Space Tech

Climate monitoring satellite leaves Europe for US launch

Arnold Pinto 12/03/2024 0

EarthCARE will enhance global climate monitoring An Airbus-built EarthCARE (Earth Clouds, Aerosols, and Radiation Explorer) spacecraft has embarked from Munich to Vandenberg, California. This marks a significant step in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) FutureEO programme. This complex

Business Tech

Cloudera transforms on-premises data experiences for trusted analytics and AI at scale

News Desk 1 07/03/2024 0

Open data lakehouse with Apache Iceberg for private clouds now available  Cloudera has launched the latest phase of its open data lakehouse on a private cloud. With the new rollout, the preferred data partner for the world’s most renowned companies has become the only provider to offer an open data lakehouse with Apache Iceberg for […]

Tech

Google unveils new sign-in page for improved user experience

Arnold Pinto 06/03/2024 0

A fresh look with the same reliable functionality Did you log into your Google Account today and are surprised that the sign-in page looks different? Not genuine? Rest easy: Google has rolled out a revamped sign-in page, introducing a visually enhanced layout designed to cater to various screen sizes, including large and wide screens. While […]

Gadgets Tech UAE

realme 12 Pro+ 5G launches with 3x periscope zoom

News Desk 1 03/03/2024 0

New series enters the UAE consumer market realme, a global consumer technology company headquartered in Shenzhen, China, has introduced the realme 12 Pro Series 5G smartphone range to the UAE market. This series, comprising the realme 12 Pro+ 5G and realme 12 Pro 5G, sets new standards in the mid-range smartphone market by prioritising premium […]

Events Tech

MWC 2024 ends as the world’s premier connectivity event

Arnold Pinto 03/03/2024 0

Over 100,000 attend the event in Barcelona Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2024 concluded on a high note after four days of intense discussions, networking, and groundbreaking insights. The mega trade event, held in the vibrant city of Barcelona from February 26-29, brought together global leaders and attendees from 205 countries, who explored pivotal topics […]

Business Tech

Google rakes in $237.8 billion ad revenue in 2023

Arnold Pinto 01/03/2024 0

Second-smallest growth in 2 decades, trails behind rivals In a digital landscape where brands and marketers have poured a staggering $3 trillion into digital advertising over the last five years, industry titan Google has faced a notable decline in ad revenue growth. According to data from AltIndex.com, Google’s advertising revenue experienced a modest 5.9%

Business Tech

IBM grapples with unprecedented patent decline

Arnold Pinto 29/02/2024 0

The shifting tech landscape is seen as the prime reason In a surprising turn, IBM, a longstanding leader in patent acquisition for the past 29 years, is facing a significant setback as its patent filings witnessed a sharp decline of 60% over the past two years, as reported by Stocklytics.com. This decline coincides with a […]

Cybersecurity Tech

GlobalData reports a surge in defensive AI innovation

Arnold Pinto 27/02/2024 0

Google has unveiled a new cyber defence initiative Concerning defensive AI and in response to Google’s recent announcement of the AI Cyber Defence Initiative, there is a growing emphasis on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in safeguarding against sophisticated cyber threats globally. GlobalData, a prominent data and analytics company, notes that AI is

Cybersecurity Tech

Milestone Systems to host video cybersecurity webinar

Arnold Pinto 26/02/2024 0

Event is on March 12, 2024 (1-2:30pm GST) In an era where digital threats continue to evolve, prioritising cybersecurity is imperative for safeguarding physical and virtual assets. To address the growing concerns surrounding video surveillance, Milestone Systems will host the second instalment of the XProtect VMS System set-up webinar, ‘Good’ Level Online Training, on

Business Tech

GenAI technology is gaining traction among enterprises

News Desk 1 25/02/2024 0

80% of GenAI investors engage in proof-of-concept applications Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is establishing itself as a groundbreaking technology according to the ‘Reimagining Industry Futures Study’ conducted by EY. Released ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona (February 26-29, 2024), the research, encompassing 1,405 enterprises, indicates a

Space Tech

Blue Origin unveils New Glenn rocket on launch pad

Arnold Pinto 23/02/2024 0

Vehicle set for maiden launch later this year In a significant milestone, Blue Origin’s New Glenn vehicle made its inaugural appearance as it rolled out and upended at Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on February 21, 2024. This marks the first public glimpse of the advanced heavy-lift vehicle. […]

Aviation Sustainability Tech

Leonardo’s C-27J flying test bed concludes REGIADP campaign

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2024 0

Experimentation with groundbreaking wing configurations Leonardo’s C-27J flying test bed, a pioneering European Clean Sky 2 aircraft, has completed the Regional Integrated Aircraft Demonstration Platform (REGIADP) campaign at Turin’s Caselle airport. This in-flight demonstration marks the culmination of a decade-long technological development cycle led by

Aviation Tech

Pratt & Whitney Canada expands MRO facility in Singapore

News Desk 1 20/02/2024 0

MRO capabilities are for PT6C-67C engines Pratt & Whitney Canada, a subsidiary of RTX, has unveiled plans to enhance its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by establishing a new overhaul line in Singapore dedicated to its PT6C-67C engines. These engines power the Leonardo AW139 medium-twin helicopter. Responding to surging demand for advanced

Automotive GCC Saudi Arabia Tech

Zenith Technologies unveils AI-integrated Lucid police patrol car

News Desk 1 19/02/2024 0

AI EagleEye Intelligent Patrol enhances Saudi Arabia’s security Zenith Technologies, a global leader in innovative technologies for homeland security, has integrated its cutting-edge AI EagleEye Intelligent Patrol with Saudi Arabia’s first Lucid police patrol car. Zenith partnered with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior during the World Defense Show held in Riyadh

Tech

OpenAI unveils groundbreaking text-to-video model ‘Sora’

News Desk 1 18/02/2024 0

AI model can create minute-long videos In a significant stride towards enhancing artificial intelligence’s comprehension of the physical world, OpenAI has introduced ‘Sora,’ a cutting-edge text-to-video model capable of generating high-quality videos up to a minute in length. Sora, developed through large-scale training of generative models on video data, utilises a

Space Tech

AAC Clyde Space’s Starbuck power systems head to the Moon

News Desk 1 16/02/2024 0

Starbuck plays a pivotal role in spacecraft functionality Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C spacecraft lifted off on February 15, 2024, atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in a significant leap for lunar exploration. The mission, IM-1, marks Intuitive Machines’ debut under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. The spotlight of

Events Tech

What to see at MWC’s Journey to the Future exhibition

Arnold Pinto 16/02/2024 0

Transformative impact of technology goes on show Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona is set to become the epicentre for global industry leaders, technology evangelists, and startups, showcasing the latest mobile connectivity breakthroughs between February 26 and 29, 2024. This year, the Journey to the Future exhibition, situated in Hall 6, emerges as a focal […]

Bahrain Events GCC Tech

AI is key focus at Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2024

Arnold Pinto 15/02/2024 0

7th edition runs from March 5-6 in Manama The 7th edition of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit is set to take place on March 5-6, 2024, under the theme: ‘Smart Cities: The AI Frontier’. Curated as a convergence of global minds dedicated to shaping the future of urban landscapes, the two-day summit will delve into […]

Business Tech

Google unveils Gemini, its most advanced AI model

Arnold Pinto 13/02/2024 0

Gemini gets a new mobile app interface Google has announced a significant evolution in Gemini, its AI collaboration tool formerly known as Bard. Sissie Hsiao, Vice President and General Manager of Google Assistant and Gemini, shared insights into the latest developments, highlighting the transformation of Bard into Gemini to represent its advanced family of models […]

Business GCC Tech

kevin. swipes Middle East with innovative payment technology

Arnold Pinto 09/02/2024 0

Lithuanian firm set to open new office in Dubai kevin., a first-of-its-kind payments acceptance network based out of Vilnius, Lithuania, is set to introduce its innovative payment technology in the Middle East region with the imminent opening of its first international office in Dubai, UAE. This strategic move into the Middle East region, starting with […]