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Ford’s been teasing a genuinely affordable electric truck for what feels like forever, and after the initial few months, I stopped waiting for it, much less the less-than-$30,000 anticipated price. Turns out Ford didn’t just hit that target; it beat it.  What’s even more interesting is that the truck finally has an official name to go with the price. So what’s it called? It’s called Ford Fathom, and it starts at $28,350. Add a $1,595 destination fee, and the truck comes home at $29,945, which is just under Ford’s long-promised $30K cap. That positions it directly against the upcoming Slate…

OpenAI has today announced a bunch of meaningful changes to ChatGPT across free and paid tiers. The biggest changes are reserved for users with a free account. They can now have unrestricted chats without any limit hits. Moreover, the default conversation model has been updated to GPT 5.6 Luna. Free accounts are also getting access to a new think button, which shifts the conversation into a thinking mode for queries that need in-depth reasoning and knowledge hunting. For the unaware, the Luna model is equivalent to the “nano” series of models before the new naming scheme arrived with the GPT-5.6…

Google has shown off a new AI project that could make language barriers a little less intimidating, and it doesn’t need an internet connection to do it. The company has introduced the Gemma Translator, a compact prototype built in collaboration with Antigravity. Unlike most AI translation tools that rely on cloud processing, this device runs entirely offline using Gemma 4 E2B, Google’s lightweight open model. Everything happens locally on the device, making it both portable and independent of an internet connection. The prototype is powered by a Raspberry Pi 5 and includes a microphone and speaker inside a custom 3D-printed…

AV receivers have felt increasingly optional for the average living room, because modern TVs, home theaters, and soundbars can handle simple setups without the additional box.  However, Marantz’s latest CINEMA Series 2 lineup compels you to pay attention to the spec sheet and the price tag. The new CINEMA Series 2, which consists of four different models, packs enough hardware and software upgrades to attract both enthusiasts and professionals. So what’s actually new under the hood? Every single model in the lineup shares a new 32-bit, eight-channel DAC that converts audio simultaneously across all channels to sharpen imaging, tighten dynamics,…

India Moves Closer to Becoming a Global Rough Diamond Trading Hub as Bill Proposing 15-Year Tax Exemption on SNZ Sales Is Introduced in Parliament 25 Years of IIJS: Connecting the Global Jewellery Industry with India’s Excellence Mumbai, 5 August 2026 — The 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat Premiere opened at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, today, against the most favourable trade backdrop the Indian gem and jewellery industry has ever known. A succession of free trade agreements — with the UAE, Australia, Oman and the United Kingdom, with the European Union and New Zealand to follow — has redrawn…

Google Maps has spent nearly two decades helping people get from point A to point B. But if Google’s latest update is any indication, simply giving directions is no longer enough. The company now wants Maps to help you plan your day, make decisions, and even take care of some of the busywork that usually comes after you’ve found what you’re looking for. Today, Google announced a major expansion of Ask Maps, its AI-powered search experience inside Google Maps. The feature is gaining a collection of agentic tools that can help you order meals, search for hotels, and discover local…

There are environments where smartphones are worn down long before they suffer a dramatic accident. Heat lingers for hours, dust settles into every exposed surface and water appears through splashes, humidity or sudden contact. None of these conditions needs to destroy a phone immediately. Their impact is often gradual, building through repeated daily exposure. This is the type of environment the HONOR X7e Plus 5G is designed to withstand. Its durability proposition extends beyond surviving a single drop, focusing instead on the combination of physical and environmental pressures that affect a device over time. How Exposure Becomes Damage Heat, dust…

Bose has officially launched the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), confirming most of the features that surfaced through recent leaks. The new model has a cleaner design, improved noise cancellation, lossless USB-C audio, and Bose Immersive Audio modes previously limited to the more expensive QuietComfort Ultra series. Preorders open August 8 through Bose and selected retailers for $359, just $10 more than the 2023 model’s launch price. Shipping begins August 13. Black and White Smoke return alongside three limited-edition finishes called Eucalyptus Green, Dewdrop Mint, and Rosewood Mauve. These are the new QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen). ✨ Bose TrueSpatial Tech (Still,…

Dubai, UAE Aug 2026: Georgia is emerging as one of the fastest-growing destinations for travelers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC.Data suggests that in 2025 Georgia welcomed 145,513 visits from the Gulf countries, representing 3.4% increase compared to the previous year. According to the Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA), the country welcomed a 7.8 million international tourists in 2025. Industry analysts point to several factors behind the surge in interest from Gulf travelers. Georgia is roughly a four-hour flight from major GCC hubs, making it an accessible short-haul option for both leisure and family travel. GCC nationals also benefit from…

Meta’s smart glasses have exploded in popularity in recent times. Despite how people perceived wearable face tech years ago, the Meta Ray-Ban glasses not only made them better but also fashionable. Unfortunately, the social problem is still there. Now, restaurants, pubs, private clubs, and theatres across the UK are introducing restrictions on Meta’s camera-equipped glasses over concerns that customers and employees could be filmed without realizing it. The response closely echoes the bans and public hostility that followed Google Glass more than a decade ago. Take off the glasses or turn off the camera London restaurateur Jeremy King, whose venues…