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Google just pushed the prices higher for the entire Pixel 11 lineup. The hikes weren’t surprising at all, especially considering the rising component costs and the ongoing RAMmageddon. But a new report hints that we might soon see a solution to all of this. According to Nikkei Asia, Google plans to stop producing all Pixel devices in China starting in 2027, shifting manufacturing toward India and Vietnam. The reported move covers Pixel phones, watches, and wireless earbuds as Google continues reducing its reliance on Chinese manufacturing. As always, there’s no guarantee Google will pass any resulting savings along to buyers.…

UAE – August 19, 2026: Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management and claims solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Najm, the national platform powering motor accident management across Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the Middle East. Motor insurance remains one of the Middle East’s largest insurance segments, driven by rising vehicle ownership and mandatory insurance adoption. According to Research & Markets, the MEA motor insurance market is expected to reach USD 66.47 billion by 2030. Digital transformation is reshaping the region’s insurance sector through InsurTech innovation, telematics and AI-driven solutions.…

Intel’s future laptop chips could be in line for a much bigger cache. Leaker Jaykihn says Razor Lake will include mobile SKUs with bLLC, or Big Last Level Cache, potentially extending Intel’s large-cache strategy to notebooks. There’s already reason to be cautious with the details. Jaykihn initially identified TSMC’s N2X process for Razor Lake before correcting the claim to N2P V2. Intel hasn’t announced Razor Lake or confirmed either specification, so this remains a very early look at the generation. Razor Lake will come with bLLC mobile SKUs.— Jaykihn (@jaykihn0) August 18, 2026 Why bLLC could matter on laptops bLLC…

“Bab Al Qasr Garden Residence 65” boosts Burtville’s presence at the Arabian Property Awards Abu Dhabi : Burtville Developments announced the nomination of its “Bab Al Qasr Garden Residence 65” project in four prestigious categories at the 2026–2027 Arabian Property Awards. The nomination reflects the company’s commitment to developing projects that combine quality design, sustainability, integrated planning, and an enhanced residential living experience. The project’s  categories include Best Sustainable Residential Project , Best Apartment Project , Best Mixed-Use Project , and Best Architectural Design for a Multi-Unit Residential Project – all in  Abu Dhabi. This achievement builds on Burtville continued…

Windows 11’s August update is becoming a risky install for some gamers. Windows 11 update problems are hardly new, but KB5121003 has now been linked to crashes in The Finals, and developer Embark has already published troubleshooting steps for players who run into them. Embark traced the problem to inpoutx64.sys, a third-party driver that can conflict with the update. Its workaround removes the troublesome driver while leaving KB5121003 itself installed, which is a much better option than rolling back the whole update. That tradeoff is worth paying attention to because KB5121003 also carries security fixes. Microsoft’s support page still lists…

PlanRadar AI Agents Close the Gap Between What Happens on a Project and What Gets Done AI Agents act automatically when needed, without waiting for approval, while judgement stays with the people who know the work best. Dubai ( UAE ) Aug. 19, 2026 — Today, PlanRadar, a leading platform for 360° digital documentation, communication and reporting in construction, facility management and real estate projects, announces PlanRadar AI Agents. Built to close the follow-up gap, AI Agents give teams time back and scale follow-up without adding headcount. Every construction, real estate and facility management project depends on hundreds of small actions…

ByteDance and Tencent have reportedly begun receiving shipments of NVIDIA’s H200 artificial intelligence chips in China, marking a significant development in the technology rivalry between Beijing and Washington. According to the Financial Times, both companies have received around 10,000 H200 processors each over the past few weeks after China allowed the chips to enter the mainland. The shipments could give two of China’s largest technology companies additional computing power to train advanced AI models and develop AI agents capable of competing with leading U.S. systems. The development comes after months of uncertainty surrounding whether China would actually allow approved companies…

Emirates NBD signs MoU with American Hospital Dubai and Mohamed & Obaid Almulla Group to enhance employee engagement and benefits Strategic alliance marks key milestone in delivering enhanced value to corporate partners Dubai, UAE, 18 August 2026: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia (MENATSA) region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with American Hospital Dubai and Mohamed & Obaid Almulla Group, creating a framework to improve employee engagement, financial wellness and corporate benefits across both organisations. Conceptualised and driven by Emirates NBD’s Employee Banking division, this strategic alliance underscores the…

The MacBook Neo made the budget laptop segment a lot more competitive overnight. Apple showed that you can get more for just a few hundred dollars. This had Windows laptop brands scrambling to drop worthy competitors, and Framework’s cheapest notebook is also swinging back now. Back in May, YouTuber Jeff Geerling compared the original Framework Laptop 12 directly against Apple’s budget MacBook. Apple’s laptop turned out faster, quieter, more efficient, better built, and equipped with a better display. While Framework had repairability, upgradeability, a touchscreen, and its 360-degree hinge on its side, the Neo still beat it out in terms…

Claude is taking another step toward becoming an AI assistant that can actually get things done, rather than simply telling users what to do. Anthropic has expanded Claude’s Gmail integration, so the AI can now reply to, send, and forward emails on a user’s behalf without requiring approval every time. The capability builds on an existing Claude connector for Google Workspace, which already allowed users to work with Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive. Sending an email was the notable missing piece. That changes with the latest update, although users still control whether Claude needs permission before sending messages. Claude…