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Microsoft is bringing Copilot to the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer. The update turns the plain old search box into something that actually understands how you ask questions. Type “When is my performance review due?” and the system pulls the answer from your calendar, emails, and local files. No more digging through folders. The taskbar becomes a kind of mission control for AI. The search field now connects your local PC with your Microsoft 365 data. It knows who you work with and what documents you touch most. The taskbar is now a command center for AI agents Hit…

WhatsApp is introducing a small but meaningful tweak to group chats, and it addresses a longstanding annoyance for anyone who has ever added a new member to an ongoing conversation. Until now, new group chat members could only see messages sent after they were added, so they were dropped in with zero context. In busy family threads, office groups, or event planning chats, newcomers were often thrown into the middle of a conversation with no clue what had already been discussed. The usual workaround involved copying and pasting key messages or sending a string of screenshots to bring them up…

AMD might finally break its 16-core ceiling with the next generation of Ryzen desktop processors. A fresh rumor from reliable tipster HXL points to a Ryzen 10000 lineup that runs from 6-core budget chips all the way up to flagship 24-core monsters. The “Olympic Ridge” series, built on Zen 6, would mark the first time AMD offers more than 16 cores for mainstream desktop buyers. That shifts the company’s position against Intel. Seven SKUs and a new chiplet design The Ryzen 10000 family will reportedly include seven configurations spread across single and dual-CCD designs. Single-chiplet chips are said to come…

Dubai, UAE, 17 February, 2026 – BNW Developments, the single largest private developer in Ras Al Khaimah, set the stage for a defining moment with the unveiling of the first Radisson Blu Hotel and Radisson Blu Residences in RAK Central, in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group. Led by senior leadership from both organisations and joined by prominent real estate and hospitality stakeholders, the reveal marked a bold new benchmark for branded hospitality and elevated urban living in the emirate. The grand launch was attended by over 8,000 people, including the industry leaders of the real estate world. Electrifying performances by…

Google has quietly rolled out a trio of Chrome features designed to make everyday browsing feel less like juggling tabs and more like getting work done. The update focuses on productivity, adding tools that help you multitask, manage documents, and move files into Google Drive without leaving the browser. According to Google’s announcement, the update introduces split view, built-in PDF annotations, and a new “Save to Google Drive” option. The company says these features are meant to help users “focus, collaborate and get things done more quickly.” Your browser is turning into a workspace Split view is arguably the headline…

Sharjah K-12 Enrolment Reaches 251,000 in AY25, with Private Schools Driving 3.3% Annual Growth Since AY19, Research Reveals at Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education 2026 L.E.K. Consulting Research Shows 83% Private School Penetration and 3.6% Growth in International K-12 Segment, Reinforcing Sharjah’s Position as an Emerging Global Education Hub Dubai, UAE, 19 February 2026: Sharjah’s K-12 education sector has reached approximately 251,000 students, with 83% enrolled in private schools, according to research and analysis by global strategy consultancy firm L.E.K. Consulting. Since 2019, private K-12 enrolment in the emirate has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…

Ahead of their expected launch on February 25, 2026, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 have appeared in real-life photos shared by @Mr_TechTalkTV on X. Although they contain non-functional or dummy units used for displays in retail stores, they give us a good idea of how the earbuds will look. Previously, we’ve seen the regular Buds 4 (with an open-ear design) in black and the Buds 4 Pro in white (with silicon eartips). However, the new pictures flip this order, showcasing the regular earbuds in white and the Pro ones in black. Exclusive: First real-life look at the Galaxy Buds 4…

If you’ve ever tried to stage a professional product photo shoot on your kitchen or study table, using a desk lamp or a flashlight as the primary light, Google Labs has something for you. The experimental arm of the Alphabet-owned company has released a new Photoshoot feature as part of its AI marketing platform, Pomelli, which is like a virtual studio that fits in your browser (and, by extension, your backpack). Today, we’re introducing Pomelli’s latest feature update, ‘Photoshoot’ With Photoshoot, you can start from a single image of your product and easily create high quality, customized product shots to…

A breakthrough in lens technology could soon put powerful thermal cameras into everyday devices like smartphones and cars at a fraction of the current cost. According to TechXplore, scientists at Australia’s Flinders University have created a new type of infrared lens using extremely low-cost and widely available materials. These lenses could bring the expensive optics usually found only in specialist equipment to common consumer products. Thermal cameras work by detecting infrared light released as heat from objects. They are widely used in security systems, fire detection, industrial inspections, medical devices, and vehicle safety systems. Despite their usefulness, thermal cameras remain…

If you’ve ever paid off your Verizon phone and waited what felt like forever to unlock it, you’re not alone. What’s more, Verizon now appears to agree. Following backlash over a new 35-day waiting period for unlocking fully paid-off devices, the carrier has acknowledged in a statement to Android Authority that the process is frustrating and states that relief is coming soon. Under Verizon’s updated unlocking policy, postpaid customers who settle a device’s balance through common channels like the My Verizon app, online my account payment, or using a Verizon gift card may face a 35-day delay before their phone…