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OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Go, the cheaper subscription tier of the popular AI chatbot, which offers a handful of benefits over the free tier. However, along with that, the Sam Altman-led company will begin testing ads in ChatGPT (in the coming weeks), for both mobile and web users. Initially, OpenAI launched its cheaper ChatGPT Go subscription in India (last year). But starting January 16, 2026, it is available worldwide, including the U.S., where it costs $8 a month. For the price, the subscription offers 10x more messages, file uploads, and image creation than the free version. ChatGPT Go is rolling…

28 Years Later reinvigorated Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s beloved zombie film saga, but its new sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, set another high bar for the franchise. Shot back-to-back with 28 Years Later, The Bone Temple follows Dr. Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) as he bonds with the Alpha zombie Samson (Chi Lewis-Parry) and attempts to cure him of the Rage Virus. Meanwhile, young Spike (Alfie Williams) reluctantly joins Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) and his cult of Satanists. After 28 Years Later introduced to a vast, new post-apocalyptic story, The Bone Temple pushed the franchise even further with its…

The inaugural performance honoured Emirati musical heritage through a specially created show performance tracing the origins of music in the UAE. The concert featured the world premiere The Beginning, an Emirati Symphony composed by Nadim Tarabay, created as a tribute to the UAE’s musical heritage. Seventy musicians and a thirty-member choir united on stage in front of senior dignitaries, ministers, ambassadors, cultural leaders, and invited guests. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 16 January 2026: The UAE National Orchestra marked a defining cultural moment last night with its debut concert, The Beginning, held at the Emirates Palace Auditorium in Abu Dhabi. The performance, part…

The property market in the UAE is a wealth creator for those who sees it as an asset class, in addition to other asset classes. In recent years, evidence shows that certain investors have been multiplying their fortunes by investing in UAE realty smartly – with the right advisory Dubai, UAE; January 17, 2026 Global investors have the opportunity to multiply their wealth if they invest in the UAE’s property sector smartly, with the right investment partner-advisor, such as the GPG Global Real Estate – the Multiplier of Real Estate. Mr Chirag Goyal, Founder and CEO of GPG Global Real…

Dolphin serves 3,000+ retailers with 165 UAE-made products delivered fresh daily across Dubai and the Northern Emirates With a team of over 300 employees, Dolphin’s diverse range of products meet the tastes and preferences of UAE residents Ajman, UAE; January 13, 2026: Dolphin Bakery has entered its seventh year of operations in the UAE, marking a significant milestone as a locally rooted, large-scale bakery brand committed to freshness, reliability and community relevance. Left – Navas P Managing Director and Iqbal Operations Manager- Dolphin Bakery Since its inception, Dolphin has built its business around a simple but demanding promise: to bake fresh, every…

This Republic Day (January 26), Claypot Bur Dubai invites you on a flavour-packed journey across India with a special Thali being added to the menu, priced at just AED 42 for non-vegetarian and AED 32 for the vegetarian option. Thoughtfully curated to celebrate India’s culinary diversity, the Republic Day Thali brings together iconic regional flavours, textures, and aromas that reflect the country’s rich food heritage. From comforting North Indian classics and fragrant rice preparations to soulful coastal notes and indulgent festive sweets, every component tells a story of a different region. Expect a vibrant spread featuring robust curries, slow-cooked lentils,…

In presence of Minister of Economy and Tourism Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Emirates Growth Fund sign MoU to boost SME growth and accelerate global market access Partnership to enhance the role of SMEs in the development of UAE’s economic clusters Abu Dhabi, 16 January 2024: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoET) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) to strengthen the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development of the UAE’s economic clusters, support their sustainable growth, and accelerate their access to regional and international markets. The MoU focuses…

Google is exploring a foldable phone battery that isn’t glued in place. A leaked Pixel patent reported by Hypertxt describes a removable battery assembly built to stay electrically stable as a device bends, folds, and flexes, while avoiding the usual adhesive approach. That matters because battery swaps are one of the most common repairs, and they’re often the messiest. When a battery is bonded down, getting it out can mean heat, solvents, and a lot of careful prying. Google’s filing frames the goal as a battery that’s easier to service without turning the job into a risk. This is still…

Shoe maker Syntilay has unveiled its new PulsePodz shoes, which it claims couldn’t have been made without 3D printing and AI. These recovery slides feature nine individual pods on the base, designed with a lattice structure and different densities that create a cushion to target support where the foot needs it most. Syntilay says this structure produces a pulsing sensation to reduce pressure in the highest-stress parts of the foot.  We spoke to the brand, which recently appeared on our Trending Forward podcast) about these new shoes at CES, and got to try them out ourselves. Ben Weiss, the co-founder…

Rivian has begun Manufacturing Validation (MV) units of the R2 five-seater electric SUV. The production istaking place at the automaker’s plant in Normal, Illinois, which has been expanded (by another 1.1 million square feet) to accommodate the new assembly lines. This milestone follows the earlier Design Validation (DV) phase, completed in mid-2025. MV builds are used to test everything from the panel’s fit and finish and paint quality to the electrical systems (including the motors and battery pack) and the software that holds everything together in EVs. They’re near-final vehicles with production-ready specifications. R2 manufacturing validation builds are rolling off…