull out an image that seemed impossible for any phone camera at the time. Eight years later, night modes are everywhere, and I’ve largely stopped thinking about them. Every flagship I’ve used recently can brighten a dark room by stacking multiple exposures and producing a usable nighttime photograph–not to forget longer shutter speeds. But the Pixel 11 Pro made this…

If you ask an AI agent to hack an account, it will most certainly refuse, but researchers at EPFL just proved there is an easier way in, and it involves patience rather than technical skill. Their new study shows that breaking a harmful goal into small, harmless-sounding requests can trick AI agents into completing tasks they would normally reject outright (via TechXplore). It echoes the recent ‘Bioshocking’ exploit in which AI browsers were manipulated into treating credential theft as part of a harmless game. How researchers exposed this weakness The team built an automated testing tool called STING, short for…

It’s only been a week since Google launched the Pixel 11 series globally, and I’ve already been putting the Pixel 11 through its paces. This is the vanilla model of the bunch, and on the surface, Google hasn’t changed the design or tried to reinvent what already worked last year. And you know what? I’m completely fine with that. I’ve always been a firm believer in “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and the Pixel 11 feels like Google took that saying pretty seriously. A lot of what made the Pixel 10 work is still here, just with a…

•       Shortly after the European market launch of the electric C‑Class, the next major technology leap follows for the model family: the Saloon and Estate with combustion-engine receive the most comprehensive technical upgrade in the history of the C‑Class. •       Distinctive: sharpened athletic silhouette with an expressive light signature for greater presence •       Refined: high-quality interior with exclusive materials, new comfort features and intuitive, personalised experiences thanks to MB.OS with over-the-air updates, Digital Extras[i], the AI-powered MBUX Virtual Assistant and navigation with AI Agent from Google Cloud •       Assured: further developed electrified high-tech combustion engines and plug-in hybrids with an…

If you use a Fire TV, Amazon just gave it a pretty substantial AI upgrade. Alexa+ is now rolling out at no extra cost to compatible Fire TV devices across the U.S., including current-generation Fire TV Sticks, the Fire TV Cube, Amazon Ember TVs, and supported sets from brands like Hisense and Panasonic. There is no subscription to activate, no app to download, and you do not need a Prime membership. Eligible devices are upgraded automatically. So what actually changes on your Fire TV? The biggest improvement is search. Classic Alexa relied much more heavily on specific titles and keywords.…

With the final weeks of Dubai Summer Surprises underway, shoppers spending AED 500 or more at more than 200 participating jewellery outlets can enter the Buy Jewellery and Win 3KG of Gold for a chance to win the remaining gold prizes, including a grand prize of 1 kilogram of gold. Shoppers can also take advantage of exclusive jewellery offers, including discounts of up to 70%, zero making charges, complimentary gifts and more, before the promotion ends on 30 August. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 August 2026: With Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 entering its final weeks, jewellery lovers have until 30…

If you were hoping to storm through Cauldron Descent with friends anytime soon, you might want to sit tight. According to a new Bloomberg report, PlayStation has reportedly ordered a major overhaul of Horizon Hunters Gathering, the multiplayer spinoff Guerrilla Games unveiled back in February. The reboot comes after the game reportedly struggled during closed playtesting, leaving executives unconvinced the current direction works. The live-service model is getting scrapped Guerrilla has reportedly been reworking the game since June, and the plan is to strip out its live-service backbone entirely. Instead of an ongoing, continually updated multiplayer experience, the game is…

UAE, 18August 2026 –In late June, Apple announced price increases across its iPad and Mac products, with some iPad models seeing increases of more than AED 900, representing rises of close to 20% in certain cases. MacBook pricing also moved upward. These changes reflect a wider trend affecting the technology industry rather than any single brand. Since the rapid expansion of data centre infrastructure accelerated in 2025, demand for memory and storage components has increased significantly, placing upward pressure on component costs. With demand for AI infrastructure expected to remain strong, higher production costs could continue to influence the pricing…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has banned employees from wearing Meta smart glasses in federal workplaces over concerns that they could capture sensitive information and undermine privacy or legal protections, according to The New York Times. The rule applies to everyone at ICE, not only agents working in the field. ICE is effectively treating personally owned smart glasses like unauthorized body cameras. That fits its existing policy restricting recordings made by personnel while performing official duties. There’s an awkward bit of timing here. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fiscal 2027 budget includes funding for an operational smart-glasses prototype designed to…