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Apple just started blocking certain app downloads in three countries. Users in Brazil, Australia, and Singapore now face automatic age checks when trying to download apps rated 18+ from the App Store. The move is part of a broader effort to comply with child safety laws worldwide. Apple told developers about the changes Tuesday, expanding its age assurance tools to meet new rules in the US and abroad. For affected users, the process is automatic. The App Store checks your age in the background before letting you download mature content. Developers still have their own compliance duties to handle. How…
Xbox has new leadership, and they’re making one thing clear right out of the gate. Your console isn’t going anywhere. Asha Sharma took over as CEO on February 23, 2026, with Matt Booty stepping into the Chief Content Officer role as Phil Spencer heads toward retirement. In an interview with Windows Central, the pair addressed the speculation that has followed Xbox through months of declining sales and multi-platform releases. Sharma knows fans have questions. The decision to put former exclusives on PlayStation left some wondering if Microsoft was quietly exiting the hardware business. She addressed that directly, acknowledging the real…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 25, 2026 – Former Australian cricket legend Brett Lee has officially made Dubai his new home, acquiring a premium waterfront residence in Breez by Danube, an exclusive development by Danube Properties. Dubai continues to attract global icons and investors, drawn by its safety, tax-friendly environment, world-class infrastructure, and long-term economic stability. Brett Lee’s decision to relocate underscores the growing confidence that investors and homeowners have in the Emirate’s real estate market and its high quality of life. Confirming his move, Brett Lee said: “Dubai is a city that offers incredible opportunities while maintaining a safe…
Perplexity just flipped the switch on an upgraded voice mode for its Comet browser. Desktop users can try it right now. iOS users wait a few more days. The update lets you control everything hands free. Open sites, scroll pages, or follow links. All by talking. On desktop you hit Shift + Alt + V, or Shift + Option + V on a Mac. On iPhone the same tools arrive soon, turning Comet into what might be the first mobile browser you never have to touch. The feature runs on OpenAI’s latest real time model. CEO Aravind Srinivas announced the…
Oura has gradually become one of the top health-focused wearable manufacturers, and its rise can be attributed to a combination of excellent hardware and a strong focus on research and development aimed at accurate health tracking. In 2024, Oura released its health coach, Oura Advisor, which is an AI-powered health coach that answers questions about health and wellness using data collected from your Oura Ring. Stepping ahead in that direction, Oura has now announced its proprietary AI model focusing on women’s health. It analyzes women’s biometric data and long-term trends to provide personalized, evidence-based insights tailored to the user. What’s…
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 25 February 2026: As part of ongoing efforts to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a safe and sustainable environment, the Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Center, the local authority responsible for overseeing and regulating the handling of hazardous materials in the emirate, announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Rabdan Academy, a leading government education and training institution in the fields of safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness, and crisis management. The MoU aims to build and develop an integrated and sustainable national ecosystem for hazardous materials management and to enhance national…
Dubai, UAE: Urban Properties has officially signed an exclusive sales agreement with Aark Developers for the premium residential development, Aark Terraces, located in Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC). From left Umar Bin Farooq URBAN PROPERTIES Co-founder, Rahul Gupta AARK Developers Chairman, Islam El Dafrawy URBAN PROPERTIES CEO,Shabana Farooq URBAN PROPERTIES MANAGING PARTNER & COO This strategic partnership represents a defining milestone for both organizations, uniting Aark Developers’ progressive, design-led development vision with Urban Properties’ expansive market presence and well-established client network across the UAE and key international markets. Together, the collaboration strengthens market positioning, enhances global outreach, and sets the foundation…
It appears that Apple is focusing on transforming its Pro iPhone lineup into a creator’s dream phone. We recently discovered a leak indicating that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to receive a DSLR-like upgrade with variable sensors. Now, according to a Weibo post by tipster Whylab, the iPhone 18 Pro models will pack an upgraded 24MP selfie camera. The image shared by the tipster also shows a smaller Dynamic Island, something we have already seen in past leaks. The new Dynamic Island will house the camera, with the TrueDepth sensor and the 3D dot projector hidden…
It seems that Google wants to give NotebookLM a makeover that could make messy projects and text-heavy notebooks more organized and visually appealing. A new visual customization feature now in testing suggests the AI-powered tool is about to feel more personal. It will help you visually organize your notebooks and make notes, journals, and diaries easier to navigate. According to Testing Catalog, Google is experimenting with custom banner images for individual notebooks in NotebookLM. The change would add a clear visual identity to each notebook, helping users quickly tell them apart instead of scrolling through pages that all look the…
Okay, so picture this: you pay for YouTube Premium Lite, feel good about dodging ads, and then go to lock your phone mid-vide, and everything just stops. That’s been the quiet frustration of Premium Lite subscribers since the plan first rolled out — and YouTube has apparently gotten enough complaints to actually do something about it. Long-requested features arrive As of February 24, background play and offline downloads are now available on Premium Lite. Yeah, those two features that probably should’ve been there from day one. Here’s where things stand now. Premium Lite was always positioned as the budget-friendly middle…