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Alienware 16X Aurora MSRP $2,249.99 “One of the last truly great laptops before the AI-triggered price hikes come for your wallet this year. This is a signature Alienware, toned down to meet you at a more accessible price.” Pros Surprisingly good 240Hz screen Dependably fast performance Minimal throttling tax Sleek and understated looks A decent port selection An upgrade-friendly outing Cons Mediocre keyboard and touchpad Speakers could’ve been better Noisy fans even without stress No screen upgrade option Thunderbolt 5 is a sore miss Dell’s Alienware laptop line-up has gone through multiple makeovers over the past few years. The Area-51…

Microsoft has stopped automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows PCs with M365 apps, after initially planning to roll it out to users by default. The app was supposed to act as a central hub for Copilot, consolidating AI features across tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into a single location. However, instead of letting users choose, Microsoft had planned to push it directly onto devices, something many users have opposed in the past. What changed with Microsoft’s Copilot rollout Microsoft has now temporarily disabled the automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on eligible devices. This…

After debuting its AI-powered Comet browser on desktop last summer, Perplexity rolled out the Android version in November. iPhone users were left out until now, but that’s changing today as Comet has finally landed on the Apple App Store. What does Comet bring to iPhone? Like its desktop counterpart, Comet for iPhone is built around Perplexity’s AI assistant, which can search the web and deliver AI-generated answers pulled from multiple sources. The browser lets you ask questions about any webpage, get quick summaries, or explore related topics without leaving the tab. One of its more notable features is a voice…

The Sennheiser HD 660S2 has been on my radar as a recommendation for anyone looking to step up from the HD 650, and at $419.81 it’s now $260 off its $679.95 list price. That’s a 38% cut on what is arguably Sennheiser’s most accomplished open-back headphone in this range, and it brings it into a price bracket that’s very hard to argue with. What you’re getting The HD 660S2 is a direct evolution of the HD 650 lineage, but the most meaningful change is the bass extension. Sennheiser redesigned the transducers to reach lower frequencies with more authority, addressing the…

The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has finally swung in, teasing Peter Parker’s biggest challenge yet. Set four years after the events of No Way Home, the story follows superhero Spider-Man (Tom Holland) as he fights crime in a world that has forgotten Peter Parker ever existed. This will be Spider-Man’s fourth solo film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the trailer has already revealed a lot of sweet details about Brand New Day. What does Brand New Day’s trailer reveal about Peter’s adventure? Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows Peter entering a hectic…

YouTube has a new plan to deal with the wave of AI-generated content flooding its platform, and it involves you. The company is now asking viewers to rate whether a video feels like AI slop. On the surface, that sounds like a reasonable way to tackle low-quality AI content in your feed. In practice, it may cause more problems than it solves. Humans are bad at spotting AI-generated content, and getting worse The most basic issue with this approach is that people are not good at spotting AI-generated content, and the gap between human detection and AI capability is widening…

In its third full year of operations, Wio Bank reported net profits of AED 622 million, reflecting 57% growth over 2024 More businesses and individuals chose Wio as their primary bank, with customer deposits soaring to AED 57 billion Wio ranked as the most loved bank in the UAE across segments, with an NPS of 75 for Wio Business and 76 for Wio Personal, the highest in the industry Wio’s robust balance sheet, impressive profitability, and strong shareholder base give it resilience and support the focus on long-term strategy Abu Dhabi, UAE – 17 March 2026: Wio Bank PJSC (“Wio”)…

Spotify is rolling out a new Exclusive Mode on desktop for listeners who care about audio quality. This feature gives you more control over how sound is delivered, reducing system interference and allowing bit-perfect playback. In simple terms, your music can now reach your headphones or speakers without being altered by your computer’s audio system. This update is currently available on the desktop app for Windows, with Mac support coming later. What is Exclusive Mode in Spotify, and how does it work? Exclusive Mode is designed for people who use external DACs or high-end audio setups, where even small processing…

Proving That Learning Never Has to Stop As Spring Break Is Announced Ahead of Schedule Amid Unprecedented Circumstances, UAE’s Fastest-Growing Hobby Discovery Platform Steps Up With an Immersive Online Camp Experience for Children Dubai, UAE — In response to the early announcement of school spring break across the UAE amid uncertain and unprecedented times, Hobbeeme — a dynamic hobby discovery platform connecting children and adults with live online classes and curated hobby-based experiences — has swiftly pivoted to launch a fully immersive Online Spring Break Camp designed to keep young minds engaged, inspired, and learning throughout the break. With families across the UAE…

Audi is reviving one of its most unusual cars, and this time it’s going electric. The brand has just confirmed the new Audi A2 e-tron as a new entry-level EV that will be unveiled later this year. This marks a significant push for its electric lineup, whilst also calling on the cult classic. If the name rings a bell, this electric car is based on the original Audi A2, which debuted in the early 2000s. It was an innovative, super-lightweight, and highly aerodynamic hatchback best known for its aluminum construction and efficiency. The A2 wasn’t a huge commercial success, but…