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Apple’s MacBook Neo has shaken up the budget laptop market with its $599 price tag and surprisingly capable A18 Pro chip. But if fresh benchmark numbers are anything to go by, Intel may finally have a worthy response. The company’s upcoming Core 3 304 processor has surfaced on PassMark, and the results suggest that entry-level Windows laptops could soon be much more competitive. Intel’s Core 3 304 is closing the gap with Apple’s A18 Pro According to new PassMark results (via x86deadandback), the Intel Core 3 304 achieved an average CPU Mark score of 11,543 points, putting it just 2.2%…

Access to safe drinking water remains a challenge for billions of people worldwide, but a new invention from researchers in South Korea could make the process much simpler. A self-powered floating capsule that fits in the palm of a hand can reportedly test water quality and disinfect unsafe water without relying on batteries, external power, or chemical treatments. A simple shake is all this water purification capsule needs According to a recent paper published in Nature Water, the device, called the Floating-induced Detection-Guided Disinfection (FDGD) capsule, generates electricity when shaken. An internal magnet moves through a coil to produce enough…

Epic Games has spent years trying to make the Epic Games Store a serious rival to Steam. It has given away free games, signed exclusivity deals, and kept major PC releases such as Borderlands 3, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria away from Valve’s storefront at launch. Those moves have helped Epic build an audience, but they have not been enough to seriously threaten Steam’s position as the default PC gaming platform. One problem has been the launcher itself. Earlier this year, an Epic executive admitted to Eurogamer that the launcher “sucks,” and the…

I’ve spent years messing with in-game brightness sliders, GPU filters, HDR modes, and monitor presets to tinker with my experience on my favorite games. Of course, I’d always go with the original artists’ intent first, but replaying these titles with new filters does freshen up the atmosphere. This is why I was particularly impressed by BenQ’s new MOBIUZ gaming monitors. During a recent visit to BenQ’s Taiwan HQ, I got a hands-on look at the company’s latest AI-powered game filter tech, and it immediately made more sense than I expected. The company isn’t just slapping on the “AI” sticker onto…

Madison Square Garden has spent years using facial recognition technology to monitor who enters its venues. Now, that same surveillance system is at the center of what could become one of the year’s most troubling privacy breaches. The cybercrime group ShinyHunters has published a massive cache of data allegedly stolen from Madison Square Garden Entertainment after the company missed a ransom deadline. According to reports, the leak includes facial recognition records, customer information, internal security assessments, and other sensitive data tied to millions of visitors. While large-scale breaches have become depressingly common, this one feels different. Most data leaks involve…

Apple’s wearable future is starting to come into focus, and cameras appear to be at its center. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that camera-equipped AirPods and Apple’s first smart glasses are currently on the roadmap for 2027. While they may look like ordinary accessories on the surface, both products could play a crucial role in helping Apple Intelligence understand the world around its users in real time. Your AirPods might start paying attention When most people think of AirPods, they think of music, podcasts, and phone calls. Cameras aren’t exactly high on the wishlist. But Apple has a different vision. The cameras…

 New initiative creates a dedicated hub for private wealth advisors, family offices and international families in the UAE UAE, 21 June 2026 – RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC), one of the UAE’s leading international corporate registries for private wealth and cross-border structuring, today announced the launch of its new Business Centre in Ras Al Khaimah — a new destination designed specifically for advisors, entrepreneurs, family offices and international families seeking a professional and lasting presence in the UAE. Sandra Marie Louw, Chief Executive Officer of RAK ICC Officially opening on 1 July 2026, the Business Centre reflects RAK ICC’s broader…

The next chapter of Apple Intelligence could start in your living room.  While rumors continue to swirl around foldable iPhones, smart glasses, and camera-equipped AirPods, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests two of Apple’s most familiar products could be getting Apple Intelligence sooner than expected.  That means the updated versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini are currently in advanced testing and could arrive in 2027. If you’re hoping for a dramatic redesign, however, you may want to temper your expectations. The brains are changing, not the box Apple isn’t planning major hardware overhauls for either device. Instead, the focus appears…

Etihad Energy Holding PJSC Launched Following Completion of GULFNAV–Brooge Acquisition; DFM Ticker changes to ETIHADENERGY Effective from the First Trading Session Following Market Close on 19 June 2026 Dubai, United Arab Emirates – June 19, 2026 Etihad Energy Holding PJSC has officially been launched following the successful completion of the acquisition between GULFNAV ( Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC) and Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Company ( BPGIC) , making the transformation of GULFNAV into a newly rebranded and expanded entity under the name EITHAD ENERGY HOLDING PJSC The announcement follows a special event held onThursday, 18 June 2026.at ME Hotel in Dubai, which brought together the Company’s executive management…

Every day, I walk to the gym with my AirPods in. The reason is boringly practical. They give me one small setting I can adjust before the city starts pressing every button at once. Horns, engines, chatter, heat, gym music leaking through the door, somebody’s phone blasting videos at full volume. A city doesn’t ask politely before entering your skull. That idea gets flattened whenever earbuds are treated like proof that strangers no longer care about anyone around them. Silence in public can be rude, sure. A lot of the time, though, it’s maintenance. It’s someone deciding how much noise…