Worldwide PC shipments totaled 62.1 million units in the second quarter of 2018, a 1.4 percent increase from the second quarter of 2017, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc.
Middle East Snapchatters can now express themselves with Arabic Bitmojis
Snapchatters and Bitmoji-lovers now have access to brand new Arabic-language Bitmoji stickers.
Apple’s Wozniak is Saudi Arabia’s new tech ambassador
The Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) has named Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak as an ambassador for the creation of a “Saudi Tech Hub.”
Dubai RTA’s new smart system seeks to reduce passenger waiting times
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, is launching a Smart Time Management System, STMS, at venues of various events, such as exhibitions and conferences.
Huawei sets its sights on becoming number one smartphone vendor in 2019
Huawei Technologies has announced it plans to be the world’s largest smartphone maker by Q4 2019, after it edged past Apple into the number two position.
Apple becomes first US-based company to hit $1 trillion value
The news comes after shares rose 2.9 percent to close at $207.39 in New York, propelling the consumer-technology giant’s market value to $1.002 trillion.
LG unveils new AI-powered premium smartphone
The LG G7 ThinQ+ marks LG’s first G-series flagship phone with AI capabilities built-in.
AI-powered Arabic email security solution launched
Built on an AI-based platform, Receive GUARD is capable of learning from and analyzing Arabic-language emails to effectively block business email compromise (BEC) scams and new malware for companies in the Middle East.
Global experts to discuss future impact of AI and IoT
Global experts in artificial intelligence, blockchain and Internet of Things will descend to Dubai in October to discuss how these three technologies will converge in the future.
Microsoft introduces SME-centric solution in UAE
Microsoft has released Dynamics 365 Business Central, an all-in-one solution aimed at empowering UAE’s fast-growing SME segment.
It’s market day! UAE’s noon now offers groceries
noon, the Middle East’s homegrown online marketplace, now has groceries on hand that can be delivered right to your doorstep with just a few clicks.
Huawei snatches Apple’s spot as world’s second biggest smartphone seller
China’s Huawei Technologies has overtaken Apple as the world’s second-biggest smartphone seller in the June quarter, data from market research firms showed.
Bahrain pushes for increased data protection with new law
The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) has lauded King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s ratification and issuance of Law 30/2018 on Protection of Personal Data, the Bahrain News Agency reported.
Optoma launches new battery-powered portable projector
Optoma has launched a new battery-powered portable 1080p LED projector – the LH160. Targeted for both business and personal use, the slim projector comes in a small and compact design.