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Running navigation on a long drive only to watch your battery tank halfway through is frustrating. Google just solved that problem for Pixel 10 owners with a new Maps Power Saving Mode that can extend battery life by up to four hours. The feature arrived with the November 2025 Pixel Drop and works exclusively on Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. When you activate Maps Power Saving Mode during turn-by-turn driving directions, your phone switches to a simplified black-and-white display on the lock screen showing only essentials like your…

The report warns that poorly designed, misaligned, or overly prescriptive regulation can create unnecessary costs, divert resources from genuine risk mitigation, and in some cases increase exposure to cyber threats. The GSMA  has released a new independent study, The Impact of Cybersecurity Regulation on Mobile Operators, revealing that mobile operators worldwide spend between US $15–19 billion annually on core cybersecurity activities, with costs expected to rise to US $40–42 billion by 2030. The report warns that poorly designed, misaligned, or overly prescriptive regulation can create unnecessary costs, divert resources from genuine risk mitigation, and in some cases increase exposure to…

Valorant doesn’t run natively on macOS due to Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat system, which is deeply tied to Windows and incompatible with Apple’s security model. Intel Mac users can still play through Boot Camp, but Apple Silicon users have no reliable workaround—for now, Valorant remains essentially Windows-only unless Riot develops a future Mac client. Valorant has exploded in popularity as one of the leading tactical shooters in the world. But for Mac users, a big question remains: can you play Valorant on macOS? The short answer is no, not natively—Riot Games has not released a Mac client for Valorant. However, there…

The vivo S50 series is expected to launch in China next month. Last week, the company confirmed that the S50 Pro mini will feature the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. Now, vivo has unveiled the phone’s design along with several key specifications. vivo’s Han Boxiao shared the design of the S50 Pro mini on Weibo. The phone gets a pill-shaped horizontal rear camera module, which is reminiscent of the recently launched Honor 500 series and the iPhone Air. The vivo S50 Pro mini will get a triple rear camera setup that includes a Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto unit. For…

The new strategy offers institutional investors access to a short-duration, asset-backed private credit product designed to deliver stable, predictable income through a structure that combines RBI-regulated lending and UAE-based governance. Wizz Financial,  the Abu Dhabi-based global fintech group specializing in cross-border payments and digital wallets, in partnership with Aditum Investment Management Limited (“Aditum”),  announced the launch of MENA and India’s first gold-backed private credit strategy, fully regulated under India’s RBI framework and available through UAE-based financial institutions. The new strategy offers institutional investors access to a short-duration, asset-backed private credit product designed to deliver stable, predictable income through a structure…

Lutefish Stream is a dedicated hardware system that lets musicians rehearse, collaborate, and jam online in real time with ultra-low latency and clean 48kHz audio—something video-call platforms simply can’t deliver. With easy setup, dual Class-A inputs, built-in session recording, and reliable performance up to a 500-mile range, it offers a practical, studio-quality solution for remote bands, teachers, and music creators. Image Credit: LutefishIf you’ve ever tried to rehearse with bandmates over Zoom, you already know how it goes: someone’s audio cuts out, someone else’s signal is delayed, the harmonies fall apart, and by the third attempt at staying in sync,…

OnePlus has shared more details about the upcoming Ace 6T, ahead of its China launch on December 3. It is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. As for backup, the OnePlus Ace 6T will pack a massive 8,300mAh battery and offer 100W fast charging support, the company confirmed on Weibo. Meanwhile, the phone has also been listed on China Telecom’s database, which reveals some more specs. As per the listing, the Ace 6T will sport a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 2800 x 1272-pixel resolution. OnePlus has already revealed that the phone will offer 165Hz.…

Konaté highlighted the country”s target of raising the digital sector’s contribution to the national GDP to between 6–8% by 2028, and ultimately to 12–15% in the years that follow. Côte d’Ivoire has reaffirmed its ambition to accelerate national digital development, presenting a comprehensive roadmap during the Africa Investment Forum 2025 held on Wednesday, November 26, in Rabat. The presentation was delivered by Kalil Ibrahim Konaté, who spoke alongside officials from Guinea, Mauritania, and digital sector experts from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and global telecommunications stakeholders. The session was attended by Côte d’Ivoire’s AfDB Governor, Minister Nialé Kaba. Konaté highlighted…

Not all Black Friday camera deals are created equal. These are the only discounts I actually trust; on cameras I’d feel good about using myself. SonyI’ve always loved photography, but not the price tags that come with “real” cameras and lenses. Yep, if you’re into still lifes or you create content for a living, you know that a good camera can set you back a couple grand…a small fortune when you’re just starting out. But how can you get great equipment without annihilating your credit card? Black Friday camera deals, of course!!Related: The only Black Friday fitness deals worth clicking…

During the recent Poco F8 series launch event in Bali, Indonesia, the company also unveiled the rollout timeline for its HyperOS 3 update. The Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra, notably, ship with the new software out of the box. The Poco F7 series and the Poco X7 lineup will be the first to receive the HyperOS 3 update by the end of this month. In fact, Poco has already seeded the update for the F7 Ultra. Next, the update will be released for the Poco F6 series, Poco X6 Pro, Poco M7, Poco M6 lineup, and the Poco C75…