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OnePlus has officially launched a trio of new products after teasing all three for a couple of months now. The headliner among them is the OnePlus 15R and its ginormous battery, and it lands alongside new affordable tablet and smartwatch devices. Kicking off with the OnePlus 15R, the star of the show with it’s 7,400mAh battery, which is 100mAh bigger than the already-huge power pack found in its flagship sibling, the OnePlus 15. That phone can easily last two days on a single charge, so we’re expecting similarly stellar performance from the 15R – although you’ll need to wait for…

For the last week, I’ve been testing the new OnePlus Pad Go 2, a reasonably low-cost new Android tablet which was announced alongside the OnePlus 15R. I’ve spent that time watching movies, gaming, and browsing YouTube – like most of the best Android tablets that don’t break the bank, entertainment users are the target audience here. Just as the phone is a cheaper alternative to the OnePlus 15, the Pad Go 2 lets you enjoy some of the tablety goodness that the OnePlus Pad 3 offered earlier in 2025, but at a lower price. The Pad Go 2 price starts…

This year sees 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and to mark the occasion NASA on Wednesday posted a video tour of this masterpiece of engineering and innovation. You can watch it via the player embedded at the top of this page. The 15-minute space station tour, presented by NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Kjell Lindgren, was actually recorded in 2022 when NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 and Crew-5 missions were aboard the orbital outpost. As the camera glides through the ISS in microgravity conditions, pop-ups appear explaining about each section of the multi-modular facility and…

Google is developing a new set of Wi-Fi controls for Android that will let users choose whether a saved Wi-Fi network is shared with other profiles on the same device (via Android Authority). Currently, when a device connects to a Wi-Fi network, all other profiles on the device automatically gain access without any verification. However, a new “Share Network” toggle in the latest Android Canary build lets users turn it off, so only the profile that entered the credentials in the first place can connect automatically. Other profiles would have to enter the network password to join the network. There’s…

After years of testing, Ubisoft has finally locked in a release date for Rainbow Six Mobile, and it’s right around the corner. The mobile version of the tactical shooter game is set to launch worldwide on February 23, 2026 for iOS and Android, bringing the core Rainbow Six Siege experience to phones for the first time. The game has been in development since 2022 and has seen its share of delays that pushed back earlier launch plans. The public tests began in 2023, and Ubisoft has now confirmed that the long wait is almost over. What to expect at launch?…

Amazon has begun rolling out a web version of its next-generation Alexa+ assistant, giving users a new way to interact with the AI beyond Echo devices and the mobile app. For some users, Alexa.com now opens into a full chatbot-style interface where Alexa+ can be used through a browser. This move puts Alexa+ closer to how people already use tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, making the assistant more useful beyond voice interactions and smart speakers. What Alexa+ can do on the web and what it still cannot According to The Verge, Alexa+ web interface will feel familiar if you…

Google has just announced a new AI model in the Gemini 3 series, one that is focused on speedy responses. Say hello to Gemini 3 Flash, which is claimed to offer “frontier intelligence” and aims to speed up the Google Search experience for users.  What’s the big shift? Gemini 3 will be integrated within the AI Mode in Search. In case you missed it, AI mode is the new conversational version of Search that is now available as its own mode, alongside the vanilla “blue link” mode, image, news, videos, and shopping, among others.   The whole idea behind AI mode…

17 December 2025, Dubai, UAE: Nolte FZE, Germany’s leading premium kitchen brand, concludes 2025 marked by strategic growth across the Middle East and key global markets. The company strengthened its position in the UAE, advanced large-scale initiatives in Saudi Arabia, expanded its dealer and project networks, and entered new territories across Africa and Southeast Asia. These developments form part of a long-term global strategy focused on driving growth in high-potential regions while reinforcing Nolte Küchen’s established international footprint. Across its active regions, Nolte Küchen recorded AED 250 million in sales, supported by a healthy mix of 45% retail and 55%…

If you’ve been waiting for the moment to grab a modern AI-ready Windows laptop without spending four figures, this HP OmniBook X Flip deal hits the sweet spot. For $629.99, you’re getting a slim 2-in-1 with a 14-inch 2K touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB of memory, and a 1TB SSD, plenty of power for work, streaming, and everyday creation. What you’re getting The HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 is built to be your do-everything daily driver. The 14-inch 2K touch display gives you more sharpness than a standard 1080p panel, which is great for reading, spreadsheets, and watching…

OQ COMMISSIONS THE LADAYN POLYMER PROGRAMME AT SUHAR INDUSTRIAL CITY WITH NINE MANUFACTURING PLANTS AND OMR 40 MILLION IN INVESTMENTS Suhar, 17 December 2025 – OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, has commissioned the Ladayn Polymer Programme at Suhar Industrial City during an official ceremony held today under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones. The inauguration marks the transition of nine manufacturing plants into commercial operations, representing a defining milestone in Oman’s downstream industrial development and reinforcing Suhar’s position as a rapidly emerging national manufacturing…