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Edison
Tech

WEF’s Edison Alliance accelerates global digital inclusion

Arnold Pinto
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
Payments
Tech

Know the top 10 fintech trends for 2025?

Arnold Pinto
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
Skunk
Defence & Security Tech

Skunk Works demos the future of air combat

Arnold Pinto
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
Link
Defence & Security Tech

US military to continue use of Link 16

For future warfighter space architecture With the US Space Development Agency (SDA) advancing the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), its director, Derek Tournear, has confirmed that Link 16 will remain the primary communications option within the constellation of satellites, a system crucial for both US soldiers and their allies globally. Link 16 is a
Experience
Tech Travel

IATA demonstrates fully digital air travel experience

Arnold Pinto
In a groundbreaking pilot project The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has successfully demonstrated that the global aviation industry can deliver a fully digital travel experience, marking a significant milestone in modernising air travel. The achievement came through a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers who used digital wallets and travel
Equinix
Oman Tech

Equinix launches carrier-neutral data centre in Salalah, Oman

Arnold Pinto
In partnership with Omantel Equinix, the largest global data centre and colocation provider for enterprise networks and cloud computing, has launched SN1, its new state-of-the-art data carrier-neutral centre, in Salalah, Oman. Salalah is a coastal city strategically positioned at the crossroads of Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia. The new facility, built in cooperation
Navigation
Tech

Enhanced navigation features for Google Maps

News Editor 2
Powered by Gemini Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, Google is now transforming the Google Maps navigation experience by introducing new features powered by Gemini to make travel planning more intuitive and stress-free. One of the standout updates includes receiving personalised recommendations directly through Google Maps. Users can now ask the app for
Aviation Interviews Tech

CycloTech’s pioneering technology may transform air mobility and take flight in UAE

Arnold Pinto
With unique CycloRotor propeller The Austrian aviation technology company CycloTech has recently secured a significant milestone in its journey, raising $21 million for its revolutionary CycloRotor propellor. The investment from Breeze Invest and Konos Holdings supports the development of the first full-scale CycloRotor prototype. This funding reinforces CycloTech’s
Audio
Gadgets Tech

Sennheiser launches creator’s audio multitool

Profile Wireless set costs AED1,119 Sennheiser has unveiled the Profile Wireless, a unique two-channel, 2.4 GHz wireless microphone system designed to meet the diverse needs of videographers and content creators. This versatile system connects to mobile phones, cameras, and computers as a clip-on, handheld, or tabletop microphone. Upon opening its rugged zipper bag, users
Themes
Events Tech

MWC Barcelona 2025 unveils 6 conference themes

Arnold Pinto
Encompassing innovative perspectives Organisers of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025 – the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event – have unveiled the six conference themes of the upcoming edition, grouped under the overarching theme ‘Converge. Connect. Create.’ The key themes encompass ‘Inside 5G’, ‘Connect X’, ‘AI+’, ‘Enterprise
Kingston
Tech

Kingston Technology to launch Fury Renegade DDR5 CUDIMM modules

News Editor 2
Compatible with Intel’s 800-series chipset Kingston Technology, a global leader in memory products and technology solutions, is set to launch the Fury Renegade DDR5 CUDIMMs. These modules are designed to be fully compatible with Intel’s newly introduced 800-series chipset, previously codenamed Arrow Lake. The Intel 800-series chipset marks a significant advancement.
e&
Gitex Tech

e& UAE signs up for AI-powered digital transformation

Partners with ServiceNow and Quintica e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of e&, has entered a multi-year technology transformation initiative in collaboration with ServiceNow and Quintica. The newly signed strategic partnership, endorsed by all the entities during GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai, aims to harness advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to
Bottleneck
Gitex Tech

Humans seen as being a bottleneck in the AI revolution

According to AI thought leaders The Asimov Initiative hosted its seventh meetup on the sidelines of GITEX Global 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 16. The event gathered AI thought leaders to confront a startling reality: humans, not technology, may represent the greatest obstacle in the AI revolution. The event, supported by Marses […]
Spotlight
Gitex Tech

Spotlight put on 5G and AI integration in the Middle East

News Editor 2
5G-Advanced technology examined A trending focus at GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai City was the transformative potential of 5G technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the Middle East region. The event showcased a blend of unique innovations and thought-provoking discussions that promise to redefine the landscape of connectivity and digital transformation, primarily in
Totl
Business Tech

Totl eyes GCC rollout after stepping up to transform the UAE cashback ecosystem

Arnold Pinto
Innovative startup’s QR tech is a game-changer In an era where digital transformation is reshaping consumer interactions, Totl, a pioneering fintech firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), is redefining how businesses connect with customers. With over 700 businesses across the UAE onboard and $1 million in investments, app-based Totl offers customers a unique […]