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Bose has officially launched the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), confirming most of the features that surfaced through recent leaks. The new model has a cleaner design, improved noise cancellation, lossless USB-C audio, and Bose Immersive Audio modes previously limited to the more expensive QuietComfort Ultra series. Preorders open August 8 through Bose and selected retailers for $359, just $10 more than the 2023 model’s launch price. Shipping begins August 13. Black and White Smoke return alongside three limited-edition finishes called Eucalyptus Green, Dewdrop Mint, and Rosewood Mauve. These are the new QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen). ✨ Bose TrueSpatial Tech (Still,…

Dubai, UAE Aug 2026: Georgia is emerging as one of the fastest-growing destinations for travelers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC.Data suggests that in 2025 Georgia welcomed 145,513 visits from the Gulf countries, representing 3.4% increase compared to the previous year. According to the Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA), the country welcomed a 7.8 million international tourists in 2025. Industry analysts point to several factors behind the surge in interest from Gulf travelers. Georgia is roughly a four-hour flight from major GCC hubs, making it an accessible short-haul option for both leisure and family travel. GCC nationals also benefit from…

Meta’s smart glasses have exploded in popularity in recent times. Despite how people perceived wearable face tech years ago, the Meta Ray-Ban glasses not only made them better but also fashionable. Unfortunately, the social problem is still there. Now, restaurants, pubs, private clubs, and theatres across the UK are introducing restrictions on Meta’s camera-equipped glasses over concerns that customers and employees could be filmed without realizing it. The response closely echoes the bans and public hostility that followed Google Glass more than a decade ago. Take off the glasses or turn off the camera London restaurateur Jeremy King, whose venues…

A regular grocery visit and a little encouragement from store staff lead to a remarkable win for the 61-year-old Hussain Alkazim and his family Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 06 August 2026: Continuing to create unforgettable memories for shoppers across the city, the Win Your Home in Dubai initiative has announced its seventh winner. A 61-year-old Emirati national, Hussain Alkazim, a former journalist, has won a brand-new studio apartment. As an Emirati and former journalist, Hussain has witnessed the remarkable growth of his country, particularly Dubai, where he was born and raised. Over his 27-year career with Dubai Media, he had the privilege of…

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 MSRP $230.00 “If you can find them, get them.” Pros Surprisingly good sound quality Pretty compact and comfortable Impressive noise cancellation IP57 build is a welcome perk Plenty of neat features Cons Mileage is average at best Hi-res codecs locked to Huawei Android app needs sideloading Controls take a learning curve Quick summary I usually find myself sticking to the trinity of Apple, Sony, and Bose, every time someone seeks my advice for premium earbuds. For the first time, I am pushing Huawei in that list. I’ve had the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 in my ears…

AppsFlyer’s Conversion API integration with ChatGPT Ads establishes the company as a measurement partner supporting advertising in ChatGPT, letting advertisers tie app installs, in-app purchases, and subscriptions back to their campaigns. More than a dozen advertisers are already using it. Alexia Nakad, GM, EMEA West, AppsFlyer August 6th, 2026— AppsFlyer, The Modern Marketing Cloud, has announced its integration with ChatGPT Ads, enabling marketers to measure ad campaigns in ChatGPT directly within the AppsFlyer platform. Grubhub and more than a dozen other advertisers are already using the integration to bring mobile app measurement — including installs, app opens, and in-app purchases…

If you use an AI chatbot to write your kids a bedtime story about talking animals, don’t count on it having a female lead. A recent study has found that major AI models mostly skip gender for animal characters, but when they don’t, the protagonist is almost always male. Female leads made up just 2 percent of the results Melanie Walsh, an assistant professor at the University of Washington’s Information School, led the research behind these findings. Her team ran the same prompt through six widely used AI models, including GPT-4o, GPT-5.1, Gemini 2.5, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Mistral Medium, and…

Strong demand in the UAE, KSA and Bangladesh supported resilient results, alongside disciplined operational execution Group Financial Highlights Group Revenue:reached AED 822.8 million in Q2 2026, demonstrating the Group’s resilience and ability to effectively navigate a challenging operating environment. Gross profit margin:Gross profit margin increased to41.0% in Q2 2026, compared to 40.6% in Q2 2025; supported by higher sales in the UAE and Bangladesh along with favorable product mix. Net profit after tax: increased by 2.9% YoY to AED 68.3 million in Q2 2026, from AED 66.4 million in Q2 2025. EBITDA:stood at AED 157.5 million in Q2 2026, from…

WhatsApp already lets channel admins mark sponsored posts with a paid partnership label, a feature that started rolling out last month on Android and iOS. Now the app is cooking up something similar, but this time for AI-generated media. The idea is to keep followers in the loop when a photo or video wasn’t captured with a camera but conjured up by an AI tool instead. How will the new AI label work? WaBetaInfo spotted this feature brewing inside the WhatsApp beta for Android, version 2.26.31.1, currently available on the Google Play Store. Once it goes live, admins will be…

The company is advancing digital integration, regional collaboration and service network capabilities to deliver faster, smarter and more consistent customer support. UAE; 5th Aug 2026 — Panasonic Middle East & Africa hosted its Customer Service (CS) Strategy Conference 2026, a virtual forum that brought together representatives from Panasonic Middle East & Africa, its business partners, Panasonic overseas business division and Global Customer Service Headquarters to review FY25 performance and align on priorities for FY26.  Anthony Peter, Director, Customer and Product Solutions Division (CPSD), Panasonic Middle East & Africa The annual conference reaffirmed Panasonic’s commitment to strengthening after-sales service standards, enhancing collaboration…