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Most people buy a nicer TV and then live with the same thin, down-firing speaker sound for years. A soundbar is the fix, and it’s one of the few upgrades that feels instantly obvious the moment dialogue starts. The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is $369.00 for a limited time, down from $499.00 for 26% off. If you want clearer voices, better separation, and a more immersive feel without turning your living room into a full home theater project, this deal makes a lot of sense. What you’re getting The Beam Gen 2 is a compact Dolby Atmos soundbar designed to…

HONOR, global AI device ecosystem company recorded strong global growth in 2025, achieving an 11% year-over-year increase in smartphone shipments and ranking No.1 among the world’s top ten smartphone brands, according to a report from Omdia report. The results show HONOR’s steady progress in global markets, especially outside China. Data from IDC indicates that in the first three quarters of 2025, HONOR ranked first among the top ten brands in overseas shipment growth across several key segments. This includes smartphones priced above US$300, covering both premium and upper-mid-range devices, as well as tablets priced between US$300 and US$600. HONOR’s growth…

Microsoft is reportedly considering a major shake-up of Xbox Game Pass that could bring two of its subscription tiers together. According to Windows Central, the company is exploring the possibility of merging PC Game Pass with Xbox Game Pass Premium, a move that would change how much players pay and what they access. The PC Game Pass currently offers day-one access to many major titles on Windows for a standalone monthly fee. Meanwhile, the Game Pass Premium gives access to a large library of games on console and PC without day-one releases. Bringing them together could create a single tier…

Dubai, UAE – The University of Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Laura Mazza, marking a significant step forward in strengthening international academic cooperation and fostering cross-cultural engagement between the United Arab Emirates and Italy. The MoU signing ceremony reflects the University of Dubai’s commitment to expanding its global academic partnerships and advancing collaborative initiatives in education, innovation, and diplomacy. Laura Mazza is associated with the University of Dubai through her active involvement in joint academic programmes and strategic initiatives, particularly via Federformazione, where she serves as President.  The Federformazione agreement also includes a partnership with the Pontifical University…

Diabetes remains one of the world’s fastest-growing health challenges, with millions of people living with the condition without knowing it. Catching the warning signs early can make a real difference, and Huawei says its new smartwatch feature is designed to help by quietly flagging potential diabetes risk using the kind of health data your watch already tracks. How Huawei uses PPG to assess diabetes risk At the heart of Huawei’s diabetes risk feature is photoplethysmography, or PPG. It is a non-invasive optical method that tracks tiny changes in blood flow just beneath the skin. If that sounds familiar, it is…

The campaign includes a price freeze on 160 essential items, community initiatives such as Iftar distribution of dates and water, live cooking sessions, digital donations, weekly prize draws, and the chance to win two cars during Ramadan. DUBAI, UAE: Union Coop held a press conference at its headquarters in Al Warqa City Mall in the presence of its CEO, Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, representatives from the Ministry of Economy, media, and department leaders, where it unveiled its Ramadan strategy aimed at supporting families and maintaining market stability. The campaign offers discounts of up to 60% on more than 3,000 food…

Sony has published a new teaser, hinting that something new is landing on February 12, 2026. While the clip itself (posted on YouTube) is short and mysterious: a rose-tinted satin fabric draped over what clearly looks like a pair of over-ear headphones, the company hasn’t revealed the product yet. From what I know, Sony is preparing to launch its WF-1000XM6 flagship TWS earbuds with improved noise cancellation and a higher price tag (rumored at $329.99). However, the six-second teaser suggests the company could also reveal a pair of headphones. WF-1000XM6 launch, and maybe something extra Now, there aren’t any rumors…

Dubai, UAE, 11th February 2026: Al Fardan Group today announced the launch of AlfaNow, its fully owned subsidiary established to strengthen the region’s cross-border payments infrastructure and enable faster, more reliable money transfers across the GCC and beyond. Rooted in Al Fardan Group’s more than five decades of trust, innovation, and financial leadership, AlfaNow builds on this legacy to deliver secure and efficient payment solutions for individuals and businesses in an increasingly connected economy. At launch, AlfaNow enables secure and near-instant money transfers to over 125 countries through a network of more than 160,000 partner payout locations, 4,300+ banks with access to…

Android 17 is here, and if you’re among the brave souls who can drive early-stage software, the build is already available to download on Pixel smartphones. Google has just rolled out the first test build of Android 17, and this one brings a few crucial changes.  Google is now shifting to a Canary channel for in-development Android updates, just the way it seeds beta updates through the Canary channel for the Chrome browser. The Developer Preview updates are getting sidelined in favor of Canary builds, starting with Android 17.  The beta testing phase will also be relatively shorter, and Google…

Regional and local partners from the entire Emerging ecosystem, including VARs, Distributors, and MSPs, were recognised in Oman. MUSCAT, OMAN – February 10, 2026: Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT), a leader in unified resilience at enterprise scale, has announced the winners from today’s Emerging Partner Summit Awards, celebrating partners across the region, which includes META, CIS, and CEE, who have shown fearless devotion to cyber resilience in the face of digital threats, market barriers, and business disruption. Unveiled live at the event held at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort on February 5th, the awards celebrate nine standout partners across the Emerging…