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If you’ve stared blankly at your car’s dashboard warning light, searching the internet for what it means, Ford has something for you. The company has officially begun rolling out an AI assistant today through its Ford and Lincoln apps.  As the automaker says, it is built specifically to answer real questions about your own vehicle.  So what can this assistant actually do? Unlike a general chatbot, Ford’s AI assistant is tied directly to your specific vehicle. In other words, it can pull real-time data, like your current fuel level, oil life, or tire pressure, the moment you ask.  You can…

For years, the Search button has been an integral part of the Google Search experience. However, right now, typing “google.com” into a browser is reportedly bringing up a new simplified layout that doesn’t include the Search button anymore (for a select group of signed-out users).  It appears that the search giant is testing a new, AI-first layout with three dedicated buttons, which are new for traditional Google Search users, but familiar for those who use the Gemini chatbot on a regular basis.   What exactly did Google swap in? Search Engine Watch first spotted the change and confirmed it independently across…

The original Minimal Phone built its entire identity around an E Ink screen that made scrolling annoying on purpose. The black-and-white E Ink screen intentionally made watching videos or scrolling through social media posts look less colorful or appealing to the human eye. So, when The Minimal Company announced its successor with an AMOLED display that supports a higher refresh rate, I was a bit surprised. I wasn’t expecting the company to walk back the hardware choice that made it quite interesting. But that doesn’t mean that the Minimal Phone 2 isn’t worth a look.  Why ditch the display that…

Samsung’s upcoming “budget” flagship has leaked so many times over the past few months that there is not much left for the company to reveal. We have already seen its colors, redesigned camera housing, older processor, and familiar cameras. Now, a new leak appears to have filled in nearly the entire spec sheet. WinFuture has obtained detailed specifications for the Galaxy S26 FE, pointing to a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 2340 x 1080 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and brightness reaching 1,900 nits in high-brightness mode. The phone is expected to come in Graphite, Pistachio, and Blueberry. The…

HONOR Pad X9b Max and HONOR Earbuds 4 lead a wide-ranging technology line-up for learning, productivity and entertainment Dubai, UAE – August 10, 2026– HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, has announced its Back-to-School campaign in the UAEbringing customers promotional prices, vouchers, complimentary accessories, trade-in benefits and service packages worth up to AED 300 across its expanding device portfolio. HONOR Pad X9b Max Leads the Campaign At the centre of the campaign are the Pad X9b Max WiFi and Pad X9b Max Paperlike, available as new arrivals starting from AED 999. The Wi-Fi version is offered without a gift,…

For over a decade, finding a rival Android app store meant hunting down APK files and clicking through security warnings. But that changes now. Aptoide Games, a gaming-focused marketplace, is available for download directly through Google Play in the United States. It marks the first time a competing app store has officially landed inside Google‘s own platform since it shut the door on rivals more than ten years ago. Why Google finally opened the door to Play Store Google’s longstanding legal battle with Epic Games set this in motion. Epic sued both Google and Apple back in 2020, after Google…

DSS Weekly Itinerary: Dubai Summer Surprises Unveils Another Week of Unmissable Concerts, Entertainment and Summer Experiences from 10 to 16 August Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 August 2026: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) continues to bring the city to life with a diverse line-up of live entertainment, offers and family-friendly activities taking place from 10 to 16 August. This week, residents and visitors can look forward to an exciting line-up of live concerts featuring iconic artists such as Marwan Moussa, Hleem, Benny Dayal, Usha Uthup and Lucky Ali, alongside stand-up comedy shows featuring acclaimed comedians including Ricky Balshaw, Tevin Everett and more. …

The US Federal Communications Commission is considering a move that could make things pretty awkward for drone buyers. The agency wants to expand its existing restrictions to cover certain drones with features such as LiDAR sensing, thermal imaging, and aerosol-dispersing systems. The weird part? Some of these drones were already approved for sale in the US. In a report by DJI’s own blog, this new development puts several DJI models in the spotlight, including the Air 3S, Avata 360, and Mini 5 Pro. Under the proposal, these drones could potentially be pulled from the US market, even though the FCC…

Bosch Home Comfort Group Highlights Real Summer HVAC Performance as Gulf Buildings Enter Peak Cooling Season The air365 Max VRF system is designed for high-ambient regions, supporting efficient cooling performance, stable comfortand easier serviceability.   UAE, Dubai– Asthe Gulf region enters the peak hot season, Bosch Home Comfort Group is highlighting the growing need for regional buildings to look beyond rated cooling capacity and assess how HVAC systems perform under real summer operating conditions. Within this context, Hitachi Cooling & Heating, part of Bosch Home Comfort Group, is drawing attention to its air365 Max variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system, which…

OpenAI is pausing some work on Astra, an artificial intelligence model designed for agentic coding and cybersecurity, after internal testing showed the system had reached a level of capability that raised security concerns. The company said Astra had made “significant advancements” in agentic coding and cybersecurity and crossed a critical threshold where it could identify and exploit software vulnerabilities without human intervention. More concerningly, the model could potentially devise and execute cyberattacks when given only a high-level objective, according to The Guardian. OpenAI said Astra itself was not involved in a real-world cyberattack. However, the company discovered instances of autonomous…