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  • TECNO and Tonino Lamborghini Announce a New International Collaboration

    TECNO and Tonino Lamborghini Announce a New International Collaboration

     

    Cairo, Mar 4 — TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, today at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) announced a new collaboration with Tonino Lamborghini, the Italian lifestyle experience brand renowned for its heritage, boldness and uncompromised spirit. The partnership is born from a shared vision of innovation and modern lifestyle experience.

    More than a collaboration, this partnership is an expression of a lifestyle shaped by design, technology and attitude, where Italian aesthetics meet advanced technological innovation to accompany everyday moments with purpose, boldness, and personality.

    This collaboration represents a natural evolution for both brands. TECNO reinforces its leadership of merging cutting-edge technology with bold and elegant design through a partnership that conveys character, reliability and high-end user performance. Tonino Lamborghini gains an opportunity to expand into new categories while staying true to its core values of quality, identity and sophistication.

    Products developed as part of this collaboration will feature exclusive design elements inspired by Tonino Lamborghini’s iconic style, paired with TECNO’s cutting-edge technological solutions. The result is a refined yet functional offering, designed for an international audience with a strong appreciation for both aesthetics and user experience.

    “This partnership is built on the same pursuit of excellence and commitment to their missions. TECNO has shaped the digital experience of hundreds of millions worldwide, and the partnership is another milestone in our relentless journey to reimagine performance and aesthetics,” said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO.

    “This collaboration brings together two complementary worlds: our design language and TECNO’s technological know-how. Together, we have created a project that interprets contemporary lifestyle with coherence and vision,” commented Dr. Tonino Lamborghini, Founder of Tonino Lamborghini S.p.a.

    The first products of the TECNO x Tonino Lamborghini line was officially launched at MWC 2026 Barcelona, marking a new chapter in technology and gaming experiences. The collaboration will extend across gaming devices, mobile phones, laptops, earphones, and tablets, creating a complete smart ecosystem infused with the iconic Tonino Lamborghini design.

    Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS (MEGA MINI G1 Pro)

    Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS (MEGA MINI G1 Pro) is the second generation of TECNO Mini gaming PCs, following the success of the MEGA Mini G1, the world’s first and smallest water-cooling gaming PC. The latest model continues to redefine what a compact gaming system can be, empowering both creative professionals and gaming enthusiasts to harness the full capabilities of the latest applications.

    A sleek, all-metal body accented with dazzling RGB lighting highlights the impactful Tonino Lamborghini design and color. The Intel® Core™ i9-13900HK processor boasts an impressive 14 cores and 20 threads, with a clock speed reaching up to 5.4 GHz.

    The newly upgraded NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 8GB GDDR 7 discrete graphics card boasts 145W of total graphics power. Adopting the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, it brings game-changing realism of path tracing, cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed, ultimate responsiveness and 614 AI TOPS.

    The CPU and GPU performance can be monitored via a real-time screen on body, and even in intense computing environments, the mini PC remains silently cool with approximately 10,000mm² pure copper water-cooled cold plate and a triple-fan setup.

    Connectivity is equally robust, with 15 ports, WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4. Power is supplied through an external 330W GaN (Gallium Nitride) power adapter.

    The device represents the first product line of the TECNO x Tonino Lamborghini collaboration and the next step in high-performance, lifestyle-focused technology.

    TECNO POVA Metal Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition

    TECNO POVA Metal Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is the world’s first-ever full-metal unibody 5G phone. The phone captures the most distinctive elements of both POVA series and Tonino Lamborghini with uninterrupted curves and an ultra-thin 0.99mm bezel. The Rear Dot Matrix features a 241-pixel independent LED matrix that showcases signature Tonino Lamborghini design elements. It can be personalized to display call alerts, notifications, and other dynamic visuals. Complementing this is a pulse light strip that adds an extra layer of motion and energy to the overall design. Adding to the memorable design is a Snapdragon® processor.

    Tonino Lamborghini TECNO AIoT Ecosystem

    TECNO also displays a full concept AIoT Ecosystem, which will include laptops, tablets and wearables. Inspired by the iconic aesthetics of Tonino Lamborghini, it features a unified design language marked by sharp geometry and a sleek, modern silhouette. Light in weight and high in performance, the devices will fit users’ daily life for work, creativity, study and daily communications, while fully expressing their individuality.

    Mobile World Congress 2026 is from March 2 to 5 in Barcelona, Spain at Fira Gran Via. Visitors may experience the collaboration at the TECNO Booth, located at Stand 7A40, Hall 7.

     

     

  • Dynisma DMG-1 Powers Rodin Motorsport’s New Driver Performance Centre

     

    Bristol, UK, Mar 4:

    Dynisma Ltd.® confirms that its DMG-1 driving simulator is now fully operational at Rodin Motorsport’s newly announced Driver Performance Centre, unveiled this week near the team’s Surrey headquarters.

    The purpose-built facility represents a significant investment in driver development infrastructure. Located close to Rodin Motorsport’s main race workshop in Farnham, the Driver Performance Centre integrates the Dynisma DMG-1 full-motion simulator alongside five static simulators, a dedicated driver training gym, and a professional simulation control room with pit wall-style operations and integrated data analysis suites. The centre supports Rodin’s multi-series programme across FIA Formula 2, FIA Formula 3, F1 Academy, Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), GB3 and British F4.

    The DMG-1 is already supporting preparation for the opening rounds of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 seasons, with integration into the team’s F1 Academy programme forming part of its wider driver development structure.

    Rodin Motorsport operates across multiple levels of the international single-seater ladder, and the Driver Performance Centre has been established to provide a consistent, high-performance training environment for drivers progressing through those categories.

    The Dynisma DMG-1 enables detailed vehicle setup exploration, qualifying simulations, circuit familiarisation, race scenario rehearsal and performance optimisation before a car hits the track. With ultra-low latency motion response of 3–5 ms and primary motion bandwidth exceeding 100 Hz, the platform delivers the fidelity required for highly accurate Driver-in-the-loop correlation work.

    In categories such as Formula 2 and Formula 3, where physical testing is limited to just a handful of days before the season, high-accuracy simulation plays a central role in reducing unknowns prior to race weekends. The DMG-1 allows Rodin’s engineers to iterate vehicle model changes rapidly, validate setup direction and refine driver feedback loops within a controlled environment. The dedicated simulator control room ensures that vehicle models and analysis workflows mirror those used trackside, strengthening correlation and supporting more informed engineering decisions. For drivers, the fidelity of the motion platform helps build confidence and develop technical understanding ahead of each Grand Prix.

    David Dicker, Owner, Rodin Motorsport, said:“The better the simulator, the better our potential results will be. I feel we are getting the best equipment available to us. If you are not moving forward, you are going backwards. Investing in this level of technology reflects our commitment to building a world-class environment for our drivers and engineers.”

    Benn Huntingford, Sporting Director, Rodin Motorsport, said:“The simulation technology helps us to shorten the development cycles of everything that we do, so that we can prepare more in advance before we get to a circuit. Using a simulator like Dynisma’s allows us to arrive better prepared and more competitive by the time a race begins. That’s a big part of driver development and overall team performance. Initially we’ll focus on our F3 and F2 programmes, before integrating it further into F1 Academy. Dynisma is founded by people who understand motorsport, and the technology puts us right at the cutting edge of what is possible.”

    Alex Dunne, FIA Formula 2 Driver, Rodin Motorsport, said:“This week we’ve been getting ready for Round 1 of the F2 Championship and running through many different programs on the simulator. At F2 level and above, you do very few laps on a race weekend, so you rely heavily on what you’ve learned in the simulator. We’ve replicated the car model well and it’s very similar to the real car. The feeling over kerbs, lock-ups, understeer and oversteer is very impressive.”

    Tom Edwardes, Head of Driver-in-the-Loop Simulation, Rodin Motorsport, said:“This is Rodin’s first full-motion platform, so it was critical that we integrated it properly into our engineering process. We’re using the same vehicle models, data processing and analysis workflows that we use both online and offline, so correlation is consistent and we can iterate through setup changes and gather driver feedback within minutes. For many of our junior drivers, this is their first experience of a platform like this, so part of our role is helping them adapt to the motion, build confidence and strengthen their communication with race engineers.”

    Ash Warne, Founder and CTO, Dynisma, said:“Rodin Motorsport has made a clear investment in building a structured driver development ecosystem with its new Driver Performance Centre. The DMG-1 sits at the heart of that environment, providing a high-correlation platform where engineers and drivers can explore setup direction, validate vehicle models and refine performance before race weekends. In championships with limited testing, that level of fidelity and responsiveness becomes a critical competitive tool. We are pleased to support Rodin Motorsport as they integrate advanced motion simulation into their long-term performance strategy.”

    Developed and manufactured by a specialist team focused on high-performance motion generation, Dynisma supplies driving simulators to motorsport teams and automotive OEMs worldwide. Dynisma systems are available as turnkey solutions or can be customised to integrate with a wide range of chassis and visualisation environments for both competition and vehicle development applications.

     

  • hubergroup brings ink system TINKREDIBLE MGA to worldwide markets

    hubergroup Print Solutions is expanding the availability of its well-established metal decoration ink system TINKREDIBLE MGA to global markets. Already successfully used by leading manufacturers in Europe and India, the mineral oil-free, BPA-free, and PFAS-free ink series is now being rolled out worldwide. Designed for monobloc and three-piece metal cans, TINKREDIBLE MGA combines outstanding print quality, high process stability, and compliance with the strictest international food safety standards. Printers and converters can learn more about the ink system and its track record at METPACK 2026 in Essen, Germany (May 5-8, 2026, Hall 1, Stand 1B11).

    Food safety and durability without compromise

    As global demand for sustainable and safe food packaging rises, hubergroup strengthens its position in metal decoration with TINKREDIBLE MGA. The low-migration ink series is recognised for its brilliant colours, high durability, and reliable performance in demanding production environments – making it the ideal solution for offset printing on metal cans used in food, pet food, and beverage packaging.

    Developed to meet the thermal, mechanical, and regulatory demands of modern food packaging, TINKREDIBLE MGA offers high flexibility, low yellowing, and excellent resistance to heat and sterilisation on both coated and uncoated substrates. Its advanced chemical composition ensures excellent resistance to scratches, moisture, and external influences, ensuring consumer safety while maintaining premium visual quality.

    Proven performance – now available worldwide

    TINKREDIBLE MGA has earned the trust of leading European manufacturers through years of consistent performance, outstanding process reliability, and stable colour results. The ink series has proven particularly effective for applications such as tuna cans, where shelf life, compliance, and uniform print quality are critical. Building on this track record, hubergroup is now making this established technology accessible to customers around the globe.

    “TINKREDIBLE MGA is not a new development, but a proven ink system with a long-standing reputation for quality and reliability,” says Jan Museler, Product Manager Metal Decoration at hubergroup. “With its global rollout, we are enabling printers and brand owners worldwide to achieve the highest standards of safety, performance, and design excellence.”

    Flexible portfolio for individual production needs

    The TINKREDIBLE MGA range comprises process colours, opaque whites, metallics, and special colours, complemented by customised solutions via the hubergroup mixing system. This comprehensive portfolio allows printers and brand owners to create distinctive, compliant metal packaging designs tailored to specific production requirements and regulatory frameworks.

    With the global launch of TINKREDIBLE MGA, hubergroup continues to support the metal packaging industry with future-ready solutions for both monobloc and three-piece can applications, combining safety, performance, and design excellence. At METPACK 2026, printers and converters can learn more about TINKREDIBLE as well as NewV tin, hubergroup’s UV series first-hand at METPACK 2026 in Essen, Germany (May, 5-8, 2026, Hall 1, Stand 1B11).

  • F1 Flag signed by Dragon Ball creator goes to Auction

     

    F1® Authentics is back with a colossal online auction to celebrate the start of the 2026 F1® campaign. The Season Lauch Auction features a plethora of rare and authenticated items, all boasting provenance from specific time periods in motorsport history. 

    One of the most unique items at this auction is a piece sure to excite Manga fans worldwide, a flag featuring Dragon Ball characters from the 90s alongside the McLarenMP4/5B.Only a small number of items bearing this design are believed to have ever been printed and what makes this version so special is that it has been signed by the creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, who as well as being an iconic storytellerwas an F1® enthusiast.

    Why Did Dragon Ball have presence in F1®? 

    In 1989, because of Honda’s interest in Formula 1® and the popularity of Ayrton Senna, there was a surge of attention on motorsport in Japan. Capitalizing on this newfound passion, Shueisha, one of the largest publishers in the country, decided to sponsor McLaren’s Formula 1 racing team. Their logo could be seen for the first time on the nosecone of the 1990 McLaren. 

    Shueishawere the publishers of Weekly Shonen Jump, the best-selling weekly manga anthology publication, which included the Dragon Ball series. Multiple tie-ins to the sponsorship would follow including GP Boy, a two-volume manga created to commemorate the partnership, and even a manga that starred Ayrton Senna, focusing on his personal driving story and rivalries.

    History encapsulated in print and ink 

    Consigned to this auction from a private seller,this flag was originally personally gifted to the former Head of Marketing at McLaren F1® Team andhas been kept in flawless condition for well over three decades.The characters featured include Goku, Bulma, Master Roshi, Kid Goku and Krillin.The authentic signature of the late Akira Toriyama is clearly visible and is perfectly placed next to the illustrations without covering any of the designs.

    For fans of F1® and Dragon Ball or Japanese Manga and Anime, this is a rare opportunity to own anillustration celebrating a unique cross-over and signed by one the most revered names in modern storytelling. 

    As well as this unique Dragon Ball Flag, the Season Launch auction features highly sought after pieces of racing memorabilia including a Lewis Hamilton suit from his record-breaking first season in 2007 and a Max Verstappen suit from 2023, the peak of a Red Bull dominant era. 

    The auction is live from Thursday March 5th2026, and collectors and fans can head to the F1® Authentics auction now to preview exclusive items for sale and register their interest to bid.

     

  • Researchers played music to cells – aggressiveness of laryngeal cancer decreased

     

    Mar 04: The continuous movement of the vocal cords weakens and eventually stops as laryngeal cancer progresses. Researchers have, for the first time, discovered that restoring cellular vibration reduces the aggressiveness of advanced vocal cord cancer. When cancer cells were exposed to sound-wave vibration, a protein that promotes cancer growth and severity decreased.

    “What music should we play to our cells?” This question sparked a groundbreaking study on laryngeal cancer that revealed a previously unknown sensitivity of this cancer type to a targeted drug currently under development.

    Laryngeal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumours of the head and neck region. The most common early symptom is hoarseness, as the cancer typically appears in the vocal cords, and their movement gradually becomes impaired as the disease develops. Movement decreases because the vocal cord tissue stiffens and the cancer invades surrounding tissue.

    Researchers played music to cells – aggressiveness of laryngeal cancer decreased

    The most significant risk factors are smoking and heavy alcohol consumption. The prognosis for advanced laryngeal cancer is poor, and there are currently no targeted drug therapies available.

    Stiffer the tissue, more malignant the cancer

    Researchers have long known that increased tissue stiffness promotes cancer malignancy in non-moving tissues such as breast, liver, and pancreatic cancers, because cells sense and respond to the physical properties of their environment. The sensitivity of cells to external forces led researchers to take an interest in laryngeal cancer, which develops in constantly moving tissue.

    “We wondered whether ‘movement could be medicine’ and whether tissue stiffening and immobilisation contribute to cancer development,” says Academy Professor Johanna Ivaska, Director of the BarrierForce Centre of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Finland.

    “We developed this idea together with BarrierForce Vice Director Professor Sara Wickström and her research group. With their help, we used a bioreactor in which cells were grown on a vibrating membrane placed on top of a loudspeaker,” explains Ivaska.

    The study included researchers from the BarrierForce Centre of Excellence and the InFLAMES Research Flagship. The study’s lead author, Jasmin Kaivola, who recently completed her doctoral degree at the University of Turku in Finland, came up with the idea of connecting an old mobile phone to the device to play sounds and music, and the experiments began.

    Vibration affected cancer cells

    The researchers’ predictions proved correct: exposing cancer cells to vibration-mimicking vocal cord movement reduced their malignancy. One of the observed changes was a decrease in a protein called YAP in the cells.

    Using samples of early-stage and advanced laryngeal cancer collected from approximately 200 Finnish patients, the researchers found that elevated expression of proteins that increase tissue stiffness enhanced YAP activity and predicted mortality. In an experimental cancer model, the researchers discovered that the cancer was sensitive to a targeted drug under development that inhibits YAP protein activity.

    Jasmin Kaivola notes that the study is entirely groundbreaking because the biomechanics of developing cancers have not previously been studied in moving tissues. She says it would be interesting to investigate whether the mechanism they identified has prognostic value in other cancers of moving tissues, such as lung cancer.

    “We are excited about the results and believe that our findings may encourage developers of these drugs to explore their suitability for this difficult-to-treat cancer with a poor prognosis,” says Kaivola.

    The study was recently published in the highly prestigious scientific journal Nature Materials. The project, conducted primarily in the research laboratory of Academy Professor Johanna Ivaska at the Turku Bioscience Centre in Finland also involved three clinicians treating and studying oral cancers at the University Hospitals of Turku and Helsinki, as well as soft matter physicists from the University of Vienna and Milan.

    InFLAMES is a joint flagship initiative of the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. Its aim is to identify new drug development targets and promote drug development in collaboration with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. The flagship also advances diagnostics to enable tailored targeted therapies for patients. InFLAMES is part of the Academy of Finland’s Flagship Programme.

  • From Burnout to Alignment: Why Inner Healing Is Gaining Attention in Uncertain Times – The Akashic Way

    BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C., March 4, 2026 — Burnout, uncertainty, and a growing sense of disconnection have fueled a surge in spiritual curiosity — particularly practices that promise inner alignment rather than external fixes. In The Akashic Way: Living Through the Lens of the Akashic Records, three-time Emmy Award-winning director and advanced Akashic Records practitioner Mary Madeiras explores why so many people are searching inward for clarity, affirmation, and healing.

    After decades spent shaping stories for millions of viewers, Madeiras now invites readers into a different kind of narrative — one rooted in the Akashic Records, a quantum divine field believed to contain the energetic imprint of every soul’s journey through time. Rather than offering another roadmap for self-improvement, The Akashic Way reframes healing as an act of remembering and reconnecting with the deeper truth of who we are and why we are here.

    “We can actually access our own journey — our own soul’s imprint — for every incarnation,” Madeiras explained.

    Drawing from her own Akashic experiences and client sessions, Madeiras shows how working within the Records consistently creates alignment — emotionally, spiritually, and energetically. “It’s like having a conversation with the higher, divine aspect of yourself,” she said. “And when we’re aligned, the world becomes more aligned.” The result, she believes, is clarity, affirmation, and self-empowerment — tools urgently needed in a fragmented, fast-moving world.

    The Akashic Way touches upon the many challenges that pull people away from connecting with their intuition and inner love — relationship struggles, traumas, unresolved patterns, and health issues. Madeiras shows how anyone can access this deeper guidance to create meaningful change and awaken that inner love. Her personal Akashic exchanges — woven with messages for humanity — offer readers the opportunity to reflect on their life’s purpose. The wisdom from the Akashic Realm is a profound tool for rediscovering purpose, trusting intuition, and learning to live through love and intention.

    As Madeiras writes, “I titled this book The Akashic Way because I believe that living life through the Akashic Records is a path back to ourselves — a way to remember who we are, why we chose to come here, and what we are here to do. When we view our life through our own Akashic lens, we experience self-empowerment in the most profound way.”

    The Akashic Way: Living Through the Lens of the Akashic Records

    Publisher: Precocity Press

     

     

  • From Kuala Lumpur to Frankfurt: Lufthansa launches nonstop connection

    Mar 4: With the launch of nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Frankfurt, Lufthansa Airlines is strengthening its network in Southeast Asia and focusing on growth in a dynamic region. From October 25, 2026, the connection will be offered five times a week all year around – daily except for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Flights can be booked immediately.

    Flight LH 704 departs at 9:30 PM in Frankfurt and arrives in Kuala Lumpur at 4:40 PM local time the following day. The return flight LH 705 takes off at 11:55 PM in Kuala Lumpur and lands at 6:00 AM the following day in the Rhine-Main metropolis. These flight times are optimally coordinated with Lufthansa’s worldwide network from Frankfurt and offer travelers ideal connection possibilities.

    The flight will be operated by the new Boeing 787, the most modern and efficient aircraft in the Lufthansa fleet. Equipped with 287 seats in three classes and the new Allegris cabin.

    Jens Ritter, CEO Lufthansa Airlines, said: “With the new nonstop connection to Kuala Lumpur and the deployment of our state-of-the-art Dreamliner, we are creating ideal conditions to participate in the growth in Southeast Asia. The innovative Allegris cabin offers our guests the highest comfort and highlights underscore our premium aspiration to offer both leisure travelers and business travelers a first-class travel experience.” 

    Malaysia: Attractive destination for tourism and business

    Malaysia is a very popular destination for both leisure travelers and business travelers. With 42.2 million visitors in 2025, Malaysia was the most visited country in Southeast Asia. The country’s cultural diversity, natural beauty, and historical significance make it a unique travel destination.

    Malaysia is also economically strong and growing rapidly. Germany is Malaysia’s most important trading partner in the European Union, and over 700 German companies are based in Malaysia. Lufthansa sees significant growth potential in the region and is specifically focusing on the development of this destination.

    From the Lufthansa Group home markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy), Lufthansa Airlines will be the only airline with nonstop flights to Malaysia. This makes Kuala Lumpur the third Lufthansa Group destination in Southeast Asia, alongside Bangkok, Singapore and Phuket.

     

  • Samsung India Launches its Most Advanced AI Phone, the Galaxy S26 Series; Pre-order Now for Exciting Offers

    Samsung India Launches its Most Advanced AI Phone, the Galaxy S26 Series; Pre-order Now for Exciting Offers

     

    GURUGRAM, India – Mar 4 – Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, announced that its highly-anticipated Galaxy S26 series is available for pre-order in India starting today. The Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 deliver the most intuitive and natural Agentic AI mobile experiences ever engineered. From managing plans and finding information to capturing and refining content, the Galaxy S26 series reduces the effort required to get things done, allowing users to focus on results rather than how the technology works.

    The Galaxy S26 series is designed with Samsung’s most advanced capabilities working together as one: performance, an intuitive camera system and Galaxy AI. This provides a strong foundation that gives Galaxy S26 users the confidence to depend on their phone throughout the day without compromising security or privacy.

    Building on Samsung’s decades of innovation in display technology, Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces the industry’s first built-in Privacy Display for mobile phones, reinforcing Samsung’s commitment to privacy at a pixel level. Galaxy S26 Ultra also delivers a customised chipset and upgraded thermal management that enable faster and more powerful AI — all packed in 7.9mm, the slimmest Ultra yet.

    “The Galaxy S26 series is designed to understand how people live and work. It marks a new direction for Samsung with Agentic AI that silently handles routine tasks so you can focus on what truly matters: spending time with family, boosting productivity, and enjoying everyday moments. Our engineers from the Bengaluru and Noida R&D facilities have played a pivotal role in its development, and I am proud to share that the Galaxy S26 series will also be manufactured at our factory in Noida,” said JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia.

    Powerful Performance Designed Around Everyday Use

    Engineered for all-day performance, the Galaxy S26 series is built on the most powerful hardware ever on a Galaxy S series, engineered for AI performance, power efficiency and thermal management.

    On Galaxy S26 Ultra, a customised mobile processor — Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy — delivers performance gains across CPU, GPU and NPU to support faster, smoother experiences throughout the day. A CPU performance increase of up to 19%, a 39% improvement in NPU performance , and a 24% boost in GPU performance allow users to move between tasks without lag or interruption and boost on-device AI capability

    To sustain this level of performance, Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a redesigned Vapor Chamber with a thermal interface material positioned along the processor, improving heat dissipation to keep the device cool during demanding activities such as gaming, multitasking and video capture. Galaxy S26 Ultra also brings Super-Fast Charging 3.0, reaching up to 75% charge in just 30 minutes.

    Embedded into the processor, Samsung’s proprietary ProScaler improves image scaling so photos and videos appear richer and clearer at a glance. Samsung’s mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) delivers subtler and more lifelike colours thanks to image processing with four times the precision compared to the previous generation.

    Galaxy’s Best Camera System Yet

    The Galaxy S26 series integrates content capture, editing and sharing into a seamless experience, making creativity feel natural and accessible without professional tools or technical knowledge.

    On Galaxy S26 Ultra, wider camera apertures allow more light to reach the sensor, delivering clearer photos with richer details in low-light conditions. Enhanced Nightography Video keeps footage clearer and more vibrant even in dim scenes, while upgraded Super Steady capabilities make framing easier to achieve, even with bumpy trails or fast-paced activities.

    Improvements to the AI ISP now extend to the selfie camera, capturing more natural skin tones and finer detail in mixed lighting. Galaxy S26 Ultra is also the first Galaxy device to support the Advanced Professional Video (APV) standard designed to deliver efficient compression for high-quality production workflows while preserving visually lossless quality even after repeated editing.

    Editing photos and videos is streamlined with AI-powered tools so users can make changes quickly without design expertise. With the upgraded Photo Assist suite, users can describe — in their own words — what they want to change; they can add or restore missing parts of images, and even modify outfits in photos. Edits can now be made continuously and adjusted or undone along the way.

    Creative Studio brings creation and customisation into one integrated space, enabling users to quickly turn ideas into polished visuals — from stickers and invitations to personalised wallpapers — and share them without interrupting creative flow.

    AI-powered tools like Document Scanner remove distortions and distractions such as creases or fingers to deliver clean scans instantly, while multiple images can be organised automatically into a single PDF.

    Everyday Ease with Proactive and Adaptive Galaxy AI

    The Galaxy S26 series reduces the steps between intent and action by working proactively on the user’s behalf based on context, surfacing the right support at the right moment and automating tasks with minimal manual input.

    With Now Nudge, timely and relevant suggestions help users stay in the flow without distraction. Galaxy S26 automatically suggests photos from the Gallery when requested. It recognises Calendar entries when receiving meeting messages and checks for conflicts.

    Now Brief becomes more proactive, recommending exercise playlists and surfacing reminders based on personal context. Circle to Search with Google is upgraded with enhanced multi-object recognition so users can explore multiple parts of an image in a single search.

    The Galaxy S26 series integrates agents including Bixby, Gemini and Perplexity, enabling tasks to be completed with a single button press or voice prompt. Multi-step actions can be handled in the background, making tasks like booking rides, coordinating actions across apps and controlling device settings easier through natural interaction.

    Layers of Protection in the Age of AI

    As mobile experiences become more personalised thanks to AI, protecting privacy becomes increasingly critical. Samsung builds protection into every layer of Galaxy S26 while giving users transparency and control over how information is used.

    Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces Privacy Display, protecting privacy at the pixel level. By controlling how pixels disperse light, the display keeps content clear for the user while limiting what others can see from side viewing angles.

    Users can customise when privacy features turn on — such as when entering PINs and passwords or opening selected apps — and adjust settings depending on the situation. Partial Screen Privacy limits visibility for notification pop-ups, while Maximum Privacy Protection further obscures side views.

    AI-powered Call Screening identifies unknown callers and summarises intent, helping users manage calls safely. Privacy Alerts notify users in real time when apps request access to sensitive data so permissions can be managed with clarity and control.

    Private Album, built into Gallery, lets users safely hide selected photos and videos. Galaxy S26 also extends post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to critical system processes including software verification and firmware protection. New updates to Knox Matrix further strengthen protection across connected Galaxy devices, adding PQC-enabled end-to-end encryption for direct transfers like eSIM migrations and clearer visibility into firmware update status across the ecosystem through Security Status of Your Devices.

    These updates build on Galaxy’s existing security and privacy portfolio which includes Auto Blocker, Theft Protection, Private Sharing, Secure Wi-Fi and more. And with seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates, Galaxy S26 helps keep these layers resilient over time, supporting longer, more confident use well into the years ahead.

    Availability

    Pre-order for Galaxy S26 series starts from February 25 across leading online and mainline retailers. Consumers can also pre-order Galaxy S26 series on Samsung Live at www.samsung.com/in/live-offers/ starting today. The Galaxy S26 series features a unified design language across all models, with shared colour options: Cobalt Violet, White, Black and Sky Blue, alongside the Samsung.com exclusive Pink Gold and Silver Shadow.

     

     

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  • AD Ports Group Confirms Business Continuity Across All Operations Amid Regional Developments

    Abu Dhabi, UAE – Mar 4: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, confirms that all operations across its clusters continue as normal in light of current regional developments.

    As a precautionary measure, the Group has activated its crisis management and business continuity protocols, in coordination with the concerned authorities in the UAE to safeguard its workforce, partners and stakeholders, while ensuring uninterrupted services to customers.

    AD Ports Group Confirms Business Continuity Across All Operations Amid Regional Developments

     

    All UAE ports and terminals managed and operated by the Group’s Ports Cluster, in addition to related services remain fully operational.

    As traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined, a corresponding reduction in vessel calls at Khalifa Port is anticipated. However, services at Khalifa Port will remain fully operational and uninterrupted. The Group expects increased volumes across its diversified global maritime network as a result of shifting trading routes due to the evolving regional developments. 

    Across the Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, the majority of its 122 shipping vessels including container, bulk, Ro-Ro, and multipurpose vessels are operating outside the Strait of Hormuz. Those currently within the Strait continue to operate intra-Gulf services. Overall, the impact on the Maritime & Shipping Cluster is expected to be limited. The Group’s Economic Cities & Free Zones and Logistics Clusters are likewise expected to experience limited impact. 

    Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said: “Global trade has historically demonstrated resilience during periods of geopolitical tension. Through disciplined execution, operational excellence and proactive risk management, AD Ports Group remains well positioned to support supply chain stability and uphold its commitments to customers across its global network, in line with vision with our wise leadership.’’

    As a diversified global trade enabler with an integrated international portfolio, AD Ports Groop continues to closely monitor geopolitical developments and assess any potential implications for maritime routes, supply chains, and global trade flows. The Group will provide further market updates as the situation evolves.

  • Network International powers card tokenization for Apple smartphones in Egypt in latest regulatory rollout

    CAIRO, Egypt, Mar 4 — Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has announced the successful enablement of Apple Pay acceptance by powering card tokenisation for Apple smartphones for four renowned Egyptian banks, as part of the country’s digital transformation initiatives.

    The successful launch comes within the third wave of the Central Bank of Egypt’s granting of tokenisation licenses to select banks and is an important milestone for Egypt’s digital payment ecosystem. The initiative reinforces Network’s scale, innovation leadership and proven execution capabilities in the market.

    Supporting all four bank go-lives within the same wave underscores the strength, reliability, and agility of Network’s processing platform, alongside the depth of its local delivery and implementation expertise. The achievement reflects Network’s ability to execute complex, multi-bank digital payment initiatives at pace while maintaining the highest standards of security, operational resilience, and service quality.

    Dr. Reda Helal, Group Managing Director – Processing, Africa & Co-Head Group Processing at Network International, said: “We are proud to have supported four renowned banks to successfully transform themselves as Egypt strengthens its digital economy. We have been present in the market for over 20 years and delivering multiple simultaneous implementations demonstrates our local teams’ expertise and the robustness of our processing platform. We are grateful to the Central Bank of Egypt and the participating banks for their trust and partnership as we continue to help accelerate secure and scalable digital payments across Egypt.”

    This launch also supports Network’s broader focus on expanding its presence and strengthening its brand across the region, underpinned by its long-standing commitment to Egypt’s payments ecosystem. In 2023, Network International announced the investment valued at EGP 1 billion to expand its operations in Egypt, while serving 160+ banks across Africa and 65+ in the Middle East from its Egypt hub.