The Abu Dhabi Education Council, ADEC, and Emirates Transport have launched ‘Hafilaty’, an app that enables parents to track their children to and from school.
Samsung to invest $18 billion in memory chip business
Samsung Electronics has announced that it plans to invest at least $18.63 billion in South Korea as it seeks to extend its lead in memory chips and next-generation displays for smartphones.
Dubai Taxi launches ‘Smart Tow’
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has launched the Smart Tow system offering roadside assistance for taxi breakdown via a smart app in all smartphones.
Electronics ban lifted on Etihad Airways flights to US
In an official statement Etihad Airways said, “Effective immediately, the removal of the restrictions allows passengers flying to the US to carry all laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices onto the aircraft, subject to enhanced security measures.
Samsung to launch refurbished Note 7 phones in South Korea
Samsung said in a statement that it will offer 400,000 phones, dubbed the Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition (FE), in its home country priced 699,600 won ($611).
Revolutionary and magical: iPhone reaches its 10th birthday
Ten years ago today, Apple’s very first iPhone hit the stores. We bring you a brief look at the evolution of the device.
Compliance with new US airline security could end laptop ban
The new measures, announced yesterday, include enhanced overall passenger screening, heightened screening of personal electronic devices, increased security protocols around aircraft and in passenger areas, and expanded canine screening.
Emirates begins biometric, automated departure gate projects
Emirates is beginning work on two new projects that will “streamline” the check-in and immigration checks at Dubai international Airport …
Review: Sony MDR-1000X
Sony MDR-1000X headphones perform well and support the High-Resolution Audio format, which the company promotes with most of its products. …
RAKBANK introduces Samsung Pay at ATMs
This innovative digital solution enables the bank’s customers to make cardless cash withdrawals from RAKBANK ATMs using their Samsung smartphones without the need for a physical debit or credit card.
Steve Jobs built iPhone due to ‘Microsoft exec rivalry’
Steve Jobs’ biggest motivation for building the first iPhone was a rivalry with an unnamed Microsoft executive, according to Apple’s …
HP introduces pocket-size printer – Sprocket
HP has launched the HP Sprocket Photo Printer. The pocket-size printer allows users to print photos from a smartphone or …
VR and AR headset shipments to hit 100M units by 2021: IDC
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) continue to gain momentum in the mainstream tech media, according to recent forecast data from the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker.
Huawei CBG to open experience store in UAE
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has announced plans to open its first experience store in the UAE, which will be equipped to offer …
How partners can maximise storage prospects
Exponential amounts of data are created at a rapid rate as new technologies and devices enable quicker information capturing and …
Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 now available in the UAE
HMD Global, the manufacturer of Nokia phones, has announced its first Nokia smartphone range – comprising of the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6.
Emaar launches 360 virtual tours of Dubai hotels
The 360 virtual tours, captured in high-definition photographs and videos, offer visitors the opportunity to experience the unique value propositions of each hotel before making an informed decision – be it for booking hotel stays, restaurants or spa treatments.
Saudi billionaire joins Daimler AG in $500m Careem funding
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has teamed up with Daimler AG, the world’s biggest luxury-car maker, as an investor in a $500 million-fundraising bid by Dubai-based ride-hailing company, Careem.
BlackBerry, VoxSmart team up for MiFID II compliance
BlackBerry and VoxSmart have partnered to help financial services firms comply on time with the European Union’s Markets in Financial …
Microsoft resurrects Windows XP patches
Microsoft yesterday followed May’s unprecedented release of security updates for expired operating systems, including Windows XP, by issuing another dozen …