Global shipments for personal computing devices market, comprised of traditional PCs, laptops and workstations, is expected to shrink by 3.9 percent in 2018, according to the latest forecast from IDC.
Bahrain telco suspends unregistered accounts
Zain Bahrain, a telecom services operator in the kingdom, has announced the temporary suspension of all non-registered post-paid SIM cards and home broadband lines.
Microsoft “hopeful” the UAE will lift Skype ban soon
Microsoft is reportedly hopeful that the ban on Skype in the UAE will be lifted soon after discussions with telco authorities over the use of VoIP services.
Facebook’s alternative to YouTube rolls out globally
Facebook is rolling out its Watch video service globally one year after it launched in the United States with original entertainment news and sports content.
Apple accidentally reveals new iPhone
Apple has reportedly “accidentally” misplaced an official image of its iPhone XS and iPhone XS Plus.
India mulls action against WhatsApp on failure to check fake news
India’s top court has asked WhatsApp to respond to a petition that alleges it breaches certain Indian regulations, Reuters reported.
81% of adults in the UAE are shopping online: report
Online spending in the UAE are on the rise as residents increasingly opt to shop on their smartphones with mobile spending expected to grow 26 percent by 2019 to reach nearly $5.4 billion, according to a new study.
First UAE-made satellite all set for lift-off
The first satellite made completely by Emirati engineers in the UAE, will be launched into orbit on October 29, according to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).
Standard Chartered pilots world’s first blockchain-based trade finance guarantees
Standard Chartered to introduce industry-first end-to-end blockchain-based smart guarantees proposition in trade finance.
Dubai smart app promises “more happiness” to customers
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched DEWA Store on its smart app to provide exclusive offers and discounts to DEWA’s customers, in cooperation with a number of public and private sector companies.
LG’s new robot helps you do the heavy lifting
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil to the public at IFA 2018 its first “human-centric” wearable robot.
Cybercriminals are shifting to more covert methods: study
Cybercriminals are moving away from attention-grabbing ransomware attacks to more covert methods intended to steal money and valuable computing resources.
Viveport VR content to become available for Oculus Rift
Viveport has announced it now supports Oculus Rift compatible titles, a move that is part of the firm’s commitment to connect content creators to global audiences.
Japanese carmaker signs $500M driverless car deal with Uber
Toyota Motor will reportedly invest $500 million in Uber Technologies to jointly work on developing self-driving cars, the companies announced recently.