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HP just revealed a new HP keyboard PC at CES 2026, and it’s a weirdly practical idea. The computer is inside the keyboard, so you can carry your whole setup between desks without hauling a mini PC or a laptop dock. The device is called the HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC. HP says it’s the world’s first full AI PC built into a keyboard, and it’s pitching local on-device AI performance as the selling point, not cloud reliance. HP also announced the HP Series 7 Pro 4K Monitor as the companion piece, aimed at people who live on…

About a year ago, Dell announced a massive renaming for its consumer PC portfolio. It was pretty confusing, to be fair, but what came as the biggest surprise was that Dell killed the iconic XPS line. Well, at CES 2026, the torchbearer of cutting-edge design at Dell is back, and it looks different, too.  A stunning return The new XPS machines, which come in 14-inch and 16-inch flavors, are the thinnest and lightest machines Dell has made to date. The wedge looks are gone, and it has been replaced by a monolithic design with sharp lines and rounded edges. Notably,…

Smart rings are evolving rapidly beyond the domain of health and wellness tracking. The likes of Samsung and Oura have focused on biosensing, while upstarts such as 7Ring are turning them into contactless payment devices. At CES 2026, a new wearable brand named Gyges Labs is showcasing another side of smart rings that essentially turns them into an AI-powered note-taking device.  What sets this one apart? Now, there is no dearth of AI-powered voice recorders out there. The Plaud Note is fairly powerful, and so is the brand’s wearable pendant geared at the same task. Gyges Labs’ Vocci smart ring…

Dubai, UAE, January 5th, 2026 – Travel across the GCC is undergoing a fundamental shift, with 2025 marking the year the region moved beyond traditional peak seasons and centralised mega-hubs, according to new analysis from Dragonpass, the world’s leading provider of digital airport ecosystem platforms. Drawing on anonymised traveller data across six GCC markets, Dragonpass’ latest data reveals a region now operating at high travel intensity for more than half the year, while demand increasingly spreads beyond the traditional gateway airports that have long defined regional aviation. A Six-Month Peak Becomes the New Normal Dragonpass data shows that 56% of…

Asus has been playing with dual-screen laptop concepts for a while now, but its latest product is the most outrageous experiment yet. At CES 2026, the company unveiled the ROG Zephyrus Duo, a gaming laptop with two 16-inch OLED panels with up to a 120Hz refresh rate.  The big take Rocking the same external design as the mainstream ROG Zephyrus G gaming laptops, the dual-screen behemoth comes armed with a pair of 3K ROG Nebula HDR Display OLED touch panel. Asus also ships a magnetic keyboard accessory with this laptop, which can either be perched atop the base screen, or…

Abu Dhabi — January 3, 2026 The ninth edition of Sarah Yassin Royal Events, held under the theme “Here is the World,” marked an exceptional cultural and social gathering under the patronage of Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Mualla, with the attendance of Sheikh Humaid bin Abdullah Al Mualla, the special advisor to Sheikh Issa bin Abdullah, alongside dignitaries and heads of international delegations. The event highlights Sudanese talent, creativity, and achievement on the global stage. Among the honorees was Dr. Meinas Elmusharaf— a Sudanese-Canadian Family & Aesthetic doctor based in Dubai. Dr. Meinas is well- known in the GCC…

Google has announced a set of new Gemini features for Google TV at CES 2026, focused on making on-screen responses more useful and easier to understand from the couch. Google first introduced Gemini on Google TV last year as it moves toward replacing Google Assistant with Gemini on its devices. Instead of short, text-heavy answers, Gemini on Google TV will lean into richer, more visual responses, including high-resolution images, relevant video context, and live sports information when it makes sense, helping users get clearer answers at a glance without pulling out their phone. What Gemini can do on Google TV…

A strategic association that brings curated wellness experiences closer to everyday lifestyles, exclusively by The Experience Store Date: Dubai, UAE;January05, 2025 The Experience Store (TES), the UAE’s premier marketplace for luxury and transformative experiences, has announced the launch of TES Wellness on talabat, marking a significant step in expanding access to preventive healthcare and holistic well-being across the country. Through this strategic association, TES brings its curated wellness ecosystem onto one of the region’s most widely used lifestyle platforms, enabling users to seamlessly discover and access wellness services as part of their daily routines. As the UAE continues to witness…

JBL is looking to change the way we think about “open-ear” listening with the launch of two new models: the JBL Sense Pro and JBL Sense Lite. These aren’t your typical earbuds that plug your ears; instead, they use clever air-conduction technology to beam music into your ears while leaving you fully aware of the world around you. It’s a major refresh for JBL, focusing on making open-ear audio actually sound good enough for daily use. The big promise with the Sense Pro and Sense Lite is that you no longer have to choose between hearing your surroundings and hearing…

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 5January 2026: Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has announced the expansion of its Reference Laboratory for Infectious Diseases (RLID-AD), marking a major milestone in enhancing the Emirate’s capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to infectious diseases, while strengthening its public health infrastructure and excellence and reinforcing its position as a global leader in health emergency preparedness and response. The launch of the expansion was marked by an event attended by senior representatives including Dr Rashed Obaid Al Suwaidi, General Director of ADPHC; Rashed Al Qubaisi, Group Chief Operating Officer  at PureHealth; Arindam Haldar, Chief…