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Buying Guides
The Back-to-School Tech Worth Buying in 2026
From affordable laptops to AI note takers, this is the back-to-school tech worth buying in the UAE for the term ahead.
Gear News
7 Basic iPhone Tricks I Built With iOS 27’s Revamped Shortcuts App
From halting my doomscrolls to automating air-quality checks, Apple’s streamlined Shortcuts app is my favorite iOS 27 feature.
Gear News
Coders Say They Already Found Workarounds to Claude’s Invisible Watermarks
Anthropic announced last week it would include invisible watermarks in AI-generated content to comply with new EU rules. Within hours, overrides were being touted online.
Gear News
What Is ChatGPT for Teens? Parental Controls and Age Verification Explained
As families across the Middle East prepare for a new school year, ChatGPT for Teens introduces learning tools, parental controls and stronger safeguards for users under 18.
Gear News
Everything Google Announced at Today’s Pixel 11 Event
The Pixel 11 smartphone line-up is here, alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and the all-new Pixel Tag.
Gear News
Claude Is Adding Invisible Watermarks to AI-Generated Content
Claude will now add an invisible watermark to AI-generated text and images–but detecting it may not be foolproof.
Big Tech
Made by Google 2026: How to Watch in the UAE and What to Expect
The Pixel 11 is expected to lead Google’s launch, which starts at 2am in the UAE and 1am in Saudi Arabia.
How To and Advice
How To Disable the AI Features in Gmail and Google Docs
New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.
How To and Advice
WhatsApp’s Latest Update Brings @all, Anonymous Polls and Splinter Chats
WhatsApp's latest update also brings anonymous polls and an official way to start a splinter chat
How To and Advice
How to Stop Google’s AI Overviews From Spoiling Everything
Google’s AI Overviews don’t know when to keep quiet. Here’s why–and how to stop their summaries from ruining your next watch.
How To and Advice
How To Disable Music Videos in Spotify
A recent update made video playback the default for songs and podcasts with a visual component. If you just want to listen to music – and save your data and battery – follow these tips.
How To and Advice
What the Gulf Summer Heat Does to Your Phone, and How To Fix It
Your phone’s thermal design is built around a global average climate. But Gulf summers don’t exactly fit that model.
Buying Guides
Which Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or Flip8 Phone Should You Buy?
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
Gear News
OpenAI Finally Enters the Hardware Market With the Launch of Codex Micro
The result of its collaboration with tech company Work Louder, OpenAI describes Codex Micro as “your control center for autonomous work with agents.”
How To and Advice
Here’s How Apple Is Updating Its Child Safety Features in iOS 27
Apple has announced several new child safety features coming soon to iPhones and other devices. Here’s what’s changing.