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If there’s one thing that annoys me about using a smartwatch outdoors, it’s squinting at the screen under bright sunlight. Whether I’m checking directions on a walk or glancing at a notification while cycling, a dim display can quickly turn a premium smartwatch into a guessing game. That’s why the latest Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak immediately caught my attention. But after reading through it, I couldn’t shake one nagging thought: all these upgrades probably won’t come cheap. Finally, a smartwatch that can outshine the sun? According to a new leak from tipster Ice Universe, Samsung’s next flagship smartwatch could…
Tech Mahindra Partners with Perplexity to Enhance AI-Powered Sales and Customer Engagement Pune – June 29, 2026: Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced a partnership with Perplexity to embed AI-powered intelligence across its sales organization. Through the deployment of Perplexity Enterprise Pro, Tech Mahindra aims to empower its sales teams with faster access to trusted, source-backed insights, enabling them to better understand customer priorities, engage more effectively, and deliver greater business value. Mohit Joshi, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Tech Maindra As part of the partnership,…
Ask most players why they subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, and they’ll probably mention day-one Xbox exclusives. But developers have long viewed the service differently. For many indie studios, a Game Pass deal wasn’t just extra exposure — it was financial security before launch. Landing a Game Pass deal often meant guaranteed revenue before a game even launched, reducing the financial gamble of releasing an indie title into an increasingly crowded market. Now, that safety net may not be as dependable as it once was. A pause no one saw coming Speaking on The Business of Video Game Podcast, publishing executive…
Retail segment leads expansion with 14% growth while distribution strength and technology capabilities emerge as critical differentiators in an increasingly competitive landscape AuM in 2025 represents a 10% growth from 2024 Riyadh, KSA, 29 June 2026 – Assets under management (AuM[1]) in the GCC grew by 10% in 2025, reaching $2.7 trillion and marking one of the strongest annual performances in over a decade, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The findings, released as part of BCG’s Global Asset Management Report 2026: An Imperative for Growth, reveal that the GCC retail segment demonstrated particularly strong performance,…
If you have ever scrambled for the remote because a commercial is suddenly blasting twice as loud as the show you were watching, relief is on the way. Starting July 1, California is making it illegal for streaming platforms to run ads louder than the content they interrupt. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill, known as SB 576, back in October 2025, and it finally takes effect this week. Why does this law exist, and what does it actually change? Broadcast, cable, and satellite TV providers have followed similar volume rules since 2010 under the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM)…
Blue Ocean Corporation, University of Wales Trinity Saint David Inks Partnership to Plug Human Capital Deficit in Middle East The strategic partnership agreement to facilitate Blue Ocean offer UWTSD certified professional skill upgrade and leadership programmes at a time when GCC countries are facing critical talent bottleneck to drive massive economic transformation mandates Dubai/London, June 29, 2026: On the back of the huge competency deficit in the region with corporate hiring stymied by lack of organic talent supply, Blue Ocean Corporation, the world leader in training and consulting, today announced a strategic partnership with the University of Wales Trinity Saint…
Oasis version 2.2 gives the free soundscape app a more useful place in daily routines. The iPhone update adds ready-made soundscapes, new audio options, and quicker ways to return to a setup when you’re trying to focus, fall asleep, meditate, or cool down. The biggest change is a new library of 16 presets built around calm, meditation, focus, and energy. Oasis also adds more than 10 sounds, a mini player, session memory, background mixed audio, interface updates, bug fixes, performance improvements, and accessibility tweaks. It’s still free, and the App Store listing says the developer doesn’t collect data from the…
HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak lauds UAE-India relations as the strongest and most dynamic in the world at the Chartered Accountants Day celebrations by ICAI Dubai Chapter India is attracting investment from Non-Resident Indians through the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) route as NRI deposits reach approximately US$166 billion, including US$33.7 billion through FCNR accounts Date: Dubai, UAE; June 29, 2026 The UAE-India bilateral relations is among the strongest and most dynamic partnerships in the world – a partnership founded on trade and investment as well as shared values, mutual respect and the exceptional contributions made by the Indian community across…
BYD has made no secret of its ambition to build more of its own technology. That includes everything from batteries to electric motors, and now even the AI chips that power advanced driver assistance systems. But despite all that momentum, the company’s latest move suggests it’s not ready to cut ties with outside chipmakers just yet. Instead, BYD appears to be taking the practical route. A smart detour before the destination The latest reports out of China indicate that the BYD Seal is currently testing Horizon Robotics’ upcoming Super Drive 2.0 platform. BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu was reportedly seen evaluating…
You’re probably not a stranger to filters for your social media uploads. While some apps just fix up your shots with minor touch-ups, others want to change the entire look and feel. Mocha Frame takes things a little further. It doesn’t just clean up your shots; it lets you frame them up or sign them before sharing them. Mocha Frame, highlighted in a Reddit post by its developer, is an iPhone app built around presentation rather than heavy edits. The developer describes it as a tool for giving photos a cleaner, more elegant look before sharing, with minimal frames, Polaroid-style…