Tech is moving fast — and so is the UAE. Our Tech category keeps you in the loop with AI breakthroughs, app launches, gadget reviews, and smart city updates. From Dubai’s robotics scene to Abu Dhabi’s innovation hubs, this section spotlights what’s shaping the future of the Emirates. We cover the tech you use every day and the technology that's changing everything behind the scenes.
The internet broke this morning. Not entirely, but enough to send millions into mild panic as Snapchat, Ring doorbells, and even the UK tax website suddenly stopped working. The culprit? Amazon Web Services, the invisible backbone holding up much of the digital world. Around 8am UK time—that’s midday here in the UAE—reports started flooding in.…
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Apple’s September 9, 2025 event delivered groundbreaking announcements that Apple Event September 2025 will be remembered for across the UAE and Middle East. The iPhone Air redefined smartphone design whilst the iPhone 17 Pro targeted creative professionals working in Dubai’s thriving media industry. Meanwhile, AirPods Pro 3 introduced real-time translation capabilities perfect for the UAE’s…
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Summary DJI has launched the Mic 3, an ultra-light wireless microphone that showcases the brand’s expertise in merging pro-level audio tech with creator-friendly design. At only 16 grams per transmitter, the Mic 3 is aimed at content creators, podcasters, filmmakers, and streamers who need uncompromising quality in a small, durable package. A Game-Changer for Content…
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Dubai’s electronics shops buzz with anticipation weeks before Apple’s official announcement. Customers queue at Deira stores clutching AED 500 deposits like golden tickets. The iPhone 17 UAE pre orders madness has gripped the Emirates months ahead of September’s expected launch. Walk through any Sharjah gadget market and witness the spectacle. Eager Apple fans scribble details…
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Inside the UAE’s quiet AI revolution: How GPT‑5 is already reshaping the way we work In a tucked-away creative studio in Al Quoz, a marketing director swipes through her Chat GPT 5 interface on a second screen. Her team is preparing a campaign launch for a new F&B brand in Dubai Marina. She doesn’t bark…
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The Meta Oakley Glasses represent a bold new step in wearable technology—combining Meta’s powerful AI with Oakley’s rugged, performance-driven design. These aren’t just stylish smart glasses; they’re built to work, move, and keep up with athletes, adventurers, and content creators. With a stunning 3K video resolution, all-day battery life, and durability that can take a…
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Apple’s long-awaited refresh of its precision tracking device, AirTag, may finally land this September. Among the exciting prospects, the Apple AirTag 2 is reportedly set to be unveiled. According to a recent report from 9to5Mac, the tech giant is preparing to unveil AirTag 2. This will most likely occur during the highly anticipated iPhone 17…
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It started with a song that wasn’t real. In 2023, “Heart on My Sleeve”—a convincingly synthetic duet between Drake and The Weeknd—took over streaming platforms. This happened before the industry could even catch its breath. No one knew who made it, where it originated, or how to stop it. But what it represented was clear:…
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Meta has officially confirmed the rollout of ads on WhatsApp, marking a significant shift in how the world’s most popular messaging app operates. After years of speculation and internal debate, the social media giant is finally introducing sponsored content through WhatsApp’s Status feature — the app’s version of Instagram Stories. How Ads Will Appear in…
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Step into any classroom, training seminar, or even a virtual team-building session, and you might hear the same word being shouted with unrestrained enthusiasm: “Kahoot!” But what exactly is Kahoot, and why has it become such a ubiquitous tool across education, business, and social spaces? Kahoot is a game-based learning platform that blends technology with…
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Craig Federighi isn’t one to take a slow start. Apple WWDC 2025 kicked off with a cinematic intro straight out of a Brad Pitt F1 blockbuster—because it was. The opening sequence featured Craig racing around Apple Park in an F1 car, with Tim Cook on team radio, all to promote Apple Original’s upcoming film F1…
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The Google Pixel 10 launch date is set for 13 August 2025, marking the next big step in the company’s flagship smartphone evolution. This highly anticipated event is part of the annual Made by Google showcase. It will reveal four new devices: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10…
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