Google has launched a suite of easy-to-use tools that allow developers with limited machine learning expertise to train custom models. …
CES 2018 in pictures: the companies and products that stole the show
With any industry-defining trade show like CES, there’s an inevitable tendency to try and find winners. Here are our top picks.
New malware found spying on Android users
The implant, named Skygofree, is designed for targeted cyber-surveillance, possibly as an ‘offensive security’ product.
Oracle issues patches for Spectre and Meltdown
Oracle has recently announced that it will issue a critical patch that provides fixes for certain of its products for the Meltdown and Spectre chip flaws, both of which affect Intel chips.
6 reasons why enterprises fail to focus on the real security threats
Computer defenders often spend time, money, and other resources on computer defences that don’t stop the biggest threats to their environment. What is causing this lack of focus in putting the right defences in the right places in the right amounts against the right threats?
Health technologies make headway in the Gulf
In a GCC-wide survey commissioned by Arab Health 2018, 50 percent of respondents aged 18 to 24 were in favour of Smart Health Technologies and personalised healthcare options.
YouGov launches purely digital research services
Global data and analytics company YouGov has made its research has announced its shift to a purely digital operation in the Middle East and North Africa.
Qatar mulls implementation of virtual currencies: central bank chief
Qatar’s central bank will consider the topic of virtual currencies and there may be an opportunity in the future to introduce them in Qatar, Reuters reported.
The big picture: why adaptability is king
In an era of unprecedented change, there is broad agreement that problem-solving, critical thinking and adaptability skills are more important to the IT industry than they have ever been.
Alibaba and Microsoft AI best humans in reading test
Artificial intelligence models developed by Microsoft and Alibaba have, for the first time, outperformed humans in a reading comprehension challenge.
Maersk, IBM set sails on new blockchain voyage
Maersk and IBM had announced a joint venture to deploy a blockchain-based electronic shipping system that will digitise supply chains and track international cargo in real time.
BlackBerry’s new software makes autonomous cars hack-proof
BlackBerry has reportedly launched a new cybersecurity software that can identify vulnerabilities in programmes used in self-driving cars.
Snap into the future: Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit
In its second annual Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm Technologies revealed its 5G vision and unveiled its latest flagship system-on-a-chip Snapdragon 845, which it claims will transform the mobile industry.
UAE Mars mission aims to inspire younger generations: official
His Excellency Dr Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, Director General for the UAE Space Agency, in his keynote address at CABSAT’s Satellite Communications Conference, underlined the importance of the country’s space programmes.