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Alibaba wants Qwen to handle the everyday app chores people usually do by tapping through menus, from ordering fried chicken to planning flights. China’s super-app model has trained users to keep more of their digital lives inside one giant mobile hub. WeChat is the clearest example, with messaging, payments, shopping, food orders, ride-hailing, travel bookings, content, and mini-programs packed into a familiar daily flow. Alibaba is now pushing Qwen toward a different role. The assistant is opening to third-party brand AI agents, with KFC, Luckin Coffee, Mixue, and China Eastern Airlines among the early testers, while Tencent is preparing its…

Monako Glass combines Linux, a waveguide display, camera, speakers, and AI coding-agent connections in a 48-gram frame. The company is also leaning hard on input, with a bone conduction microphone and a gesture system called Vision Engine. The tool list reaches beyond coding. Monako names Claude Code, Codex, Unreal Engine, Blender, After Effects, and other apps, which makes the glasses sound more like a wearable command layer for technical and creative work. Introducing Monako Glass 👓The world’s first wearable Linux computer in glasses form.Run Claude Code, Codex, and any coding agent — anywhere. pic.twitter.com/DFDKuP6xux— Candy樂兒 (@candyyueliu) June 3, 2026 The…

The PC and laptop industry has run on Intel and AMD silicon so long that most people don’t even question whether these are the only options.  Nvidia just answered that question at Computex 2026, in the form of the RTX Spark superchip, and Jensen Huang’s comments about what comes next suggest that it wasn’t a one-time experiment.  Are more RTX Spark iterations on the way? In a Q&A session with Tom’s Guide at Computex 2026, Nvidia’s founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, confirmed that N1X (the internal codename for RTX Spark) is the first entry in a long-term lineup.  “N2X and…

OnePlus may be planning one of its earliest flagship launches yet. A new leak from Digital Chat Station claims the OnePlus 16 could arrive in September. If accurate, that would place the phone in the same launch window typically dominated by Apple’s annual iPhone announcements, with the iPhone 18 series also expected around that time. The rumored September date likely refers to a China launch rather than an immediate global rollout. Based on OnePlus’ recent release pattern, international markets such as India and Europe could see the device shortly afterward, potentially within the following month. Is OnePlus done waiting for…

Contactless payments are great, but have you ever paid for your coffee with a magic wand? Cash App, the digital payments service run by Block, has just launched the Cash App Wand – a pearlescent, star-shaped, NFC-enabled keychain accessory that lets you tap to pay at any contactless terminal. Yes, it is a real product that costs $25, and it is available right now for Cash App Card holders to buy in the app. So how does this magical wand work? The Cash App Wand is the first product under a new hardware line called Cash App Tags. Tags are…

In support of Scoliosis Awareness Month in June 2026, Adam Vital Hospital has launched “The Silent Curve of Scoliosis”, a dedicated awareness campaign encouraging early detection of scoliosis in children and adolescents. As part of the campaign, the hospital is offering Free Scoliosis Screening, including Consultation and X-ray, to help families identify possible spinal curvature early and seek timely medical guidance. Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine develops an abnormal sideways curve, often during periods of rapid growth. In many cases, it can progress silently without obvious pain or symptoms. Subtle signs such as Uneven Shoulders, one Hip…

If you’ve ever talked yourself out of a purchase while waiting for that one-time passcode, Google just took away your last line of defense. The company just announced new updates to Google Wallet and Google Pay that make buying things online significantly faster and easier. Checking out online is about to get dangerously fast The biggest update for everyday shoppers is direct checkout in Google Pay. It brings all the payment options stored in your Google Wallet directly to a retailer’s checkout page, working much like Apple Pay does. It’s available now for merchants using Airwallex and is coming soon…

Al Ansari Exchange Records More Than 151% Increase in WPS Employer Volumes Following New UAE Salary Payment Requirements Dubai, UAE 02June 2026: Al Ansari Exchange, a leading remittance and foreign exchange company in the UAE and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services, recorded more than 151 per cent increase in the number of companies processing salaries through its Wage Protection System (WPS) platform on 1 June 2026, as UAE private sector employers adjusted payroll processes to comply with new salary payment requirements that came into effect nationwide. The surge coincided with the implementation of Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, under which all…

Google has been quietly reaching out to Android developers with an offer to buy access to their code. As reported by 404 Media, the company sent emails to a select group of Google Play developers, inviting them to join what it calls a “confidential content offer pilot.”  The email frames it as a revenue opportunity, saying developers can “get paid for sharing the code powering your apps, as well as your archived projects.” Google adds that developers retain their intellectual property rights and that the license is non-exclusive. So what does Google actually want the code for? According to the…

UAE’s Newest Staycation Island, The Heart of Europe, Brings the Best of Italy to the Portofino Festival with Authentic Music, Art, and Cuisine As summer vacation approaches and staycation demand surges, The Heart of Europe offers experiential lifestyle activations for residents who want to unwind at a scenic destination in the UAE Date: Dubai, UAE; June 04, 2026 The Heart of Europe, an idyllic staycation destination at The World Islands in Dubai, is bringing Italy to Arabian shores with its Portofino Festival, a picturesque celebration of Italian beauty featuring gourmet cuisine, vibrant culture, and iconic music. Running from June 5…