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If you watched Ring’s Search Party Super Bowl spot and felt two things at once, aww and uneasy, you’re not alone. The feature is built to help find missing pets, but it also adds another layer of AI scanning to cameras that already watch your front yard. If you want a Ring Search Party opt out, you can do it in the Ring app in under a minute. The switch is inside Control Center, and it’s set per camera, not as one global toggle. Ring says Search Party is available in the US for supported doorbells and outdoor cameras. It…

Strategic partnership aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to advance skills development, innovation and entrepreneurship across the AEC and Media & Entertainment sectors Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 10 February 2026 – Nemetschek Arabia, part of the Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Prince Sultan University (PSU), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading private higher education institutions, to support the development of future-ready talent and accelerate innovation across the Kingdom. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing education, technology innovation, entrepreneurship…

DuckDuckGo’s Duck.ai voice chat is now live, giving you a hands-free way to talk to its AI while it leans on a familiar promise, your audio won’t be recorded or stored, and it won’t be used for training. Voice is creeping into every AI app, and it usually comes with a quiet tradeoff, more data flowing somewhere you can’t see. Duck.ai voice chat is aimed at people who want spoken answers without feeling like they’re feeding another voice dataset. The rollout is real, but a few practical bits still take digging. DuckDuckGo says voice chat works in its own browser…

Doha, Qatar – 10 February 2026: CADO, the UAE-founded premium gifting platform, has announced its expansion into Qatar, strengthening its position as one of the few technology-enabled gifting platforms operating across multiple GCC markets. Leila Al Marashi, Founder and CEO of CADO The move marks a strategic step in CADO’s long-term vision to build a fully integrated regional gifting infrastructure, connecting corporates, creatives, and suppliers across the Gulf. With existing operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United States, Qatar completes a critical GCC corridor that allows CADO to support clients seamlessly across borders. Founded by Leila Al…

ChatGPT ads are now in testing, and OpenAI is starting in the US with logged-in adults on the Free and Go tiers. If you fall into that group, ads can show up as sponsored placements inside the ChatGPT experience. OpenAI is keeping paid tiers ad-free during this test. It lists Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education as not receiving ads, while it experiments with advertising as a way to support free access without forcing everyone into a subscription. Your choice comes down to three routes. Stay on Free and accept ads, move to Plus or Pro, or opt out on…

اثنان من لاعبيه شاراكا في حفل الافتتاح؛ الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي يشارك في خمس رياضات ضمن ألعاب الماسترز أبوظبي 2026 28 لاعبًا يتنافسون في خمس رياضات هي ألعاب القوى، والبولينج، والسباحة، وتنس الطاولة، والريشة الطائرة أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 9 فبراير 2026: يشارك لاعبو الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي في منافسات ألعاب الماسترز أبوظبي 2026 والتي انطلقت يوم الجمعة الماضي. يبدأ 28 لاعبًا مشاراكاتهم في خمس رياضات هي ألعاب القوى، والبولينج، والسباحة، وتنس الطاولة، والريشة الطائرة. وتأتي هذه المشاركة في إطار تعزيز الدمج الرياضي، وإتاحة آفاق أوسع للتفاعل الدولي أمام اللاعبين، بما يدعم تبادل الخبرات وترسيخ قيم المشاركة والتمكين عبر الرياضة. كما شهد…

Apple is preparing its first wave of products for 2026, and a refreshed entry-level iPad is expected to be among the first devices out of the gate. According to a recent report, the new model may finally gain Apple Intelligence support, marking a notable step up from its predecessor. In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple will soon launch an upgraded entry-level iPad alongside refreshed iPad Air models. While major design changes are unlikely, Gurman says the new tablets will be powered by faster processors. The entry-level iPad is expected to receive…

28 Athletes with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities set to compete in Athletics, Bowling, Swimming, Table Tennis, and Badminton. Abu Dhabi, UAE – February 9, 2026: Special Olympics UAE athletes have begun their participation in the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, which kicked off last Friday. A delegation of 28 athletes is competing across five key sports: Athletics, Bowling, Swimming, Table Tennis, and Badminton. This participation aims to promote inclusion through sport, providing athletes with international exposure, opportunities for exchange, and a platform to showcase their empowerment on a global stage. The Opening Ceremony featured a symbolic moment for the…

Apple may be ready to refresh its cheapest iPhone without raising the sticker. Bloomberg reports the iPhone 17e is lined up as the next entry model, with three upgrades in the works and a $599 starting price expected to stay put. Those changes are straightforward on paper, a move to the A19 chip, MagSafe returning, and a shift to Apple’s newest in-house cellular and wireless chips. The idea is simple, make the budget iPhone feel closer to the mainstream lineup while keeping it easy to buy. The 17e is framed as a volume phone aimed at emerging markets and enterprise…

The next generation of Xbox may not be just one console sitting under your TV. According to reports from Windows Central, Microsoft has locked in plans for a 2027 next-gen Xbox, but the bigger shift could be how it’s built and who builds it. Instead of a single, fixed design, Microsoft is reportedly exploring a PC-style approach, where traditional partners (like ASUS and Lenovo) could release their own Xbox-branded hardware. Think of it as offerings in different sizes, power levels, and prices. One model might be compact or handheld, another a high-end performance beast, while Microsoft sets the platform rules…