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By Larisa Tseng The future of defense won’t be decided by who builds the fastest interceptor or fields the biggest fleet of autonomous systems. It will come down to who can turn raw information into a decision people can actually trust, and do it first. Larisa Tseng Across defense and public safety, the whole idea of operational security is shifting. Commercial drones are now cheap, capable, and everywhere. A drone can run reconnaissance, monitor infrastructure, jam communications, drop a payload, or quietly gather intelligence well before a traditional security system even notices something is wrong. That reality has changed how…
Meta is in big trouble with the European Union over how addictive its apps are, and this time it could cost the company big. The European Commission announced today that Meta breached the Digital Services Act, a law that requires large online platforms to assess and reduce the risks tied to their design. The Commission’s preliminary findings specifically called out Instagram and Facebook features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and personalized recommendations, which are the tools that keep you glued to your screen for hours. Why does the EU think Meta’s apps are addictive? According to the Commission, Meta…
Burgers, fries, and bubbles come together in a playful new dining experience inspired by everyone’s favourite childhood treat Dubai, UAE – July 2026 – What if your favourite childhood meal grew up with you? Starting 1 July, Couqley is bringing a playful dose of nostalgia to Dubai with the launch of its new Adult Happy Meal, a limited-time dining experience designed for grown-ups who still appreciate life’s simple pleasures. Inspired by one of the world’s most recognisable childhood meals, Couqley’s interpretation swaps toys for indulgence, pairing a juicy burger and crispy fries with a choice of sparkling to create a…
If your Friday Release Radar has been feeling a little hit or miss lately, Spotify just gave you the tools to fix that. The streaming platform is rolling out a set of new session controls to Release Radar globally today, available on both mobile and desktop. The update lets you shape what your weekly new music playlist looks like, instead of listening to whatever the algorithm serves up. What can Spotify’s new Release Radar controls do? At the top of your Release Radar playlist, you will now see a set of session controls you can tap before hitting play. You…
My Pixel 8a launched in 2024 as a $499 midrange phone with seven years of software support, which isn’t usually the kind of device anyone buys expecting years of special treatment. It now sits behind the Pixel 9a and Pixel 10a, yet Google is still adding features through Pixel Drops. The seven-year update promise has so far meant more than fresh security patches and a polite place on a support page. Apple’s latest AI cutoff makes that feel unusually generous. The standard iPhone 17 launched at $799 and remains part of Apple’s current lineup, but it can’t run the company’s…
Dubai Residents Are Changing How They Protect Their Homes While Travelling. Dubai Housekeeping Responds with Home Guardian Dubai. New programme reflects growing demand for coordinated home care during extended travel. Dubai, UAE – July 2026 – As thousands of Dubai residents travel overseas this summer, Dubai Housekeeping says homeowners are increasingly looking beyond pre-holiday cleaning and asking a different question: Who will look after my home while I’m away? The company has observed growing demand for services such as home visits, plant care, pet care and preparing homes before residents return. With Dubai’s summer heat and humidity placing additional demands…
Ever looked at an ad and wondered if a real person made it or if it was AI generated in seconds? Google is now giving you a way to find out. The company just announced a new AI transparency label that tells you whether an ad was created or edited using generative AI tools. The label lives inside Google’s My Ad Center, and it is rolling out across Google Search, YouTube, and Discover globally. How to find the AI label on Google ads? Finding it is straightforward. Tap the three-dot menu or the info button on any ad, and you…
The fourth edition of FESPA Middle East, the region’s leading speciality printing and signage event, will take place from 27-29 April 2027 The highly successful 2026 edition attracted 3,593 visits from professionals representing 72 countries and featured more than 150 global brands Education will remain a cornerstone of FESPA Middle East 2027, with a range of sessions led by international experts, creating one of the most comprehensive learning programmes available to the regional industry Dubai, UAE | 9 July 2026: FESPA Middle East has announced that its 2027 edition will take place from 27–29 April 2027 at the Dubai World…
Google is reshaping Android backup in two directions at once. New switches let you stop several types of phone data from being uploaded, while a separate Documents feature can save local files to Google Drive. The controls cover messages, call history, and device settings. Each category can now be turned off individually instead of being backed up automatically, joining the newer per-app switches already appearing through Google Play services. Documents backup goes the other way by adding more data to the cloud. The feature was first disclosed in the February Google Play services release notes, with 9to5Google later spotting the…
UAE’s First of its kind procedure for Pulmonary Hypertension successfully carried out at Medcare Hospital Sharjah This minimally invasive procedure, known as Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty, offers new hope for patients who suffer from a rare type of pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs caused by blood clots in lung blood vessels). The procedure restored blood flow through the patient’s lungs, helping prevent further progression of a potentially life-threatening condition that could have led to heart failure and premature death if left untreated. Sharjah, UAE – July 9, 2026: Medcare Hospital Sharjah has successfully performed the…