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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…
Abu Dhabi, 24 February 2026: Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Lulu Group International, has contributed AED 150 million in support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative aims to create a sustainable endowment (waqf) fund to ensure a stable and dignified life for orphans in the UAE and strengthen social cohesion and resilience. The contribution from Yusuff Ali M.A. highlights his deep…
Google is expanding the safety capabilities of its wearable ecosystem, introducing a critical update that will allow Wear OS smartwatches – including models like the Samsung Galaxy Watch – to receive independent earthquake alerts even when not paired with a phone. The upgrade arrives as part of the latest Google Play Services v26.07 rollout, marking a major shift in how emergency alerts reach users. Standalone alerts arrive on the wrist Earthquake warnings on Wear OS previously functioned as mirrored notifications. If a user’s phone received a regional seismic alert, the watch displayed a companion alert – meaning smartwatches were only…
Blizzard is officially bringing the Overwatch universe to mobile, and it just released a first look of the gameplay. Overwatch Rush is a new game built specifically for phones that reimagines Overwatch as a fast, top-down hero shooter designed for short play sessions. Blizzard’s announcement confirms that Overwatch Rush is still in early development. Unlike previous experiments, it is not a scaled-down port of Overwatch 2. Blizzard says the game is being built from the ground up for mobile, with controls, pacing, and match length designed specifically for iOS and Android devices. A mobile-first take on Overwatch heroes Overwatch Rush…
If you’re looking to get a dog but have reservations about all the poop, pee, and chewed shoes that you’ll have to deal with, then how about getting a robot one instead? Unitree has brought the idea a step closer with the launch on Tuesday of the impressive-looking As2 quadruped. The Chinese robotics giant already has plenty of experience building robot dogs, but the newly unveiled As2 stands out from its other models as a lighter, more agile consumer-grade contraption with a superior runtime of more than 4 hours, a walking range of 8 miles, and a top speed of…
Seamus Blackley, one of the original architects of the Xbox brand, has expressed serious concerns about the future of console gaming at Microsoft following a major leadership shift at its gaming division. In a recent interview with GamesBeat, Blackley warned that the Xbox brand may be gradually phased out as the company prioritizes artificial intelligence-driven initiatives over traditional gaming. His remarks have sparked debate across the gaming industry about Microsoft’s strategic direction and the long-term viability of its hardware business. Microsoft recently appointed Asha Sharma, a former executive from its CoreAI division, as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming, succeeding…
Discord is officially hitting the brakes on its global age-verification rollout after weeks of confusion and backlash from users. In a new blog post, the company admitted it “missed the mark” in explaining its plans and confirmed that the worldwide launch has now been pushed to the second half of 2026. The announcement follows growing concern around facial scans, ID checks, and third-party vendors that would handle the verification process. Discord says many users walked away believing the platform would require face scans or government ID from everyone, which it insists was never the plan. According to the company, the…