Dubai has introduced a new artificial intelligence model designed to detect deepfake videos and identify digitally manipulated content with an accuracy rate of 91 percent. The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) unveiled the AI-powered system, named SARAAB, at GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai, highlighting the growing use of artificial intelligence to address emerging digital security…
Samsung is reportedly reviewing a potential price increase for its Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup, several months after the devices first became available to consumers. The reported pricing review could affect the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra, although Samsung has not announced a final decision or confirmed the size of any possible increase.…
OpenAI has reportedly acquired Glass Imaging, a technology startup focused on AI-powered smartphone camera systems, in a deal valued at more than $300 million. The reported acquisition could mark another step in OpenAI’s broader expansion into consumer hardware and artificial intelligence applications. Glass Imaging has been developing technology designed to improve smartphone photography through advanced…
Apple has strengthened its engagement with Pakistan by appointing Salman Dar as its head of government affairs for the country, a move that could signal increased interest in the local market. Dar announced his new role in a LinkedIn post, saying he will lead Apple’s government affairs activities in Pakistan and manage the company’s engagement…
LG has rejected allegations that its smart televisions continuously record private conversations or secretly upload ambient audio, following a recent investigation that raised questions about the company’s privacy practices. The claims emerged after YouTube channel Gamers Nexus worked with security researchers to examine LG smart TVs. The investigation used methods including network packet captures and…
The federal government has reduced regulatory duty and additional customs duties on imported mobile phones for the fiscal year 2026-27, a move that could lower the tax burden on smartphones across several price categories. The biggest reduction applies to high-end smartphones priced above $500. The regulatory duty on these devices has been cut by Rs.…
NVIDIA has agreed to acquire artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face in a deal valued at approximately $12.93 billion, marking a major development in the rapidly expanding global AI industry. The proposed acquisition is expected to help NVIDIA expand Hugging Face’s platform, strengthen its underlying infrastructure and make artificial intelligence tools more accessible to developers and…
Social media platform X is experiencing a widespread rise in unauthorized access attempts, sparking growing security concerns among its user base. The spike in malicious activity coincided directly with the recent rollout of X Money, the platform’s integrated digital payment service. Attackers are targeting user accounts by triggering automated, high-volume password reset requests en masse.…
Xiaomi is preparing to launch its next foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, just days before Apple is expected to enter the foldable phone market with its first foldable iPhone. The Xiaomi 18 Fold has now received its clearest look yet after well-known tipster Ice Universe shared a video of the device on X, simply…
WhatsApp appears to be preparing for a wider expansion of its payment services, with a new Payments section discovered in an upcoming iOS version of the messaging app. The feature was identified in WhatsApp beta for iOS version 26.33.10.70. It is currently under development and has not yet been released to beta testers, meaning users…