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YouTube Premium is one of the few subscriptions I don’t mind paying for. Given how inundated YouTube is with unskippable ads these days, I’m glad a paid tier exists.  In addition to an ad-free experience, a Premium subscription also includes background play and a handful of experimental features that regular users don’t get. Now, YouTube is rolling out a new experiment for Premium subscribers, and it might genuinely change how you watch videos. It’s called “Auto Speed”, and it does what the name suggests. Instead of manually changing your playback speed , Auto Speed handles it for you. The feature…

Azizi Developments Joins in Celebrating the Launch of Inanna Reborn, Founded by HH Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 April 2026: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, was honored to be part of the momentous debut of Inanna Reborn, the luxury heritage and cultural movement founded by Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, daughter of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Inanna Reborn made its debut through an immersive cultural gathering held at Mleiha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sharjah –…

Alshaya Group acquires the Starbucks franchise in Greece and Cyprus and becomes the new exclusive owner and operator KUWAIT – Wednesday 8 April 2026: Alshaya Group has today announced that it has acquired the Starbucks Greece & Cyprus licensed business, becoming the new exclusive owner and operator of the business, which was formerly operated by Marinopoulos family and led by Managing Director, Giannis Marinopoulos, who will return to the family business. Opening in 2002, Starbucks Greece & Cyprus operates 30 stores in Greece and 18 in Cyprus and employs around 500 people. As one of Starbucks’ largest and long-standing licensed partners…

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system just got a significant upgrade. The company began pushing FSD Supervised v14.3 to Early Access Program members on April 7. It is clear from the release notes that this one isn’t a minor software patch. Instead, it’s a substantial rethink of how the self-driving systems work.  New release of FSD Supervised now starting to roll outThis update brings 20% faster reaction time to further increase safety, among many other improvementsFull release notes belowFull Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.3 includes– Upgraded the Reinforcement Learning (RL) stage…— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) April 8, 2026 What exactly changed under the hood? The…

Participating stores including Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kanz and Kalyan Jewellers now offer private consultations and secure doorstep delivery. Dubai, UAE – 8April 2026: As interest in gold continues to rise across the UAE, Dubai Gold District — the world’s most trusted gold and jewellery destination — has introduced a personalised delivery service through participating retailers, allowing customers to purchase gold and jewellery through private consultations from the comfort of their homes with secure delivery directly to their doorstep. Dubai Gold District, the Home of Gold, brings together some of the world’s most recognised gold and jewellery retailers within one destination, combining…

If you’ve ever plugged in a controller to your Android phone, jumped into a game, and immediately fumbled a button because the layout felt off, you’re not alone. Android has supported a wide range of gamepads for years now, which is great for flexibility, but not always great for consistency. Muscle memory is a stubborn thing. With Android 17, Google is finally fixing this. Finally, your thumb gets a say in the matter Android 17 introduces system-level controller remapping, and it’s exactly what it sounds like. It can now tweak your controller layout at the system level. That means your…

Dubai, UAE, 8 April 2026 –Amid a rapidly shifting global landscape marked by overlapping crises and accelerated digital transformation, the imperative to place individuals at the center of resilience and progress has never been more urgent. As societies navigate uncertainty, knowledge building is emerging as a strategic necessity, one that underpins adaptability, sustainable development, and long-term growth. Aligning with this, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) continues to contribute to strengthening knowledge-based societies, advancing Dubai’s longstanding vision to establish itself as a global knowledge and innovation hub. This further reflects the noble vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed…

ASUS is refining and polishing its latest Zenbook lineup. With the Zenbook S16 and Zenbook S14 now available in the U.S., the brand is doubling down on performance, design, and a heavy dose of on-device AI.  AI is everywhere right now, and ASUS is leaning into it in a way that actually makes sense. Both the Zenbook S16 and S14 are designed to handle AI tasks locally, enabling faster processing, smoother workflows, and reduced reliance on the cloud. Whether it is creative tools, multitasking, or general system responsiveness, the idea is simple: your laptop should keep up without hesitation. Zenbook S16: A laptop that…

New Tomato Farm in Al Ain to Produce 150,000 Kgs of Fresh Tomatoes Annually, Strengthening UAE’s Local Food Production Developed by UNS Farms, the facility aims to boost local tomato supply and food security • Smart farming technology boosts yields while reducing water use by up to 90%. Fresh produce now available direct-to-consumer via UNS Farms’ online platform. • For retail and HORECA, a streamlined supply chain ensures delivery within 24–48 hours, preserving freshness and minimizing losses. Mehlam Murtaza, Director , UNS Vertical Farms Al Ain, UAE –  At a time when global supply chains remain vulnerable, the UAE continues to…

There was a time when your car was just for driving. Over the years, many things have changed. However, until now, there wasn’t full support for WhatsApp on CarPlay. Now, WhatsApp has officially landed on Apple CarPlay, and it is definitely a big deal for many CarPlay users.  Your dashboard just got an upgrade After quietly hanging out in beta for a while (and being spotted by the ever-watchful folks at WABetaInfo), the standalone WhatsApp app for CarPlay is finally here. It arrives as part of the WhatsApp for iOS version 26.13.74 update. The feature is already rolling out across…