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UAE domain name registrations jump in 2017
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has revealed that the number of registered names in the national domain (.ae) reached …
Over 1,200 tech enthusiasts to compete in UAE Hackathon
The TRA is calling on the UAE’s technology enthusiasts to take part in the Hackathon – the country’s biggest data analysis challenge happening next month.
Genetec reveals Intersec Dubai 2018 lineup
Genetec will showcase its latest unified security technology solutions and initiatives at Intersec Dubai 2018, set to take place from …
LogRhythm helps safeguard personal data
LogRhythm has released its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance Module, a fully-integrated security solution for achieving and validating GDPR …
iPhone battery sparks second fire in two days in Spanish Apple store
Apple’s Calle Colon store in Valencia, Spain was evacuated on Wednesday after an iPhone battery exploded during repair – making it the second fire in two days to be caused by an iPhone.
How Gartner believes AI will transform smartphones
Artificial intelligence features will become a critical product differentiator for smartphone vendors in acquiring new customers, according to Gartner. …
Amazon, Google make smart appliances smarter
At CES 2018, Whirlpool has announced that its smart appliances will now support Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, allowing customers …
WhatsApp update enables quick switch from voice to video calls
According to WABetaInfo, when users are in a WhatsApp voice call and want to switch to video, they just need to tap a button to make the switch.
CES unplugged: electronics show hit by power outage
The Consumer Electronics Show came to a halt after a power outage at the Las Vegas Convention Center.