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Amazon is giving Alexa+ a bit more personality. The company has introduced new chat styles that let you change how the voice assistant responds to you, ranging from calm and friendly tones to something a little bolder. One of the new options can even throw in censored profanity, adding a cheeky edge to conversations with your smart speaker. What are the new chat styles on Alexa+? Last month, Amazon rolled out three new personalities for Alexa+ that can change how the assistant talks. A Brief style focuses on short, direct responses without extra commentary. Chill delivers answers in a more…

Huawei has announced the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5, the world’s first dual-driver ANC earbuds. Delivering a breakthrough lossless listening experience and significantly enhanced noise cancellation, the new flagship earbuds redefine the listening experience across music, calls, and productivity, setting a new standard for wireless earbuds. The earbuds are offered in four colourways inspired by nature— Sand, White, Grey, and Blue. The HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 will be available for purchase later this month in the UAE through official channels and select retail stores. Dual-Engine AI Noise Cancellation: Instant Silence Moving beyond merely reducing noise, HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 pioneers a…

Netflix is officially bringing the demon slaying Kpop idols back. The streaming giant has officially confirmed that a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters is now in development, following the success of the animated musical action film that blended fantasy battles with pop stardom. The original movie followed the members of a fictional KPop girl group Huntrix. They perform as global pop stars, but in secret, they protect the world from supernatural threats through their magical singing. Inside Netflix’s plans for the KPop Demon Hunters sequel Netflix confirmed that the sequel will reunite the creative team behind the first film. Directors…

Dubai — March 13, 2026 — Nintex, a global leader in agentic business orchestration, today announced the release of Nintex K2 (5.9), the latest on-premises version of its business orchestration platform. The update added new customization and accessible interfaces to provide better user experiences, improved integrations to bolster connections between core business systems, and enhanced platform efficiency. Nintex K2 (5.9) is designed to help IT decision-makers and development teams maintain control, security, and compliance while optimizing complex workflows in regulated environments. “Like many global organisations, we need a tool to orchestrate complex, cross-system processes with confidence,” said Nick Williams, Head of Digital Workplace, Americas…

Despite the rising cost of hardware components, Samsung’s next ultra-premium smartphone might not see a price hike. A new report suggests that Samsung may decide not to raise the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the reason might come down to Apple. Apple’s first foldable iPhone could be the reason Samsung is considering keeping its upcoming foldables’ price closer to the current generation to remain competitive. Why Samsung is making this move Apple is widely expected to release its first foldable iPhone as early as this year. Reports are suggesting that Apple is increasing its initial production plans.…

Thailand is strengthening its position as a destination where adventure and sustainability come together, offering travellers experiences that combine exploration with environmental awareness. As global travel trends increasingly favour nature-led journeys, the country is showcasing landscapes that range from mountain forests and national parks to coral reefs and coastal ecosystems, creating a compelling setting for modern adventure tourism. Thailand is increasingly prioritizing green tourism and is encouraging businesses to adopt greener practices Recent industry analysis shows that Thailand’s sustainable tourism segment continued to expand through 2024 and 2025, with eco-tourism representing a growing share of responsible travel. Nature-based experiences, wildlife…

A new study from the University of Southern California warns that AI programs can now run propaganda campaigns without human involvement. The study asks us to imagine a scenario where two weeks before a major election, thousands of posts flood X, Reddit, and Facebook, all pushing the same narrative and amplifying each other. It might seem like an organic movement created by humans. Instead, it’s a bunch of AI agents running the entire campaign.  That’s not a hypothetical. It’s the central finding of a new paper accepted for publication at The Web Conference 2026, written by researchers at USC’s Information…

You love the magic of AI photo editing but hate handing your unaltered face to some cloud server. A new privacy technology from Purdue University researchers might give you the best of both worlds. The patent-pending method masks sensitive parts of an image on your device before the photo ever reaches an AI platform. Only the masked version gets uploaded, which means the tool sees the background and your clothes but never your actual face. After the edit comes back, the technology seamlessly blends the original masked region back in. The result is a fully edited photo that looks completely…

You know the scenario all too well if you sell on Facebook Marketplace. You post an item, and the messages arrive within minutes. “Is this available?” “Still for sale?” “Can you do 20 bucks?” Answering those questions eats up time you simply don’t have when you are juggling work, life, and that pile of stuff you finally decided to declutter. Meta believes it has a solution for the chaos. The company is introducing AI-powered tools on Marketplace that handle buyer texts automatically. Sellers can now enable auto-replies that pull information straight from their listings, including the price, description, and pickup…

Tinder just held its first-ever product keynote, Tinder Sparks 2026, announcing several major updates across AI, new social formats, and real-world dating events. But out of everything announced, the safety upgrades deserve the most attention. Online dating can be dangerous, and getting that part right matters more. Tinder is rolling out a new wave of trust and safety improvements powered by AI models. By integrating AI into its platform, the company aims to strengthen its safety features, enhance user protection, and create a more secure environment for its users. How does this feature work? Tinder is upgrading two of its…