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Gemini 2.0 is now available to everyone

Revolutionising AI for all Google DeepMind has announced that the Gemini 2.0 family of models is now available to all users, bringing cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence to developers and everyday users. This release marks a significant milestone, offering a range of updates
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Gogo, Satcom Direct, and Airbus in new partnership

For Airbus corporate jets Gogo Business Aviation and Satcom Direct have finalised a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus. The agreement marks the beginning of a partnership to bring advanced, low-latency, high-speed broadband internet to Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) operators. Under the MoU, Gogo’s cutting-edge Air-to-Ground (ATG), FlightDeck Freedom,
Events Tech

Ai Everything Global 2025 held in Abu Dhabi

Highlighting AI innovation AI Everything GLOBAL is underway in the UAE. An electrifying opening day starts the world’s largest public-private AI gathering. Organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Kaoun International in affiliation with GITEX GLOBAL, AI Everything Global is the premier AI event. Running from February 4 to 6, it brings together influential […]
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Surge in air passenger traffic boosts airport network performance

In Arabian Gulf region and Turkey The Arabian Gulf region and Turkey are witnessing a remarkable surge in air passenger traffic, with key hubs like Dubai, Doha, and Istanbul experiencing robust growth. As these airports prepare for increased traveller numbers, the demand for reliable and high-performance cellular networks has never been more critical to enhancing […]
Tech Travel

Lufthansa Group introduces Apple AirTag Integration

For enhanced baggage tracking Lufthansa Group airlines, including Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, have launched a new service to improve passenger baggage tracking. Effective immediately, customers flying with these airlines can now securely and privately share the location of their baggage through the Apple AirTag or Find My network,
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Oman, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia get new C4IR establishments

Harnessing advanced technologies The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the establishment of three new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), which will launch in 2025. Based in Muscat, Pretoria, and Riyadh, these centres will focus on harnessing advanced technologies to address critical global challenges and provide tailored solutions that meet
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Top 25 countries with the most data centres

US is the undisputed leader In the digital age, data centres are the backbone of the internet. They house the infrastructure that powers everything from social media platforms to cloud computing services. As of March 2024, there were 11,800 data centres globally. These facilities are essential for processing and storing vast amounts of data, and […]
Space Tech

NASA pioneers unique tyre technology

For Mars exploration, rovers NASA has reached a significant milestone in its quest to explore the Red Planet. It has thoroughly tested a revolutionary new tyre technology designed for its Martian rovers. Developed by NASA’s Glenn Research Centre in Cleveland in collaboration with Goodyear Tire & Rubber, the groundbreaking shape memory alloy (SMA) spring tyres […]
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Hybrid cloud adoption on the rise in physical security sector

Due to need for flexibility A new report has identified significant shifts towards hybrid cloud adoption and the increasing influence of information technology (IT) departments in physical security decisions. The study, conducted between August and September 2024, included participants from various sectors across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, South
Events Tech

MWC25 Barcelona 2025 returns to Catalonia

From March 3 to 6 MWC25 Barcelona, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, will return for its 19th edition at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from March 3 to 6, 2025. The event, hosted by Mobile World Capital Barcelona, will bring together innovators, visionaries, and leaders from the mobile ecosystem and various industries, […]
Sport Tech

The story of CUE: Toyota’s AI basketball robot

Aims for a new world record CUE, the AI basketball robot the Toyota Engineering Society (TES) developed, has become a pioneering force in robotics and sports. Initially conceived in 2017 by a group of volunteer engineers, CUE has made remarkable progress from a humble concept to a star player for the Alvark Tokyo basketball team. […]
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Motorola Solutions unveils V200 body camera

To enhance frontline worker safety Motorola Solutions has launched the V200 body camera to improve safety for frontline workers in retail, healthcare, hospitality, education, and other sectors. The lightweight, discreet camera features a GoLive Audio safety function. This function provides real-time video and audio streaming to security teams or supervisors during critical
Automotive Business Tech

Cognizant and Siemens forge partnership

To transform software-defined vehicles Cognizant has partnered strategically with Siemens Digital Industries Software, integrating Siemens’ PAVE360 into its software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution accelerator. The partnership introduces an enhanced accelerator to address the automotive industry’s increasing demand for innovation, customisation, and
Events Tech

CTA unveils new global innovation champions

At CES 2025 in Las Vegas The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has unveiled the 2025 Global Innovation Scorecard, recognising nations excelling in areas such as broadband, autonomous vehicles, and blockchain technologies. The announcement was made on January 7 during the CES 2025 conference in Las Vegas, where representatives from the honoured nations were recognised
Gadgets Tech

LG unveils ‘hybrid AI’ gram laptops at CES 2025

With on-device and cloud AI services LG Electronics has unveiled its 2025 LG gram lineup at CES 2025. These new models, including the gram Pro, gram Pro 2-in-1, gram, and gram Book, represent the company’s first laptops to incorporate on-device artificial intelligence (AI). With an emphasis on seamless integration of both on-device and cloud AI, […]
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Leap 71 achieves milestone with Aerospike rocket engine test

Engine was designed autonomously Leap 71, a computational engineering company based in Dubai, UAE, has successfully hot-fired one of the most advanced rocket engines ever created—a cutting-edge Aerospike engine generating 5,000 Newtons (1,100 lb) of thrust. This remarkable feat was made possible using cryogenic liquid oxygen and kerosene as propellants. The engine,