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Labor Day sales are packed with smart home gear, but a discount alone doesn’t make something worth adding to your house. I narrowed the current Amazon and Best Buy sales down to six deals covering security, climate control, and everyday convenience. eufy Smart Lock E31 A smart lock is one of those upgrades that can make sense even if the rest of your home isn’t particularly smart. Best Buy has the eufy Smart Lock E31 for $124.99, down from $209.99. It offers fingerprint unlocking, keypad access, app controls, and Matter support, so it works with the major smart home ecosystems…

Dubai, UAE – September 1, 2026: Ducab is a leading UAE-based energy solutions provider and advanced power cable supplier, participating in Middle East Energy (MEE) 2026. The company is showcasing its latest innovative offerings at Booth E10 in Sheikh Saeed Hall 1 at Dubai World Trade Centre from 1 to 3 September. The Middle East is rapidly emerging as a global hub for AI and digital infrastructure, with the region’s AI data centre market projected to grow at a 28% CAGR through 2030, driven by rising demand for AI, cloud computing and smart city initiatives. Against this backdrop, reliable, high-performance and increasingly lower-carbon…

Samsung’s gamble on a new form factor appears to be paying off faster than its supply chain can handle. Consumer demand for the passport-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 has reportedly shattered internal expectations, to the point that the company is facing a severe component bottleneck. The one part slowing down production According to a report from ZDNet, supply shortages for the Display Driver ICs have forced Samsung to pull component allocations intended for its 2027 smartphone lineup just to sustain current production runs. These specialized chips manage communication between the display panel and the processor, and unlike standard off-the-shelf parts,…

Poppy Delevingne leads the campaign for the Bugaboo x Stella McCartney collection Luxury drop redefining what it means to be a stylish parent in 2026 Bugaboo partners with Stella McCartney to introduce a special capsule  that brings together shared values of innovation, responsibility and design. Inviting Stella to reinterpret some of Bugaboo’s most recognized silhouettes, the collaboration reflects a mutual commitment to functionality, durability and more sustainable material choices. The Bugaboo x Stella McCartney collection will include the following  limited-edition items: Butterfly 2 Stroller – An ultra-compact travel stroller Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew – The ultimate go-anywhere, consciously crafted stroller Dragonfly Plus – The city stroller where comfort meets compact Accessories range – Including a tote bag. Making their debut in the Bugaboo range, styled in the brand’s signature Stella McCartney monogram Design & Craftsmanship The collection integrates elements from Stella McCartney’s design language into Bugaboo’s engineering expertise. Referencing the Falabella bag named after Stella’s childhood pony that  has  since  become  a  symbol  of cruelty-free luxury, the collection translates its distinctive contrasts into considered detailing. Masculine hardware meets softer finishes, incorporating recognizable Falabella features…

Meta is pushing a new firmware upgrade for its smart glasses, focusing heavily on hands-free utility. The update, version 128, introduces a pair of practical upgrades aimed at reducing how often you need to reach for your phone and improving your listening experience. Voice-activated turn-by-turn navigation The headline addition in this release is support for turn-by-turn navigation triggered directly through voice commands. Ray-Ban Meta users can now start navigation on the fly by using commands like “Hey Meta, navigate to Times Square.” Up until now, navigation on the standard non-display models was a clunky affair. You had to pull out…

01 September 2026, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Magna AI, Inc., the global integrated-value-chain sovereign AI transformation leader established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), powered by NVIDIA, and VAST Data, the AI Operating System company, today announced a strategic collaboration framework to jointly pursue sovereign AI infrastructure opportunities across Saudi Arabia. Formalized at LEAP 2026, in the presence of Dr. Moataz BinAli, CEO, Magna AI and Haider Aziz, General Manager, META at VAST Data, the collaboration will initially focus on the Kingdom. Under the collaboration, Magna AI and VAST intend to integrate…

Labor Day phone deals get a lot more interesting once you stop looking at a single retailer. I checked Amazon and Best Buy and narrowed the current discounts down to six phones that stand out on price, value, or both, from a $200 Motorola to Samsung’s latest Ultra flagship. Samsung Galaxy S25+ Amazon has the Galaxy S25+ 256GB for $679.99, down from $999.99, making it one of the strongest discounts in the roundup. We found its battery life and performance excellent in our Galaxy S25 Plus review, while seven years of software support gives it plenty of life ahead. At…

Middle East Energy 2026: Oman Cables to debut OCI-UltraFlex as regional Energy and digital infrastructure demand accelerates Next-generation cable solution responds to growing infrastructure demands across data centers, electrification and high-performance power applications. As demand accelerates for more resilient power networks, digital infrastructure and energy-efficient electrical systems across the Middle East, infrastructure developers are placing increasing emphasis on technologies capable of meeting the performance requirements of next-generation projects. Enabling this transition, Oman Cables Industry (SAOG), the region’s leading cable manufacturer and solutions provider, presents the regional debut of OCI-UltraFlex at Middle East Energy 2026, taking place in Dubai from 1-3…

Samsung just dropped a brand-new laptop that wants to be your next “budget” premium laptop purchase. Samsung has introduced a new 14-inch Galaxy Book6 starting at $799.99 in the US, bringing its latest laptop family below four figures for the first time. The company’s other Galaxy Book 6 debuted earlier this year for a little over $1,000, and the new model is aiming to be more approachable. But this isn’t just a $250 price cut, the company has built a more modest configuration specifically for everyday computing, with Intel Core 3 or Core 5 Series 3 processors, integrated Intel graphics,…

The launch brings Al-Futtaim Facilities Management and Al-Futtaim Engineering’s Fire & Life Safety capabilities to the Saudi market, serving commercial, residential, industrial, retail, hospitality and infrastructure developments. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 31 August 2026: Al-Futtaim Contracting has announced the launch of its Facilities Management and Fire & Life Safety operations in Saudi Arabia at Big 5 Construct Saudi, strengthening its specialist capabilities in the Kingdom. The launch brings together Al-Futtaim Facilities Management, the company’s dedicated Facilities Management division, and the Fire & Life Safety division of Al-Futtaim Engineering, providing customers with integrated services across the lifecycle of their assets and developments.…