Worldwide PC shipments totaled 62.1 million units in the second quarter of 2018, a 1.4 percent increase from the second quarter of 2017, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc.
Rising PC prices to result in flat growth of device shipments in 2018: Gartner
While the PC and tablet market is estimated to decline 1.2 percent in 2018, the mobile phone market is on pace to record an increase of 1.4 percent.
Mobile use in UAE workplace put corporate data at risk: study
Increasing workforce mobility comes a growing risk of cyber threats, according to Kaspersky Lab, 42 million attack attempts on mobile devices were registered in 2017.
How to watch WWDC 2018: Apple keynote livestream
On 4 June Apple will announce various new products during its WWDC keynote, potentially including iOS 12, macOS 10.14, the iPhone SE2 and HomePod mini. Here’s how to watch the live stream and follow our WWDC 2018 live blog.
Dubai commuters can now top up Nol cards via Apple, Samsung Pay
RTA’s Rail Agency announced the completion of a six months’ series of enhancement initiatives aimed to increase the happiness of Dubai Metro commuters.
Apple-powered VW electric car touted for 2019
For the past few years, we’ve been reading reports about Apple’s ambitious self-driving car project. Dubbed Project Titan, the vision was once reportedly …
Bulwark partners with 42Gears Mobility Systems
Specialised value-added distributor Bulwark has announced that it has partnered with 42Gears Mobility Systems, a global Unified Endpoint Management software …
How Microsoft is helping GCC businesses understand their customers
Microsoft Middle East & Africa’s Keith Fenner, Dynamics 365 Business Group Director, explains why the firm’s platform brings unrivalled business …
Review: Microsoft Surface Pro
Adelle Geronimo takes Microsoft’s latest 2-in-1 for a spin and found out why there’s more beneath the “surface.”
Worldwide device shipments to reach 2.32 billion units in 2018: Gartner
Worldwide shipments of devices — PCs, tablets and mobile phones — totaled 2.28 billion units in 2017, according to Gartner. …
Five awesome Android features you should know about
It’s easy to become obsessed with the next big update to Android and what we want Google to add, but …
Abu Dhabi customer services get a boost with smart apps
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality, ADM, has announced the launch of three smart applications during the Concepts and Innovations Forum held from 6th to 8th February.
Nissan’s Brain-to-Vehicle tech to fuel rise of intelligent mobility
At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nissan demonstrated its ‘ Brain-to-Vehicle ‘ programme that offers a direct link between driver and car. But this might just be the tip of the iceberg.
How iSolutions is making its mark in the UAE cloud industry
Ahmed Eid, CEO of iSolutions, looks back on a successful debut year for the firm in the UAE, following its …
Open-source turns 20: here’s how the movement influenced PCs
It’s been 20 years since the term open source was coined by the Open Source Initiative, and computers haven’t been the same since.
Why Amazon is the new Microsoft
The Amazon Alexa platform dominated CES this year. The virtual assistant is shaping up to be the most important new …
9 new products for the enterprise from CES 2018
CES 2018 wasn’t just about electronics for consumers: It also saw the unpacking of a crate-load of products that can …
Meltdown and Spectre fixes will reduce performance: Microsoft
Microsoft believes the Meltdown and Spectre fixes will affect the performance of personal computers and slow down servers drastically. In a …
What’s next in the world of malware: Sophos’ trends and predictions
Harish Chib, vice president, Middle East and Africa, Sophos, reviews the most prominent risks from 2017, and what we can expect in 2018.
ESET enhances consumer products portfolio
ESET has recently launched its latest consumer security product portfolio for Windows. The new range is designed to protect against …