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Spotify’s latest feature is something third parties have offered for a long time, and in fact it’s actually launching in partnership with one of those third parties. We’re talking about the ability to transfer your playlists from competing services right into Spotify. This is powered by TuneMyMusic, a service that has been offering playlist transfers between online music streaming services for quite a while now. It’s now sort of integrated into Spotify itself, but of course only for playlists you want to move into Spotify, and not out of it. Just go to Your Library in the Spotify mobile app,…

Grills don’t need AI, but you might need an AI grill. When it debuted at CES early this year, the Brisk It Zelos-450 was advertised as being “the first grill with generative AI.” That AI comes in the form of “Vera,” an in-app feature that “creates customized recipes based on your input” and then sets the grill’s temperature to cook them.Photograph: Martin CizmarThe tech press enthusiastically reported on the device early this year. I was less optimistic, which is why it took me the better part of the year to finally free the grill from its disintegrating cardboard box—something I finally did last…

This consultative approach underscores the government’s commitment to collaborative policymaking, ensuring that regulatory frameworks are aligned with the realities and ambitions of Senegal’s vibrant startup sector. As part of its mission to strengthen the country’s digital ecosystem, Sénégal Connect has initiated a broad consultation with key actors in the startup community to operationalize Law No. 2020-01-06, which governs the creation and promotion of startups. The consultation workshop, organized in collaboration with the Senegalese Association of Normalization (ASN), aims to review and refine the proposed startup labelling process and internal regulations. This labelling system is designed to provide startups with a…

Image Credits: HiCOZYJust in time for Black Friday, it’s dropping to $313.48 (20% off)—a deal that takes an already exciting machine and makes it extremely tempting for families, foodies, and anyone with a soft spot for frozen treats.The HiCOZY F3 isn’t just another slushie maker. It’s a multi-mode frozen drink and dessert machine powered by smart tech, self-cleaning automation, and a design that lets you go from soft serve to margaritas to frappés at the tap of a button.If you’ve ever thought, “We should do more at-home treats,” or you love hosting, or you’re simply tired of spending $8–$12 per…

Amazon is kicking off its Black Friday week shopping event today. Late November is the perfect time to snag a new smartphone ahead of the holiday season, and we’ve gathered some of the best smartphone offers from Amazon Germany. These offers are valid with a Prime subscription and will run through December 1. Flagships It doesn’t get much better than the vivo X300 Pro in terms of an overall package and it can be yours for €1,189. The latest flagship from vivo brings some of the best cameras around, a top-tier Dimensity 9500 chip and a sizeable 5,440mAh Si-C battery…

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2025 — Cisco today announced that Cisco Investments, its venture capital arm, is investing in World Labs Technologies, Inc., a spatial intelligence AI startup. Founded by Dr. Fei-Fei Li, a renowned computer vision pioneer often called the “godmother of AI,” World Labs is driving the next paradigm shift in artificial intelligence. The company enables machines to understand and interact with 3D environments using human-like spatial intelligence, with the potential to transform industries such as gaming and robotics. This marks World Lab’s largest strategic investment to date. “The next great platform evolution in AI will be built around…

This strategic expansion marks a major step in the company’s international growth plans and aims to meet rising demand for specialist IT and cybersecurity services in the UAE. Abacus Group,  a leading global provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services for highly regulated industries, has officially opened its first office in the Middle East, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This strategic expansion marks a major step in the company’s international growth plans and aims to meet rising demand for specialist IT and cybersecurity services in the UAE. Over the past 18 months, Abacus has seen a significant…

Viwoods AiPaper Reader gives you a smarter reading experience HomeOffice GadgetsViwoods AiPaper Reader Gadget Flow EditorsViwoods AiPaper ReaderRead and annotate smarter—without the eyestrain—when you have the Viwoods AiPaper Reader. This lightweight E-Ink tablet is built for reading, note-taking, and on-the-go use. It combines AI tools, flexible connectivity, and an eye-friendly screen.Crisp E-Ink Display: The 6.13″ E-Ink display with 824×1648 resolution delivers clear text and reading comfort.Responsive Performance: The fast chip and ample storage keep documents and apps responsive. Store thousands of books locally and run third-party apps smoothly.Always Connected: Your research and notes stay connected thanks to 4G, Wi‑Fi, and…

Oppo is working on a new device with the model number PLT120. This was just certified for sale in China by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The listing reveals the fact that the handset has a 6.75-inch screen with 720×1570 resolution. It has 8/12GB of RAM and 128/512GB of storage. It has a 6,830 mAh battery capacity, which, if it is the ‘rated’ capacity, will end up being advertised as 7,000 mAh. Given the screen resolution and RAM/storage amounts on offer, this is likely to be a lower-midrange offering, perhaps part of Oppo’s A-series. It measures 166.6 x…

Corporate AI slop feels inescapable in 2025. From website banner ads to outdoor billboards, images generated by businesses using AI tools surround me. Hell, even the bar down the street posts happy hour flyers with that distinctly hazy, amber glow of some AI graphics.On Thursday, Google launched Nano Banana Pro, the company’s latest image-generating model. Many of the updates in this release are targeted at corporate adoption, from putting Nano Banana Pro in Google Slides for business presentations to integrating the new model with Google Ads for advertisers globally.This “Pro” release is an iteration on its Nano Banana model that…