Israel’s AI-enabled tech usage in Gaza sparks new fears
New defense technologies including artificial intelligence-powered gunsights and robotic drones form a bright spot in an otherwise dire period for...
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The DCO Council announces multilateral initiatives to bridge digital divide
Manama, Bahrain - The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), a global intergovernmental organization dedicated to fostering digital prosperity for all by...
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US further delays 5G rollout to study impact on aircraft safety
US authorities have asked telecom operators AT&T and Verizon to delay their 5G rollout for up to two weeks. The...
- The US rollout of the high-speed mobile broadband technology had been set for December 5
- However, it was delayed to January 5 after Airbus and Boeing raised concerns about potential interference with altitude devices
Jordan approves draft of personal data protection law
The draft law aims to create a legal framework that strikes a balance between individuals’ rights to protect their personal...
- The draft law aims to create a legal framework that strikes a balance between individuals’ rights to protect their personal data, and allowing data to be processed
- The draft also seeks to build an enabling environment to ensure the safety of cyberspace, and to define obligations on the person responsible for personal data
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Palestinians raise alarm over Facebook content ‘suppression’
Allegations of pro-Israeli bias at Facebook were renewed in October when Human Rights Watch said the platform had "suppressed content...
- Allegations of pro-Israeli bias at Facebook were renewed in October when Human Rights Watch said the platform had "suppressed content posted by Palestinians
- A spokesperson for Facebook's parent company Meta said its policies "were designed to give everyone a voice while keeping them safe on our apps"
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‘Robot chef’ makes steaks at Israel restaurant
The "robot chef", which is the size of a large oven, can make three different steaks simultaneously -- though a...
- It mixes ingredients including beans, potatoes and chickpeas to create a texture that resembles that of real meat, says CEO of an Israeli startup.
- Around five percent of Israelis say they are vegan and the market for meat alternatives is on the rise.
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Tech 2022 trends: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles
Meat alternatives have become common in an increasing number of US households, thanks in part to Beyond Meat and Impossible...
- Meat alternatives have become common in an increasing number of US households, thanks in part to Beyond Meat and Impossible Food plant-based products
- In Web 3.0, "users, creators and developers would have stakes and votes" in a platform in much the way a cooperative works
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Omicron cloud intensifies over Consumer Electronics Show
Google, Lenovo, and Intel are the latest global tech companies to bow out of the January 2022 Consumer Electronics Show...
- The popular four-day conference, which had planned for a grand return, is still scheduled to start January 5
- But this week Facebook parent company Meta, Amazon, T-Mobile, and Twitter canceled their appearances
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Masses gearing up as NFTs enter video games
Non-fungible tokens are digital items whose certificates of authenticity and ownership are registered on blockchains, the technology behind cryptocurrencies.
- From art to fashion, the creative industries have been quick to experiment with this innovation
- NFTs, meanwhile, have sparked excitement and skepticism alike in the tech sector
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How do NFTs work? Here’s a peek
An NFT by digital artist Beeple was auctioned at Christie's in March for $69.3 million in March this year.
- Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTs are digital items that can be bought and sold using this blockchain technology
- However, they are not fungible, meaning an NFT cannot be exchanged for another NFT
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Strategies to enhance Dubai’s security ecosystem reviewed
Digital Dubai is developing the latest strategies and initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the emirate’s integrated security ecosystem.
- Digital Dubai is developing the latest strategies and initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the emirate’s integrated security ecosystem
- Hamad Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, said they are working to make the most of big data and tap its potential
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Brands from Ferrari to Nike rush toward ‘metaverse’ future
The clamor over virtual goods comes amid feverish predictions that the metaverse -- a virtual reality version of the internet...
- The clamor over virtual goods comes amid feverish predictions that the metaverse -- a virtual reality version of the internet -- will eventually replace the web of today
- The metaverse is also a wealth of data, offering valuable insights into the perception of a product, even if it doesn't yet exist in the real world
Israel’s AI-enabled tech usage in Gaza sparks new fears
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Error-prone AI chatbot dog leads Japan’s elderly astray
Tokyo, Japan - A cartoon canine AI chatbot designed to cheer up and inform lonely older residents of western Japan is...
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RCU inks pact with Artefact, Dassault Systèmes for AI, digital solutions
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has reinforced its commitment to technology innovation and cutting-edge digital...
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Modon inks 2 MoUs with Saudi Exports, Local Content Authority
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) has signed two memorandums of understanding...
- The MoU with the development authority entails exchange of expertise in industrial cities management and provision of logistic services and solutions.
- Modon’s MoU with LCGPA aims to achieve integration of local content in industrial cities, exchange experience and practices in institutional innovation.
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Archer to launch its all-electric air taxi service across UAE
ABU DHABI, UAE - Archer Aviation on Tuesday announced that it has entered into an agreement with Abu Dhabi Investment...
- ADIO plans to support Archer in establishing its first international headquarters and manufacturing facilities in the SAVI Cluster in Abu Dhabi.
- Archer’s Center of Excellence will focus on developing and implementing next-generation aviation technologies.
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Red Sea Global builds largest off-grid EV charging network in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, Amaala...
- The network includes more than 150 charging stations spread across phase one of The Red Sea destination area.
- The stations are placed to keep RSG’s initial fleet of 80 electric Lucid and Mercedes vehicles charged and on the road.