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Google is reportedly building a significant upgrade for its generative AI assistant Gemini that could shift it from being primarily a conversational helper to something closer to a real-life work agent. In a recent beta teardown of the Google app code by 9to5Google, developers uncovered strings pointing to a feature known internally as “screen automation”. It suggests that Gemini could soon take direct actions on your behalf inside certain Android apps, such as placing orders or booking rides, without requiring the user to manually tap through screens. While Gemini already powers conversational tasks like drafting emails or generating research plans,…

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council successfully hosted the CyberFirst UAE Summit 2026 today in Abu Dhabi, convening CISOs, senior cybersecurity executives, government authorities, and technology pioneers to advance national cyber resilience and reinforce the UAE’s digital leadership amid an increasingly complex and evolving threat landscape. Held as a high-level platform for strategic dialogue, the summit underscored the critical role of cybersecurity in supporting the UAE’s AED 100 billion-plus digital economy agenda. As digital transformation accelerates across sectors, cybersecurity has become a defining pillar of national development, safeguarding critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and public trust across an interconnected digital ecosystem. The CyberFirst…

Last year, it was revealed that Google is working on a new range of Android PCs powered by a new operating system called Aluminium OS, and a while back, we also learned that these PCs might ship with a barebones version of the Pixel Camera app. However, the actual PC itself might take a bit longer to arrive. As reported by The Verge, a detailed report around Google’s internal Project Aluminium suggests the Android-based PC operating system isn’t close to launch. While Google has talked about combining Android and ChromeOS into a more unified platform, court filings and internal timelines…

Growing Kuwaiti confidence in PCFC’ Services: 316 Kuwaiti customers and 19 marine vessels registered in Dubai under Kuwaiti ownership Sultan Bin Sulayem Coinciding with the launch of the ‘UAE & Kuwait: Brothers Forever’ week across all Emirates, in implementation of the wise leadership’s directives and in celebration of the deep historical ties and firmly rooted brotherly relations between the United Arab Emirates and the sisterly State of Kuwait, the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation affirms that UAE–Kuwaiti relations represent a well-established model of fraternity and strategic integration among Arab countries. These relations are grounded in shared destiny and mutual…

Alexa+ is now available to everyone in the US, and if you are an Amazon Prime member, you get it at no extra cost. Amazon has been testing Alexa+ through an early access program over the past year. Now, it is moving out of that phase and opening the experience to a much wider audience across Echo devices, the Alexa mobile app, and Alexa.com. What is Alexa+? Alexa+ is a rebuilt version of Amazon’s assistant, powered by large language models from Amazon Nova and Anthropic. Unlike the older Alexa, which focused on short commands, Alexa+ is designed to understand natural,…

Dubai Land Department enriches PropTech Connect 2026 with strategic discussions on innovation, governance, and the future of real estate investment Signing of strategic agreements and partnerships to support innovation and expand the ecosystem of ownership and institutional investment. Majed Al Marri: Dubai is transforming real estate innovation into sustainable economic value through digital transformation and artificial intelligence. Matthew Maltzoff calls for high-impact partnerships and broader collaboration to accelerate innovation across the world’s largest asset class. Specialised sessions discussing PropTech, asset management, customer experience, and capital flows. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4 February 2026: The activities of PropTech Connect Middle East…

Well, the cat is officially out of the bag – not that it was ever really in the bag to begin with. In what has become a classic Google move, the tech giant seemingly got tired of the endless stream of leaks and just decided to post the phone itself. After weeks of blurry photos and spec sheet rumors, Google dropped a teaser video confirming that the Pixel 10A is real, it comes in a lovely powder blue, and preorders open on February 18. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it? Visually, if you blinked, you might think you were…

DWTC achieves Green Globe ‘Gold’ Certification for sustainable management and complying with international best practice Certification part of strategic effort by both venues to support UAE 2050 net zero goals Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4 February 2026: The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) have been awarded Green Globe Certifications and are the only two events venues in the UAE and wider Middle East region to achieve that international standard, thanks to their commitment to reducing their environmental footprint and contributing positively to their local communities. The management teams across both locations ensured that their respective…

Spotify is making it easier to follow along with your favorite songs, even when you are offline or do not understand the language they are sung in. The company has announced a set of new lyric features that expand how lyrics work across the app, focusing on offline access, translations, and quicker previews while a song is playing. The update builds on Spotify’s existing lyrics experience, which is already widely used by listeners who like to read along or sing with a track. Three new lyrics features on Spotify The biggest change is offline lyrics. Spotify Premium users will now…

Dubai, UAE – 4 February 2026 — Fertility journeys are often marked by appointments, numbers and waiting rooms — but rarely by spaces where women can simply talk, feel seen and be understood. Orchid Fertility is changing that narrative with its upcoming Fertility Support Group Morning, inviting women to come together for a warm, open coffee gathering on Saturday, 7th February 2026. Taking place from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Mood Coffee, Villa 1, Al Wasl Road, Al Safa 2, the women-only morning is designed as a gentle pause from the clinical process — a place where conversation flows freely, emotions are welcomed,…