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As voice agents and photorealistic avatars move into enterprise software, the sales call is becoming a test case for whether AI can do more than summarize a conversation after it ends. The pressure point is familiar to anyone who has sat through a software demo: a buyer asks about a security review, integration edge case, migration plan, or competitive tradeoff, and the answer often belongs to a sales engineer who is on another call. 1mind is one company working on that shift. The San Francisco startup builds AI sales agents it calls Superhumans for web, product, email, and live sales…

Apple’s MacBook Neo has given Windows laptop makers something to think about, and Lenovo could be the latest company preparing an answer. Windows Latest has obtained images of an upcoming budget laptop called the Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe, which is expected to come in both Qualcomm Snapdragon and AMD versions. It also appears Lenovo isn’t playing it safe with the design, as the laptop is shown in seven different colors. Lenovo is bringing some color to budget Windows laptops The leaked images show the IdeaPad Vibe in pink, yellow, orange-brown, green, navy blue, silver, and mint teal finishes. Each has a…

Summer changes the pace of life across the UAE as school holidays bring more family outings and airports become busier. Many plans also shift into the cooler evening hours, changing when and how people travel around the city. Dubai International is now one of the world’s busiest airports, handling 95.2 million passengers in 2025 alone, making early planning increasingly important during the summer travel season. With these changing routines in mind, Yango Ride, the ride-hailing service part of global tech company Yango Group, shares five practical ways to make getting around easier. Plan the airport journey before departure day Getting…

Anthropic just made its Claude browser extension a lot smarter, and it can remember your conversations on desktop, web, or mobile. The Claude in Chrome side panel now runs as a full Claude Cowork session, meaning your conversations, skills, and connectors all carry over between your browser and Claude’s desktop, web, and mobile apps. Before this update, browser sessions stayed completely separate from everything else, so switching devices meant starting over. How Claude in Chrome actually works now Claude in Chrome can now see whatever page you are on and take real actions inside it, including clicking links, typing text,…

Not Every Fragrance Begins in a Boutique: Oud of London Makes Its Debut Onboard Emirates August 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: For decades, the world’s most coveted fragrances have made their debut behind the counters of flagship boutiques and prestigious department stores. Maison Origine Paris has chosen a different route. The independent French fragrance house has announced that its newest creation, Oud of London, will make its global debut exclusively onboard Emirates before arriving in luxury boutiques worldwide. For a limited time, the airline will become the first and only destination where travellers can discover and purchase the fragrance, placing…

Google’s Pixel 11 family is here, and on paper, it fixes several things I wanted to see improved from the Pixel 10 generation. Tensor G6 promises a meaningful performance bump on all four models, while Google has upgraded cameras throughout the lineup, along with faster charging, and the Pro models get brighter and tougher displays. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold also undergoes much-needed design refinements. These are some solid improvements for an annual update to Google’s flagship lineup. But whether they justify replacing a Pixel 10 you bought a year ago is a different question. Having covered and used enough…

Himalaya Targets to Drive Double-Digit Regional Revenue growth through Locally Relevant Innovations supported by its Dubai R&D Centre Dubai, UAE, 12th August 2026 – Himalaya Wellness Group, a global leader in herbal health and personal care, continues to drive robust regional growth through strategic innovations developed through Himalaya’s integrated global R&D organisation, including its Global Research Centre located in Dubai Science Park. The Group is setting its sight on sustainable double-digit growth for its personal care business across the UAE and wider GCC region. With a rich heritage spanning 96 years, Himalaya’s decision to establish its 55,000-square-foot Global Research Centre…

Before the Made by Google event even went live, Google disclosed everything about its new hardware lineup: four new Pixel 11 phones, the Pixel Watch 5, its first-ever tracker, refreshed Pixel Buds Pro 2, and a range of new Gemini-powered software features. The good news is that everything announced today is available for pre-order and will hit stores on August 20, 2026. Prices have also increased across the lineup. Without any further ado, here’s everything Google announced today. Made by Google 2026: At a glance ProductStarting PriceColorsDisplayAvailablePixel 11$899Frost, Obsidian, Pistachio, Hibiscus6.3″August 20Pixel 11 Pro$1,099Canyon, Fog, Olive, Obsidian6.3″August 20Pixel 11 Pro…

AGL Credit Management Receives ADGM Approval, Expanding Presence in the Middle East NEW YORK and ABU DHABI – August 12, 2026 – AGL Credit Management (AGL), a leading corporate credit specialist providing investment strategies and solutions for investors and borrowers, today announced that the Financial Services Regulatory Authority ADGM, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, has granted the firm approval to conduct regulated financial activities within the ADGM. The approval marks a significant milestone in AGL’s strategic expansion across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and follows the opening of the firm’s ADGM office in August 2025 and the establishment of AGL Credit…

Insta360 launched its newest flagship today, and the X6 isn’t just a spec bump over the outgoing X5. The new 360 camera has been built from the ground up and uses an entirely new sensor, packing serious computational hardware and AI features to help you edit your videos. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest Insta360 camera.  What makes the sensor such a big deal? The X6 packs dual Sony custom 1/1.1″ square sensors, and they’re 33% larger than before. That translates to more light hitting each pixel, richer HDR, and a dynamic range that now tops out…