At Google I/O 2017, it was announced that Qualcomm Technologies collaborated with Google to develop a Daydream standalone VR headset …
How Aswaaq is digitalising customers’ shopping lists
Having established itself in 13 locations across Dubai since the brand’s inception in 2008, Aswaaq now prides itself as being …
Google launches new machine learning framework
Google has announced TensorFlow Lite, a version of its machine learning framework that’s designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices.
A gentleman’s game: Intex director Keshav Bansal
The United Arab Emirates is surely a place close to Keshav Bansal’s heart. In turn, a nation with the one …
Apple surpasses $800bn valuation mark, approaches $1tn
Apple has managed to land a $1 trillion valuation estimate from US broker Drexel Hamilton, as the race for the company that will surpass the trillion-dollar mark heats up.
ASBIS grows by double digits in Q1 2017
ASBIS Enterprises, a distributor of IT products operating in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, has significantly improved its results …
Gemalto’s secure smart chip to be integrated into Samsung S8
Gemalto’s embedded Secure Element (eSE) – a smart chip with a secure OS and applications – will soon be integrated into the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S8 in selected markets.
Apple iPhone sales slide
Apple has reported falling iPhone sales, shifting 50.8 million of the devices in the quarter ending 1st April, down from 51.2 million …
Faceboook releases text-focused machine learning system
Developers have a new tool to help mobile apps understand text, thanks to a Facebook open source project update on Tuesday.
Criteo data reveals retail sales increase during Ramadan
The data revealed by the performance marketing technology company demonstrated that retail sales and traffic in 2016 increased in the lead up to and during Ramadan, but declined slightly during Eid el-Fitr.
Etisalat rewards partners
Etisalat recently awarded its best performing indirect sales channel partners across UAE at an annual award ceremony held at Ritz …
Sage on bringing ‘frictionless’ solutions to boost CX
On the sidelines of the Sage Summit in Johannesburg, Glesni Holland caught up with CEO Stephen Kelly, to find out how the company is embedding a range of new technologies into its products to enhance its customers’ experience.
Emaar enhances guest digital experiences with new hotel apps
Emaar Hospitality Group has launched five native Applications (Apps) aimed at enhancing the digital lifestyle experiences for guests.
OMA Emirates to take part at Seamless Middle East 2017
OMA Emirates Group has announced that it will showcase its new and innovative technology in the mobility payment solutions which are witnessing an increasing uptake in the Middle East at Seamless Middle East 2017.
Cybersecurity confidence rise among UAE users
The Index for the second half of 2016 demonstrated a positive trend: the number of people who are concerned about their security, and are ready to protect themselves against cyber threats, is constantly growing.
Samsung targets enterprise customers with Galaxy S8 and S8+
Enterprise customers are expected to snap up the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ that hit store shelves last week, given the phones’ strong focus on worker productivity as well as security.
Is Apple getting into the satellite Internet business?
Apple has, over the years, become a big name in the smartphone industry. Recent hires by the company suggest the it might now also be looking to the skies.
Saudi Arabia access control market headed for fast growth
The access control market in Saudi Arabia is witnessing rapid growth as governments and large enterprises increase investments in securing smart infrastructure projects and aim to create smart connected environments.
Samsung to start producing faster 10nm chips
Samsung has announced that it is already working on producing faster and even more power-efficient chips than the ones it uses the latest Galaxy S8 smartphones.
Facebook promises to make camera the ‘first AR platform’
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced his strategy for augmented reality (AR), in a bid to “continue extending the physical world online.”