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The mobile chip race was already crowded. Qualcomm has Snapdragon, Apple has its A-series silicon, MediaTek’s Dimensity chips have become genuine high-end contenders, and Samsung is making another serious push with Exynos. Despite Google’s best efforts, Tensor never really caught up to these chips in raw performance. However, there’s another chip demanding a seat at the table. Xiaomi has officially unveiled the XRing O3, its second-generation flagship smartphone processor, and the numbers being claimed are difficult to ignore. The 3nm chip scored 5,228,014 in AnTuTu V11, while Xiaomi is calling it the fastest smartphone SoC currently available. Independent testing still…

Dubai, UAE – 23 August 2026: Dubai hosted a series of high-level strategic meetings and dialogues, bringing together humanitarian leaders, experts, representatives of international organisations and key stakeholders as part of preparations for the 22ndedition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD 2026). The discussions focused on the most pressing humanitarian challenges and explored the future of humanitarian action. These meetings come at a time when the global humanitarian system is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by multiple crises, conflicts, climate-related disasters, economic challenges and rising levels of displacement, alongside widening funding gaps and growing challenges…

Google’s Pixel 11 series has plenty of clever tricks. But apparently, rendering a popular mobile game is not one of them. Owners of the new Pixel 11 lineup are reporting severe graphical problems that make HoYoverse’s Genshin Impact effectively unplayable. Wired reported on the problem while testing the Pixel 11 Pro, describing a purple screen that prevented normal gameplay, and additional users have reported the issue to Google. For a flagship family starting at $899, this is a pretty bad look–especially when you look at how Google talked about the Tensor G6 being more powerful. Is PowerVR causing headaches again?…

~ Sunmarke delivers outstanding GCSE, A-level, BTEC and IB results, while Regent International excels in GCSE and A-levels ~ Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21st August 2026 – Fortes Education is delighted to celebrate an exceptional set of 2026 GCSE and A-level results achieved by students at Sunmarke School and Regent International School, with both schools recording strong outcomes across their cohorts. At Sunmarke School, an outstanding 67% of all GCSE grades were awarded at grades 9–7, equivalent to A*–A, while 46% were awarded at grades 9–8 and 24% of all entries achieved the very highest grade 9.Across the full results profile, 86%…

H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “We are committed to expanding trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and India across all priority sectors.” Dubai, UAE–Dubai Chambers recently organised a series of roundtable discussions in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, India, attended by 71 investors. The roundtables aimed to highlight the diverse investment opportunities Dubai offers to Indian companies across various sectors, particularly in digital economy and advanced technologies. During the visit, a Dubai Chambers delegation led by H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, held eight meetings with business and investment organisations and multinational companies. These included…

HUAWEI MatePad Air Sets a New Benchmark for Mobile Workspaces Supercharged by AI The all-new HUAWEI MatePad Air earns its name by staying true to a slim and stunning core DNA that balances high-level productivity with an effortless urban design. Built for young creators and mobile professionals, it stands out as a stylish companion designed for staying productive wherever you are. Beyond just an AI chatbot, the MatePad Air offers the perks of AI blended within the user experience rather than being a roadblock. Combined with uncompromised performance, the tablet redefines what power users can expect from a modern tablet.…

Retail Therapy, Elevated: Thailand’s Luxury Shopping and Wellness Circuit for the Discerning TravellerFrom the riverside grandeur of ICONSIAM to the spa suites of Sukhumvit, Bangkok has perfected the art of having everything in one place. Bangkok does not ask you to choose between luxury retail and personal restoration. It has long understood that the two are not in opposition. For the discerning traveller, the city offers something increasingly rare: a seamlessly curated circuit of world-class shopping and genuine wellness, housed in some of the most architecturally considered spaces in Southeast Asia. The circuit begins at ICONSIAM on the Chao Phraya…

Samsung may be preparing to make its boldest Exynos claim in years. A new report shared by industry analyst Ice Universe, citing Korean media, suggests that Samsung is highly confident its next-generation Exynos 2700 chipset can outperform Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, including its higher-end Pro variant. The reported figures are ambitious enough to raise eyebrows. If they hold up in production hardware, the Galaxy S27 could mark a major turnaround for Samsung’s in-house processor business. For now, however, the numbers remain early estimates rather than independently verified benchmark results. Samsung’s next Exynos could finally challenge Qualcomm According…

Apple added desktop widgets to Mac with macOS Sonoma back in 2023. I remember dragging a few onto my desktop on day one and moving them right off a few minutes later. The native widgets never fit into how I use my Mac. The look felt off, and honestly, there just weren’t enough of them to bother with. Ever since, I have been searching for something that does for Mac what the widget apps like Widgetsmith did for iPhone. I wanted more options, and more importantly, I wanted widgets that actually looked like they belonged on a Mac desktop instead…

If you’re eyeing an iPhone upgrade this September, the equation is a bit more complicated than usual. Apple is reportedly splitting its big September reveal into two relatively smaller but equally important product drops: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra (the rumored foldable) this fall, and the regular iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, and the iPhone 18e in spring 2027.  That means anyone who wants a new iPhone in September most likely has three options, all at the premium end of Apple’s lineup, including a foldable that could cost as much as a laptop. Although the company hasn’t sent out…