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After years of steady progress, 2025 was a major speed bump for EVs. The Trump Administration’s decisions to cancel the federal EV tax credit and curtail emissions standards, while putting extra pressure on automakers with tariffs, brought an end to the era of unbridled EV optimism. Automakers stopped talking about electrifying their U.S. lineups, postponed some new EVs and canceled others, like the Ram 1500 REV. But the auto industry is slowing down, not reversing course. The new year is still slated to see some major EV launches. These were the ones still most likely to happen, and most likely…

Towards the end of 2025, rumors around an affordable MacBook had started surfacing. The idea was that this model would compete directly with Chromebooks and affordable Windows laptops, targeting students, professionals, and casual users who don’t want to spend $1,000 on an entry-level MacBook. Now, according to Taiwanese market research firm TrendForce, the long-rumored entry-to-mid-range MacBook is expected to launch in spring 2026, potentially giving budget-conscious buyers a new reason to consider macOS. This device, according to the analysts, would come with a 12.9-inch display, putting it a hair smaller than the current 13.6-inch MacBook Air but large enough for…

The special offer allows guests to pre-book 5 kg/10 kg extra baggage at attractive rates for travel from the Middle East to India. 03-January-2026:New Year, new offers, and more reasons to pack for longer holidays. Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, announces a special limited-period offer for guests travelling from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to India, allowing them to pre-book 5 kg or 10 kg additional baggage at attractive discounts. This offer is open for bookings made till 31st January 2026 for travel between 16th January and 10th March 2026, and can be…

Dubai, UAE – January03, 2026 — The Global Knee Summit, a MECOMED CVS approved congress, the world’s premier international gathering dedicated exclusively to advancing knee health, innovation, and surgical excellence with world-class medical and scientific exchange is hosting its inaugural meeting January 22–24, 2026, in Dubai. This three-day first ever Summit brings together 125 Globally recognized faculty and Orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, fellows, residents, physical therapists, physician assistants, rehabilitation professionals, researchers, from the Middle East region and beyond.  Joining us will be our global industry partners to collaborate on the latest research, technologies, and clinical strategies shaping the future…

Michael Pepper and Phil Salt’s 122-run partnership proved too much for the Dubai Capitals Jason Holder, Sunil Narine and Liam Livingstone took three wickets each to seal the deal Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae  For photos from DP World ILT20 Season 4, click here    Michael Pepper of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders plays a shot during the Eliminator of the DP World International League T20 between Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 1 January 2026.Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20 Dubai,…

The year 2025 was a special one in a lot of ways, but not all of it was a rainbow ride for the average technology enthusiast. Apple finally went back to its engineering labs and gave us a taste of its innovative charm. At the same time, its laggardness in the AI race became even more apparent in the face of Google.  Electric cars kept getting better, more so in China than in the West, where the demand is cooling down. Meta gave us a new breed of smart glasses that put a screen in front of your eye, while…

Gous became the first player from an Associate Nation to score a century in DP World ILT20 history, bringing up the first century of Season 4 Gous and Zaman put on the highest opening stand of 157 runs in the DP World ILT20, taking the Vipers to 233/1 Debutant Usman Tariq led the charge with the ball, bagging three crucial wickets to seal the win Match officials line up for the playoffs can be found here Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae  For photos from DP World ILT20 Season 4, click here  …

Samsung is gearing up to unveil its next-gen flagship lineup later this month, and leaks are starting to paint a clearer picture of what changes we could expect to see on the Galaxy S26 lineup. We have already seen reports detailing several hardware and software upgrades set to arrive with the devices. Now, trusted leaker OnLeaks has shared images that offer a clearer look at the rumored design changes. As seen in previous leaks, the images suggest that Samsung could switch to a new camera design for the upcoming devices, featuring a vertical, pill-shaped camera island housing three sensors. The…

Dubai, UAE — 31 December 2025 –  As a cornerstone of the 31st edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), e& MOTB (Market Outside The Box), the region’s leading open-air retail and lifestyle event, returns from 1 January to 11 January 2026 at the iconic Dubai Design District (d3) Waterfront. Now in its 13th edition, e& MOTB unveils its most ambitious transformation yet, introducing a redesigned layout, immersive futuristic activations, expanded retail and F&B offerings, and a dynamic entertainment programme for all ages. With free entry, extended operating hours, and a curated selection of more than 95 retail and F&B…

Samsung is reportedly planning a Galaxy S26 price freeze for its next flagship launch in March, even as component costs rise and the Korean won stays weak. A Maeil Business Newspaper report says Samsung also intends to keep pricing steady for its next foldables, expected in July, aiming to protect demand in the premium tier. If prices really stay put, the bigger question is how Samsung makes the numbers work. When costs go up but sticker prices do not, brands usually concentrate upgrades where shoppers notice most, then adjust the elsewhere. Samsung Electronics exec Lee Jae-yong frames it as a…