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Dubai, UAE, 28 December 2025: Pay10 and Commercial Bank of Dubai has announced the successful go-live of Open Finance services under the UAE’s Open Finance Initiative, AlTareq, marking a significant advancement in the country’s transition toward regulated, customer-centric digital financial services. As part of this milestone, CBD in collaboration with Pay10 has enabled its retail current and savings accounts to connect through the UAE’s Open Finance framework, allowing customers to securely share data and initiate payments in line with Central Bank of the UAE regulations. This activation represents one of the first large-scale retail implementations of Open Finance capabilities in the…

Humanoid robots have come on leaps and bounds in recent times, and much is expected of the advanced machines in the coming year. The process of training humanoid robots can take various forms. Unitree’s G1 robot for example, is trained partly through teleoperation whereby a human operator wears a motion-capture suit or uses controllers to perform particular movements or entire tasks, with the robot mirroring the movements in real time. The process generates data that feeds into imitation learning algorithms, providing the robot with new autonomous skills. Additional reinforcement learning hones the model to make the movements smoother and more…

Following the unprecedented success of the world’s first trifold smartphone, the HUAWEI Mate XT ULTIMATE DESIGN, Huawei has announced the launch of a stunning new White version. This new colourway brings the elegance of white vegan leather with signature gold accents, offering a more commanding aesthetic. The pre-orders of the white version of the HUAWEI Mate XT ULTIMATE DESIGN with a storage memory of 1 TB will start from 29 December at a price of 9,999 AED which was originally 12,999 AED with free foldable keyboard worth 499 AED through Huawei’s official website. With the introduction of the White edition…

If you’ve received a brand-new fitness tracker for Christmas, or have given yourself the admirable New Year’s resolution of getting fitter, then you’ll want to know how to use tech to achieve this goal. I’ve been using and reporting on the gadgets for many years, and have amassed some useful advice to keep in mind. A fitness tracker is a smaller and more affordable version of a smartwatch, which is designed for elegance and ease of use while still keeping its finger on the literal and metaphorical pulse of your body. They’re great as gifts, or as commitments to yourself…

Asus might be looking into some pretty extreme measures to deal with the global memory shortage that’s currently making laptops more expensive. While the company has officially denied any plans to start its own RAM production line, the rumor mill is spinning with talk that the Taiwanese giant could still consider manufacturing its own DRAM as early as 2026. The goal? To finally stop being at the mercy of the big three memory suppliers. The root of the problem is a massive shift in how the world’s biggest memory makers – Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix – are spending their…

The clock is ticking down on 2026, but for smartphone enthusiasts, it’s ending on a bittersweet note. Apple delivered one of its strongest entry-point phones in the year with the iPhone 17, while the iPhone 17 Pro marked the biggest upgrade we’ve seen on a flagship from the brand in years.  Google’s Pixel 10 did one better, while the Pixel 10 Pro emerged as the most refined AI-first phone out there. Samsung knocked it out of the park with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and even supersized the foldable formula with the Galaxy Z TriFold.  AI offered a clear sign…

LG Display is gearing up for a massive leap in monitor tech at CES 2026, where it will show off the world’s first 27-inch 4K OLED panel that finally combines a true RGB stripe subpixel layout with a blistering 240Hz refresh rate. This new panel is a direct answer to the “text problem” that has long plagued OLED monitors, aiming to give both high-end gamers and creative professionals a screen that doesn’t force them to choose between sharp text and smooth motion. The big news here is the move to an RGB stripe structure, where the red, green, and blue…

In this episode of You Asked, we tackle three common home entertainment questions. First, we break down whether all-in-one soundbars are worth buying, especially for smaller rooms and simpler setups. Next, we recommend TVs that can handle heavy daily use, focusing on durability, gaming performance, and long-term value over flashy features. Finally, we explore the challenges of finding an accessible TV setup for a blind user, including the limitations of smart TV voice guides and potential alternatives. Are all-in-one soundbars worth it? @vinayshsureshram277 asks: Are all in one soundbars worth it? As they don’t have subwoofer and satellite speakers I…

When looking back at 2025, the biggest stories will undoubtedly be the Switch 2 and the rise of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but 2026 might actually be even bigger – and not just because GTA 6 is (hopefully) launching. Just about every platform holder has a feather in their cap in terms of high-profile exclusives, but this year, PC gaming is having some more fun, too. Not only is Valve launching its own part-console/part-PC Steam Machine, but there are more handheld PCs than ever vying for attention. It’s shaping up to be a fascinating year – here’s why. All eyes…

Dr. Sahar Hashmi Leads Executive Workshops on AI Agents and AI in Marketing for ICU Leadership in North Dakota December 22, 2025 — Renowned MD–PhD physician, CEO of Magna GenAI Consulting, AI strategy and implementation leader, and multi–award-winning AI expert Dr. Sahar Hashmi, former Harvard faculty member, led a high-impact executive leadership booster workshop for ICU faculty in North Dakota and the Medical Director of Stanford Health. The customized session ignited immediate interest in integrating AI agents within the Stanford Health system and preparing the organization for the next generation of agentic AI applications. Reflecting on the experience, Dr. Hashmi shared: “My experience across sectors has shown that success requires a…