Amazon.com is looking to expand its reach in Saudi Arabia by adding several jobs to its Riyadh operations, according to a Bloomberg report.
Biometrics: a security bane or boon?
Biometric security, whether fingerprint, facial or iris recognition, is fast emerging as the preferred way to safeguard the data of companies and individuals from threat actors. However, while biometric identification may be less prone to theft and spoofing than passwords, it’s still vulnerable to hacking.
Saudi residents could face prison time for spying on spouse’s mobile phone
Saudi Arabia has reportedly announced a new law that criminalises the act of spying on your spouse’s mobile phone illegally and has listed this act under cybercrimes, according to Arab News.
Biometrics power faster, more secure travel experiences
Airlines and airports are already investing in various forms of biometric technology and these will be more commonplace worldwide as 63% of airports and 43% of airlines plan to invest in biometric ID management solutions in the next three years, according to a recent report by SITA.
The real fake news: April Fool’s Day 2018
Today is the day for real fake news. It’s April 1, which means the Internet will be filled with companies trying to outdo each other with the best pranks.
Dubai residents can now track their water bottles
The Dubai Municipality has launched a system for smart control and tracking of five-gallon drinking water bottles.
XTOUCH to make “lives simpler” for customers
XTOUCH’s Tim Chen (TC), founder and managing director and Sandeep Agrawal (SA), executive director, share insights to the firm’s business …
XTOUCH unveils wireless devices and e-commerce platform
Dubai-headquartered consumer electronics brand XTOUCH has launched its wireless smartphone XTOUCH X and e-commerce solution to raise customer experiences. The …
Huawei to take on Samsung and Apple with latest flagship
Huawei have unveiled new additions in their flagship P-series of smartphones: the P20 and P20 Pro.
Dubai Police launches Emergency Location Service for Android users
Location is currently only available via cell tower triangulation, but ELS will supplement this by providing highly accurate indoor and outdoor location when an emergency call is placed.
Dubai commuters can now pay via mobile apps
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in partnership with Network International has introduced a new service enabling the payment of taxi fares in Dubai via Samsung Pay and Apple Pay apps on smartphones.
Apple is working on a foldable iPhone for 2020: Report
Remember #Bendgate? When buyers of the iPhone 6 Plus found that a thin aluminum phone can warp under stress? Well, …
Huawei notches up mid-range offering
Huawei is launching its latest mid-range device nova 3e in the UAE, ahead of the launch of its new flagship P20 which will be unveiled in Paris on 27th March.
TRA sets up lab to enhance UAE’s digital services
The TRA has launched the User Experience Lab, which is the first of its kind in the UAE government, to help develop the digital presence of government entities on the web, smartphone or on service booths.
It may be 2019 before Android catches up with Apple’s Face ID tech
Most Android phones will have to wait until 2019 to duplicate the 3D sensing feature behind Apple’s Face ID security, handicapping Samsung and others on a technology that is set to be worth billions in revenue over the next few years.
Samsung Galaxy S9 now available in the UAE from du
UAE-based telco du has announced that the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now available on postpaid plans across the …
Apple using “secret” facility to produce its own screens
The technology giant is making a significant investment in the development of next-generation MicroLED screens, say people familiar with the matter.
“Hackers exploiting UAE devices to mine cryptocurrency”: Geeks
UAE-based on-demand IT services provider Geeks.ae has offered its top tips to prevent cybercriminals from exploiting user devices to mine …
BlackBerry KEYone Bronze Edition coming to UAE and Saudi Arabia
TCL Communication has announced that the all-new BlackBerry KEYone – Bronze Edition – is coming to the Middle East following the global success of BlackBerry KEYone and BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition.
Best power banks of 2018: don’t leave home without one
Anyone who uses a smartphone knows the importance of carrying a backup power bank. But given the overwhelming number of options, you might feel overwhelmed, understandably.