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OpenAI is ready to expand access to its latest GPT-5.6 model family. In a recent post on X, the company confirmed that GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna will become publicly available on Thursday, July 9. If you’ve been itching to try the new models since the limited preview began in late June, you won’t have to wait much longer. Why the rollout took longer than expected The announcement marks the end of an unusually restricted rollout. When OpenAI introduced the GPT-5.6 family on June 26, access was limited to about 20 trusted partners after the US government requested time to…

VinFast Names Automotive Veteran Prashanth Rao as Middle East CEO to Drive Regional EV Growth Industry veteran steps in to lead VinFast’s regional expansion and accelerate EV adoption Dubai, UAE (July 07, 2026) – VinFast is sharpening its focus on the Middle East electric vehicle market with the appointment of Prashanth Rao as the new Chief Executive Officer for VinFast Middle East. In this role, Rao will spearhead the company’s regional strategy, accelerate EV adoption and establish a robust footprint in a rapidly growing market. Mr.Prashanth VinFastME CEO With over two decades of global automotive experience spanning both electric vehicles…

If you have ever fat-fingered the record audio button in Messages and sent an awkward, unintended voice note, you know the specific kind of panic that follows. I have done it more times than I’d like to admit, and if it weren’t for the “Undo Send” feature, I would’ve been in some really embarrassing situations. It usually happens when invoking the keyboard by tapping inside the text field as my fingers accidentally brush against that little recording icon. Or sometimes an accidental tap while I’m waiting for a reply ends up sending a voice recording without me even realizing it.…

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy showcases Dubai’s Digital Economy capabilities at GITEX AI Europe 2026 Saeed Al Gergawi: “Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a leading global hub for innovation and technology by fostering an advanced business ecosystem that supports the growth of tech companies and provides an attractive environment for investment and talent.” Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully concluded its participation at GITEX AI Europe 2026 in Berlin. To highlight the opportunities offered by Dubai’s digital economy ecosystem, the Chamber showcased Dubai’s competitive advantages…

Meta has been cooking something up, and today, it finally put it on the table. On July 7, 2026, Meta Superintelligence Labs launched Muse Image and Muse Video (in preview), its first in-house media generation models.  The rollout comes with a few features that are genuinely hard to argue with. Introducing Muse Image and Muse Video, the first media generation models developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs.Muse Image is our most advanced image generation model yet. It follows instructions faithfully, edits with precision, composes from multiple references, and draws… pic.twitter.com/byNpQZO1RW— AI at Meta (@AIatMeta) July 7, 2026 What makes Muse Image…

MSK presents research that could reshape what is possible for patients with four major cancers Landmark findings in pancreatic, lung, liver, and prostate cancer mark one of MSK’s most significant contributions to cancer research in recent years ABU DHABI, DUBAI, RIYADH, DOHA, 7th July 2026. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has announced significant research advances across four cancers where patients have long faced limited options. The findings, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, the world’s largest gathering of cancer specialists, include the first drug to successfully target the genetic fault driving nine in ten pancreatic…

Samsung’s second Unpacked event of 2026 is shaping up to be its biggest product showcase yet, with leaks pointing to three distinct foldable devices, new smartwatches, and quite possibly Galaxy smart glasses. The company has confirmed the event itself, but hasn’t said a word about the actual devices. However, the leak trail has grown detailed enough to sketch out most of what’s coming. When and where the event is happening Samsung has officially confirmed Galaxy Unpacked for July 22 in London, and you can catch it live at 9 AM ET/6 AM PT on Samsung’s website, YouTube channel, and Samsung…

For much of the past decade, Xbox had one big idea: be the Netflix of gaming. Under Phil Spencer, Microsoft invested tens of billions of dollars into Game Pass, bought some of the industry’s biggest publishers, and pushed the idea that subscriptions, not consoles, would define gaming’s future. According to a new report from Bloomberg, that vision is now being rethought. A new direction for Xbox Rather than centering Xbox around subscriptions, Microsoft’s gaming business is reportedly beginning to place renewed emphasis on hardware, first-party games, and flagship franchises. Bloomberg reports that Asha Sharma, who recently took over leadership of…

Samsung is heading back to London for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, and this time the spotlight is squarely on foldables. The company has sent out formal invites for a July 22 show built around the tagline “A New Shape Unfolds,” a clear signal that new additions to the Galaxy Z lineup are the main event. If you want to watch the announcement as it happens, here’s everything you need to know. When and where to watch Galaxy Unpacked takes place on July 22 in London. Samsung will stream the event live on Samsung.com, on Samsung Newsroom, and on its…

Meta launched Muse Image on July 7, 2026, and while it’s an exciting development, buried inside all the announcements is something that deserves a closer look.  If your Instagram account is public, strangers can use your photos to generate AI images of you via Muse Image. More importantly, it’s switched on by default. How does this actually work? Muse Image, Meta’s new in-house AI image model, lets users @-mention any public Instagram account inside a prompt (as a creative reference).  From there, Meta AI pulls photos from that profile and uses them as visual references to generate new images that…