Cinema
UAE box office: Other Mommy opens with AED 2.4M as weekend gross falls 30%
Other Mommy opens at number one as UAE cinema takings fall across the top 10. Drishyam: The Conclusion and Verity round out the top three.
Components
Chinese Memory Manufacturer CXMT claims denser memory design, targets server DDR5 this year
CXMT's smaller memory-cell design could challenge established suppliers, but commercial shipments and regional pricing remain unconfirmed.
Events
13 Abu Dhabi comedy shows to book, from Russell Peters to Whitney Cummings
Russell Peters, Mo Amer, Whitney Cummings, and more lead Abu Dhabi's winter comedy calendar, with tickets starting at AED 99.
Tablets
OLED iPad mini could cost USD 200 more, but UAE pricing is unknown
The rumoured price rise is based on a US estimate, not a confirmed Apple price or UAE surcharge.
Apps
WhatsApp starts testing scheduled messages on Android
Some Android beta testers can now queue WhatsApp messages for later, but new group members won't receive messages scheduled before they joined.
Mobile Gaming
No Man’s Sky reaches iPhone on 28 October, with a free trial
Hello Games brings its space exploration game to older iPhones with a sub-5GB download, but multiplayer won't be available at launch.
AI
Microsoft’s Maia 300 chips will reduce its reliance on Nvidia for AI
Microsoft plans to make Maia its primary AI inference system, with Maia 300 production deployments starting in 2027.
AI
UAE’s Trinetra Labs launches BlueHands.ai for business software and AI agents
The UAE venture studio combines AI software building, business agents, expert support, and a marketplace in one platform.
Components
AMD RDNA 5 reveal may come after Computex 2027, leaker claims
A leaker points to a later 2027 reveal for AMD’s next graphics generation, but there is still no confirmed retail timetable.
Components
Intel Panther Lake prices reportedly rise by up to 20%
Reported supplier price increases target high-end Panther Lake graphics configurations, not every Intel chip or laptop on shop shelves.
Industry
Etisalat launches 2Gbps home fibre plans from AED 699 a month
Two new fibre plans offer the same speeds, while Etisalat's tenure-based free-data reward comes with eligibility details to check.
Cars
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ arrives in UAE with a smaller footprint
The smaller Land Cruiser keeps a ladder frame and four-wheel drive, with key safety features reserved for the GXR grade.
AI
HPE predicts AI will handle network tickets within two to three years
HPE's networking chief forecasts an end to human-handled network tickets, but current automation still has defined limits.
Phones
Galaxy S27 Ultra could go Snapdragon-only worldwide, new tip claims
A new insider tip points to one processor across all Ultra versions, but doesn't settle the chipsets for the rest of the UAE range.
AI
UAE leads AI adoption at 73.3%, newer Microsoft report shows
The UAE remains first in Microsoft's AI ranking, but its newer report puts usage at 73.3%, not the 70.1% cited in fresh coverage.
AI
PixelBoard brings Pixel 11’s Rambler voice typing to other Android phones
An unofficial Gboard modification brings AI-cleaned dictation to supported non-Pixel phones, without every Pixel-only writing feature.
Computers
Man steals empty Mac mini boxes in Arizona break-in, leaves computers behind
A man broke an office window and took dozens of empty Mac mini boxes while leaving the computers behind.
Smarthome
Apple’s HomeView hub reportedly targets November with A18 chip and four colours
Apple’s reported smart home display could arrive a month after its unveiling, with different colour choices for countertop and wall-mounted models.
AI
ArtCraft takes on Microsoft Office with three free, open-source apps
The developer behind ArtCraft's Adobe alternatives now targets Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with alpha apps and candid compatibility caveats.
AI
Netflix has used AI on about 300 titles, but humans still shape the story
AI is already part of Netflix's production workflow, but its 300-title figure doesn't mean 300 AI-generated films.
AI
Dubai begins four-week driverless pod trial at Bluewaters
RTA's Bluewaters pilot tests four-to-six-seat electric pods on dedicated guideways, with future Metro connections still under study.
Events
How to watch the Orionids meteor shower in Dubai and the UAE
The Orionids peak on 21–22 October, but a bright Moon means the best viewing comes after it sets in the early hours.
AI
Microsoft’s Nadella says AI needs an ’emergency brake’ that humans control
Microsoft's CEO wants frontier models treated as insider risks, with a human-controlled off switch built in.
Travel
LPM’s first beach concept opens at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in November
LPM is heading to the Dubai shoreline with a staged November opening.