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If you’ve asked an AI tool to help you write a social media post lately, you may have gotten more than a grammar fix. New research from the Oxford Internet Institute and the Hasso Plattner Institute found that AI models can push the tone of a post toward one side of a debate, even when told not to change its meaning. How a chatbot’s edits can shift the narrative The study, titled “AI-Mediated Communication Can Steer Collective Opinion,” had large language models from several providers rewrite human-written posts on divisive topics. Across the board, the outputs leaned in a consistent…

Expo Centre Sharjah concludes one of the exhibition’s strongest editions, recording a 41% increase in purchasing power and welcoming more than 96,000 visitors from 78 countries. Sharjah,  6 July. 2026: For five days, Sharjah became the meeting point of the global jewellery industry. Master jewellers, renowned designers, international brands, manufacturers, collectors, and buyers travelled from across the world to participate in the 57th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show, reaffirming the exhibition’s position as the Middle East’s largest and longest-running specialised jewellery exhibition and reinforcing Sharjah’s growing influence on the global exhibitions map. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the…

Samsung is pushing a new feature out (after replacing one recently) for its Galaxy Watches to help workers who use its wearables. A typical smartwatch usually warns us if we’ve been sitting too long, but the Galaxy Watches will now warn you about dangerous heat stress. The company has upgraded its business-focused Heat Stress Management System, developed alongside South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor. It uses LTE Galaxy Watches and Samsung’s SmartThings Pro platform to monitor outdoor workers during extreme summer heat. The system combines environmental readings such as workplace temperature and humidity with biometric data from the watch,…

UAE-based MedSahra targets gaps in healthcare commerce with new B2B medtech platform Dubai, UAE, July 06, 2026: Despite the rapid growth of the GCC healthcare sector, sourcing medical equipment, finding trusted suppliers, accessing specialized services, identifying investment opportunities and acquiring healthcare businesses remain fragmented and inefficient. MedSahra, a new B2B medtech platform, has launched to address this challenge by bringing the region’s healthcare ecosystem together in a single B2B platform. Boris Shleyfer, Co-Founder of MedSahra MedSahra connects medical equipment, professional services, logistics providers, healthcare businesses and industry participants across the GCC within one unified digital ecosystem. It enables clinics, suppliers,…

Buying an air conditioner has become about far more than simply choosing the right BTU rating. Energy efficiency, quieter operation, smart controls and hassle-free installation have all become part of the decision-making process, particularly as more homes embrace connected devices. Many of those features, however, continue to command premium prices, leaving buyers weighing convenience against cost. Garvee is looking to change that equation. Its latest lineup brings together smart functionality, efficient cooling and flexible installation options across products designed for different types of homes, making premium-inspired features more attainable without stretching the budget. A Smart Solution for Every Cooling Need…

If you’ve tried a foldable smartphone, you’ve probably noticed that ugly crease in the middle. And if you’ve used it for a while, you likely learned to ignore it. Oppo was the first to change this up with a near creaseless experience on its Find N6. Rumors have even pointed to the upcoming iPhone Fold also offering a similar design. But it seems that even Samsung has reduced that crease considerably over several Galaxy Z Fold generations. The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 series could be the first to make it genuinely difficult to find. Tipster Ice Universe claims Samsung…

My dad has owned a small business for as long as I can remember, and for just as long, he’s kept his books the old-fashioned way. Every sale gets written down by hand so he can file his taxes later. The problem is that his accountant needs this data in Excel, and my dad, who didn’t grow up around computers, has never learned how to use it. For years, his workaround was paying someone to manually type his handwritten entries into a spreadsheet. It worked, but it was adding additional cost to his business, which he wanted to avoid, but…

Most planetarium shows ask you to sit still and look up. The Smithsonian’s new VR exhibit takes a different approach, letting visitors walk through the vast expanse of the universe, drifting past stars, planets, and a black hole to get a physical sense of its true scale. A $29 ticket to the edge of the galaxy Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a 40-minute virtual reality tour that opened in Washington, D.C. in May, according to Ars Technica. Tickets run from $29 to $35 for solo visitors, with group rates as low as $18 a head, all discounted 15% right…

When the generative AI boom sparked into life in late 2022, business executives and team leaders from across the world were captivated by its potential. Many business leaders quickly recognized the potential of the new technology and began looking for ways to apply it.  What followed was a massive hiring spree: Companies were searching high and low for people with AI knowhow, and because it was an immature corner of tech, even people without advanced skills soon found themselves inundated with job offers. Even if a candidate only had a command of basic prompt engineering, or half an idea of how to…

One of the biggest arguments against buying an electric vehicle has long been battery longevity. Critics have questioned whether expensive battery packs would survive beyond a few years or require costly replacements before the rest of the car wore out. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, real-world data is beginning to tell a very different story. Modern EV batteries are proving significantly more durable than expected, with many vehicles retaining most of their original range even after hundreds of thousands of miles. The findings could reshape consumer confidence as the industry continues pushing electric vehicles into the…