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CTA unveils new global innovation champions

Arnold Pinto 10/01/2025 0

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

Gadgets Tech

LG unveils ‘hybrid AI’ gram laptops at CES 2025

News Desk 2 09/01/2025 0

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

Arnold Pinto 01/01/2025 0

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,

Health Tech

Estonia and UAE boost their cooperation in digital health

News Desk 2 30/12/2024 0

Estonia has advanced digital health tech Estonia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have forged a significant partnership to transform healthcare through digital innovation. Leveraging Estonia’s renowned expertise in digital health and the UAE’s ambitious vision for modernisation, the collaboration will tackle pressing healthcare challenges and establish a

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Cloudera partners with CrewAI to enhance AI-driven workflows

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2024 0

As AI agents gain traction and autonomy Cloudera has integrated CrewAI into its enterprise AI ecosystem, a move aimed at transforming multi-agent workflows across industries and underscoring Cloudera’s commitment to advancing enterprise AI following the recent inclusion of notable innovators such as Anthropic, Google Cloud, and Snowflake. With the addition of CrewAI,

Business Tech

Nokia and e& UAE showcase end-to-end network slicing tech

Arnold Pinto 23/12/2024 0

Solution for gaming applications Nokia has revealed that e& UAE is the first telco in the world to implement its slicing solution to establish a dedicated end-to-end network slice tailored to meet modern gaming applications’ high-speed, low-latency demands. The demonstration, which took place at e& UAE’s Abu Dhabi labs, was part of an advanced trial […]

Business Tech

Oman acquires a stake in Elon Musk’s xAI

News Desk 2 22/12/2024 0

As the nation ups its digital strategy Oman Investment Authority (OIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the Arabian Gulf country, has taken an undisclosed stake in Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI. This is the latest in a series of high-profile partnerships with the American billionaire entrepreneur. Musk founded xAI to develop advanced AI […]

Arts & Culture Tech

Michelangelo’s iconic Pietà gets sophisticated lighting system

Dan Ngiam 20/12/2024 0

System respects the artist’s original vision Michelangelo’s iconic Pietà, housed in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, has been brought back to life with a stunning new lighting design, thanks to the expertise of iGuzzini Illuminazione. This project is part of the works by the Fabric of Saint Peter in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee. It […]

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Registration opens for CES 2025 in Las Vegas

Arnold Pinto 19/12/2024 0

World’s most influential tech event Registration has opened for CES 2025, the world’s premier technology tradeshow. Scheduled to take place from January 7 to 10, 2025, in Las Vegas, CES 2025 promises to showcase groundbreaking technology, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore the latest innovations and engage in unparalleled networking. Hosted by the Consumer

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Lockheed Martin launches Astris AI

News Desk 2 17/12/2024 0

To enable secure AI solutions Lockheed Martin has launched Astris AI, a new subsidiary designed to foster the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions within the US defence industrial base and commercial sectors that require high assurance. The move highlights Lockheed Martin’s commitment to advancing secure, resilient, and scalable AI systems for industries

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Q3 2024 mobile threat landscape proves worrisome

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2024 0

Alarming trends seen emerging According to researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab, the mobile threat landscape has evolved significantly in recent years. Cybercriminal groups are increasingly targeting mobile devices early in their attacks. Researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab have been tracking these changes and have observed alarming trends highlighting the growing risk

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US moves to counter threats posed by drones

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2024 0

In military situations The US Department of Defence has announced that US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has signed a new, classified strategy to counter growing threats posed by unmanned systems, commonly called drones. The new strategy reinforces ongoing efforts to address this emerging threat, particularly in safeguarding US military personnel, facilities, and

Saudi Arabia Tech

Nokia and Aramco achieve 2.4Tbps optical transmission

Arnold Pinto 06/12/2024 0

PSE-6s line cards used Nokia and Aramco have achieved a major milestone by successfully deploying the first-ever 2.4Tbps optical transmission in Aramco’s operational network in Saudi Arabia. Nokia’s sixth-generation Photonic Service Engine (PSE-6s), which delivers an impressive 2.4Tbps per card, made the breakthrough possible. The trial, conducted over Aramco’s existing

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Infrgy demonstrates groundbreaking wireless power technology

Arnold Pinto 05/12/2024 0

At the University of Kashmir Infrgy, a Hawaii-based renewable energy power company, has unveiled a revolutionary leap in wireless energy technology at the University of Kashmir in India under the expert guidance of Professor Rouf Ul Alam Bhat. The innovation harnesses the potential of radio frequencies (RF) to generate usable electricity, marking a pivotal moment […]

Automotive Tech

Your Jeep 4×4 may fly a drone when off-roading

Arnold Pinto 04/12/2024 0

With in-vehicle docking station Jeep is venturing into new territory by exploring ways to integrate drone technology into its vehicles. Recent patent filings in the United States have revealed the company’s ambitious plans, which could revolutionise the automaker’s off-roading lineup and enhance vehicle security. With these innovations, Jeep aims to push the

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Thales unit develops metamodel to detect deepfake images

Arnold Pinto 03/12/2024 0

Deepfake images are a growing problem As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more sophisticated, so do the risks it brings, especially regarding disinformation and digital manipulation. One of the most concerning manifestations of AI is the creation of deepfake images, videos, and audio that can be used to deceive and defraud. On November 20, 2024, Thales’s […]

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WEF’s Edison Alliance accelerates global digital inclusion

Arnold Pinto 02/12/2024 0

Impacting over a billion lives The Edison Alliance, an initiative launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF), has connected over one billion people worldwide to essential digital services, including healthcare, education, and finance. This milestone has been reached ahead of the Alliance’s initial target of 2025. The programme spans over 100 countries and has united

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Know the top 10 fintech trends for 2025?

Arnold Pinto 30/11/2024 0

From Apple NFC to virtual cards Juniper Research, a leading fintech and payments specialist, has revealed the top 10 trends to transform the financial landscape in 2025. The trends highlight the industry’s rapid shifts, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer demands, and evolving regulatory landscapes. According to Nick Maynard, Juniper Research’s VP

Tech Travel

American Airlines unveils advanced passenger boarding technology

Arnold Pinto 26/11/2024 0

At over 100 airports in the US American Airlines is rolling out advanced passenger boarding technology to over 100 airports across the United States. This innovative technology ensures passengers board aircraft in their assigned groups and enhances boarding as the US prepares for the busy holiday season. The technology ensures passengers can only board when […]

Defence & Security Tech

Skunk Works demos the future of air combat

Arnold Pinto 24/11/2024 0

Involving AI-controlled aircraft Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has successfully demonstrated the future of air combat by showcasing a crewed-uncrewed teaming mission. In this mission, a human ‘battle manager’ aboard a human-crewed L-39 Albatros aircraft issued real-time commands to AI-controlled L-29 Delfin jets. The flight test, conducted in collaboration with Lockheed