Facebook will extend its pattern recognition software to other countries after successful tests in the US to detect users with …
Crescent Enterprises joins $16m robotics duo funding
UAE-based Crescent Enterprises has announced the successful closing of its investment in ColubrisMX and XCath, two micro-robotic medical device companies …
Canadian citizen charged in Yahoo breach to ‘plead guilty’: reports
A Canadian citizen accused by the US government of helping Russian intelligence agents break into email accounts as part of a massive 2014 breach of Yahoo accounts is expected to plead guilty, according to reports.
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos’ net worth hits $100B after Black Friday surge
Amazon founder and principal shareholder Jeff Bezos has reportedly now become the world’s newest $100 billion mogul after a Black …
Delegation visits US for UAE space exploration
A number of ministers and officials from the UAE space sector have visited Washington D.C. to meet with senior space …
Saudi security centre foils ‘advanced’ cyber-attack on Middle East
The Saudi government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said in a statement that the kingdom had been hit by a hacking campaign bearing the technical hallmarks of an attack group dubbed “MuddyWater” by US cyber firm Palo Alto Networks.
Smart Cities, NEOM to boost GCC construction sector to $2 trillion
Mega-projects such as Expo 2020 Dubai and the technology-infused NEOM City are increasing the demand for technologies to direct traffic, optimise costs and sustainability.
Why the UAE’s ‘Tesla moment’ is long-gone
Dubai Silicon Oasis and DTEC’s fourth annual Entrepreneur Day opened up with a session that truly caught the eye. That …
Phishing attacks bigger threats than data breaches: Google
A recent Google study has revealed that phishing attacks via fake emails pose the greatest threat to people, followed by keyloggers and third-party breaches as account hacking increases globally.
Qualcomm plans to reject Broadcom’s $103B acquisition bid
US chipmaker Qualcomm is reportedly drawing up plans to reject rival Broadcom’s $103 billion bid as early as this week.
Alphabet’s Waymo to launch driverless taxi service
Alphabet’s Waymo will launch a driverless ride-hailing service and has tested the cars on public roads in Arizona, Reuters has …
Broadcom announces $130B bid to acquire Qualcomm
In what could be the biggest deal ever in the tech sector, Broadcom bid $130 billion to acquire for rival chip maker Qualcomm.
DIFC Courts launches instant messaging service for claimants
DIFC Courts’ Small Claims Tribunal (SCT) is set to give claimants the option to use direct and instant messaging to …
Broadcom plans to bid for Qualcomm
Communications chipmaker Broadcom is planning to unveil a bid for smartphone chip supplier Qualcomm by Monday, three sources familiar with the …
Virgin Hyperloop One to begin initial testing by 2021
Virgin Hyperloop One’s CEO Rob Lloyd said that they aim to begin construction of the transport system in 2019 and will begin initial testing at production level by 2021.
Barco launches LCD video wall platform
Global technology company Barco has launched a new LCD video wall platform. Barco UniSee is based on a modular platform, …
UAE to participate in high-profile Web Summit in Portugal
The UAE is set to participate in the Web Summit 2017, which will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, on 6th-9th …
North Korea behind WannaCry attack: UK minister
The British government has admitted that it is “as sure as possible” that North Korea carried out the “WannaCry” malware …
Mubadala opens San Fran office for tech investments
Mubadala Investment Company is set to launch a venture capital arm of its business, with a dedicated ventures investment team …
FireEye reveals details of Iranian hacking group
FireEye has announced details of an Iranian hacking group with potential destructive capabilities which FireEye has named APT33. FireEye analysis reveals …