Technology

Apple stores in UAE among busiest worldwide, global retail chief says
The iPhone maker is looking for opportunities around the world to add more retail outlets, Deirdre O’Brien says
Technology
September 30, 2023, 3:00 AM
Why it's an uphill battle for AR/VR headsets in mainstream market
Limited content and higher costs are hurdles that manufacturers must address to ensure smooth growth, analysts say
Technology
September 29, 2023, 9:46 AM
OpenAI in talks with SoftBank to raise $1bn to build the 'iPhone of AI'
Chief executive of ChatGPT creator is also discussing with ex-Apple designer Jony Ive for the project
Technology
September 28, 2023, 10:49 AM
Former Apple designer Jony Ive in talks with ChatGPT creator to build 'iPhone of AI'
Project will be backed by more than $1 billion in funding from SoftBank's Masayoshi Son
Technology
September 28, 2023, 10:34 AM
Meta Connect 2023: Eight takeaways from AI event in Menlo Park
Tech giant's founder Mark Zuckerberg said new AI experiences come with new set of challenges
Technology
September 27, 2023, 10:59 PM
AI captain! Rana el Kaliouby's bold trek to the final frontier of humanising technology
Egyptian-American founder of Affectiva is on a mission to revolutionise the way we connect with our digital devices, and each other, by building in emotional intelligence
Arab Showcase
September 27, 2023, 10:30 PM
How Quest 3 could help Meta defy the AR/VR headset industry trend
Global AR/VR headset market expected to reach about $5.9 billion by 2030, from $4.1 billion last year
Technology
September 27, 2023, 9:58 PM
Meta launches next-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses
Priced at $299, the new glasses are the first to offer live-streaming and Meta AI capabilities
Technology
September 27, 2023, 9:05 PM
Quest 3: Meta launches mixed-reality headset priced from $499
The company will start shipping the new device from October 10
Technology
September 27, 2023, 8:28 PM
EV maker Lucid opens first overseas factory in Saudi Arabia
California-based company aims to increase capacity from 5,000 to 155,000 units a year at Jeddah plant
Technology
September 27, 2023, 4:42 PM
UAE economy to expand 4% in 2024 on non-oil sector growth, S&P says
Influx of tourists, government initiatives and technological advancements will spur economic growth, rating agency says
Economy
September 27, 2023, 7:39 AM
Mena start-ups raise $643m in late-stage funding to outpace global figures
Investments in the first half of 2023 result in a 20% annualised growth since 2018, compared to a 49% decline globally
Start-Ups
September 27, 2023, 3:30 AM
How AI and robots are assisting in the fight against wildfires
From Canada to Greece, global warming has helped fuel larger and more destructive blazes, with technology now offering solutions
Technology
September 26, 2023, 4:00 AM
iPhone 15 Pro Max: First impression of Apple's latest top-end smartphone
The biggest redesign since the iPhone 12 holds a lot of promise
Technology
September 25, 2023, 12:37 PM
Amazon to invest $4bn in ChatGPT rival Anthropic
The company will gain a minority ownership position in Anthropic as part of the deal
Technology
September 25, 2023, 8:09 AM
Generation Start-up: DarDoc is using technology to offer 'affordable' home health care
Abu Dhabi company is planning to expand into the management of lifestyle diseases to diversify its revenue streams
Start-Ups
September 25, 2023, 4:30 AM
Generative AI to transform business but comes with social risks, says Moody's
Governments will face the challenge of weighing up the benefits of broad adoption against likely social pressures, according to latest report
Technology
September 23, 2023, 3:00 AM
Inside the Dh20m Dubai 3D printing plant aiming to produce 20,000 airplane parts a year
High-tech Jebel Ali factory prints plane parts in a matter of hours, helping to boost efficiency and reduce transport costs and carbon footprint
UAE
September 23, 2023, 2:30 AM
iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max: UAE price and features of the new Apple flagships
Customers can also place orders for new Watches and AirPods Pro
Technology
September 22, 2023, 5:11 AM
Cisco to buy cybersecurity company Splunk for $28bn
Deal can combine the power of data and AI to 'transform the industry', Splunk CEO says
Technology
September 22, 2023, 5:03 AM
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