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Red Magic has officially confirmed the global launch details for the Astra 2 gaming tablet. The device previously launched in China as the Red Magic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro and will reach international markets later this summer. Early Bird vouchers will become available in mid-August, followed by priority access and the wider global sale in late August through Red Magic’s website and selected retailers. What does the Red Magic Astra 2 have to offer? The Astra 2 starts at $699 or €699 and will be sold in 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB configurations. Its 9.06-inch OLED display places…

People and progress are the foundation of the Union’s journey H.E. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), said: “On Union Pledge Day, we reflect on the philosophy upon which the United Arab Emirates was founded; one that recognised from the outset that true investment begins with people, and that sustainable development is the surest path to building a nation capable of shaping its future, not just embracing it. The UAE’s remarkable global standing today as a leading economic and development model is the result of a forward-looking approach that has made long-term planning, integration,…

1Password is giving Claude a way into your online accounts without making your passwords part of the bargain. The new 1Password for Claude integration can fill login details while keeping the credentials hidden from Anthropic’s AI agent. Available now on Mac, the feature kicks in when Claude reaches a sign-in page during a task. Claude requests a saved login, then you approve or deny it. If approved, 1Password submits the credentials through a separate encrypted channel. Passwords and one-time codes never enter Claude’s context or Anthropic’s systems. How does 1Password keep Claude out Claude identifies the website and asks for…

H.E. Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of Sport and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, said: “Union Pledge Day serves as a powerful reminder that profound transformations begin with a clear vision and courageous decision-making. On the historic day, our Founding Fathers laid the cornerstone of a nation built on unity of purpose, establishing human investment as an enduring value and driving ambition and achievement as a national culture that guides our journey toward the future. Today, under the visionary guidance of our wise leadership, the UAE continues to build upon this legacy by empowering its people and…

The Sonos app is getting a substantial usability overhaul. Familiar bottom tabs should make it easier to move around, while customizable speaker ordering could take some friction out of managing a multiroom system. Sonos community manager ShaunFromSonos announced that the release may take up to two weeks to reach everyone. Once it arrives, users must switch on Enable Improved Navigation in the app’s settings to unlock the new layout and sorting tools. What does the new layout fix The biggest change replaces the app’s slide-up panels with a conventional tab bar. Home, System, and Search now sit across the bottom…

ADGM Academy Annual Report Highlights 2025 as a Year of Measurable Impact in Advancing National Talent and Market Capability Annual Report 2025 highlights growing contribution to national workforce development, research and market capability. 2025 marks a significant milestone in national workforce development, exceeding 10,000 UAE Nationals trained since 2019 and reinforcing its role in advancing Abu Dhabi’s talent agenda. ADGM Academy expanded its innovation ecosystem in 2025 through the launch of the Tech Centre, strengthening applied research, emerging technology development and future skills capability. Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16 July 2026: ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge of Abu Dhabi’s international financial…

The Hollywood argument over whether AI belongs in film and television production may already have been overtaken by reality. Netflix has confirmed that its creative partners used generative AI workflows across roughly 300 titles in 2026, with the largest concentration of work happening during post-production. Keep in mind this number describes AI-assisted production workflows and not 300 completely machine-generated films and shows. Regardless, it does show how quickly the technology has moved beyond isolated experiments. Netflix is using AI where productions hit their limits The streaming company highlighted three productions in particular. This includes the Indian title Glory, Brazil’s Brasil…

Following days of speculation, the secret is out: seven of McDonald’s most-hyped menu items from Canada, Brazil, South Korea, Spain, the UK, Belgium and Japan have been “stolen” and found in the UAE. Available from July 20 for a limited time. Try the loot before it gets taken back. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – July 17, 2026: McDonald’s UAE has successfully pulled off the ultimate inside job: A World Menu Heist. Stealing seven fan-favorite items from around the globe and sneaking them onto its menu – starting July 20 and available until they get taken back. The motive was simple. UAE…

Google has spent the past few months making Gemini sound more natural, expressive, and conversational. Now, it appears the company is preparing to give users far more control over how the AI speaks. Code spotted by Android Authority’s APK Insights – the latest beta version of the Google app suggests Gemini may soon allow users to customise its voice across four separate parameters: Energy, Formality, Warmth, and Speed. Instead of choosing from a fixed list of personalities, users could tweak these characteristics to create a voice that better suits their preferences. The feature hasn’t been announced yet, but the discovery…

Statement by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, on Union Pledge Day 2026 Abu Dhabi, 17 July 2026: H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, emphasized that ‘Union Pledge Day’ embodies the values of unity and cohesion, the principles that guided the steadfast approach of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his brothers, the Rulers of the Emirates, when they gathered on 18 July 1971 to sign the declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution. This historic milestone laid the cornerstone for the Union, establishing a nation that unites…