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Non-Profit Associations Showcase LEAP26 Digital Solutions for Community Impact
Saudi non-profit associations showcased digital platforms at LEAP26, highlighting community impact, automated services, and expanding partnerships.

WhatsApp Upgrades Security With Alphanumeric Passwords and Multiple Passkeys
WhatsApp upgraded its account security settings by adding alphanumeric password support for two-step verification and multi-device passkey options.

Apple Introduces New Mac mini Featuring M6 and M5 Pro Processors
Apple has announced its updated Mac mini desktop featuring M6 and M5 Pro chips, offering faster AI performance and improved connectivity starting at SAR 4,299.

Apple Introduces M5 Ultra Chip and Updated Mac Studio Lineup
Apple introduced new Mac Studio desktops featuring the M5 Ultra processor and updated Mac Mini computers with the 2nm M6 chip for professional workflows.

Apple Introduces New Mac Studio Powered by M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips
Apple introduced the new Mac Studio featuring M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, offering up to 512GB unified memory and Thunderbolt 5 clustering.

Liferay to Present Enterprise AI Hub and Data Platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Liferay will showcase its AI Hub and Data Platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, focusing on low-code agent management and data governance for Saudi enterprises.

ARIS Showcases Process Context Platform for Enterprise AI at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
ARIS presents its process context platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, showing enterprises how to scale intelligent agents using governed operational data.

Cisco Talos Reports Rise in Identity-Based Attacks and Authentication Abuse in Q2 2026
Cisco Talos findings show identity-based attacks and authentication abuse surged in Q2 2026, with phishing accounting for over half of incident response cases.

Global AI Developments: Robotics Benchmarks and Agent Advancements
A daily roundup covering Galbot robotics, NVIDIA ARC-AGI-3 benchmark results, Anthropic Fable demand, and the latest hardware updates.

Daily Roundup: Key AI Developments Across Software, Models, and Hardware
A daily briefing covering model benchmarks, hardware ownership economics, Linux transitions, and autonomous agent tooling.
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Google Introduces AI Educational Tools for Search Engine Users
Google launched AI educational tools within its search engine to provide students with interactive simulations, 3D graphics, and instant practice tests.

LinkedIn Reports Over One Million Clicks on Its New Content Feedback Tool
Over one million users clicked LinkedIn’s new feedback option to flag machine-generated posts, reducing low-quality feed views by 40 percent.

HONOR Launches HONOR Pad 20 Tablet in Saudi Arabia
HONOR has released the HONOR Pad 20 in Saudi Arabia, featuring a 12.1-inch 3K display, a 10,100mAh battery, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processing.

Priceline Co-Founder Jeff Hoffman to Share Startup Scaling Insights at Leap26
Priceline co-founder Jeff Hoffman will speak at Leap26, sharing insights on building startups, international scaling, and creating sustainable economic impact.

Saudi Passports Outlines 23 Services Available for Absher Electronic Delegation
Saudi Passports has outlined 23 government services available for electronic delegation through the Absher platform, covering visas, IDs, and permits.

OpenAI Launches Apple Messages Plugin for ChatGPT on Mac
OpenAI has launched an Apple Messages plugin for ChatGPT on Mac, allowing users to draft, search, and send texts via local device processing.

Saudi First Bank and Noon Launch Co-Branded Visa Credit Card for Online Shoppers
Saudi First Bank and Noon have launched a joint Visa credit card offering up to 10% cashback on digital purchases and a two-year Noon One membership.

Etidal and Telegram Remove 34 Million Extremist Posts in H1 2026
Etidal and Telegram removed over 34.2 million extremist materials and closed 1,275 channels in H1 2026, bringing total deletions to 292 million since 2022.

Huawei Expands Customer Support Model and AppGallery Services in Saudi Arabia
Huawei has upgraded its service operations and AppGallery support in Saudi Arabia, offering free monthly maintenance and postal repairs.

Saudi AI Spending Surges 124 Percent as Governance Defines Value Realization
Saudi organizations expanded AI spending by 124% year-on-year, though operational and data governance gaps remain critical barriers to scaling value.
