Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has reportedly launched a new smartphone app to help protect individual privacy.
Why bots are too smart for their own good
One of the most frustrating things you’ll go through when logging into an online service or completing a payment is …
Meet Dubai’s new smart city AI-advisor
Smart Dubai has launched the new and improved version of its flagship Dubai Now platform and application, introducing artificial intelligence to the service, which will now feature Smart Dubai’s AI-powered smart city advisor “Rashid”.
Exclusive: Tech deals Saudi is expected to sign with US giants
Preparations are underway for Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to complete three deals with top American technology firms upon …
The sound of colour: cyborg Neil Harbisson
An inescapable irony shapes Neil Harbisson. Born colour-blind, his greyscale vision defined him in his formative years. Now, 15 years …
DEWA first government firm to launch service on Google AI
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has launched its ‘Rammas’ service on Google’s Artificial Intelligence, AI, platform to answer its customers’ queries.
Child locks mother’s iPhone for 48 years
A two-year-old boy in Shanghai reportedly locked down his mother’s iPhone for 48 years by repeatedly entering the wrong passcode.
Oman moves one step closer to a cashless society
Oman is expanding its initiatives focused on financial technologies with the upcoming launch of the Sultanate’s first comprehensive e-payment platform.
Samsung S9 and S9+ officially launches in the UAE
Following its launch at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February, Samsung’s latest flagship has now arrived in the UAE.
IoT and predictive analytics key to making cities safe: Frost & Sullivan
A recent Frost & Sullivan survey found that the Internet of Things and predictive analytics will have the greatest impact on smart city projects – from a safe city perspective – going forward.
DEWA leads in bringing happiness to Dubai customers
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority came in first place in Smart Dubai’s Happiness Meter, the government firm announced recently.
BlackBerry takes Facebook to court with patent suit
Canadian telecommunications firm BlackBerry has reportedly filed a patent infringement lawsuit against social media firm Facebook, arguing that they copied technology and features from BlackBerry Messenger.
Dubai users can now easily split bills via social media
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, has announced two new features within its mobile app, allowing customers to instantly split bills with friends and family, and tag their expenses according to personalised categories.
ESET protects smart TV users from malware threats
ESET has launched ESET Smart TV Security, an advanced technology protection solution against targeted malware attacks on connected TVs and …
MWC spotlights role of mobile industry in transforming lives
GSMA director general Mats Granryd has highlighted the key role that the mobile communications industry is taking, and must take, in improving the lives of people all over the world.
Apple to announce three new iPhones this year
Apple Inc is planning to unveil three new smartphones towards the end of this year. According to a reports, this …
The Galaxy S9 is just the calm before the next big thing
The Galaxy S9 may be visually indistinguishable from the Galaxy S8, but there’s no reason to think the company has lost its innovation edge.
Converse in a foreign language with this handy device
Whatever you do, don’t compare Waverly Labs’ Pilot to the Babelfish from Douglas Adams’ novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Although you stick both in your ear to follow what’s being said in a foreign language, that’s where the similarity ends.
Why 2018 could be a big year for iPhone fans
Apple Inc is planning to unveil three new smartphones towards the end of this year. According to a Bloomberg report, …
Nokia goes retro again
At last year’s Mobile World Congress, HMD Global whipped the geek crowd into a frenzy with a fun reboot of …