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HOT PICKS ❰

Love Story review: a stylish, devastating portrait of fame, marriage, and high cost of obsession

Deep Water taps into 90s shark movie nostalgia with a modern disaster twist

Feb 13

iCAUR V27 debuts in UAE with range-extended electric SUV starting at AED 134,999

Feb 13

Tessan Universal Travel Adapter 21W launches with 5-in-1 global charging support

Feb 13

Keanu Reeves to reprise John Wick in new game from Saber Interactive

Feb 13

Apple says Siri and Apple Intelligence upgrades remain on track for 2026

Feb 13

Sony adds Sand Pink option to WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones

Feb 13

WF-1000XM66 earbuds officially announced with new processor and refined audio

Feb 13

Spotify says AI coding tools now handle much of its software development

Feb 13

Nomad ChargeKey Stellar Orange review: this is what happens when a charging cable gets superhero-level design

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REVIEWS

WATCHLIST ❰

The Pitt season 2 episode 6 review: Louie’s death, Robby’s breaking point, and the most emotional hour yet

Love Story review: a stylish, devastating portrait of fame, marriage, and high cost of obsession

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy episode 6 review: a devastating turning point

Crime 101 review: Chris Hemsworth reinvents himself in a slick LA heist thriller that channels heat and drive for a new generation

Cross Season 2 review: new alliances, new enemies, and a wider playing field raise the stakes

Love is complicated, snacks are essential: a funny, nerd-approved Valentine’s movie night on Disney+

Feb 13

Wuthering Heights (2026) review: stunning to look at, painful to think about, and missing the entire point

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy episode 5 review: the Deep Space Nine tribute that changes everything

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WHAT’S TRENDING ❰

Pokémon Pokopia preview: the coziest Pokémon life sim might also be its most emotional reinvention yet

PlayStation State of Play February 2026 recap: every game announced, major release dates, and biggest surprises

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

REVIEWS

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

REVIEWS

GAMING MODE ❰

Romeo Is a Dead Man review: a chaotic love letter to old-school hack-and-slash games wrapped in neon sci-fi absurdity

Mario Tennis Fever review: the most fun you’ll have with friends, and the fastest you’ll bounce off a single-player mode

Crisol: Theater of Idols review: not quite classic, definitely a vibe, weaponizes limbs against you

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MORE PICKS ❰

Google launches Youtube app for Apple Vision Pro

WHOOP advanced labs launches in the UAE with 65-biomarker testing panel

Feb 13

Diablo 30th anniversary spotlight reveals Warlock class across three games

Feb 13

Top Gun 3 script nearing completion, says producer Jerry Bruckheimer

Feb 12

Android 17 beta tightens large-screen app rules and speeds up release cycle

Feb 12

Threads launches Dear Algo to let users temporarily reshape their feed

Feb 12

Telegram redesigns Android and iOS apps with new navigation and group controls

Feb 12

Brad Pitt expected to return as Apple greenlights F1 sequel

Feb 12

iOS 26.3 adds iPhone to Android transfer and new privacy controls

Feb 12

Featured podcast: 3 Geeks Podcast

GEEK CERTIFIED ❰

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GUIDES

Honor Magic8 Pro review: confidence, clarity, and a little bit of attitude after dark

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IN CASE YOU BLINKED ❰

Feb 12

iOS 26.4 may not deliver the major Siri AI upgrade yet

Feb 11

Hisense rolls out Ramadan electronics offers across TVs and home appliances

Feb 11

Smart #5 electric SUV launches in UAE with fast-charging and 590 km range

Feb 11

Yango Yasmina Ramadan update brings calendar tracking and curated audio tools

Feb 11

Ookla names e& UAE world’s fastest mobile network for fifth time

Feb 11

Third-generation Audi Q3 arrives in the UAE starting from AED 197,000

Feb 11

NextSense smartbuds aim to shift sleep tracking from scoring to intervention

Feb 11

How to remove personal data from Google Search using the results about you hub

Feb 11

2026 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4matic+ adds power and revised six-cylinder tech

Feb 11

Facebook adds AI-powered animated profile pictures

Feb 11

Apple is shutting down iTunes Wish List and offering a manual migration path

Feb 11

Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked on February 25

Feb 11

Spotify surpasses 750 million monthly users as subscriber growth continues

Feb 11

Apple Arcade expands March lineup with four new games and service updates

Feb 11

Jony Ive’s OpenAI hardware project slips to 2027

Feb 11

Nothing’s Essential Apps beta brings AI-generated widgets closer to public release

Feb 11

Bluesky adds drafts, closing a long-standing usability gap

Feb 11

Apple launches 2026 Heart Month Challenge for Apple Watch users

Feb 10

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

PlayStation confirms hour-long State of Play broadcast for February

Feb 9

UAE retains regional lead as MEA network rankings shift in 2025

Feb 9

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 11

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

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 10

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

Feb 9

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

Feb 9

Watch Atlas robot stumble before nailing a complex backflip

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