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During a regular workday, I text the same handful of people across three or four different apps. It’s mostly Teams or Slack for work, WhatsApp for sharing locations or personal stuff, and Instagram for Reels (mostly memes). On lighter days, it’s manageable, but when things get busy, keeping track of different conversations has genuinely thrown me off more than once. Beeper just shipped an update that solves that mess. The universal chat app can now compile conversations with the same person from different apps into a single chatbot. While this isn’t the only update that the platform has announced, it’s…

SpaceXAI and Cursor just released Grok Bot. It’s built around AI agents called Bots or “teammates,” if you will.  Designed to complete real work and only check in with you when something is in the final phase and needs your approval, Grok Bot is currently available in beta on Mac, iOS, Windows, and Linux. An Android version, as well as an enterprise version, are coming soon. Introducing Grok Bot, now in early beta.Bots are AI teammates that do real work for you. They sign in to your tools, use them just like you do, and come back with finished work.…

Bumble is changing one of the rules that has defined the dating app since its launch: either person in a match can now send the first message. The change is rolling out globally from today, giving men and women more flexibility over how a conversation begins. Bumble is also extending the time available to respond from 24 hours to 72 hours, which should make it less likely that a promising match disappears simply because someone was busy for a day. It is a notable shift for an app built around the idea that women should make the first move. Bumble…

MelGeek MADE84 Ultra V2 review MSRP $219.00 “Built for enthusiasts, rewarding for gamers, and polished enough to replace my everyday keyboard.” Pros Solid aluminum construction Smooth and responsive magnetic switches Excellent for long typing sessions Rapid Trigger is genuinely useful for competitive games Huge amount of RGB customization Hive works through a browser Compact 75% layout saves desk space Cons Very heavy Transparent key legends can be difficult to read Pretty expensive Wired-only operation May require a wrist rest for longer sessions Mechanical keyboards are one of those rabbit holes I’ve always been happy to fall into. I spend most…

Piece of You celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with a curated edit of pieces honouring individuality and heritage Dubai, UAE, August 2026 – Piece of You, the personalised fine jewellery brand founded by Emirati entrepreneur Amreen Iqbal, is marking Emirati Women’s Day on 28 August with a curated edit that goes beyond a product moment, telling the story of the Emirati woman through the pieces she chooses to carry with her. Four pieces anchor the edit this year. The UAE Heritage Full Diamond Necklaceis inspired by national pride and designed for everyday wear, bringing heritage into daily life and showing that…

I’ve caught myself scrolling past an artist photo on Spotify assuming there was an actual human behind it, only to later find out I was wrong. That has been happening a lot lately. That guessing game is about to end.  Spotify is rolling out a new “AI Persona” badge, which is designed to flag artist profiles built around AI-generated identities (anything from the name, face, bio, and visual image) rather than real people. The label will go live across the app starting in mid-September. So how exactly will this badge work? Starting today, artists can voluntarily flag their profile with…

Holcim UAE & 44.01 Advances Industrial Decarbonization with Full-TimeCO₂ Capture andUnderground Mineralization Pilot HolcimUAE’spioneeringFujairahpilotreachesfulloperation,connectingcement production with 44.01’s underground CO₂ mineralization to advance low-carbon innovation at scale. Thefacilityhasbeenfullyoperationalsince15July,withatargeteddailycapturerateof 4 to 4.5 tonnes of CO₂, stored through 44.01’s geological mineralization technology. ThebreakthroughstrengthenstheUAE’sdecarbonizationjourney,demonstratingthe role of CCUS innovation and strategic partnerships in achieving Net Zero 2050 ambitions. FUJAIRAH, UAE – August 2026 –Building on the strategic partnership announced last year, Holcim UAE and carbon storage innovator 44.01 have achieved a milestone in industrial decarbonization with the UAE’s first continuous, live-condition carbon capture and underground mineralization pilot for the cement industry now fully operational in…

Samsung is turning its Galaxy Buds into something more useful than another pair of wireless earbuds. The company says its Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration, allowing compatible Galaxy Buds to function as over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. The feature is designed for users aged 18 and above and does not require a prescription or clinic visit. Samsung says it can help people who struggle to follow conversations in noisy environments, bringing basic hearing support directly to a device they may already own.…

Botim and Mastercard launch region’s first all-in-one card with Mastercard One Credential The solution combines multi-currency, prepaid, credit, and installment payments, reflecting consumer demand for card installments. Dubai, UAE – August 11, 2026 – Botim, the UAE’s leading fintech platform, has collaborated with Mastercard to launch the Mastercard One Credential, giving eligible Botim cardholders greater flexibility and control over how they access and manage payments through a single card solution.This launch also marks the first rollout of the solution in the UAE and across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA), strengthening the companies’ committment to product innovation. Mastercard One…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 MSRP $1,899.00 “A total charmer.” Pros Fantastic form factor Bright 120Hz screens Feature-rich software Reliably performant Long software support Cons A pricey investment Zoom lens is a sore miss Thermal throttling Needs better dust/water proofing Flex mode is missing I’ve never used a foldable phone with as much fervor and daily joy as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. The first time I closed it and slipped it into my jeans, I did a small double-take, because it went in like a normal phone. That sounds trivial until you remember every Samsung foldable phone before…