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UAE, 23 February 2026: Every year, Ramadan reshapes consumer behavior across the GCC, inspiring generosity, reflection, and deeper community engagement, while also accelerating spending, loyalty participation, and the adoption of innovative incentive strategies, Gaby Kool, CEO of Loylogic During Ramadan, loyalty programs across the Middle East capitalize on seasonal spending, with retail, travel, and banking poised for record engagement. Building on 2025–2026 market trends, programs that leverage digital adoption, personalized rewards, and coalition partnerships are expected to drive stronger customer retention and higher transaction volumes during the holy month. Why Ramadan Matters for Loyalty and IncentivesRamadan is more than a seasonal…
Nvidia is preparing to re-enter the consumer PC market with laptops powered by its own processors, potentially launching before the end of this year. The development, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, marks a significant expansion for the company, which currently dominates graphics chips and AI data-center hardware. Nvidia’s shift toward full PC processors Nvidia is developing Arm-based system-on-a-chip processors tailored for laptops. Unlike its traditional role of supplying discrete GPUs that work alongside CPUs from Intel or AMD, these new chips combine CPU, GPU, and dedicated AI acceleration into a single unit. According to the report, major PC…
Google is quietly saying goodbye to one of Android’s most familiar mini-apps. The company is phasing out the long-standing Google Weather experience and replacing it with a redesigned weather interface inside Google Search, as reported by 9to5Google. If you have ever tapped the sun-and-cloud shortcut on your home screen to quickly check the forecast, you have already used what many consider Android’s default weather app. Despite feeling like a standalone app, it was actually a full-screen weather experience built into the Google app. However, that shortcut is now being redirected to a new Search-based weather page, and the change appears…
Owners of handheld gaming PCs powered by AMD’s Ryzen Z1 chips may have reason to feel uneasy. What started as a support message regarding the Lenovo Legion Go has quickly turned into a broader concern that driver updates for the Ryzen Z1 and Z1 Extreme platform may have slowed or even paused across multiple devices. The situation first came to light when Lenovo Korea reportedly informed customers that the original Legion Go would not receive further BIOS or driver updates. Instead, users were advised to rely on Windows Update and generic AMD drivers, where compatible. Now, additional reports suggest the…
Tesla has made a bold pricing move on its long-anticipated Cybertruck, offering one of its more affordable trims at a price that finally starts to feel within reach for a broader range of buyers. For a limited time, the dual-motor all-wheel-drive Cybertruck is listed at $59,990 in the U.S. – the lowest price yet for the futuristic electric pickup and a significant shift from the vehicle’s previously high price tags. The discounted price, which CEO Elon Musk says will only be available for 10 days, represents a rare opportunity for prospective buyers who have been turned off by the Cybertruck’s…
Apple is gearing up for one of its most packed launch cycles in years, with five new products set to debut in the days leading up to the company’s March 4 “Apple Experience” event. The information comes from Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, which outlines Apple’s multi-day rollout strategy and its broader push across Macs, iPhones and iPads. Major lineup incoming According to Gurman, Apple plans to reveal a new low-cost MacBook, updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, a refreshed iPhone 17e, and at least one new iPad between March 2 and March 4. This staggered…
On today’s episode of You Asked, we cover what to do about an 83-inch TV that’s too bright, whether it’s time to upgrade a 10-year-old TV, and whether a calibration can extend the life of your OLED. Is an 83-inch TV too bright? @msbgone asks: I went with an 83-inch TV, and it’s so bright that at times I have to close my eyes. I love the size, but man, being so bright is not always great, and I do not have it at max brightness. Also, when there are shows with flashing, wow, it can be a hard watch.…
Apple has usually played it safe with the color options on its flagship iPhones. Aside from the usual silver, white, gold, and black, the company barely ever goes bold. That changed with the iPhone 18 Pro, which landed in an eye-catching Cosmic Orange color, and it proved to be quite popular. Apple is looking to replicate that success with the iPhone 18 Pro later this year, according to Bloomberg, and its next bet could be a shade of red. What’s the big shift? “Given the success of orange, I wouldn’t be surprised if the company keeps that option around and…
If you’re wondering what happened to the Starship, then rest assured, SpaceX engineers are still working to get it airborne again soon. In fact, in a post on X on Saturday, SpaceX chief Elon Musk confirmed an earlier stated target window for the 12th launch of the most powerful rocket: next month. In that case, the Starship could be blasting off from SpaceX’s Starbase site in near Boca Chica, Texas, in a matter of weeks, treating onlookers and those watching online to a spectacular display of raw rocket power. The 12th Starship flight is particularly special because it involves a…
Microsoft has today announced a major shakeup in its gaming division. Phil Spencer, who joined the company back in 1988 and eventually led its gaming and Xbox divisions, is retiring from his role as the Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming. Also leaving the company is Sarah Bond, who served as President of the Xbox division. Spencer’s role will now be assumed by Asha Sharma, who previously led AI projects at Microsoft and had leadership stints at Meta and Instacart, as well. Why is this a big shift? For over a decade, Phil Spencer has been the face…