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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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,
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 […]
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 […]
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,
With new optical technology DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, has chosen Nokia to upgrade the backbone network for DE-CIX New York, the largest Internet Exchange in New York and the US Northeast region. The upgrade will see the backbone network transition to a 400 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) system, with support for up […]
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
Rivalling larger AI models Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek launched its R1 model last week, causing significant disruption in the AI industry. The announcement sent shockwaves through the stock market, causing the Nasdaq to drop by 3 per cent on Monday, a decline attributed to a nearly 17 per cent loss in shares of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
New focus on generative AI American Airlines has long been a leader in integrating technology to improve its operations and customer service, and artificial intelligence (AI) plays a central role in this evolution. With vast amounts of data streaming in from various sources, AI enables the airline to learn quickly, adapt, and deliver more effective […]
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, […]
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. […]
Utilising a sustainable approach A team of researchers at ETH Zurich has developed a revolutionary, climate-friendly building material that reduces indoor humidity, creating a more comfortable environment in high-traffic indoor spaces. The new technology utilises a sustainable approach to moisture control, replacing energy-hungry ventilation systems with an innovative
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
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
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
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, […]
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,