“Coding is the language of the future, and one of its key tools. It creates opportunities for future generations,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
HMD Global introduces Nokia 7.1 to the UAE
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announced the Nokia 7.1 – the first smartphone to come with PureDisplay screen technology.
EU leaders push proposal for digital tax
European Union finance ministers are set to discuss a watered down proposal on an EU-wide digital tax, according to a report by Reuters.
Digital tech to take pharma beyond the pill: study
The pharmaceutical industry today is in a state of flux as it tries to maintain a delicate balance between the need for novel blockbuster drugs and the need for improved operational efficiencies in an increasingly competitive market space.
Alphabet shuts down Google+ social site
Alphabet Inc’s Google will shut down the consumer version of its social network Google+ following its announcement that the private profile data of at least 500,000 users may have been exposed to hundreds of external developers, Reuters reported.
Global tech giants lead boot camps for Arab talents
Thirty Arab national have reportedly been shortlisted for a six-month intensive training programme with global tech giants including Google, Twitter, Amadeus, Facebook and Udacity.
UAE’s Emirates NBD set to launch services via chat app
Emirates NBD has announced that it will soon launch customised banking services via WhatsApp in the UAE.
Social media creates unrealistic expectations of parenting: study
More than one in five parents feel pressured, depressed or anxious when viewing idealised family images on social media sites such as Facebook or Instagram, according to a recent study.
UAE competition to focus on robotics’ role in smart cities
Khalifa University has announced that it will be hosting the Mohamed bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge, MBZIRC, which will take place in February 2020.
White House eyes antitrust probe into tech giants: report
The White House has reportedly drafted an executive order that would push federal antitrust and law enforcement agencies to probe the business practices of social media and other Internet companies.
How are Dubai residents calling home?
Skype, WhatsApp, IMO or BOTIM: What are UAE residents using to call abroad?
DEWA becomes world’s first public utility firm to partner with global AI lab
According to DEWA, the initiative recognises AI as the next phase after Smart Government. The UAE’s future services, sectors and infrastructure will use AI technologies and tools.
Remove extremist content within an hour or face heavy fines, EU warns Internet giants
The European Commission will propose new laws on Wednesday giving Google, Facebook , Twitter and other Internet companies one hour to remove extremist content or face fines.
Twitter unveils live audio-only broadcasts from Periscope
Social media firm Twitter has been experimenting a new audio-only broadcast feature through its Periscope platform for a few weeks, …
US charges North Korean hacker for WannaCry cyberattacks
The US government has charged and sanctioned a North Korean man in the 2017 global WannaCry ransomware cyberattack and the …
European news agencies slam Internet giants for “plundering” content
Europe’s biggest news agencies have accused Google and Facebook of “plundering” news for free on Tuesday in a joint statement that called on the Internet giants to share more of their revenues with the media.
Trump accuses Google of rigging news searches
US President Donald Trump warned Google, Facebook and Twitter to tread carefully on after recently accusing Internet and social media firms of political bias and censorship, without providing evidence, Reuters reported.
Instagram adds new fave-worthy features
Facebook-owned image or video sharing social network Instagram has reportedly set out to thwart duplicity with an option to authenticate high-profile accounts, AFP reported.
AI-driven FM tech start-up seeks more footprint in Middle East
Facilio, an Atlanta-based FM Tech start-up, has announced that it established a strong foothold in Dubai across IoT & AI-driven …
Middle East firm uses AI to help you land your dream job
With the aim to revolutions job hunting and recruitment in the Middle East and North Africa region, Bayt.com has launched a series of artificial intelligence-powered features onto its platform.