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The year 2025 was pretty wholesome, if you ask my tech-obsessed heart. It produced some terrific divides, such as the liquid-cooled Red Magic 11 Pro that also redefined what it means to get the best hardware possible for your money. The iPhone 17 emerged as the sleeper hit, while the iPhone 17 Pro saw Apple back to its swashbuckling ways. It gave us phones such as the Vivo X300, which truly redefined what a palm-friendly phone can accomplish. Samsung, not one to sit on the bench, wowed us with the Galaxy Z TriFold that truly embraced the hybrid phone-tablet vision.…

Desert Vipers will take on MI Emirates in the Qualifier 1 in Abu Dhabi on 30 December for a place in the final while Abu Dhabi Knight Riders take on defending champions Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator in Dubai on 1 January The winner of the Eliminator will progress to Qualifier 2 in Sharjah to face the loser of Qualifier 1 for the second spot in the final Point scoring system for the DP World ILT20 signature belts that recognise the top individual performers can be found here Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin…

In an era where uniqueness carries a social currency more valuable than gold, digital customization is transforming consumer products from gaming controllers to everyday apparel. Co-founded by Levi Patterson, Portland-based Spectrum is the company behind the sophisticated 3D-to-factory platform that enables personalized designs for major brands including Xbox, Carhartt and Hydro Flask. Levi is also co-founder of the marketing agency, Pollinate where he draws on his expertise to drive strategic integrations that redefine user engagement with bespoke items. In this conversation with Digital Trends, Mr. Patterson discusses the engineering feats enabling lifelike product previews, the hurdles in expanding such systems…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29December 2025: Azizi Developments, one of the UAE’s leading private developers, has announced that the construction of Rêve – itsmost prestigious project within the fourth phase of the French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community in MBR City, Meydan- has now reached 65% completion. Altogether, Rêve has achieved 98% of its structural build, with blockwork at 89%, internal plastering at 79%, and tiling at 48%. HVAC and MEP systems are now 67% and 53% complete, respectively, while façade works have reached 33% and external works 63%. Overall finishes are progressing at 44%. A total of 2,700 workers are currently…

Language barriers have always been a hurdle. However, with the latest earbuds from Apple and Timekettle, we might finally be whispering our way into a more connected world. The AirPods Pro 3 and Timekettle W4 both offer real-time translation which begs the question: What kind of experience are you actually getting from each? Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 bundle Live Translation into an already robust feature set, while Timekettle’s W4 is a purpose-built translator that’s been engineered to function like a digital interpreter. So which one truly speaks your language? Live Translation: a bonus or the point? Let’s start with…

Honouring generations of families, the Emirati jewellery company gives back with a symbolic Classic Trio of gemstones, a heartfelt tribute to unity, legacy and togetherness Dubai, United Arab Emirates As the UAE marks the Year of the Family, a national initiative launched under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Pure Gold Jewellers is commemorating the occasion with a meaningful gesture that honours the families who have grown alongside the brand. Deeply rooted in the UAE’s retail landscape for decades, Pure Gold Jewellers is a proudly Emirati company that has…

A fair few phones fell into hands of tech YouTuber Zack Nelson this year, with each and every one of them subjected to his rather brutal durability test. The multi-faceted though somewhat unscientific test that Nelson performs for his JerryRigEverything channel involves taking various hard-edged tools to the surfaces of each phone, as well as covering them in grit, and holding a naked flame to the displays. Finally, Nelson uses his bare hands and brute force to bend the phones to test their structural integrity. Some stay intact. Some crack. Some break apart. Just recently, Nelson tested Samsung’s first-ever TriFold…

جايكو جي ٨ إس إتش إس تمهّد لمرحلة جديدة في فئة المركبات الرياضية متعددة الاستخدام، من خلال مزيج يجمع بين الأداء القوي، والكفاءة العالية، والفخامة العصرية، مع سيارة مزوّدة بسبعة مقاعد تلبي احتياجات العائلات وعشاق القيادة المتميّزة. دبي، ديسمبر – تستعدّ OMODA&JAECOO (أومودا وجايكو) الإمارات لتمهيد الطريق لإطلاق إحدى أروع المركبات الهجينة الرياضية متعدّدة الاستخدام في المنطقة، من خلال عرض مسبق حصري لسيارة JAECOO J8 SHS (جايكو J8 SHS) عالية الأداء والمزوّدة بنظام هجين فائق التطوّر. يرسّخ طراز J8 SHS معياراً جديداً في فئة المركبات الرياضية متعدّدة الاستخدام في دولة الإمارات، بالاعتماد على تقنية هجينة فائقة التطوّر، وقوّة حصانية استثنائية،…

Shawn Layden, once a top executive at Sony Interactive Entertainment, is reminding the gaming world that exclusive games still have a role to play. This comes as consoles are increasingly resembling gaming PCs with cross-platform releases everywhere you look. Layden’s comments, shared in a recent Pause for Thought podcast, push back against the idea that platform-exclusive titles are outdated in an era when big PlayStation hits show up on PC months after their PS5 debuts. In the past few years, Sony has leaned harder into PC ports of titles once locked to the PlayStation 5, with massive games like God…

Dubai, December – OMODA&JAECOO UAE is setting the stage for one of the most exciting hybrid SUV introductions in the region with an exclusive preview of the JAECOO J8 SHS (Super Hybrid System) Performance variant. With its cutting-edge hybrid technology, exceptional horsepower, extended electric range, and available ‘7-seat configuration’, the J8 SHS sets a new benchmark in the UAE’s hybrid SUV segment. Unmatched Power: 596hp & 915Nm Torque in the Performance Variant The JAECOO J8 SHS (Super Hybrid System) is available in two variants – Luxury and Performance – both equipped with a refined ‘1.5T GDI engine’ paired with an…