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There is little doubt that Grand Theft Auto VI will be the biggest game of 2026, and potentially the biggest entertainment release of the year. With Rockstar finally set to launch it on November 19, the gaming world has spent years waiting for Vice City to make its return, and I’m no different. But the more games I’ve played this year, and the more I look at what’s still coming, the more I think we’re viewing 2026 through the wrong lens. Because GTA VI isn’t what makes this year special. It’s everything around it. The games have already been cooking…

GEMS School Management and Adrak Developers LLC to establish landmark international school in Hai al Naseem, Barka, Oman Set to open in September 2027, the new school will be GEMS School Management’s first project in Oman, further extending its growing presence across international markets. DUBAI, UAE: GEMS School Management (GSM), the advisory and operations arm of GEMS Education, and Adrak Developers LLC, a leading real estate development firm in Oman, today announced plans to establish a world-class international school serving families in South Al Batinah, Oman. The partners have signed a term sheet under which GSM will provide pre-operational and…

Most US smartphone buyers gravitate towards popular smartphone brands, including Apple, Samsung, and Google. And while there’s no denying that these companies make exceptional smartphones, they all fall short in the department of repairability.  Break the display, and you are looking at repair costs of upwards of $300. Want to change the battery? It’s going to cost you at least $100, and even if you are ready to pay, you cannot repair it yourself.  Fairphone rightly thinks that’s ridiculous, and it just brought its fix-it-yourself philosophy to the US for the first time. What makes the Fairphone actually repairable? A…

Dubai Summer Surprises Weekly Itinerary: Start-Studded Concerts, Family Entertainment, and Pop Culture Take Centre Stage from 18 to 23 August From Bollywood actor Sunil Grover and the season finale of Beat The Heat to the final days of Modesh World and Dubai Sports World, discover what’s happening across Dubai this week Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 August 2026: As Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) enters another exciting week, residents and visitors can look forward to a packed line-up of entertainment, family-friendly activities, sports and dining experiences taking place across the city from 18 to 23 August. Families can make the most of the…

With the number of gadgets I use every day, I have reached the point where another charging brick needs to do something smart or better for me to consider buying it. The Ugreen Nexode Pro 100W 4-Port GaN Charger with Smart Display has quietly arrived in the US after recently launching in the UK. It carries a $64.99 list price, while Ugreen and Amazon currently advertise a $54.99 promotional price. This travel adapter gets you three USB-C ports, one USB-A connection, and up to 100W of total charging power in a compact GaN wall charger. How that little screen does…

Lujan Mourad, Director of the Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation, said: “On World Humanitarian Day, we honour those who place their courage and compassion at the service of others. Their work in the hardest hours makes possible what comes next: the long-term protection, education and stability that allow a child to truly recover from crisis, not just survive it. On this occasion, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every emergency response marks the beginning of a sustainable journey towards recovery, protection and hope. Every child affected by a crisis deserves more than safety in the moment. They…

Over the last couple of weeks, leaks have already told us plenty about the Galaxy S26 FE. Much of the hardware sounds frustratingly familiar, while the design is unsurprisingly getting minimal changes. Now, a couple of hands-on videos have finally shown something I’m considerably more interested in. Two apparent Galaxy S26 FE units have appeared in real-world videos, including footage shared by TikTok account @_samz02 and another clip reposted on X by Bradley, or @VerdeSelvans. Both show a purple or violet phone carrying Samsung’s newer S26-style camera island, and more importantly, Horizontal Lock appears inside the camera app. Horizontal Lock…

Udrive’s data reveals how freedom of choice is shaping UAE Millennials’ mobility habits Customers aged 30 to 40 make up nearly half of Udrive users, while morning commutes and weekend plans drive peak demand From Dubai Marina and Business Bay to Karama and Al Nahda, everyday destinations are emerging as car-sharing hotspots Dubai, UAE, [Date] 2026: Udrive, the UAE’s leading car-sharing platform, has released new proprietary data showing how app-based car access is becoming part of everyday work, school and leisure travel across the UAE. Customers aged 30 to 40 account for 45% of users, while mornings and weekends are…

If you have ever wondered why a specific song made its way to a playlist, Spotify’s new Playlist Notes feature is here to help. The feature lets editors and users add context to their songs, podcasts, and audiobook picks.  The feature joins the long line of playlist improvements, including custom cover art, the ability to organize playlists into folders, and smooth transitions between tracks, that make it easier to personalize your listening experience and make your playlists feel more like your own. What exactly are playlist notes? Playlist Notes let you attach a quick thought next to any song, podcast…

If you suddenly find your YouTube videos popping off, it might be because of view inflation. Starting August 24, 2026, YouTube is changing how it counts public views. A view will register from the moment a video begins playing — starting with its very first frame — with the same system applied globally across long-form videos, Shorts, and livestreams. YouTube adds that creators should expect their total public view counts to increase faster as a result. In other words, getting someone to stick around is no longer necessary for that big public-facing number to tick upward. YouTube is borrowing a…