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Toyota, along with the Chinese autonomous-driving firm Pony.ai, has announced that its first mass-produced robotaxi, based on the Toyota bZ4X, has rolled off the production line. The project is a joint venture between Toyota Motor China, GAC Toyota, and Pony.ai, with themanufacturing handled by the latter two. Unlike prototypes that live their life on press stages, the robotaxis are headed for real-world service. From prototype to production The companies, as mentioned in the official press release, plan to build more than 1,000 Toyota bZ4X robotaxis this year, with gradual commercial deployment across China’s tier-one cities. At the heart of the…

Five days of deal-making, buyer engagement and market expansion positioned Gulfood 2026 as the world’s most powerful food trade platform Dubai, 09 February 2026: In January 2026, Dubai made global exhibition history as Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing event, successfully delivered a record-breaking 100% expansion by operating seamlessly across two mega venues. Running from 26–30 January at Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly unveiled $2.7 billion Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City, Gulfood sold out more than 280,000 square metres of exhibition space, setting a new global benchmark for scale, delivery and commercial ambition. Over…

YouTube TV announced plans to introduce new genre-specific bundles last year to give users the flexibility to pick and pay for the content they actually want to watch. Four of these bundles are now live in the US, with the platform planning to roll out over ten bundles across Sports, News, Entertainment, and Family content in the coming weeks. YouTube TV announced the rollout in a recent blog post, highlighting the content included in the introductory bundles and their pricing. The base Sports plan, priced at $64.99/month, will give subscribers access to all major broadcasters, alongside sports networks like FS1,…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 09, 2026: Danube Properties has announced the launch of Serenz by Danube, a premium residential development designed to elevate contemporary urban living in Dubai. It was officially unveiled by Danube Group’s Founder and Chairman – Rizwan Sajan, Group Managing Director – Adel Sajan, Director of Agency Relationships – Sana Sajan, along with cricket legend and Danube’s Global Ambassador – Brett Lee. Located in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), the project is envisioned as “A World of Amenities,” combining luxury, wellness, and community-focused living. Rising as an iconic 50 + 25-storey development, Serenz by…

If you’re used to hopping between gaming servers, sharing memes, or catching up with friends on Discord, be ready for a small twist in how the platform works. Starting March 2026, Discord will introduce a global age verification system that automatically places every user into a “teen-appropriate experience” until they prove they’re an adult. To fully unlock age-restricted content and certain features, users will need to verify their age via face-based AI estimation or a government-issued ID. According to Discord’s official announcement, this change is part of a broader safety push to control access to adult or graphic material and…

February 9, 2026, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Inception, a G42 company and the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered, domain-specific products and enterprise solutions, today announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Tajikistan’s Ministry of Industry and New Technologies and pioneering synthetic data company zypl.ai (zypl). Under the terms of the agreement, Inception, the Ministry and zypl will jointly advance the piloting, deployment, and scaling of artificial intelligence solutions across public administration under Tajikistan’s ongoing transformative national initiative called AI-GOV. The MoU also establishes a structured framework for cooperation aimed at accelerating responsible AI adoption in the public sector,…

A PlayStation 6 rumor is putting a surprisingly specific number on next-gen expectations. The claim from leaker KeplerL2 says Sony’s next console could ship with 30GB of GDDR7 memory, a jump designed to give modern games more room to breathe. That same leak ties the console talk to a PlayStation handheld with 24GB, expected to use LPDDR5X instead of GDDR7. Two different devices, two different memory types, but a similar message, Sony may be aiming for fewer compromises when games scale across form factors. The catch is simple, there’s no official timing, pricing, or confirmation from Sony. The report floats…

Company’s latest solutions are designed to empower healthcare providers across the Middle East region, strengthen patient safety, and streamline care delivery. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 9, 2026 – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology organization, is showcasing the latest innovations from its Connected Care segment  at World Health Expo (WHX Dubai 2026), a leading regional exhibition. This year BD will be spotlighting innovations in healthcare from AI-enabled technologies to pharmacy automation, reinforcing its commitment to advancing digital adoption, enhancing patient safety, and equipping clinicians with intelligent tools that drive better outcomes. Taking center stage at BD’s…

A fresh leak about Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 8 series SoCs paints a worrying picture for the price of upcoming Android flagships. The leak suggests Qualcomm is prepping two versions of its next flagship Snapdragon chip, a move that could force smartphone makers to choose between higher costs and scaled-back hardware. Last year, Qualcomm introduced two flagship 3nm mobile chipsets, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. According to tipster Digital Chat Station (via Android Authority), Qualcomm may continue this strategy in 2026, and offer two chips with the model numbers SM8975 and SM8950. Both SoCs…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 February 2026: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the launch of Phase II of the Real Estate Tokenisation Project, marking the start of resale activity in the secondary market starting 20 February, in a strategic step that reflects the project’s transition from a pilot phase to a more advanced operational stage, within a regulated model that enhances the real estate market’s readiness for a future driven by advanced technologies. This phase follows the pilot stage launched by the Department in March under the “REES Real Estate Innovation Initiative,” in collaboration with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority…