As the use of smart glasses becomes more ubiquitous in the workplace, the challenges for IT departments and, indeed, for enterprises generally will grow.
Bosch’s new tech allows faster training in manufacturing
The German electronics and engineering company Bosch is launching an Intelligent Glove (iGlove), which can be used to measure the hand movements of operatives in connected manufacturing.
Blockchain to bring “golden truth” to global transactions
Bosch is looking at how blockchain technology can bring “golden truth” to every party in a lengthy transaction, such as one in the logistics world, where goods might be passed between multiple entities.
HP Inc expands pocket printer line-up
HP has expanded its mobile printer Sprocket line-up in EMEA with the introduction of Sprocket Plus. The newest pocket printer …
What to expect from this year’s Mobile World Congress
Mobile World Congress 2018 will spotlight the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in telecoms, as a means of combating stagnating mobile service revenues as once-lucrative features like text messaging have become commoditised.
Sharjah authority takes museum experience to next level
Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has reportedly introduced a new way to showcase the history, art, science, and cultural artefacts on display across the emirate’s 16 museums.
Bosch could make finding a parking space a whole lot easier
While initially it will only be available in major cities in the United States, Germany and a limited number of other Western European cities, the aim is to roll it out more widely.
Automated valet parking is on its way to the UAE
While many UAE drivers are frequently spared the hassle of parking by handing over their keys to the hotel valet, in future even this might not be necessary.
Apple in talks to secure cobalt directly from miners: sources
Apple is in talks to buy long-term supplies of cobalt directly from miners for the first time, seeking to ensure it will have enough of the key battery ingredient amid industry fears of a shortage driven by the electric vehicle boom.
Mobile apps: You use, you lose, warn campaign groups
Anti-drugs campaigns were such a success, a group of Silicon Valley insiders are hoping to use a similar strategy to …
FAB launches “UAE’s first” fully-featured digital wallet
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched ‘payit’, the country’s first fully-featured digital wallet, as part of the UAE’s goal …
Dubai residents can now recharge parking accounts using Nol cards
The new service, that currently operates on the Android RTA app platform only, is part of the Smart City initiative of the Dubai Government, and the ongoing efforts to deliver top and handy services to beneficiaries.
Waymo gets the go ahead for US driverless taxi service
The designation lets Waymo’s fleet of driverless Chrysler Pacifica minivans pickup and drop off paying riders in Arizona through a smartphone app or website.
FBI, CIA, NSA Directors: don’t buy Huawei phones
The heads of all three US intelligence agencies have all said that the use of Huawei smartphones poses a risk …
Qualcomm, Broadcom plan Valentine’s rendezvous: sources
Qualcomm and Broadcom plan to meet on Wednesday to talk about the latter’s $121 billion acquisition offer, the first time …
Worldwide device shipments to reach 2.32 billion units in 2018: Gartner
Worldwide shipments of devices — PCs, tablets and mobile phones — totaled 2.28 billion units in 2017, according to Gartner. …
55 billion messages a day: The story of WhatsApp
When Neeraj Arora met with WhatsApp founders Brian Acton and Jan Koum, after completing just more than four years at Google, he instantly fell in love with their vision – to build a communication platform for the world.
Apple confirms iOS source code leak, but claims its phones are safe
The leak, which was first reported by Motherboard, was for an iOS process named “iBoot.”
Why technostress is killing productivity
Technostress is actually not the latest malady in a series of technology-induced syndromes. In fact, it’s an umbrella term that encompasses all negative psychological effects that result from changes in technology.
What if you’re not a car fan, but should be
Rgardless of whether you’re a car fan, the technology involved in the industry is worth paying attention to, especially given how much genuinely brilliant insight there is both above and below the chassis.