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Tools of Survival: How Smartphones Have Become A Lifeline For Gazans
Phones are flooding Gaza's markets, and families will go to any lengths to get them.
Buying Guides
Emergency Preparedness Tech: 11 Gadgets To Keep in a Go Bag
In modern emergencies, staying connected can be just as critical as food or water. Here are 11 tech gadgets that keep power, communication and information flowing when systems break down.
Gear News
The Tech Behind Dubai’s Crackdown on Loud, Illegally Modified Cars
Smart noise-detection radars are being rolled out across Dubai to identify vehicles that exceed sound limits.
Buying Guides
Ramadan Rewires Your Routine. These 5 Gadgets Help You Adapt
From sleep-tracking rings to smart tasbih counters, a new generation of technology is helping Muslims manage the disrupted rhythms of Ramadan – from suhoor wake-ups to late-night hydration.
Reviews
This AI Notetaker Could Make Meetings Useful Again
The Plaud Pro is sleek, portable, and a work in progress – in time, it could become a useful companion to professionals.
Gear News
This Home Robot Clears Tables and Loads the Dishwasher All by Itself
Sunday Robotics has a new way to train robots to do common household tasks. The startup plans to put its fully autonomous robots in homes next year.
How To and Advice
How to Stop Using Passwords and Start Using Passkeys
Passkeys were built to enable a password-free future. Here’s what they are and how you can start using them.
Buying Guides
Sci-Fi Books Inspired by the Middle East (Other Than Dune)
Enter the wonderfully weird world of Middle East-inspired science fiction.
Gear
Brain Gear Is the Hot New Wearable
Smartwatches are cool and all, but have you considered wearable neurotech?
How To and Advice
Does Red-Light Therapy Work?
Even if the glowing mask scares your family, red-light therapy can rejuvenate skin and aid in muscle repair.