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This week on You Asked, we tackle some of the most common TV buying questions right now, from choosing between LG and Samsung’s latest OLEDs to which brands handle upscaling best. We also dig into whether Dolby Vision 2 is a reason to hold off on a new TV purchase, or if today’s high-end sets are already good enough. LG C5 vs. Samsung S90F: Which should you buy? @alexandervictoria7609 asks: Hi , I’ve been following you guys for years. You’re the reason I bought the sony a80k . Now my tv got damaged and I’m looking for something new. I…
It is rare to see a mobile game that actually surprises us with its control scheme anymore. Usually, we are stuck tapping glass, tilting the screen, or maybe folding the device if you have the budget for it. But a new web-based experiment called Charchery has thrown all of that out the window. It turns your physical charging cable into the controller. The concept is as simple as it is destructive: you plug your charger into the phone to nock an arrow, and you physically yank it out to fire. It is undeniably clever, bizarre, and almost certainly a terrible…
It is becoming increasingly clear that the mundane habits of our daily lives – like sending a quick voice note to a friend – might soon hold the key to understanding our mental health. According to fascinating new research published on January 21, 2026, in PLOS Mental Health, a new medical AI model has proven it can detect major depressive disorder with startling accuracy, just by listening to short WhatsApp audio recordings. The study, led by researchers in Brazil including Victor H. O. Otani from the Santa Casa de São Paulo School of Medical Sciences, found that their AI could…
The transition to electric vehicles has always had one major stumbling block for car enthusiasts: the sound. Or rather, the lack of it. For decades, the soul of a performance car has been tied to the noise it makes—the intake gasp, the exhaust crackle, the mechanical symphony of pistons and valves. Now, as BMW prepares to launch its first-ever fully electric M3, the company is tackling this problem head-on, and their solution is surprisingly old-school. Instead of trying to invent a new “sound of the future” filled with abstract spaceship hums and digital warbles, BMW’s Motorsport division is digging into…
It has been nearly two years since Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicted that generative AI would take over knowledge work, but if you look around a typical law firm or investment bank today, the human workforce is still very much in charge. Despite all the hype about “reasoning” and “planning,” a new study from training-data company Mercor explains exactly why the robot revolution is stalled: AI just can’t handle the messiness of real work. A reality check for the “replacement” theory Mercor released a new benchmark called APEX-Agents, and it is brutal. unlike the usual tests that ask AI to…
When it comes to EVs, Volvo hasn’t been afraid to experiment. It’s tried repurposing a platform from its internal-combustion cars (for the EX40 and EC40, nee XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge), a flagship SUV that’s also a technology demonstrator (the EX90) and a radical reinvention of its brand (with the EX30). The Swedish automaker’s latest EV takes yet another approach — one that could make it the most important Volvo EV yet. The 2027 Volvo EX60 boasts engineering improvements in a package that’s likely to have mass appeal. It’s based on a new architecture that offers improved range and charging…
AED 400 million development enters construction phase Dubai, United Arab Emirates Takmeel Developments breaks ground on Divine Al Barari, its AED 400 million residential development in Majan, Dubai. As the project moves into the active construction phase, Takmeel remains committed to delivering high-quality residences that enhance Dubai’s urban landscape and contribute to the UAE’s position as a leading real estate destination. “Breaking ground at Divine Al Barari marks the start of another milestone for Takmeel. Our goal is to deliver thoughtfully designed, high-quality communities that meet the needs of investors and residents, while reinforcing Dubai and the UAE as a…
It feels like the end of an era for Tesla buyers in North America. The company has officially pulled the plug on “Autopilot” as a standard inclusion, signaling a massive shift toward a pay-to-play future. If you order a new Model 3 or Model Y today, it won’t come with the lane-keeping tech that used to be a hallmark of the brand. Instead, you are left with basic cruise control – pretty much the same “dumb” system you’d find on an economy car from a decade ago – unless you are willing to sign up for a monthly subscription. This…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) commemorated India’s 77th Republic Day with a special open-air celebration at the India Club last night, reaffirming the growing convergence of community, culture and commerce between India and the UAE. Held in conjunction with the India Club, the evening brought together members and families in a vibrant celebration of Indian identity, shared values and bilateral friendship. The programme blended patriotism with the arts, featuring India in Her Voice, a soulful baithak by Malhaar, paying tribute to the timeless legacy of Lata Mangeshkar through iconic renditions such as Lag Ja Gale, Ajeeb Dastan and Pyaar…
It turns out that when the smartest AI models “think,” they might actually be hosting a heated internal debate. A fascinating new study co-authored by researchers at Google has thrown a wrench into how we traditionally understand artificial intelligence. It suggests that advanced reasoning models – specifically DeepSeek-R1 and Alibaba’s QwQ-32B – aren’t just crunching numbers in a straight, logical line. Instead, they appear to be behaving surprisingly like a group of humans trying to solve a puzzle together. The paper, published on arXiv with the evocative title Reasoning Models Generate Societies of Thought, posits that these models don’t merely…