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HOT PICKS ❰

The Icy Blue Glow of Nomad’s Stratos Band gives the Apple Watch Ultra a subtle nighttime personality

Huawei introduces smartwatch-based diabetes risk awareness tool at Health Expo Dubai

Feb 10

Geely EX5 EM-i arrives in the UAE as an affordable plug-in hybrid SUV option

Feb 10

Nothing begins teasing Phone 4a series ahead of expected march launch

Feb 10

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro leak hints at major thermal redesign

Feb 10

Ads arrive in ChatGPT as OpenAI tests new revenue model

Feb 10

Huawei Pura X2 leak points to larger screens and camera upgrades

Feb 10

HBO’s Harry Potter series sets high expectations ahead of 2027 release

Feb 10

Discord moves toward mandatory age verification with face scans or ID

Feb 10

Shark Glam review: proof that beauty tech can be nerdy, shiny, and emotionally supportive

REVIEWS

WATCHLIST ❰

The Artful Dodger season 2 review: after a long hiatus, the Dickens-inspired historical romance reinvents itself in brilliant ways

The Housemaid review: an outrageously entertaining descent into gaslighting, desire, and suburban madness

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 4 review: honor on trial in Westeros’ darkest hour

The Pitt season 2 episode 5 review: banished doctors, brutal diagnoses, and an ER on the brink

Unfamiliar review: a dark, mature espionage series about loyalty, deception, and emotional collapse

The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 review: Netflix’s legal drama reaches a new level of intensity and ambition

The Shining returns to IMAX after 45 years and proves some nightmares are too big for your living room

High Potential S2E12 review: a near-death case forces Morgan and Karadec to confront what they mean to each other

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WHAT’S TRENDING ❰

Replaced Preview: Blade Runner vibes, bone-crunching combat, and a structure that caught me completely off guard

QLED vs OLED vs Mini-LED: the geek’s no-nonsense guide to picking the perfect TV

GUIDES

Soundcore Liberty Buds review: a surprisingly complete, shockingly affordable true wireless package

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REVIEWS

Batman vs Bruce Wayne: NOMAD’s Rugged Keychain takes on the Leather Loop in a tale of armor vs elegance

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GAMING MODE ❰

Mewgenics review: a tactical roguelike about breeding cats, embracing chaos, and accepting that you are not in control

Nioh 3 review: one button turns you into a ninja, and it changes everything about how this series plays

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined review: a beloved, brutal classic rebuilt as the most approachable Dragon Quest ever

ENTER FULL GAMING MODE HERE ⇲

MORE PICKS ❰

Adyen and Uber extend payments partnership into new markets and kiosks

Adyen and Uber extend payments partnership into new markets and kiosks

Feb 9

Dyson opens new beauty demo zone at Jimi Mall Al Ain

Feb 9

HONOR rolls out Ramadan combo deals across smartphones and accessories

Feb 9

Philips introduces helium-free MRI and AI spectral CT at WHX Dubai 2026

Feb 9

Levi’s Fit for Life Season 3 focuses on everyday women’s denim in the Middle East

Feb 9

Every movie trailer that aired during Super Bowl 2026, from legacy sequels to new sci-fi

Feb 10

Forza, Halo, and Fable define Xbox’s packed 2026 release schedule

Feb 9

Watch Atlas robot stumble before nailing a complex backflip

Feb 9

Featured podcast: 3 Geeks Podcast

GEEK CERTIFIED ❰

Huawei Mate X7 review: a mature, confident foldable that prioritizes real use over flash

AirTag 2 review: Apple’s subtle hardware tweaks add up to a much better tracking experience

Nomad Tracking Card Pro review: a premium Find My card that trades thinness for longevity, and wins

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G review: a phone that doesn’t beg for attention but earns it anyway

HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN: embracing the unknown and holding the future in your hands

UAG Premium Tech 24L Backpack review: your backpack is as serious as your gear and ready for chaos

2026 Ford Territory Hybrid review: the low-drama hybrid with high everyday value

Lexus LX600 Signature review: too big to ignore, too calm to question, too good to apologize

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IN CASE YOU BLINKED ❰

Feb 9

Apple reportedly plans third-party AI support for CarPlay

Feb 9

Casio adds Valentine’s-themed Baby-G watches with convertible charm design

Feb 9

Youtube Music places lyrics behind premium subscription paywall

Feb 9

iPhone 17e tipped to add MagSafe and A19 chip while holding $599 price

Feb 9

Apple previews dark comedy thriller Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed ahead of 2026 debut

Feb 9

Chinese battery maker claims million-mile EV battery lifespan

Feb 7

Disney+ disables Dolby Vision and HDR10+ amid European patent dispute

Feb 7

Spotify tests AI-generated song summaries inside its mobile app

Feb 7

Apple opens 2026 Swift Student Challenge to global submissions

Feb 6

Sony sets February 12 launch for their next wireless earbuds

Feb 6

Soundcore brings new Liberty Buds to MEA with a focus on comfort and everyday use

Feb 9

Everything announced at the February 2026 Nintendo direct partner showcase

Feb 6

Dubai now has a flying Renault in a mall, and everyone is pretending this is normal

Feb 6

Anthropic’s Opus 4.6 introduces agent teams and quietly changes how AI gets work done

Feb 6

Google confirms AirDrop-style file sharing is coming to all Android devices

Feb 6

Resident Evil Survival Unit expands to MENA with full Arabic support

Feb 6

Page Match and Physical books signal Spotify’s growing ambitions beyond audio

Feb 5

Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl arrives in the UAE with added soft-serve capability

Feb 5

Dyson enters scalp care with Amino acid-based leave-in formula

Feb 5

LEGO confirms KPop Demon Hunters sets starting in 2026

Feb 5

Overwatch finally adds Jetpack Cat hero after years of development

Feb 5

Google unveils Pixel 10a with early teaser and familiar design

Feb 5

Call of Duty Mobile season 2 Lunar Charge adds new weapon and DMZ updates

Feb 5

Anthropic draws a line on ads as Claude stays ad-free

Feb 5

iOS 26.3 release date window and what to expect

Feb 5

Fortnite expands KPop Demon Hunters crossover with wave 2 skins

Feb 5

Spotify expands lyrics feature with translations and offline access

Feb 4

First phase of Dubai Loop underground transport project set to begin

Feb 4

Samsung teases Galaxy S26 with a focus on camera zoom and low-light video

Feb 5

Where film meets technology: Creative Lab Film Academy launches powered by iPhone and Mac

Feb 4

Xcode 26.3 adds agentic coding support for AI-assisted app development

Feb 4

Matchbox movie images preview John Cena-led action film at Apple TV

Feb 4

Apple TV’s Cape Fear revisits a classic thriller with a slower, darker approach

Feb 4

EA confirms Madden NFL 23 server shutdown for July 13

Feb 4

Nothing Phone 4a leak points to a march launch

Feb 4

Monarch Legacy of Monsters season 2 introduces a new titan threat

Feb 4

Crunchyroll raises subscription prices across all tiers

Feb 4

Fitbit founders introduce Luffu, an AI platform for family health tracking

Feb 4

Apple Music Replay 2026 is now available and already tracking your listening

Feb 4

Samsung and OSN launch boxless OSNtv experience on smart TVs

Feb 3

EA Sports FC brings back Ramadan tournament across MENA

Feb 3

Louvre Abu Dhabi turns artworks into wayfinding across the UAE

Feb 3

Netflix to livestream BTS’ first concert since 2022 hiatus

Feb 3

Nintendo Switch becomes the company’s best-selling console ever

Feb 3

HONOR experiments with scent-infused earbuds through Arcadia collaboration