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Generative AI just cleared a new bar in creativity, at least for the average person. This AI creativity study compared results from more than 100,000 people with several large language models, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, and it found some models can outscore a typical human on a standardized creativity task. But the ceiling still looks human. The study reports the most creative half of participants outperformed every AI model tested, and the top 10% widened the lead even more. AI is getting better at clearing baseline creative tasks, while exceptional human output keeps a gap that’s hard to erase.…

Master developer records 170% increase in group revenue to AED6.7bn; EBITDA up 174% to AED1.6bn 2026 to see project launches in UAE, UK and Australia, plus handover of first homes in Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 22 January 2026 – Arada registered year-on-year sales growth of 199% in the UAE during 2025, with AED17.3 billion worth of homes sold across master-planned communities and luxury developments in Dubai and Sharjah. Driven by strong demand for properties in its existing and newly announced projects, the master developer sold 5,140 homes last year, more than double the 2,171 units recorded in 2024. Arada’s total…

Intel Arc Pro B70 is shaping up as a straightforward answer to a common workstation headache, running out of VRAM at the worst time. A new leak points to a launch soon, with the card described as the first shipping product built on Intel’s larger Battlemage BMG-G31 chip. Arc Pro B70 is tipped to ship with 32GB of VRAM on a 256-bit bus, a notable jump from the Arc Pro B60’s 24GB GDDR6. That extra capacity matters when your scene, timeline, or dataset won’t stay put. Intel still hasn’t confirmed pricing, timing, or where the card will actually be sold.…

Bridging professional photography techniques with everyday creativity through AI-driven imaging Redefining retail as a creative learning hub through hands-on education Dubai, UAE – January 22, 2026 – HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, successfully concluded a photography masterclass “Master the Light” photography masterclass at its Experience Store in Dubai Mall, reinforcing its commitment to technical education and redefining the role of retail spaces as immersive learning environments. This photography masterclass reflects HONOR’s broader vision of empowering users through intelligent technology and accessible education. Centered around the HONOR Magic8 Pro and its advanced AI-powered camera system, the masterclass brought photography enthusiasts…

AT&T just announced a new service called Turbo Live that could prevent your network connection from slowing to a crawl at crowded events. It addresses an issue most of us have faced at busy stadiums, where network congestion makes even simple tasks like uploading a photo to Instagram or calling an Uber incredibly frustrating. In its announcement, AT&T describes Turbo Live as a “VIP connection” that lets anyone with a 5G smartphone boost their connection at live events. What makes the service stand out is that it is not exclusive to AT&T, and even lets Verizon and T-Mobile subscribers sign…

Dubai, UAE – 22 January 2026: NEOPAY, one of the leading digital payments and merchant solutions providers in the UAE, has announced a strategic partnership with UAE-based Fintech Nymbl to enable Nymbl QX, a QR-based order-at-table and pay-at-table solution designed to simplify dining experiences and streamline operations for food and beverage merchants across the UAE. Through this collaboration, NEOPAY merchants can offer customers the ability to browse menus, place orders, and complete payments directly from their table using a QR code. The solution removes the need for physical menus, ordering queues, or waiting for payment collection, allowing restaurants to operate more…

Over the past few months, rumors about the second-generation iPhone Air have been all over the place. While some reports suggested Apple had scrapped the model due to weak sales of the original, others pointed to a delayed launch in 2027. Last month, a leak contradicted both these claims, hinting that Apple could still launch the iPhone Air 2 this fall. Now, the same leaker has doubled down on this release timeline and offered a few more details. In a recent post on Weibo, leaker Fixed Focus Digital has claimed that information from Apple’s manufacturing supply chain points to a…

75% of the companies supported were global firms and 15% specialise in AI Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supported the establishment and expansion of 1,690 digital startups during 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 39.7% H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama: “Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy remains committed to accelerating the shift towards a fully integrated digital economy built on advanced infrastructure, agile legislation, and a pro-innovation business environment.” Dubai Founders HQ launched in October as a joint initiative between Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy to strengthen the emirate’s ecosystem for startups and SMEs. 12% of…

Last year, Apple released the new and improved AirPods Pro 3. The device launched three years after the AirPods Pro 2, with significant improvements in sound quality and noise cancellation. And while this is the usual cadence for the Pro-grade AirPods — once every two or three years — Apple is expected to break that trend this year. The Cupertino giant is reportedly working on a new, high-end version of the current-generation AirPods Pro 3, and it could go official alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and the first foldable iPhone at the September 2026 launch event. Why Vision Pro could…

Most laptop deals are on entry-level configs that look good on paper and then slow you down the moment your workload grows. This one is aimed at people who actually push their machines. The 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro chip is down to $2,599.00, saving you $300 off the $2,899.00 compared value. The key detail is the 48GB of memory, which is the kind of spec that keeps a laptop feeling fast when you’re juggling serious multitasking or heavier creative and technical work. What you’re getting This is a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an Apple M4 Pro chip,…