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What’s happened? As reported by Chosun Media, Samsung has officially reorganized part of its semiconductor arm and formed a dedicated Custom SoC Development Team. This marks a shift away from simply licensing standard ARM CPU cores. Instead, Samsung is now investing in building its own chip architecture, covering CPU cores, AI/Neural units, and system-on-chip (SoC) design. This move is meant to bring Samsung on par with companies like Apple and Qualcomm, which have long pushed custom-silicon strategies. The new team sits under Samsung’s System LSI division, with SoC veteran Park Bong‑il tapped to lead the effort. Until now, Samsung has…

Dubai, UAE, December 2025 – Apparel Group, a multibillion-dollar retail conglomerate, in partnership with AWWG, proudly hosted the exclusive launch of Hackett London’s Autumn/Winter 2025 Campaign, “Tradition and Modernity: A Winter Together”, at the brand’s Dubai Hills Mall store. The event marks a major moment bringing British heritage to the heart of Dubai and represents a key milestone for the AWWG group as it strengthens its presence in the Middle East, showcases its portfolio of iconic brands, and connects with a discerning luxury audience. The evening welcomed the iconic campaign ambassadors Carlos Sainz, father and son, who made a striking…

What’s happened? Netflix has officially reached a “definitive agreement” to acquire Warner Bros. from its parent company. As part of the deal, Warner Bros. Discovery will sell Warner Bros., along with its film and television studios, and the streaming businesses of HBO Max and HBO. The deal is a cash-and-stock package valuing the acquisition at about $82.7 billion. However, it excludes Warner Bros. Discovery’s legacy cable networks, including CNN, TNT/TBS, and Discovery channels. These will be spun off into a different public company called Discover Global. Why is this important? The acquisition still requires regulatory approvals and shareholders’ consent. As…

What’s happened? Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has launched a new unified support hub on its Android and iOS apps. In the hub, users can report issues, recover accounts, and get help with security settings (via Meta). In addition, the hub will provide an AI-powered search or assistant to guide them on their concerns. The global rollout of the unified support hub is part of a broader redesign to improve account support. Why is this important? In its press release, Meta writes that AI- and behavior-based security tools have helped the platform reduce new account hacks by…

The job market is competitive right now, at least according to the World Economic Forum. The sobering news was released in September, revealing that new entry-level job listings declined by almost 30% since 2024. Fortunately, there’s a way to gain an advantage, especially for job seekers who are stuck only using Indeed and similar job boards. Chatbots like Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok are arguably better at helping you uncover job postings. Since they are interactive and can scour the web in seconds, you can use them as a career coach as well. The main advantage, though, is in helping…

If a normal ultrawide feels cramped, this is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for. The Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) is on sale for $1,449.99, down from $2,299.99, which means you are saving about $850 on one of the most over-the-top gaming displays you can buy. You get a dual-4K canvas, a 240 Hz refresh rate, and Mini-LED backlighting in a single 1000R curved panel that basically replaces a two-monitor setup in one shot. What you’re getting The Odyssey Neo G9 is a 57-inch, 32:9 “dual 4K” monitor with a native resolution of 7680 x 2160, so it’s effectively…

High-end wireless headphones at this level don’t go on sale very often. Right now, the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 over-ear headphones are down to $499.45, a sizable cut from their $699.00 list price. If you’ve been eyeing a true luxury alternative to the usual Sony and Bose suspects, this is one of the more tempting premium audio deals around. What You’re Getting The Px8 sit at the top of Bowers & Wilkins’ headphone lineup and are built like it. You get angled 40mm carbon cone drivers paired with advanced digital signal processing for high-resolution sound, designed to pull out fine…

AI-powered document processing is giving UAE homebuyers faster, clearer paths to mortgage approval The UAE’s AI market is expected to exceed AED 170 billion by 2030 The UAE proptech sector is forecast to grow to AED 5.69 billion by 2030 Dubai, UAE – 03 December 2025 – UAE homebuyers are beginning to see faster and more predictable mortgage approvals as artificial intelligence reshapes one of the most time-consuming parts of the home-buying journey: paperwork. Holo, the UAE-born proptech platform redefining mortgage accessibility, has automated several of the most error-prone steps in the mortgage file, from document collection to income verification, giving…

First Abu Dhabi Bank Launches the First UAE Career Forum for Emirati Students Abroad in Partnership with the Education & Technology Sciences Attaché at the UAE Embassy in London London, 3 December 2025– First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, announces a landmark partnership with the Education & Technology Sciences Attaché UAE Embassy in London, launching their first UAE Career Forum for Emirati students abroad. The event took place on 29 and 30 November 2025 at the InterContinental London Park Lane, coinciding with the National Day celebrations, bringing together cultural engagement…

Open-air entertainment, food, creative workshops, and cultural games from 5 –21 December, with daily programming from 4 PM to 11 PM at the new Garden space. A first-of-its-kind collaboration with Cinema Akil, introducing an outdoor cinema experience for visitors every Friday. Fan-favourite F&B pop-ups by SALT and Homer Lobster join seasonal experiences by Bliss Flower Boutique Dubai, 05 December 2025 – Nad Al Sheba Mall, by Dubai Retail, has launched its new outdoor garden space with “Yalla Netgahwa”, a vibrant cultural programme running from 5 to 21 December. Held against the backdrop of the UAE’s Year of the Community, the…