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HOT PICKS ❰

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

Disney expands The Little Mermaid universe with Ursula prequel

Feb 24

Spotify expands Prompted Playlist beta to more countries

Feb 24

WhatsApp scheduled messages feature spotted in beta

Feb 24

Xiaomi Tag tracker launches globally at MWC 2026

Feb 24

Nothing Phone 4a design revealed ahead of March launch

Feb 24

Acme Weather app aims to rethink forecast uncertainty on iPhone

Feb 24

iOS 26.4 beta 2 adds Apple Music redesign and new AI playlist tools

Feb 24

Pokemon GO 10th anniversary season memories in motion launches in march

Feb 24

Sony WF-1000XM6 review: noise-canceling crown has been reforged, silence just unlocked its final form

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REVIEWS

WATCHLIST ❰

Paradise season 2 review: an explosive, heart-wrenching continuation that proves the end of the world is just the beginning

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy episode 7 review: an old-school detour that fixes modern Trek’s structure

Before season 2: a complete story recap of Paradise season 1 and the truth behind every twist

The Last Thing He Told Me premiere review: season 2 opens with Hannah and Bailey thrown back into danger

The Pitt season 2 episode 7 review: code black, emotional meltdowns, and an ER pushed past its limits

The Night Agent Season 3 review: dark money, deadly secrets, and the most explosive chapter of Netflix’s spy thriller yet

The Last Thing He Told Me recap: everything you need to remember before Jennifer Garner’s thriller returns

Your complete guide to what to watch on Crunchyroll right now: breaking down the new anime season

Feb 20

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WHAT’S TRENDING ❰

Demon Tides review: Beebz, bat wings, and the most addictive jump physics I’ve felt since Mario

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finale review: honor, legacy, and the death that changes the realm

Can’t decide what to watch next in anime? Sentenced to Be a Hero is the dark fantasy you’re missing

Seats – Events Tickets app review: this might be the clean, stress-free ticketing app we’ve been waiting for

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GAMING MODE ❰

The Gathering TMNT: turtles in time, timeless staples, and a cardboard trip through dimension x

God of War: Sons of Sparta review: before the blades, before the beard, before Kratos learned to weaponize trauma

TR-49 review: the dystopian puzzle game that turns linguistics into a weapon and somehow makes it feel uncomfortably real

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MORE PICKS ❰

Apple releases WatchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 beta 2

Apple Music 5.2 for Android beta introduces AI playlist playground and visual redesign

Feb 23

Holy anniversary, Batman: Lego DC’s 2026 lineup builds 20 years of bat-history

Feb 23

What to expect from Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17e

Feb 23

Leaks outline OpenAI’s multi-device AI strategy with speaker, lamp, and smart glasses

Feb 23

Razer Huntsman Signature edition targets collectors with premium materials

Feb 23

Microsoft reshapes Xbox leadership as new CEO outlines AI-focused future

Feb 23

Western Digital consolidates creator storage under the G-DRIVE brand

Feb 23

Eufy claims top robotic vacuum position in MEA for third year

Feb 23

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GEEK CERTIFIED ❰

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

UAG Civilian Medium Shock Sleeve review: minimalist armor for your laptop and tablet

Lynk & Co 05 Hyper Halo Edition 2026 review: this is what happens when SUVs get cool again

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

OPPO Reno15 5G review: refinement over hype in a smartphone that gets the fundamentals right

Logitech Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE review: tunable speed, pro control

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

Zeekr 001 Flagship AWD review: the luxury EV that punches physics in the face and smiles while doing it

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IN CASE YOU BLINKED ❰

Feb 21

Nintendo brings Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen to Switch ahead of Pokemon direct

Feb 21

Samsung launches Bixby beta with conversational AI features in one ui 8.5

Feb 24

Less clutter, more calm: Xiaomi’s smart tech picks for a smoother Ramadan 2026

Feb 20

Apple launches Relax campaign spotlighting Saudi filmmakers and iPhone storytelling

Feb 20

Toy Story 5 recasts Mr and Mrs Potato Head after original actors’ deaths

Feb 20

House of the Dragon season 3 confirms major change to Fire and Blood canon

Feb 20

Away messages, nudges, and BBM pins: a love letter to the instant messaging era that raised us

Feb 22

Google launches Gemini 3.1 Pro with improved reasoning

Feb 20

Nintendo releases paid Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X

Feb 20

OneDrive macOS update brings redesigned activity center

Feb 20

WhatsApp launches group message history for new members

Feb 20

Google Maps may require sign-in for reviews and photos

Feb 20

Nothing aims to elevate its mid-range lineup with phone (4a) on March 5

Feb 20

Meta is shutting down its standalone Messenger website in April

Feb 19

Huawei to unveil next-generation Watch GT Runner in Madrid

Feb 19

Dyson PencilWash wet and dry cleaner launches in UAE with slim 38mm design

Feb 19

Google’s Snapseed camera for iPhone adds pro manual controls and film styles

Feb 19

Gemini can now create 30-second songs

Feb 19

Germ becomes first encrypted messenger to launch inside Bluesky

Feb 19

Safe Houses could become Apple TV’s next Slow Horses alternative

Feb 19

Pixel 10a adds 30W charging but retains familiar hardware

Feb 19

iOS 26.4 beta reveals early look at CarPlay video playback

Feb 19

e& UAE and Samsung launch all-in TV bundled streaming and smart TV plan

Feb 18

2026 Toyota Rav4 debuts in the UAE with hybrid power and updated technology

Feb 18

Pedro Pascal leads The Mandalorian and Grogu into cinemas this May

Feb 18

PUBG Mobile revives Arabian Nights update for Ramadan

Feb 18

Dongfeng’s MHero brand enters UAE luxury off-road market through Al Ghurair deal

Feb 18

Preparing your small business for Ramadan with WhatsApp business tools

Feb 18

RØDE adds direct Bluetooth connect to Wireless Go Gen 3 and Wireless Pro

Feb 18

Claude Sonnet 4.6 launches with 1m token context window and coding upgrades

Feb 18

Lego reveals Peanuts Snoopy’s Doghouse set for June 2026 release

Feb 18

Google I/O 2026 set for May 19–20 with focus on Gemini and AI updates

Feb 18

Apple Music tests AI playlist generator with playlist playground in iOS 26.4

Feb 18

One Piece confirms 2026 return date with Elbaph Arc on Crunchyroll

Feb 18

Anime fans in UAE and Saudi Arabia get bigger Crunchyroll library and more Arabic content

Feb 18

ChatGPT lockdown mode explained: who it’s for and what you lose

Feb 18

Snapchat creator subscriptions launch in the us with global expansion planned

Feb 17

Nothing schedules Phone 4a launch one day after Apple, because why not

Feb 17

PS6 release date could slip to 2029 amid global ram shortages

Feb 17

Samsung launches 2026 Ramadan campaign in the UAE with AI-focused offers

Feb 17

TikTok Next 2026 trend forecast highlights shift toward discovery and value

Feb 18

Fortnite teases Solo Leveling crossover featuring Sung Jin-Woo

Feb 17

Google confirms Android downloads backup to Drive with key limitations

Feb 17

Micron 9650 becomes first mass-produced PCIe 6.0 SSD with 28GB/s speeds

Feb 17

Apple muscles into MWC week with surprise March 4 event

Feb 17

iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 beta 1 released: key features and changes so far

Feb 17

Manus agents brings full AI task execution to Telegram chat

Feb 17

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile set to shut down April 17

Feb 17

macOS Tahoe 26.4 adds manual battery charge limit to Mac

Feb 17

Apple brings HLS video podcasts to Apple Podcasts in spring update

Feb 16

Official Pokémon pinball machine revealed with animatronic Pikachu

Feb 16

Terminator Zero canceled: Netflix anime ends after one season

Feb 16

Apple’s low-cost MacBook may keep its metal design and add new colors

Feb 16

iOS 27 battery life improvements could extend your iPhone’s daily usage

Feb 16

OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI as AI agent race accelerates

Feb 16

Gboard tests new cursor mode to improve typing accuracy on Android

Feb 16

Tesla CarPlay delay linked to iOS 26 compatibility and adoption rates