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Merge 104.8 | 11 December 2025
As one of the busiest nights of the year approaches, venues are rolling out a range of New Year’s Eve packages. Among them is Atlantis Dubai, which is introducing high-end options, including a VIP table priced at Dh200,000 (20,900 OMR). The resort has also announced that Maroon 5 will headline its 2026 New Year’s Eve gala dinner on December 31, making it one of the most expensive nights of the holiday season.
A new study involving nearly 100,000 participants has found that frequent use of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts is associated with shorter attention spans and greater difficulty maintaining focus. Researchers suggest that the rapid stream of fast-paced videos trains the brain to seek constant stimulation, which may also contribute to poorer sleep, heightened anxiety, and increased feelings of loneliness.
Apple is releasing its latest iOS 26 update, and the company says users should install it right away. iOS 26.2 is now rolling out globally, with Apple urging immediate installation due to critical security vulnerabilities and key improvements. The update follows recent alerts about active exploits targeting iOS devices.
