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talabat Now Available on HUAWEI AppGallery in the UAE

Huawei has announced the addition of talabat, the MENA region’s leading delivery app, to HUAWEI AppGallery in the UAE. The new talabat app comes fully integrated with Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) allowing consumers to take full advantage of the app on their Huawei devices. That means with only a couple of taps on a Huawei smartphone, users across the MENA region can place their orders from the largest food and groceries delivery app in the region.
The UAE is the home of food in the MENA region so partnering with talabat is the ideal fit for Huawei to enable users to enjoy the convenience of ordering items via their Huawei smartphones. Toon Gyssels, Chief Operating Officer from talabat said, “We are proud to announce that the talabat app has now been added to HUAWEI AppGallery. This means that Huawei smartphone users can now seamlessly order their favourite meals, groceries, flowers, and medicine through talabat. Our aim is to make the process of ordering and delivering food, medicines and groceries as simple as possible for customers. By joining HUAWEI AppGallery, we are now part of the third-largest app marketplace – reaching to broader communities across our markets.”
A moment card feature is also being launched for talabat users and the app is now available on Huawei Assistant · TODAY. To celebrate the addition of talabat to HUAWEI Assistant· TODAY, users can enjoy amazing discounts on their first orders placed on the talabat app located on HUAWEI Assistant · TODAY.
With HUAWEI Assistant · TODAY, users are one swipe away from accessing services and content from a single screen on their Huawei smartphones. Users can search for locally-installed apps, memos, and emails or scan through personalized newsfeeds.
The talabat app has also been integrated into HMS Huawei Core allowing it to take full advantage of the platform’s innovative features. talabat is currently the region’s largest food and grocery delivery app, with a network of over 24,800 restaurants and stores and 44,675 branches. Revolutionising grocery delivery, talabat mart was also introduced towards the end of 2019 and delivers groceries in 30 minutes or less. Operating across 8 different markets in the MENA region, talabat was acquired by Delivery Hero – the global leader in online food delivery.
Lu Geng Vice President Middle East & Africa Global Partnership & Ecosystem- development at Huawei said, “Huawei is continuously striving to ensure our users have access to high-quality apps and services. As a result, we are delighted to welcome talabat as the latest high-profile app to join HUAWEI AppGallery. This new app gives Huawei users the ability to order food from a wide range of restaurants in the country as well as groceries and medicines from their smartphones. The addition of talabat reflects the rapid growth in popularity of HUAWEI AppGallery among consumers, businesses, and developers.”

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Experience the ChatGPT ‘Make It More’ Trend: Generate Weird AI Images

AI art generators occupy a peculiar space, capable of rendering diverse scenarios, from a cosmic skateboarding dog to a coffee cup adrift in the ocean. Setting aside ethical considerations, some creations may not initially meet expectations, necessitating user prompts to refine the AI-generated output.
Yet, what if the aim isn’t to craft a polished piece of AI art? Enter the “make it more” trend, where ChatGPT users task DALL-E to generate an image and subsequently request the bot to amplify certain aspects. For instance, Justine Moore prompted DALL-E to create a bowl of ramen, then instructed it to make it spicier. The iterative process led to increasingly absurd results, culminating in a bowl of noodles shooting fire beams into outer space.
A Dad getting increasingly Dad-ier pic.twitter.com/1EUFECmnT3
— Justine Moore (@venturetwins) November 27, 2023
While the Make It More trend gains traction on ChatGPT and DALL-E, allowing users to experiment with various image transformations, it also raises concerns about resource utilization. The AI processing involved consumes power and energy, prompting considerations about the trend’s efficiency and environmental impact. Nevertheless, these prompts contribute to OpenAI’s ongoing efforts to enhance AI capabilities across platforms like ChatGPT and DALL-E.
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Samsung Internet is Now Available for Download on Windows PCs

Samsung’s default browser, Samsung Internet, has expanded its reach to desktop computers and laptops, now available for download on the Microsoft Store. One notable feature is the ability for users to sync their browsing data between their Galaxy devices and computers.
Upon launching the browser, users can import their browsing history, bookmarks, and search engines from other applications like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge by signing into their Samsung Cloud account. The browser also supports add-ons and extensions from Chrome and Edge, accessible through the Chrome Web Store.
Samsung Internet for Windows offers familiar features such as incognito mode, light and dark modes, and ad-blocker support. The design elements show similarities to both Chrome and Edge, providing a sense of familiarity for users of those browsers. A useful security feature allows users to delete bookmarks, browsing history, passwords, and other data upon signing out, catering to those who share computers.
Despite its promising features, the browser’s PC debut is marred by a lack of complete sync support. Currently, only browsing history, bookmarks, and search engines can be imported, with no support for transferring saved passwords from Galaxy devices to computers. This omission may be addressed in future updates.
In May, Samsung Internet received an optimisation update for Galaxy tablet users. Toggleable features were introduced, allowing users to control the placement of the browser’s address, bookmark, and tab bars. The update also included a warning for users with a high number of open tabs, informing them that opening another tab would result in the deletion of the oldest tab.
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Google Clarifies the Cause of Missing Google Drive Files

Many Google Drive users recently experienced the unsettling disappearance of their files, prompting concerns. Google has now identified the root cause, attributing the issue specifically to the Google Drive for Desktop app. While assuring that only a limited subset of users is affected, the tech giant is actively investigating the matter and promises timely updates.
To prevent inadvertent file deletion, Google provides the following recommendations:
- Avoid clicking “Disconnect account” within Drive for desktop.
- Refrain from deleting or moving the app data folder, located at:
- Windows: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Google\DriveFS
- macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Google/DriveFS
- Optionally, create a copy of the app data folder if there is sufficient space on your hard drive.
Before Google officially addressed the issue, distressed users took to the company’s support forum to report deleted files. One user from South Korea highlighted a particularly severe case where their account reverted to May 2023, resulting in the loss of anything uploaded or created after that date. Additionally, the user emphasised that they had not synced or shared their files or drive with anyone else.
As Google delves deeper into resolving this matter, affected users are advised to heed the provided precautions. The company’s commitment to ongoing updates reflects its dedication to swiftly addressing and rectifying the situation. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive measures to safeguard digital data, especially as users navigate cloud-based platforms such as Google Drive.