Gadgets Tech

Belkin unveils powerful new charging solutions at CES 2024

PR News Desk 09/01/2024 0

US-based accessories firm targets responsible ways to build products Belkin, the California-headquartered accessories company, is exhibiting four new products encompassing its mobile power and connectivity portfolios at CES 2024 – the world’s largest and most influential tech event

Transport GCC Tech UAE

You can now book a driving test in Dubai via WhatsApp

PR News Desk 09/01/2024 0

Dubai’s RTA rolls out new service for its customers Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new WhatsApp-based service that allows one to book and reschedule driving test appointments in Dubai emirate in the UAE. The new rollout is available via the Authority’s ‘Mahboub’ chatbot service on the UAE mobile number: 058 800 […]

Tech Events

Intel CEO will deliver the keynote address at CES 2024

Arnold Pinto 08/01/2024 0

Keynote theme: Bringing Al to everyone, everywhere Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, will deliver the keynote address at CES 2024 – the world’s largest and most influential tech event – being held from January 9-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gelsinger will speak at 5pm (Pacific Time) on January 9, 2024, in the Palazzo Ballroom […]

Automotive Tech

Xiaomi enters the EV sector with launch of the SU7

PR News Desk 05/01/2024 0

Firm showcases breakthroughs in its 5 core technologies Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant and one of the world’s leading smartphone companies, has officially thrown its hat into the automotive ring with the grand debut of the highly anticipated Xiaomi SU7. Xiaomi aims to redefine the automotive industry, marking a pivotal leap beyond its smartphone origins […]

Tech

Haltia.AI achieves AI breakthrough with on-device language model deployment

PR News Desk 30/12/2023 0

Startup’s proprietary technology is a game-changer Haltia.AI, a startup that is headquartered in Delaware, US, has set a new standard in artificial intelligence deployment by completing the quantisation of a Large Language Model (LLM), allowing it to operate on-device and offline—an unprecedented feat in the Middle East region. This marks a revolutionary era in AI,

Health Tech

Samsung Health gets a new medications-tracking feature

PR News Desk 28/12/2023 0

Update tracks medication regimens and gives tips about intake Samsung Electronics has launched a new medications-tracking feature, which is now added to the Samsung Health app to help users manage their health more comprehensively. The new feature helps users track their prescription and over-the-counter medications easily and provides essential, relevant information and

Tech

Lenovo reinforces its hybrid cloud platform with an AI-powered boost

Arnold Pinto 24/12/2023 0

Integrates 5th gen Intel Xeon scalable processors Lenovo, the AED228 billion ($62 billion) revenue global technology powerhouse, has expanded its hybrid cloud platform for AI with new ThinkAgile hyper-converged solutions and ThinkSystem servers that advance cloud deployment, hybrid connectivity and AI capabilities. Powered by fifth-generation Intel Xeon scalable

Markets Tech

Big Five tech giants add $3.2 trillion to their stock value in 2023

Arnold Pinto 23/12/2023 0

2023 is a breakout year for AI technology globally It is common knowledge that the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry has registered unprecedented growth in recent years following surging AI adoption across the consumer and business sectors. Yet, it is only 2023 that is proving to be a breakout year for AI due to the […]

Aviation Tech

Emirates Group unveils aviation innovation hub in Dubai

PR News Desk 19/12/2023 0

Ebdaa hub is located in former Emirates pavilion at Expo 2020 site Emirates Group has launched Ebdaa, a hi-tech aviation innovation hub located in the former Emirates Airline pavilion structure at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Ebdaa, which means creativity in Arabic, is spread across three storeys and occupies more than 35,520sqft. The design […]

Logistics Tech

Emission-free robot makes Christmas deliveries in Helsinki 

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2023 0

HeRo robot delivers parcels to customers’ doors in an hour Helsinki City’s innovation company, Forum Virium Helsinki, has begun evaluating an autonomous robot to smoothen last-mile deliveries, given that the growing logistics industry increasingly relies on automation and emissions reduction in deliveries to customers. The cute-looking emission-free robot, HeRo (short for

Automotive Sustainability Tech

Symbio consortium launches its first gigafactory in France

Arnold Pinto 09/12/2023 0

SymphonHy is Europe’s largest hydrogen fuel cells site Symbio – a global leader in fuel cells – and an equally owned joint venture between Forvia, Michelin and Stellantis, has inaugurated SymphonHy, its first gigafactory. Located in Saint-Fons, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, SymphonHy is Europe’s largest integrated fuel cell production site, making the

Aviation Tech

Airbus test-flies A400M firefighter prototype kit

PR News Desk 08/12/2023 0

Prototype kit drops 20,000 litres of retardant in one go Airbus Defence and Space has conducted a new flight test campaign of an A400M roll-on/roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating high-concentration lines over 400 metres long. Over two weeks, an A400M four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft conducted a ground and

Tech

Airbus flies a fully automated helicopter with a tablet

PR News Desk 03/12/2023 0

Test pilot monitored the light detection and ranging system Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human-machine interface (HMI) and advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies, developed by Airbus UpNext, are controlled by a touchscreen tablet and aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot

Tech Business

AWS unveils Amazon S3 Express One Zone for unique cloud storage performance

Arnold Pinto 02/12/2023 0

The launch takes place at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Express One Zone, an advanced, high-performance storage class designed to cater to customers’ needs with the most latency-sensitive applications. Boasting the title of the lowest latency cloud object storage available, Amazon S3

Tech

Beware! Your personal Google account will be deleted if no login was done in two years

Arnold Pinto 29/11/2023 0

Purge of dormant accounts begins on December 1, 2023 Starting from December 1, 2023, Google will permanently delete inactive Google accounts, including Gmail, Google Photos, Google Drive and other accounts on the platform that have been dormant for two years. Notably, this policy strictly applies to personal Google accounts. Accounts associated with Google product or […]

Tech

Exclusive: ‘EVOLVE NYC 2023’ in 90 seconds

Arnold Pinto 24/11/2023 0

Cloudera-hosted event for data leaders and data practitioners Here is a 90-second visual recap of what transpired at ‘EVOLVE NYC 2023’ – the bespoke event for data leaders and data practitioners – organised by Cloudera, the data company for trusted enterprise AI, on November 2, 2023, in Manhattan, New York City. The well-curated in-person event […]

Business Tech

7 cardinal mistakes startups make with VCs: Insights from the front lines

PR News Desk 23/11/2023 0

By Talal Thabet, CEO and Co-founder, Haltia.AI In the high-stakes world of venture capitalism, a startup’s fate often hinges on its ability to captivate and convince those holding the purse strings. Arto Bendiken and I, leading Haltia.AI, have waded through the venture funding quagmire, collecting a trove of do’s and don’ts — some learned the […]

Tech Events

Consumer Technology Association awards Samsung for innovative products

PR News Desk 18/11/2023 0

CES takes place from January 9-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has awarded Samsung Electronics, a global leader in technology, with CES 2024 Innovation Award honours for multiple product categories. These awards mean that CTA has recognised Samsung’s commitment to developing products and services that reimagine the future.

Tech Gitex

HID plans cloud setup in the GCC region to ensure data sovereignty

Arnold Pinto 08/11/2023 0

Region leans towards digital IDs and mobile access solutions HID, the Austin, Texas-headquartered global leader in trusted identity solutions, exhibited at GITEX Global – the largest tech and startup event in the world – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. In an interview at the mega tradeshow, Bilal Saleem, Sales Manager […]

Tech Business

Emirates (airline) and Emirates NBD win 2023 Data Impact Awards from Cloudera at Evolve NYC

Arnold Pinto 05/11/2023 0

Annual awards feature six distinct categories Two UAE-headquartered globally renowned organisations – Emirates (airline) and Emirates NBD – are among eight leading enterprises that have won the 2023 Data Impact Awards instituted by Cloudera, the market-leading data company for enterprise AI and cloud solutions. Cloudera’s annual data impact awards recognise