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If there’s one thing that has disrupted consumer tech economics over the last year while changing how we understand and recommend products, it’s the ever-rising cost of memory and chips.  The desperate need to scale up AI infrastructure has pushed major manufacturers to prioritize enterprise demand, leaving everyday consumers with far fewer choices. Those available cost significantly more than they did a year ago. RAMageddon is disrupting consumer tech economics You could’ve dismissed the memory crisis as a theory, but if even the world’s most valuable consumer tech company is feeling the pressure, it’s safe to say that it’s become…

Almarai Delivers Strong Q2 2026 Growth and Resilient Profitability Results reflect Almarai’s resilient business model, supply chain, and massive logistic network despite costs and regional pressures. Almarai’s CEO: “We are confident in our strategy and commitment to food security, our leadership across target markets, and meeting consumer expectations.” Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – July 5, 2026:  Almarai Company (“Almarai” or the “company”, 2280 on the Saudi Exchange), the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA, today announced strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026 (Q2) despite costs, shipping, and…

UAE Humanitarian Leader Joins Global Call for Peace as International Spiritual Council Urges Dialogue Over Conflict Dubai, July 4: Home to more than 200 nationalities living and working together in harmony, the UAE has long stood as a global example of peaceful coexistence, dialogue and mutual respect. Built on the principles of tolerance and cultural understanding, the nation continues to champion initiatives that promote stability, humanitarian values and constructive engagement at a time when conflicts and divisions are affecting communities across the world. Reflecting these values, Sajeda Shawa, Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)…

A new hardware accessory is looking to simplify one of the more frustrating aspects of using a MacBook: juggling different keyboard shortcuts across video calls, productivity apps, and development tools. A startup Project Mirage has launched Dune, a compact USB-C accessory that adds three programmable buttons to compatible MacBooks. The device automatically changes its functions depending on the application currently in use, allowing users to perform common actions with a single press instead of memorising different keyboard shortcuts. Dune combines context-aware controls with AI-powered customization Unlike traditional macro keypads, Dune is designed specifically for MacBooks and is custom-built to match…

Prof. K.K. Abdul Gaffar ( 06/05/1037 – 05/07/2026) Passes Away It is with profound grief and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Prof. K.K. Abdul Gaffar, an eminent techno-educationalist, academic leader, consultant engineer, author, and mentor, who passed away peacefully on 5 July 2026. Prof. Abdul Gaffar dedicated his life to the advancement of engineering education, institutional development, and public service. Over a distinguished career spanning several decades in India and the United Arab Emirates, he inspired generations of students, educators, and professionals through his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. He served as the Senior…

When Apple unveiled the iPhone Air, I knew immediately it would be my next phone. I have always loved small phones, and I stretched my iPhone 13 mini for as long as possible. But it struggled to keep up with my usage, so I had to upgrade.  Since Apple no longer makes a small iPhone, the slim iPhone seemed like the right choice at the time. And honestly, it worked out well. While the iPhone Air is not as easy to handle as an iPhone mini, it is one-handable thanks to its slim profile and lower weight.  I also got…

AIR INDIA EXPRESS ANNOUNCES ‘XPLORE MORE’ SALE WITH UP TO 15% SAVINGS ON INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Offer valid on bookings made between 5–9 July 2026 for travel until 27 March 2027 Dubai,5-July-2026: Air India Express has announced the launch of its ‘Xplore More’ sale across international flights, offering up to 15% savings on Lite and Value fares. The sale will be open for bookings made until 9 July 2026 for travel between 5 July 2026 and 27 March 2027, with exclusive early access available on 5 July on the Air India Express website and mobile app, before opening across all major booking platforms from…

Apple is expected to debut the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this fall, possibly alongside its first foldable iPhone. The standard iPhone 18, however, is said to arrive later in spring 2027 with the iPhone 18e. While the lineup is expected to get more RAM, the upgrade may still fall short of what the standard and 18e models need for two advanced Siri AI features. The issue is Apple’s AFM Core Advanced model. It powers Advanced Dictation Preview in iOS 27, along with Apple’s new expressive Siri voices. The model runs locally on supported devices, but it…

Spotify has removed more than half a million streams from Malcolm Todd’s song “Earrings” after finding suspected bot activity, according to a report by Financial Times. The track, first released in 2024, suddenly rose to No. 1 on Spotify’s daily U.S. chart after a sharp jump in streams. At the same time, traders on prediction market Kalshi had been betting on whether Todd would land a No. 1 song on Spotify USA before the end of June. There is no suggestion Todd or his team were involved in any attempt to boost the song’s numbers. Kalshi has said it is…

Most robots are pretty good at seeing, but touching? That’s been a much tougher problem. While humans instinctively know how hard they’re gripping a coffee mug or pressing a button, robots have traditionally relied on complex arrays of tiny sensors to estimate the same thing. Now, researchers at Queen Mary University of London believe they’ve found a much simpler solution: make touch visible. A sensor that turns touch into color As per the study published in Science Advances, their new tactile sensor changes color whenever pressure is applied, allowing a standard camera to “see” exactly how an object is being…