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Introduction and specs The Plus is back. After a short break during the Realme 15 series launch, the Pro+ model is back in the mix, retaking the top-end position in the family. So in a way, you could say that the Realme 16 Pro+ is the direct successor to the Realme 15 Pro. And even though the 16 Pro+ launches less than half a year after the 15 Pro, there are a couple of notable upgrades that make the generational upgrade worthwhile. With Realme 16 Pro+, the company has mainly focused on the camera experience. Aside from all the software…

If you’re one of many folks who still use Microsoft Lens to scan and take decent photos of documents, then it looks like you’ll have to switch to a different app soon. For those unaware, Microsoft announced a while back that it was in the process of discontinuing the app soon, which will officially be retired on February 9, 2026. A note on Microsoft’s official support page reads: The Microsoft Lens app will be retired from iOS and Android devices starting January 9, 2026, and will no longer be supported after February 9. You can continue to scan documents in…

Key outcomes of the meeting include the launch of the Integrated Public Finance Management System (SIGFIP), aimed at streamlining government financial operations, and the MADIGIPAIE project, which introduces electronic payments for public services. The Ministry of Economy, Finance, Debt and Holdings, in charge of the fight against high cost of living, convened a strategic meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, focused on modernizing public administration and accelerating Gabon’s digital transformation. The meeting was chaired by the Ministers of Economy, Finance, and Digital Economy, who reviewed ongoing reforms and proposed new digital initiatives to strengthen administrative efficiency. Key outcomes of the…

Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise LEGO Pokémon Set | Key Features, Price & Alternatives HomeComing SoonVenusaur, Charizard and Blastoise LEGO Pokémon Set Gadget Flow EditorsVenusaur, Charizard and Blastoise LEGO Pokémon SetBuild an eye catching Pokémon display with the Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise LEGO Set 72153, designed for adult builders and collectors.Triple Pokémon showcase: Build detailed brick models of Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, so your favorite Kanto Pokémon become a centerpiece on any shelf or desk.Massive build experience: With 6,838 pieces, this complex project offers long, focused building sessions that reward patience with a premium display model.Made for adult fans: The 18+…

It’s been a pretty big day for Oppo’s A-series globally, with the introduction of the A6, A6s, and A6x pairs. Last, but definitely not least, we have the A6t trio. Let’s start with the A6t Pro. This one comes with a 6.75-inch LCD screen with 720×1570 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,125-nit peak brightness, the Snapdragon 685 SoC, a 50MP main camera, a 2MP monochrome camera, an 8MP selfie camera, IP69 dust and water resistance, and a 7,000 mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. Oppo A6t Pro It measures 166.61 x 78.51 x 8.61mm and weighs 215g. It…

In line with Vision 2030, the collaboration is fully geared towards transforming the Saudi payments landscape by accelerating the digital transformation of Saudi financial services in accordance with growing digital adoption and consumers’ changing preferences. Mastercard  announced a collaboration with STC Bank  to empower the bank’s customers in the Kingdom – both consumers and businesses – with greater access to a broad range of cross-border payment services, leveraging Mastercard Move’s innovative money movement capabilities. In line with Vision 2030, the collaboration is fully geared towards transforming the Saudi payments landscape by accelerating the digital transformation of Saudi financial services in…

CES 2026 Changed What a TV IsCES has always rewarded spectacle. Bigger panels. Brighter demos. Louder promises.CES 2026 shifted the conversation.This year, the most talked about TVs were the ones that knew how to disappear.Art TVs moved from niche luxury to mainstream desire, and two brands stood at the center of that evolution. Samsung returned with the latest evolution of The Frame, a product that has shaped the category for years. Amazon arrived with Ember Artline, its first serious attempt at turning a television into décor.This comparison matters because it defines where art TVs are heading next. One brand represents…

Oppo has recently launched the A6s 5G and A6s 4G as well as the A6 5G and A6 4G globally, and they’re joined by another pair: the A6x 5G and A6x 4G. The A6x 5G comes with a 6.75-inch 720×1570 LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1,125-nit peak brightness, the Dimensity 6300 SoC at the helm, a 50MP main camera, a 2MP monochrome camera, a 5MP selfie camera, and a 6,500 mAh battery. Oppo A6x 5G It will be offered in Plum Purple and Violet Purple in five RAM/storage combos: 4/128GB, 4/256GB, 6/128GB, 6/256GB, and 8/256GB. Compared to the…

Berkeley Lab Materials Project Surpasses 650,000 Users as Demand for AI-Ready Data Grows Jan. 13, 2026 — In 2011, a small team at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) launched what would become the world’s most-cited materials database. Today, the Materials Project serves over 650,000 users and has been cited more than 32,000 times — but its real impact may just be emerging. Examples of energy compounds predicted by Materials Project-trained machine-learning models. Credit: Materials Project/Berkeley Lab. Courtesy of Nature Materials. When renowned computational materials scientist Kristin Persson and her team first created the Materials Project,…

The data centre will host solutions from Zoho Corporation”s two key brands: ManageEngine (enterprise IT management) and Zoho (cloud business solutions). Zoho Corporation,  a global technology company, announced the launch of its data centres in UAE in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The data centres form a part of AED 100 million investment in the UAE that the company had announced in 2023. The data centre will host solutions from Zoho Corporation’s two key brands: ManageEngine (enterprise IT management) and Zoho (cloud business solutions). “The opening of our data centres is part of our ongoing investment in the UAE, which remains…