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An intriguing new rumor today confirms that there will be an iPhone Air 2 (even though it may only arrive in spring 2027), and it will add a second camera. This was first rumored last month, and it’s nice to get a ‘confirmation’ of sorts (as much as any rumor can count as that). While today’s report doesn’t mention what the second camera will be, the rumor from November did – an ultrawide. That kind of makes sense since the main camera can crop zoom to 2x with decent results, but there’s no way for it to simulate a wider…

To make AI real, the data center itself must evolve from supporting workloads to running factories: modular, repeatable, and secure environments designed to turn data into intelligence for mission-critical use cases across sectors such as government, financial services, healthcare, and telecom in the UAE. Cisco  outlined its vision for the AI-ready data center, introducing a “factory” approach to AI infrastructure designed to help enterprises in the UAE move from pilots to large-scale AI production more quickly, securely, and efficiently. For decades, enterprises have thought about their data centers in terms of workloads. Applications came in, resources were provisioned, and IT…

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Xiaomi is rumored to be introducing the 17 Ultra in China on December 26, and you may have been wondering whether the company’s next flagship smartphone would also get an international release. The answer is yes. While Xiaomi itself hasn’t confirmed this yet, the FCC has just certified the global version of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. This has the model number 2512BPNDAG, which is revealed in an IMEI database to belong to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The “G” at the end also confirms this is meant for global markets. The device will launch running Android 16 with HyperOS 3 on…

CSC: Finnish Universities Join Forces to Harness AI in Research, Education, and Innovation Finland has an excellent opportunity to become a global leader and a European frontrunner in AI adoption. The Finnish universities’ joint AI initiatives will be defined during spring 2026. Dec. 16, 2025 — How will AI transform research, education, and innovation? Finnish universities are collaborating closely to answer this question – and to ensure that AI is leveraged smartly in their core missions. The shift is so significant that creating a shared understanding requires joint effort. Pan-European LUMI supercomputer is located in CSC’s data center…

The initiative is designed to fast-track the deployment of applied AI products that have the potential to become major breakthroughs in global AI innovation. Presight,  a global leader in artificial intelligence and big data analytics, has opened applications for the second cohort of its AI Accelerator program, marking the next phase of its efforts to scale market-ready AI solutions and accelerate the commercial adoption of advanced technologies. The initiative is designed to fast-track the deployment of applied AI products that have the potential to become major breakthroughs in global AI innovation. Applications are open to AI startups, founders, and entrepreneurs…

PayPal now wants to become a bank in the US. The company has submitted the required applications to the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to establish PayPal Bank, which would be a Utah-based chartered industrial loan company. PayPal says this would strengthen its business and improve its efficiency, enabling it to “better support small business growth and economic opportunities across the US”. Aside from providing small business loans, PayPal Bank would offer interest-bearing savings accounts to customers, and it would also become a member of card networks in the US “to complement processing and…

DOE: AI Helps Scientists Investigate the Universe’s Biggest and Smallest Phenomena Dec. 16, 2025 — What is the structure of the quark-gluon plasma that existed at the beginning of the universe? Is the dark energy that is causing the universe to expand ever faster changing over time? While these questions address vastly different areas in high energy and nuclear physics, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science is supporting scientists using artificial intelligence (AI) to help answer them. Understanding Artificial Intelligence AI is the broad term for intelligence in computers, as opposed to intelligence that occurs in organisms…

The funding will be allocated across the startup lifecycle. MAD 750 million ($81 million) is set aside for venture-building initiatives focused on supporting early-stage startup creation and growth. Morocco has announced plans to invest MAD 1.3 billion (about $140 million) into its startup ecosystem under the Morocco Digital 2030 strategy, reinforcing its drive to become a leading digital and innovation hub in the region. The announcement was made by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Delegate Minister for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, during the closing session of the fifth Digital Now Forum 2025 held in Casablanca. The funding will be allocated…

OLLO Audio R1 lets you feel the groove while performing! HomeContent CreatorsOLLO Audio R1 Gadget Flow EditorsOLLO Audio R1Unleash your creativity with the OLLO Audio R1 closed-back recording studio headphones. They cut ambient sounds and prevent click bleed, ensuring clean vocal and instrument recordings.Closed-back isolation: Closed-back design cuts ambient sounds. Reduces click bleed by about half, keeping vocal and instrument takes clean.U-shaped studio tuning: Clear bass and highs help artists feel the groove and hear timing, which leads to more confident, energetic performances.Comfort for long sessions: Large over-ear pads, rotating cups, and a self-adjusting headband share pressure evenly so sessions…