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What’s happening? Samsung is reportedly going to use its new in-house Exynos 2600 chip in the upcoming Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus, but only in select markets, not globally. According to IT Home, the Exynos 2600 is reportedly planned only for Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus units sold in Korea. U.S. buyers are expected to get a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, continuing Samsung’s pattern of using Qualcomm chips in major markets. Samsung’s push to rebuild trust in Exynos Analysts say Exynos still carries a reputation for overheating, inconsistent performance, low manufacturing yield, and past security flaws, which pushed…

Researchers at Stanford have cooked up a fascinating new wearable designed to help you stay present – without making you sit through a guided meditation or stare at a screen. Instead, the device amplifies the tiny, often-ignored sounds of your daily life: the friction of your hands rubbing together, the rustle of fabric, or the scratch of a marker on a whiteboard. The setup is surprisingly simple. It uses two wrist straps loaded with microphones that pick up the noises your hands make as you interact with the world. It then enhances those sounds and feeds them into your earbuds…

Dubai – As the UAE accelerates toward cleaner, smarter mobility, drivers are increasingly searching for vehicles that deliver both strong performance and exceptional efficiency. OMODA&JAECOO address this demand with the introduction of their advanced SHS — Super Hybrid System — a technology designed to offer the ideal balance between powerful drive control and long-range capability. With the advantages of Super Performance, Super Range and Super Efficiency, SHS represents the brand’s ambition to become the world’s leading hybrid automotive manufacturer. SHS represents OMODA & JAECOO’s next-generation hybrid technology, developed to deliver strong performance, smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency in everyday…

While Google’s Camera app has had “face retouching” toggles for a while, the Photos app itself has mostly stayed away from letting you tweak specific facial features. That’s about to change. Android Authority did a deep dive into the code of the latest app version (7.56) has revealed a fully functional “Touch Up” mode that lets you refine the details of a face long after the photo was taken. A New “Touch Up” Mode Is Coming to Google Photos Deep inside the latest update, there is a hidden menu called Touch Up. When you tap it for the first time,…

دبي – في ظلّ توجّه دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة نحو مستقبل أكثر استدامة وذكاءً في عالم التنقّل، يزداد اهتمام السائقين باقتناء مركبات تجمع بين الأداء القوي والكفاءة العالية. وفي هذا الإطار، تلبّي شركة أومودا وجايكو هذا الطلب من خلال طرح نظامها الهجين فائق التطوّر SHS، الذي يجسّد توازناً مثالياً بين التحكّم الديناميكي في القيادة والقدرة العالية على اجتياز المسافات الطويلة. وبفضل ما يوفّره من أداء فائق، ومدى طويل، وكفاءة غير مسبوقة في استهلاك الطاقة، يعكس نظام SHS طموح أومودا وجايكو في ترسيخ مكانتها كأبرز مصنّع عالمي للمركبات الهجينة. يشكّل النظام الهجين فائق التطوّر SHS من أومودا وجايكو الجيل المقبل من…

If you’ve been holding off on a PS5 Pro waiting for a real price break, this is the moment. The PlayStation 5 Pro console is now $649.99, a $100 savings off its typical $749.99 value. For the version of Sony’s console built for higher frame rates, sharper 4K, and heavier ray tracing, seeing any kind of discount this soon after launch is a big deal. What you’re getting The PS5 Pro is Sony’s performance-focused upgrade to the standard PS5. Inside, it keeps the same 8-core Zen 2 CPU, but pairs it with a significantly more powerful RDNA 3 GPU that…

EV LAB invests in Pure Electric, kicks off partnership with new lineup of e-scooters New lineup delivers a strong blend of performance, innovation, and clever design for modern eco-conscious cities UAE micromobility market is projected to reach USD 2,014.8 million by 2030 The partnership also marks a major celebration in line with Adam Norris’ son, Lando Norris, claiming his maiden F1 World Championship title in Abu Dhabi UAE, December 08, 2025: EV LAB, the region’s first omni-channel multi-brand EV store, has invested in Pure Electric, a global specialist in electric micromobility founded by British entrepreneur Adam Norris, and will serve as…

What’s happening? The AI chatbot race just got a shake-up. Fresh data shows that ChatGPT, once growing at tremendous speed, is finally hitting a plateau, while Google’s Gemini is picking up momentum quickly. According to Sensor Tower data, Gemini’s user base grew by 30% between August and November, at the same time ChatGPT barely moved. ChatGPT still holds a strong lead overall, reaching around 810 million monthly active users, but its growth in that same period (Aug–Nov) was only 6%, signaling a slowdown. ChatGPT leads with 55% market share, but it dropped 3 percentage points, while Gemini gained 3. This…

Dubai, UAE – December 08, 2024: CASIO Middle East and Africa proudly announces the return of G-SHOCK to Sole DXB 2025, the region’s leading festival for contemporary culture, bringing together fashion, art, music and design, taking place from 12th – 14th  December 2025 at Dubai Design District (d3). This year, G-SHOCK elevates its presence with an immersive booth designed to engage, inspire, and connect with the region’s vibrant creative community. Festival attendees will be the first in the Middle East to explore G-SHOCK’s newest releases, including a limited-edition Sole DXB collaboration model featuring the festival’s signature logo—available exclusively during the…

What’s happened? Samsung has kick-started the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series, giving users a chance to experience its next big software update ahead of the stable release early next year. In a blog post, the company has outlined some of the changes included in the release, like upgrades for the Photo Assist feature, enhancements for Quick Share, device connectivity improvements, and more. One UI 8.5 will also bring a new Storage Share feature that will allow users to access files from other Samsung devices using the My Files app. In addition, Samsung has highlighted new…