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Rather than focusing solely on workplace productivity, a new generation of AI companies is exploring how intelligent household systems could influence family decision-making, consumption patterns, budgeting, and everyday spending.  For much of the past decade, artificial intelligence has been framed as a workplace technology. Companies have focused on helping professionals write faster, analyze data, automate workflows, and improve productivity.  But some observers believe AI’s next major opportunity may be much closer to home.  Households function as complex economic systems. Families manage budgets, coordinate schedules, plan meals, track inventories of household goods, and make countless purchasing decisions every month. As AI…

If there was ever an electric truck that looked like it needed a splash of color, it was Slate’s. The Bezos-backed startup has announced a new partnership with Crayola, bringing the iconic crayon maker’s unmistakable palette to its minimalist electric pickup. And yes, one of the available colors is actually called Razzmatazz. From 64 crayons to four wheels The collaboration introduces five limited-edition wrap kits inspired by classic Crayola colors: Cerulean, Dandelion, Fern, Jersey Tomato, and Razzmatazz. It’s also Crayola’s first-ever partnership with an automotive company, making this one of the more unexpected brand collaborations we’ve seen in a while.…

OLED has been one of the clearest upgrades gaming monitors have received in years, but the problem has always been the price. Cutting-edge OLED gaming monitors have mostly lived in enthusiast territory, especially if you wanted a panel larger than 30 inches. Dell’s Alienware is now making that jump a little easier with its new 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED gaming monitor, the AW3426DW. The monitor was first shown at CES 2026 and is now available as part of Alienware’s 30th-anniversary lineup, alongside two more affordable VA models. At $799.99, the AW3426DW is still expensive, but for a 34-inch ultrawide with a…

The UAE fast bowler reveals how West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo’s mentorship during his Abu Dhabi Knight Riders stint played a defining role in his cricketing journey. The UAE pacer looks back on a whirlwind 12 months that saw him shine in the DP World ILT20 and make his international debut for the UAE. Season 5 of the six-team, 34-match DP World ILT20 will be played in November-December 2026. Ajay Kumar of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders bowls during Match 13 of the DP World International League T20 between the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and the Dubai Capitals, held at the…

OpenAI seems to have a new AI model waiting in the wings every few months, and today is no different. The company has officially unveiled the GPT-5.6 family, bringing three new models to ChatGPT, Codex, and its API. The big star of the show is GPT-5.6 Sol, but it’s joined by Terra and Luna, which are designed to deliver strong performance at a lower cost. The days of endless follow-up prompts may be numbered If you’ve ever felt like ChatGPT needs too many follow-up prompts to finish a job, OpenAI thinks this update can help. Instead of simply answering one…

Abu Dhabi to host global ResponsibleSteel Forum for 1st time in MENA region Abu Dhabi, 9 July 2026: EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, has announced that Abu Dhabi will host the ResponsibleSteel Forum from 16–18 March 2027, marking the first time the flagship global event will be held in the MENA region. EMSTEEL will serve as Lead Sponsor of the three-day Forum, which is expected to convene senior leaders from across the steel ecosystem, including policymakers, investors, technology providers, producers, customers, and representatives from the public and private sectors. The forum…

If you have used Windows 11 Search after the June update, you may have noticed it feels a little less annoying. Microsoft recently made the Start menu and Search more responsive, and also fixed one of Search’s stranger limits by letting it find local files using just two characters. Now, the company appears to be making a much smaller change. According to Windows Central, Microsoft accidentally revealed that the search box in the Taskbar and Start menu is getting 4 pixels taller. Four pixels sounds like the kind of change only a UI/UX designer could love, but screenshots from the…

Space42 and Skylo complete successful testing of Direct-to-Device SMS and SOS services on standard Android devices in the UAE The achievement validates satellite-enabled SMS and emergency alerts, advancing commercial deployment of the Thuraya-4’s Direct-to-Device capabilitiesAbu Dhabi, UAE, July 9, 2026 –  Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, today announced successful testing of Direct-to-Device (D2D) SMS and SOS services on standard devices in the UAE, in partnership with Skylo Technologies, a leading global Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service provider. The testing was conducted between a standard Android smartphone and a satellite messaging device, confirming two-way connectivity through…

Sony just revived its most beloved all-in-one body camera with autofocusing AI from its professional Alpha mirrorless lineup. Everything that made the previous generations great is still there. The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens covering 24mm to 600mm at F2.4 to 4.0, the 1.0-type stacked sensor, and the compact form factor.  So what’s actually new in the RX10 V? What’s new is real-time recognition AF, driven by an onboard BIONZ XR AI processor, that automatically identifies people, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains, and airplanes, and changes how the camera performs in real conditions. Combined with blackout-free continuous shooting at 30 frames…

AED 625,000 in prizes for the Sharjah International Book Fair Awards 2026 as nominations open until August 31 Winners to be announced during the opening ceremony of the 45th edition of the fair Sharjah, 9 July 2026 With a total prize fund of AED 625,000 across 10 categories, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has opened nominations for the Sharjah International Book Fair Awards 2026, recognising outstanding achievements in writing and publishing, spotlighting Emirati and Arab talent, and supporting the presence of distinguished books locally and internationally. The awards cover novels, studies, poetry and foreign books, while also honouring local, Arab…