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Everything is digital until the one professor who still wants a printed essay, or the lease you need to sign in ink, or the photo you want to stick on your dorm room’s wall. That’s usually the exact moment you remember you don’t own a printer anymore, and the nearest one is a library machine with a line out the door. I looked at four compact printers that solve that problem without taking over your desk and breaking the bank. Two are built for documents, one is a proper all-in-one for actual home office work, and one has nothing to…

Sharjah: The Chiranthana Mohammed Rafi Award, jointly instituted by Chiranthana and Darshana in memory of the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi, will this year be presented to social and cultural activist Nawaz Thekkada and writer-journalist Sreejish Sarada Sreekantan Nair, according to a press release jointly issued by Chiranthana President Punnakkan Muhammed Ali and Darshana President C. P. Jalil. A native of Thiruvananthapuram, Nawaz Thekkada, General Secretary of the INCAS Sharjah State Committee, is one of the founders and Chief Patron of the Ananthapuri Pravasi Koottayma, and is also the Patron of the Venjaramoodu Pravasi Organization A native of Thiruvananthapuram, Nawaz Thekkada…

I’ve definitely rehearsed a text message in my head before hitting send, especially when it’s a long email with dozens of jargon and diplomatic language. However, when it comes to in-person talks, I’ve never even thought about outsourcing them to an AI chatbot. Turns out an entire generation has handed the whole script to AI instead (via The Wall Street Journal). So how deep does this actually go? Niharika Abbaraju, a 20-year-old cancer researcher, uses ChatGPT at work every day, which is quite normal, as it provides plenty of useful insights and condensed information. However, off the clock, it becomes…

Visitors can experience the ultra-fast 5.5G connectivity, industry-leading 200MP telephoto camera, AI photography features and exclusive XMAGE gallery until 1 August UAE, 27 July 2026 –Huawei has returned to Dubai Mall with an immersive HUAWEI Pura 90s Series pop-up experience, inviting visitors to discover the latest generation of smartphone innovation through a series of interactive technology and photography experiences. Conveniently located on the Ground Floor at Gate 6, the pop-up store is open to the public until 1 August, offering visitors the opportunity to experience firsthand the breakthrough capabilities of the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series. Designed around the theme of…

If you’ve been saving up for a new camera, I’ve got some bad news for you. Waiting until fall just got a lot more expensive. And this isn’t some isolated issue troubling the camera industry.  It’s the same global chip crisis coming for basically everything with a processor and memory inside it. So how bad is this price hike actually? Fujifilm is raising list prices on at least five camera models starting September 1, 2026, according to Fuji-Store (via NotebookCheck). The X100 VI jumps €200 to €1,999, roughly $2,119 at current exchange rates, while the X-E5, X-T50, and X-S20 each…

Adam Vital Hospital has been awarded the Global Hospital Rating by Newsweek and Statista, becoming the first and only private specialised Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital in the UAE to receive this global recognition. The Global Hospital Rating by Newsweek and Statista is one of the world’s most respected hospital evaluation programmes, recognising healthcare organisations for excellence in clinical outcomes, patient care, and adherence to international best practices. The international assessment evaluates participating hospitals across key areas of healthcare performance, including the provision and timeliness of care, patient experience and safety, healthcare technology and IT, and employer attractiveness. As part of…

Lenovo is entering the crowded noise-cancelling headphone market with a pair priced just a penny shy of $200. Called the Headphone Yoga PC Edition, they combine Bose-tuned audio, ANC, and a design built to complement the company’s Yoga laptops. Initially announced at CES 2026, the Cosmic Blue version is now available directly from Lenovo in the US. The headphones are designed to complement Yoga PCs, although Bluetooth 5.3 and a 3.5mm input allow them to work with phones, tablets, and computers from other brands. Bose tuning is the main attraction The headphones use 40mm drivers and five omnidirectional microphones for…

Amit Dua, President, SunTec Business Solutions E-invoicing in the UAE is no longer a distant policy idea; it is a dated commitment. From July 2026, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) will begin the first mandatory phase of a national e-invoicing regime, with larger taxpayers required to comply from January 2027 and smaller businesses following later that year. Penalties of up to AED 5,000 per violation have already been announced for non-compliance. Amit Dua, President, SunTec Business Solutions This is happening against the backdrop of a fast-expanding non-oil economy. At the same time, artificial intelligence is projected to contribute close to…

Between online classes, group project calls, and the occasional job interview over Zoom, your webcam will be doing a lot more heavy lifting in school than it ever did at home. The problem is that most laptop cameras are bad in low light, and a single overhead bulb or a window behind you turns every call into a game of “wait, can you see me okay?” A good webcam light fixes that faster than moving your whole desk around. I picked five, starting with the most affordable and working up to the one that’s genuinely overkill for a Zoom call…

Built for demanding days, with an 8100mAh battery, industry-leading durability and AI Image to Video 2.0 HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, today announced the official open sale of the HONOR X7e Plus 5G, delivering exceptional battery life, industry-leading durability, and advanced AI features at an accessible price point. Designed for everyday users who need a reliable smartphone that can keep up with demanding days, the HONOR X7e Plus 5G sets a new benchmark for smartphones available within its range. The Biggest Battery in Its Segment At the heart of the HONOR X7e Plus 5G is its massive 8100mAh…