Author: Fahad Al Sheri

Apple has officially entered the DJ streaming landscape, launching “DJ with Apple Music”—a groundbreaking new feature allowing DJs to seamlessly integrate their Apple Music subscription directly into professional DJ software and hardware. Confirmed simultaneously by industry-leading DJ platforms Serato and Rekordbox, this integration positions Apple Music alongside other popular DJ streaming services such as Tidal, Beatport, Beatsource, SoundCloud, and Amazon Music. Here’s everything you need to know about this major announcement, what it means for DJs, and how to access this game-changing functionality. Integrating Apple Music into DJ Software and Hardware Until recently, Apple Music was mainly a personal listening…

Mozilla, long celebrated for its privacy-first approach, is now facing intense criticism after making changes to Firefox’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. The open-source browser, which has historically positioned itself as an alternative to data-hungry tech giants, is now under fire for rewording its privacy commitments—prompting concern from longtime users. The Controversy: What Changed? Mozilla introduced its first-ever Terms of Use for Firefox, alongside updates to its Privacy Notice and FAQ page. While Mozilla claims these changes were meant to improve transparency, many users believe they signal a shift away from the company’s core privacy values. 🚨 The Original…

Keeping your private files secure on a Mac is essential, especially when you share your device with family or friends. While macOS has built-in security features like password protection, Touch ID, and Apple Watch authorization, there’s always a chance that someone might stumble upon sensitive files while browsing through your system. We look into How to Hide Files on macOS. Fortunately, macOS provides several ways to hide files and folders, ensuring that your personal data remains out of sight. Whether you use Finder, Terminal, or third-party encryption software, here’s how to keep your data private on macOS. Method 1: Hide…

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…

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…