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.
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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 4526
Redington onboards new vendor to deliver transformative IoT solutions
Regional distributor Redington Value has added Impinj, a leading provider and pioneer of RAIN RFID solutions, to its portfolio.
Electric cars require accredited registration in UAE
The Dubai RTA has announced that the registration of electric vehicles in the emirate’s Traffic System would require the existence of an accredited agent of such vehicles in the UAE.
SoftBank teams up with Japanese carmaker to develop connected cars
Toyota Motor and SoftBank Group said they would team up to develop new transport services.
UAE zoo launches new smart platforms
Al Ain Zoo has launched a new mobile app and website as it celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year.
Kaspersky Lab signs up Redington Value as regional VAD
Kaspersky Lab has partnered with Redington Value, value-added distribution division of Redington Gulf, to provide its wide range of industry leading products and services to organisations across the gulf market.
UAE fund invests in high-tech greenhouse project
The Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund, MBRIF, operated by the Emirates Development Bank, has announced a disbursement of AED 5.5 million to UAE headquartered Pure Harvest.
Cisco to design intelligent network for Dubai Expo 2020
Cisco has announced a partnership with systems integrator Smartworld to design and deploy the network infrastructure for Expo 2020 Dubai.
Saudi Arabia pulls the plug on $200 billion solar farm project
Saudi Arabia has shelved a $200 billion plan with SoftBank Group Corp to build the world’s biggest solar-power-generation project.
Microsoft inks new deal to revitalise the Middle East startup ecosystem
Microsoft and Dubai-based BECO Capital has announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.