Native Instruments has just made a groundbreaking announcement at NAMM 2025, unveiling its Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Hardware Partner Program. Designed to streamline and enhance music production, this initiative bridges the gap between hardware and software, offering music producers unparalleled creative possibilities. Major industry players like Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg, and M-Audio have joined the program, ensuring seamless integration of their renowned controllers with Native Instruments’ software ecosystem. This marks a significant evolution for Native Instruments’ vision of creating an open and connected platform for music creators. With over 2,000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects from 250+ brands, producers now…
Author: Fahad Al Sheri
Fahad Al Sheri is the resident Tech and Automotive writer at What’s Hot in UAE. Born in Saudi Arabia, educated in upstate New York and the UAE, he brings a global perspective to the region’s fast-evolving tech scene. Based in Dubai, Fahad is passionate about emerging technology, electric vehicles, and next-gen mobility. When he’s not writing or reviewing the latest gadgets, you’ll find him playing padel, catching films at the cinema for that nostalgic movie magic, or exploring the city’s vibrant
Blockchain technology has become synonymous with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but its potential stretches far beyond digital currencies. The UAE has embraced blockchain’s versatility, pioneering its use in sectors such as real estate and fashion. These innovative applications are transforming industries, enhancing transparency, and redefining how businesses operate in the digital age. Crypto in Real Estate and Fashion is here to stay. Revolutionising Real Estate with Blockchain In the UAE, blockchain is redefining the real estate sector by introducing property tokenisation. This process divides real estate assets into digital tokens, allowing fractional ownership that can be traded seamlessly on blockchain platforms.…
In the ever-evolving landscape of augmented reality (AR), Snap Inc. continues to stake its claim with its latest Snap AR Spectacles. While the competition—especially Meta’s Orion glasses—may seem sleeker and more technologically advanced, Snap’s Spectacles offer a different kind of appeal. They focus on creativity, social connection, and accessibility, albeit with some caveats. These glasses represent Snap’s ongoing commitment to bringing AR to everyday users, even if they’re still in the developmental phase. From Photos to AR: Snap Spectacles’ Evolution The journey of Snap’s Spectacles began in 2016 with their debut as playful, camera-equipped sunglasses. These circular frames, available in…
Apple has issued a critical security advisory after uncovering and addressing two Mac-OS zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-44308 and CVE-2024-44309, affect macOS Sequoia and were patched in the latest update, macOS Sequoia version 15.1.1. These exploits underscore the growing cybersecurity threats targeting macOS devices, particularly as their adoption in corporate and personal environments continues to rise. The vulnerabilities were discovered by Clément Lecigne and Benoît Sevens, researchers from Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG). Apple has credited them for their role in identifying these flaws, which highlight a growing trend of threat actors focusing…
With the December 2024 release on the horizon, iOS 18.2 is set to bring Apple users a host of new features, upgrades, and customization options. This latest update focuses on making Apple’s intelligence and user interface more versatile, efficient, and personal. 1. Apple Intelligence Enhancements: Siri Gets Smarter Apple’s AI capabilities see major improvements, branded as “Apple Intelligence.” This includes: 2. Revamped Mail App The Mail app has been completely redesigned. It enhances functionality with an on-device categorization feature that auto-sorts emails into Primary, Updates, Promotions, and more. Bigger contact images and a digest view for business emails improve the…
In an intriguing shift, Apple has reportedly scaled back production of its first-generation Vision Pro spatial computer only months after its launch. Originally priced at a hefty AED 12,856 ($3,499), the Vision Pro’s high cost has deterred many potential buyers. This occurred despite being Apple’s flagship mixed reality device. This strategic adjustment is seen as Apple’s response to market dynamics. Plans are potentially underway for a more affordable mixed reality headset. This new headset aims at competing with companies like Meta, which offers lower-priced AR/VR devices. This news that Apple is to Discontinue Vision Pro Production is big. Scaling Back…
In response to the growing issue of nonconsensual deepfake imagery, particularly targeting female celebrities, Google Tackles Explicit Deepfakes in new measures to address this problem. Over the past year, the proliferation of explicit deepfake content online has become a significant challenge for search engines, as users may come across such material even when not actively seeking it. To tackle this, Google has implemented an update to its ranking systems, aiming to reduce the visibility of fake explicit images and videos in search results. In a blog post, Google product manager Emma Higham announced that the ranking updates are intended to…
In recent years, Teenage Engineering has cemented its place as a trendsetter in the world of high-end, design-forward music equipment. Known for their modernist designs and top-tier functionality, their products have become must-haves for music producers, musicians, and gearheads alike. Amid the excitement around flagship products like the OP-1 Field and TX-6 mixer, it’s easy to overlook their more budget-friendly offerings—the quirky, fun, and affordable Pocket Operators. Teenage Engineering: Knockout with the KO II. Now, Teenage Engineering is back with an exciting evolution: the EP-133 K.O. II, an upgrade to the popular PO-33 K.O! sampler. This new model builds on…
More than 2.5 billion Gmail users are currently at risk of falling victim to a new wave of sophisticated AI-generated phishing attacks. These scams closely imitate legitimate support services and are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. This is true even for tech-savvy individuals like Sam Mitrovic, a Microsoft solutions consultant who recently shared his experience of being targeted by one of these scams. As a result, Gmail Users should be on high alert due to these phishing scams. The Threat: AI-Generated Phishing Scams In a report shared by Forbes, Mitrovic described receiving a dubious notification supposedly from Google. It requested…
Augmented Reality (AR) is set to transform how we interact with the world around us, and the latest development in this exciting field comes in the form of Orion—a game-changing pair of AR glasses that blend the physical and digital realms like never before. After years of anticipation, Orion is being hailed as the most advanced AR glasses ever made. META just revealed the future of AR technology. Why Are AR Glasses the Future? There are three main reasons why Augmented Reality glasses like Orion are key to the future of human-computer interaction. Here’s what makes this technology so important:…