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HOT PICKS ❰

Pokémon Pokopia review: no battles, no badges, just pure Pokémon vibes, and it somehow works

Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max: what the new MacBook Pro chips change for on-device AI

Mar 3

Apple updates MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max, boosting on-device AI

Mar 3

Apple updates MacBook Air with M5 chip, 512GB base storage, and Wi-Fi 7

Mar 3

Apple updates Studio Display and introduces Studio Display XDR with mini-LED and 120Hz

Mar 3

Tecno explores modular smartphones and Edge AI at MWC 2026

Mar 3

Honor outlines AI device strategy at MWC 2026 with Robot Phone and Magic V6

Mar 3

Nothing Phone 4a colors revealed ahead of March 5 launch

Mar 3

Anthropic adds Claude memory feature to free plan users

Mar 3

7 reasons the RØDE PodMic USB is the smartest first (and last) microphone you’ll buy

REVIEWS

WATCHLIST ❰

Paradise season 2 episode 4 review: Annie’s tragic fate reshapes Xavier’s mission and the future of the show

In the Blink of an Eye review: a multi-timeline sci-fi survival story lost between eras

9-1-1 season 9 episode 11 review: the bachelor auction brings charm to an uneven hour

The Pitt season 2 finale: Mel’s malpractice lawsuit finally explodes in a high-stakes showdown

Scream 7 review: Ghostface returns to his roots in a nostalgic, entertaining, but uneven sequel

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy episode 8 review: the life of the stars delivers the franchise’s most emotional hour yet

Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 8 review: Higuruma’s deadly sentencing raises the stakes of the Culling Game

What to watch on OSN+ this March: psychological tension, family drama, and long-running hits

Feb 27

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WHAT’S TRENDING ❰

Nano Banana 2 review: the sweet spot between creative control and raw speed

5 reasons the Sony WF-1000XM6 are the best premium wireless earbuds you can buy right now

7 Reasons the Mackie Thump215 delivers big-venue performance without big-venue complexity

UGREEN charging ecosystem for Samsung Galaxy S26: desk, travel, and power solutions unpacked

REVIEWS

GAMING MODE ❰

Resident Evil Requiem review: a terrifying fusion of survival horror, raw power, and a franchise reborn

Reptilian Rising preview: an ’80s tabletop fever dream where Julius Caesar fights laser raptors (and it actually works)

Battlefield season 2 roadmap breakdown: every new weapon, map, vehicle, and limited-time mode explained

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MORE PICKS ❰

Tecno MegaPad 2, Watch GT 1s and FreeHear 2 debut alongside OneLeap

Hydroneer arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S six years after PC debut

Mar 3

Marvel reveals Spider-Man’s pirate suit for animated season 4 appearance

Mar 3

HBO Max and Paramount+ set to merge under proposed Paramount-WBD deal

Mar 3

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and T16 Gen 5 prioritize repairability over redesign

Mar 3

Apple releases third developer betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

Mar 3

iPhone 17e arrives: specs, price, release date, and what’s new

Mar 2

Apple’s M4 iPad Air adds more memory, Wi-Fi 7, and a bigger push for iPad productivity

Mar 2

Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 launches at MWC 2026 with flagship specs

Mar 2

Featured podcast: 3 Geeks Podcast

GEEK CERTIFIED ❰

Back to the red future: Nintendo’s Virtual Boy still plays like a beautiful, bizarre 90s fever dream

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

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

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

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

Sony WF-1000XM6 vs AirPods Pro 3: battle of the noise-canceling titans

Nomad ChargeKey Stellar Orange review: the tiny cable that thinks it’s Iron Man

MTV Rewind is a time machine that streams 25,000+ music videos and makes 2026 feel like 1996 again

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IN CASE YOU BLINKED ❰

Mar 2

Qualcomm FastConnect 8800 introduces Wi-Fi 8 and Bluetooth 7 to mobile devices

Mar 2

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite target AI-powered wearables beyond smartwatches

Mar 2

OnePlus 15T confirmed with larger battery and upgraded periscope camera

Mar 2

Motorola enters book-style foldable market with Razr Fold

Mar 2

UAE dirham symbol approved for unicode, arriving on keyboards in 2026

Mar 2

PlayStation 5 Hyperpop collection launches March 12 with new controller colors

Mar 2

Honor’s robot phone blends AI tracking with mechanical camera motion

Mar 2

Honor Magic V6 aims to push foldable battery limits past 6,600 mAh

Mar 2

Claude overtakes ChatGPT on the App Store amid AI policy backlash

Mar 2

Soundcore Space 2 brings 70-hour battery and improved noise canceling

Feb 28

Xiaomi 17 series launches globally ahead of MWC 2026

Feb 28

Paramount to acquire Warner Bros Discovery in $110 billion media merger

Feb 28

ChatGPT nears 1 billion weekly users as OpenAI reports 900m milestone

Feb 28

Nintendo reveals $70 Game Boy Jukebox for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary

Feb 28

Nothing Headphone (a) confirmed for March 5 with bold yellow finish

Feb 27

Aulumu introduces two protective cases for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Feb 27

Netflix exits Warner Bros. deal as Paramount takeover moves forward

Feb 27

razer releases 16-inch laptop sleeve with built-in magsafe-compatible wireless charging

Feb 27

Huawei expands Mate, Watch, and audio lineup at global event

Feb 27

Tim Cook signals several product announcements starting Monday

Feb 27

Google makes Nano Banana 2 the default image model in Gemini

Feb 27

Threads tests DM shortcut to streamline private messaging

Feb 27

Apple releases Xcode 26.3 with built-in support for AI coding agents

Feb 27

Google Translate adds AI-powered contextual suggestions for mobile users

Feb 28

Acer unveils Aspire 14 AI and 16 AI Copilot+ PCs with Intel Core Ultra Series 3

Feb 26

Luna Ring Gen 2 introduces voice logging to the smart ring market

Feb 27

Samsung Galaxy S26 series launches with smarter AI, faster performance, and privacy display

Feb 27

Fujifilm QuickSnap partners with Tayeb Santo to spotlight analog photography

Feb 26

TikTok reveals Discover List 2026 spotlighting emerging global creators

Feb 26

Sandisk expands portable SSD lineup to address AI workflows and larger file demands

Feb 26

Dyson brings home and hair technology showcase to Dubai Mall this February and March

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Mar 2

Samsung just gave the Galaxy S26 Ultra a screen with trust issues, and it’s glorious

Feb 26

Spotify Smart reorder uses BPM and key to improve playlist flow

Feb 26

Mortal Kombat 2 trailer introduces Karl Urban as Johnny Cage

Feb 26

Google updates Circle to Search with Gemini 3 multi-search and chat-style UI

Feb 26

Instagram arrives on Google TV, expanding its reach beyond mobile

Feb 26

Belkin expands its Galaxy S26 ecosystem with smarter charging, and protection

Feb 26

Xiaomi 17 Series teased: first official look signals a flagship built for night photography

Feb 26

Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro adds wider woofer, enhanced ANC, and deeper AI integration

Feb 26

1Password subscription price increase takes effect after March 27

Feb 25

Dyson Red Velvet and Gold return to the UAE

Feb 25

Gran Turismo 7 launches UAE Time Trial Challenge ahead of Abu Dhabi World Series debut

Feb 25

Lamborghini’s electric dream hits the brakes as buyers ask for more noise

Feb 25

BenQ expands MA series with 5K and 4K Nano Gloss monitors for Mac users

Feb 25

Tecno unveils ultra-thin modular phone concept at MWC 2026

Feb 25

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: UAE start time and livestream guide

Feb 26

Your essential guide to Instax cameras for Ramadan gatherings, iftar nights, and family memories

Feb 25

Spotify experiments with an afterlife-themed speaker

Feb 25

Anthropic launches Claude Code Remote Control for mobile devices

Feb 25

Apple TV releases full trailer for For All Mankind season 5

Feb 25

WhatsApp to introduce optional account passwords

Feb 25

Google adds AI-powered workflow automation to Opal

Feb 25

Tim Cook reflects on joining Apple during its 1998 turnaround

Feb 25

Sonos prepares app update with iPhone lock screen controls via Live Activities

Feb 25

Oura introduces proprietary AI model focused on women’s health

Feb 25

Youtube Premium Lite adds background play and downloads

Feb 24

Disney expands The Little Mermaid universe with Ursula prequel