Oman is highlighting how new technologies will play a central and critical role in the country’s future and the development of the economy and social fabric of society at the ongoing Comex Technology Week.
UAE’s Etisalat launches region’s first commercial 5G network
Etisalat has announced the launch of the first commercial 5G wireless network in the UAE becoming the first telecom operator in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to achieve this technological milestone and set a industry benchmark. 0 5538Redington Value to unlock IoT opportunities in MEA with new partnership
A leader in the regional value-added distribution space, Redington Value has signed a Middle East and Africa distribution agreement with PTC, a renowned global Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider.
Jedi Challenges: lightsaber-swinging, augmented reality fun
If you’ve ever dreamt of being a Jedi Knight, here’s something better than simply swinging around a plastic lightsaber toy—now you can wield a plastic lightsaber that pairs with a headset, letting you battle against familiar Star Wars villains in the comfort of your living room.
Snapchat to roll out TrueDepth-enhanced AR Lenses
First demoed at the September iPhone event in 2017, the souped-up selfie lenses are finally ready for your close-up.
VR to fast track training for industrial sector
Honeywell has announced a cloud-based simulation tool that uses a combination of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to train plant personnel on critical industrial work activities.
UAE leads the world in fibre optic connectivity
The UAE has ranked first for having the highest Fiber to the Home (FTTH) penetration among all its global counterparts.
Saudi Arabia’s PIF mulls investment in VR startup
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund is reportedly in talks to invest as much as $400 million in Magic Leap.
Samsung unveils latest flagship smartphone with “reimagined camera”
Samsung unveiled its new flagship smartphone on Sunday with a focus on augmented reality and with what the tech giant claimed as a “reimagined the smartphone camera.”
Why smart glasses going mainstream cause IT headaches
As the use of smart glasses becomes more ubiquitous in the workplace, the challenges for IT departments and, indeed, for enterprises generally will grow.
HP Inc expands pocket printer line-up
HP has expanded its mobile printer Sprocket line-up in EMEA with the introduction of Sprocket Plus. The newest pocket printer …