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Gamescom Opening Night Live goes by pretty quickly. In just a blink of an eye, you might miss a big reveal. Other times, you’re barely done with one intriguing game while another giant trailer drops immediately after to replace it. The 2026 show was particularly relentless, covering everything from established franchises to games I’d never heard of before Geoff Keighley introduced them. So picking six that stood out wasn’t a simple task. There’s something for almost every kind of gamer. But some still had me thinking about them, even after the livestream ended. We did see a few familiar franchises,…

Ridley Scott just confirmed something fans have waited years to hear. In a new interview with L.A. Times, the director revealed he’s developing a follow-up to Alien: Covenant, and this time the whole story centers on Michael Fassbender’s David. It’s a big deal for anyone who remembers Covenant‘s ending, where the android secretly took control of a colony ship carrying thousands of unsuspecting passengers. What happens to David next Scott says the new film picks up with David building what he calls a “brave new world for himself”. That’s a chilling idea considering how Alien: Covenant left things, with David…

Long Hours in Air-Conditioning Could Leave UAE Residents Dehydrated Without Them Realising, Warns Urologist As summer temperatures remain high, RAK Hospital highlights the hidden kidney-stone risks of inadequate hydration, outdoor work, travel and high-protein diets Dr Vinodh Kumar Manoharan, Consultant Urologist at RAK Hospital 26 August 2026; Dubai, UAE: Dehydration in the UAE summer is usually associated with people working outdoors or spending time in the heat. But residents spending long hours indoors in air-conditioning could also be at risk of inadequate hydration – simply because they may not feel thirsty enough to drink, warns a UAE urologist. While air-conditioning provides welcome…

While tech giants remain locked in a relentless arms race to shove generative AI into every conceivable aspect of your life, the team behind the open-source office suite LibreOffice is taking the opposite approach. The Document Foundation today released LibreOffice 26.8 for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and instead of clogging up your toolbars with unnecessary chatbots or sending your documents off to cloud services, the update focuses entirely on fundamental, high-impact improvements for core office tasks. Practical features aimed at improving your workflow The standout addition in LibreOffice 26.8 is a new text layout algorithm for Writer called the Paragraph…

Market uncertainty creates long-term investment opportunities in Dubai real estate, says Nisus Finance UAE’s resilient economy, strong fundamentals and sustained population growth continue to reinforce long-term investor confidence. Dubai, UAE; August 26, 2026 Periods of market uncertainty have historically created some of the strongest long-term investment opportunities in Dubai’s real estate market, according to Nisus Finance, which believes the UAE’s strong macro-economic fundamentals, resilient regulatory environment and sustained population growth continue to support long-term investor confidence. Dr. Amit Goenka, Chairman and Managing Director of Nisus Finance.JPG The broader outlook for the UAE property market also remains highly encouraging. The market…

Nvidia has announced a significant batch of gaming updates for RTX Spark at Gamescom 2026. EA, Ubisoft, and Embark are among the latest publishers bringing support for their games to the platform, giving us a better idea of what gaming on RTX Spark could look like when devices arrive this fall. The list includes EA Sports F1 25, Apex Legends, Anno 117: Pax Romana, ARC Raiders, and THE FINALS. Nvidia is also working with EA to bring native Javelin Anticheat support to RTX Spark. That last part is particularly important because anti-cheat compatibility has been one of the bigger unanswered…

New 2,000-square-meter ADCOOP store in Shakhbout City offers a comprehensive range of fresh food and everyday essentials. Opening supported by AED 2 million in promotional offers, exclusive rewards and family experiences, as ADCOOP’s network expands to 101 stores Abu Dhabi, UAE – 26 August 2026: ADCOOP, the grocery retail arm of MAIR Group PJSC, announced the opening of a new store at Makani Shakhbout Community Center (“Makani Shakhbout”) in Abu Dhabi. The official opening ceremony will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 27 August 2026. The opening will expand ADCOOP’s retail network to 101 stores and bring its retail offering…

Apple TV just handed viewers a first look at its newest crime drama, and the pitch practically writes itself. Picture Grand Theft Auto colliding with Heat, then add two leads who can carry a screen on charisma alone. That’s 12 12 12, an eight-episode heist thriller starring and executive produced by Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, set to premiere globally on November 13 with a two-episode debut. From there, new episodes drop every Friday until the finale lands on December 25. What is 12 12 12 actually about? The catchy title actually describes the show’s whole structure. Each episode moves…

AGON by AOC has unveiled the AGP327KG, a 31.5-inch gaming monitor with a native 5120×2880 resolution running at 144Hz, at Gamescom 2026. Nvidia and AOC are billing it as the world’s first 5K monitor with G-SYNC Pulsar support, the variable frequency backlight tech that has been limited to 27-inch 1440p panels so far. A larger, more immersive panel The debut lineup of G-SYNC Pulsar monitors, launched earlier this year, all measured 27 inches, had a 2560×1440 resolution, and topped out at 360Hz, specs targeted at competitive gamers. The AGP327KG takes a different approach. Instead of pushing for a higher refresh…

Meta is preparing to make Facebook and Instagram feel noticeably different for younger users after agreeing to a massive settlement over claims that its platforms were designed in ways that could contribute to social media addiction. The headline-grabbing payment is enormous, but the changes attached to the deal may have a more immediate effect on how teens actually use the apps. Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle claims brought by 47 states, Washington, D.C., and several U.S. territories. The agreement avoids a major trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram used addictive product features, exposed…