A Brazil-based security firm has claimed that its futuristic artificial intelligence and camera technology could make Dubai the world’s safest smart city.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 4618
Zuckerberg to congress: Facebook is open to the “right” regulations
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday during the first of two US congressional hearings apologised, defended his company, and jousted with questioners while agreeing with others.
“My mistake, I’m sorry,” says Facebook’s Zuckerberg
“We didn’t take a broad enough view of our responsibility, and that was a big mistake. It was my mistake, and I’m sorry,” Zuckerberg said in his written testimony released by the House commerce committee.
“Technology is a double-edged sword,” says cybersecurity expert
Transparency and Regulations will reduce the risk of data leaks and inspire confidence in future technologies, says cybersecurity experts
Snapchat to roll out TrueDepth-enhanced AR Lenses
First demoed at the September iPhone event in 2017, the souped-up selfie lenses are finally ready for your close-up.
Up to 87 million users exposed in data scandal, says Facebook
Facebook said on Wednesday the personal data of up to 87 million users was improperly shared with British political consultancy Cambridge Analytica, Reuters reported.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg to testify in US congress over data scandal
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said in March he would testify before Congress, but turned down an invitation by British lawmakers to explain to a parliamentary committee what had happened.
Facebook’s new data policy causes temporary heartbreak for Tinder users
Facebook’s latest API changes led to a momentary setback in virtual romance on Wednesday, as Tinder users were trapped in a log-in loop and unable to access their account.
Facebook takes down Russian troll accounts
Facebook has reportedly suspended 70 accounts, 138 pages and 65 Instagram accounts associated with a “troll factory,” which has been sanctioned by US authorities for fake activism and misleading political posts.
Global tech firms sign up to train Arab coders in UAE
Microsoft, Oracle and SAP have reportedly been signed as partners of the Dubai Future Foundation to support the One Million Arab Coders initiative.