Health Tech

Researchers develop ‘smart pyjamas’ to monitor sleep disorders

Dan Ngiam 22/02/2025 0

In a home setting Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a revolutionary new approach to monitoring sleep disorders. This approach offers a comfortable and efficient alternative to traditional methods. The innovative ‘smart pyjamas’ are designed to detect sleep disorders,

Interviews Tech

MongoDB targets ambitious growth in the META region in the next 5 years

Arnold Pinto 20/02/2025 0

With regional hubs in the pipeline MongoDB, the New York City-based multipurpose developer data solutions provider, hosted ‘MongoDB Day Dubai’, the company’s inaugural Middle East event, at the Museum of the Future in Dubai City on February 18, 2025. The day-long event by the Nasdaq-listed company featured live demonstrations of the latest MongoDB products and […]

Qatar Tech

Ooredoo Qatar partners with Nokia

Arnold Pinto 17/02/2025 0

To modernise core network Ooredoo Qatar, a leading telecommunications provider in Qatar with over 3.4 million customers, has selected Nokia to modernise its core network, enabling the operator to deliver more advanced services. The collaboration will leverage network slicing and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities to optimise network

Tech

Gemini 2.0 is now available to everyone

News Desk 2 09/02/2025 0

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 and new features to improve the efficiency and versatility of AI tools. […]

Business News Tech

Gogo, Satcom Direct, and Airbus in new partnership

Arnold Pinto 08/02/2025 0

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,

Events Tech

Ai Everything Global 2025 held in Abu Dhabi

News Desk 2 06/02/2025 0

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 […]

Tech

Surge in air passenger traffic boosts airport network performance

Arnold Pinto 06/02/2025 0

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 […]

Tech Travel

Lufthansa Group introduces Apple AirTag Integration

Arnold Pinto 06/02/2025 0

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,

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Nokia to upgrade New York’s largest Internet Exchange backbone

News Desk 2 05/02/2025 0

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 […]

Tech

Oman, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia get new C4IR establishments

Arnold Pinto 31/01/2025 0

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

Business Tech

DeepSeek disrupts market with budget-friendly R1 model

Arnold Pinto 29/01/2025 0

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 […]

Tech

Top 25 countries with the most data centres

Arnold Pinto 27/01/2025 0

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 […]

Space Tech

NASA pioneers unique tyre technology

Arnold Pinto 26/01/2025 0

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 […]

Tech

Hybrid cloud adoption on the rise in physical security sector

News Desk 2 19/01/2025 0

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

Aviation Tech

AI at American Airlines enhances efficiency and customer experience

News Desk 2 18/01/2025 0

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 […]

Events Tech

MWC25 Barcelona 2025 returns to Catalonia

Arnold Pinto 17/01/2025 0

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, […]

Sport Tech

The story of CUE: Toyota’s AI basketball robot

Arnold Pinto 16/01/2025 0

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. […]

Sustainability Tech

Researchers develop moisture-storing materials for buildings

Dan Ngiam 15/01/2025 0

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

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Motorola Solutions unveils V200 body camera

News Desk 2 14/01/2025 0

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

Automotive Business Tech

Cognizant and Siemens forge partnership

Arnold Pinto 14/01/2025 0

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