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UAE, 18 March 2026 – Huawei has announced the return of the global Huawei XMAGE Awards, inviting smartphone photography enthusiasts worldwide to showcase their creativity and visual storytelling between March 23 and August 16. The highly anticipated competition celebrates the art of mobile imaging and the power of photography to capture meaningful human moments. The announcement follows the remarkable success of the Huawei XMAGE Awards 2025, which culminated in a prestigious ceremony at the iconic Grand Palais in Paris on November 12. The ceremony took place alongside the globally renowned Paris Photo, bringing together photography enthusiasts, artists, and industry leaders from…

Samsung is apparently serious about a phone with a slidable screen, and the latest details point to a device that gives you more screen space without the bulk tied to current designs. According to this leaker, the idea has surfaced before, but this time it looks closer to a real product. This device is built around a sliding form factor. Instead of folding inward, the screen extends outward, staying flat while expanding your usable space. That shift alone could change how the phone feels day to day. Size is a big part of the appeal. The expanded display is expected…

Dubai, UAE – March 18, 2026: Big Bad Wolf Books has concluded its 2026 Dubai edition, bringing to a close a large-scale literary showcase that featured over one million books under one roof at Dubai Studio City. The book fair, held under the theme “beyond noise”, has been marked as a massive initiative to make reading more accessible, engaging, and culturally relevant across communities in the city and beyond. Speaking on the conclusion of this book fair, Mr. Andrew Yap, Co-Founder and CEO of Big Bad Wolf Books, said, “We are happy to deliver a remarkable showcase this time with…

OpenAI is scaling its latest models down to hit a different target, faster responses and much lower costs. The new GPT-5.4 mini and nano are built for developers who care more about responsiveness than squeezing out every last bit of reasoning power. Both models are available starting today. GPT-5.4 mini runs more than twice as fast as its predecessor while staying close to the full GPT-5.4 on key benchmarks. GPT-5.4 nano takes that further, focusing on simpler tasks like classification and data extraction where efficiency matters most. This approach fits apps where speed shapes the experience. Coding assistants, background agents,…

Quick delivery has always been one of Amazon’s core tenets and a significant reason behind the company’s success. It started with Amazon offering 1-day and 2-day deliveries to its Prime members, which later expanded to same-day delivery for eligible products.  The company is now aiming to speed up deliveries further and has introduced two new options: 1-hour and 3-hour delivery, available across hundreds of cities in the United States. The new options cover over 90,000 products, ranging from pantry staples and cleaning supplies to over-the-counter medications, electronics, toys, and clothing. How does it work and how much will it cost…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 March 2026: RX has confirmed that the 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, originally scheduled to take place from 4–7 May 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will now take place from 17-20 August 2026, with the venue remaining unchanged. The decision to reschedule the event has been made to prioritise the safety and well-being of customers, partners and colleagues, and to give the global travel and tourism community greater confidence and flexibility to attend. Now in its 33rd edition, Arabian Travel Market serves as a key global platform connecting destinations, travel suppliers,…

Logitech G has launched the RS H-Shifter, a 7-speed manual shifter designed for sim racers who want their setup to deliver a real car driving experience. It’s available starting today for $159.99. If you’ve ever driven a manual car, you know there’s something deeply satisfying about shifting through the gears yourself. The RS H-Shifter is built around that feeling, and the company says that it has gone to great lengths to ensure that every shift feels deliberate and tactile. Does it actually simulate real driving? Logitech states that its custom 7-speed mechanism delivers precise engagement, ensuring every shift closely mirrors…

It looks like the digital infatuation with artificial intelligence has cooled off, as people are either quitting AI chatbots entirely or have stopped sharing their personal information with them.  According to a new report from Malwarebytes, the so-called fascination with chatbots is slowly but steadily being replaced by a more aware and proactive public that isn’t just concerned about privacy, but is also taking action to address these concerns.  Is the AI spark gone in 2026? In a survey conducted by Malwarebytes, 90% of respondents said they’re worried about AI (in any form) using their data without their consent, and…

The next palm-friendly premium phone from OnePlus has been surfacing in teasers and leaks for weeks. But now, the company has finally revealed the launch date for its upcoming OnePlus 15T. The device will debut later this month in China, arriving as the next compact powerhouse. In a recent teaser poster, OnePlus confirmed that the 15T’s launch event is set for March 24, 2026. What’s all the buzz about? For fans of smaller phones, this is a big moment. Compact Android flagships aren’t too common, and OnePlus seems to be ready to double down on the segment again. And the…

Between GPU shortages, RAM prices climbing, and the general cost of PC parts right now, building your own gaming rig has gotten considerably less straightforward than it used to be. The Skytech Gaming O11V makes a compelling case for skipping that process entirely. It’s down to $1,649.99 at Best Buy, a $230 saving off its $1,879.99 comp value, and the spec sheet is exactly what you want to see at this price. What you’re getting The headline component here is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. AMD’s latest GPU generation has been turning heads for its performance-per-dollar ratio, and the…