Google has recently rolled out a new fact-checking tool, which will highlight articles in its search and news results that have been vetted and identified as to whether it is factual or fabricated.
Middle East, Technology
Over 80% of UAE centennials are mobile gamers: study
The global gaming market will reach over $115 billion in 2018. At over $50 billion, the mobile gaming industry accounts for nearly half of all the global gaming revenue.0 4537
Germany to fine tech firms for hate speech and fake news
The German government has recently approved fines of up to EUR 50 million against social media platforms that fail to remove illicit and fake content by users.
Dubai Land Department showcases its smart apps at DIGAE 2017
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has showcased its range of smart applications that it has developed to serve the real estate sector in the Emirate during the Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition 2017 (DIGAE).
Gotcha! The best April Fools’ pranks from the tech industry
It’s that time of year again. We can all admit that when waking up yesterday morning and reading our regular news outlets that some things just didn’t quite add up. To settle any doubts you may have on your latest discoveries, Tahawul Tech has compiled a list of some of the best April Fool’s Day spoofs from the industry.
US Congress agrees to share user web searches with ISPs
US politicians have voted to abolish privacy rules that are designed to prevent internet service providers (ISPs) from selling users’ web browsing histories and app usage histories to advertisers.
Augmented reality gets a second life in manufacturing
Although augmented reality may not have gotten very far in the consumer market, but the technology is getting a second look in the manufacturing sector.
Uber halts autonomous car testing after Arizona crash
Uber has announced the suspensions of its pilot programme for driverless car after one of its test vehicles crashed on an Arizona roadway.
Review: Lenovo Phab 2 Pro
We got our hands on the first handset to feature Google’s augmented reality (AR) software Tango, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, and it was ‘phabulous.’
Google revamps ad policies after YouTube content fiasco
Google has announced plans to give marketers more control over their online ads specifically those that appear on YouTube.
Major tech companies withdraw from legal fight against Trump
Apple, Google and Facebook are among more than 60 technology companies that appear to have backed away from the legal fight against U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban, deciding not to put their weight behind a lawsuit seeking to block the second version of his executive order.