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Nintendo plans to release a modified Switch 2 in Europe that will let you swap out the battery without sending the console in for service. The move is a direct response to a new EU regulation set to take effect in February 2027, which requires portable electronics, including game consoles, to support user-replaceable batteries. Why this is a bigger deal than it sounds Replacing the battery in a standard Switch 2 today is not a simple task. It requires partial disassembly, which isn’t ideal for the average user. The EU rule is designed to change that, pushing manufacturers toward designs…

As part of a broader initiative to strengthen partnerships with UAE universities and colleges Sharjah Islamic Bank, University of Sharjah Collaborate to Promote Financial Literacy and Develop National Talent Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, June 4, 2026: Sharjah Islamic Bank and the University of Sharjah (UoS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at establishing a general framework for cooperation between the two parties across financial literacy, professional development, practical training, talent acquisitionand enhancing students’ readiness for the post-graduation phase. The partnership seeks to bridge academic education with practical application and support joint initiatives that create added value for both…

It seems that every other fitness product wants to be your next health coach. It started with fitness products like Whoop, Oura ring, and UltraHuman. Recently, Google joined the bandwagon with its latest Fitbit Air, and now it seems Samsung is also joining the party.  The South Korean tech giant is rolling out a major Samsung Health update on June 8 that will debut alongside its next Galaxy Watch. The update is designed to turn the watch into a proactive health companion, one that actively interprets your biometric data and tells you what to do with it. What’s actually new…

ORA Developers Awards United Engineering Construction [UNEC] AED 1.9 Billion Main Works Contract for Phase 1 of BAYN Dubai, UAE – 4 June 2026 – ORA Developers today announced the appointment of United Engineering Construction [UNEC] as the Main Works Contractor for Phase 1 of BAYN. The AED 1.9 billion contract covers the construction of 614 residential units. These include townhouses and standalone villas across Cluster B, Y Waterway; Cluster C, Y Lagoon; and Cluster D, Y Lagoon II. The scope also includes associated infrastructure and landscape works. “BAYN is a major long-term commitment to Ghantoot and to the future of this coastal corridor,”…

Microsoft stopped officially supporting Office 2019 for Mac in October 2023. At the time, the apps kept working, so most users didn’t think much of it. That is about to change. Starting July 13, Office 2019 apps for Mac will lose the ability to edit, save, or create new files, and Microsoft isn’t planning to do anything about it. The issue stems from an expiring security certificate that validates Office licenses. Microsoft renewed the certificate and updated all other versions of Office to recognize it, but left Office 2019 for Mac out of the process entirely.  Is Microsoft forcing users…

Family offices pivot to resilience as geopolitical risk and structural uncertainty reshape global portfolios Majority of those surveyed plan strategic portfolio changes, increase diversification across currencies, and deepen investment in artificial intelligence amid a more complex, global investment landscape Dubai/ United Arab Emirates, June 03, 2026 – UBS, the largest truly global wealth manager, today announced the publication of the UBS Global Family Office Report 2026, which surveyed its family office clients around the world on the unique challenges and opportunities they face. Drawing on insights from 307 family offices across more than 30 markets with an average net worth of USD 2.7 billion,…

If you have been paying for a voice transcription app, you might want to hold off on renewing that subscription. Google has launched Google AI Edge Eloquent on macOS, bringing its free dictation app to Mac users. The app captures what you say, transcribes it, and cleans it up in real time by removing filler words and polishing the text for clarity. The app, dubbed “Google Al Edge Eloquent,” was first launched on iOS a few months ago, and it has now finally come to macOS. Alas, as always, Google is treating its own mobile platform as a second-class citizen…

The Pixel 11 series isn’t due until August, but a steady stream of leaks has already revealed details ranging from design to specs across all four upcoming devices. The latest addition gives us a look at the wallpapers Google may ship with the lineup, and they offer a strong hint at the color options likely at launch. A toned-down palette across the board Mystic Leaks on Telegram (via 9to5Google) has shared the full wallpaper library for every model in the Pixel 11 lineup ahead of the phones’ expected August launch. According to the leak, the base Pixel 11 will get…

Kratos isn’t leading the next mainline God of War. Faye is stepping into the fight. God of War Laufey puts Kratos’ wife, also known as Laufey, at the center of a PS5 action game set in the Everywhen, an afterlife realm where dead gods from different mythologies cross paths. It’s coming soon, though Sony hasn’t listed a release date, price, or regional rollout. Faye has carried enormous weight in God of War as memory, motive, and myth. Now Santa Monica Studio is putting her in the player’s hands, with her own weapons, movement, and godly problems to cut through. What…

Amazon just rolled out its most significant visual search update with a bunch of new features across its shopping app, covering everything from how you search to how you browse results. Every new visual search feature Amazon just added to its shopping app The search bar on Amazon app now generates AI product images in real time as you type, giving you a visual shorthand for products you cannot quite describe in words. Amazon Lens has also arrived on the iPhone lock screen with a dedicated widget, letting you search for anything you spot in the real world without opening…