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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak backs Right to Repair Movement

Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak voiced his support towards the right to repair movement amid battle over whether users should be able to fix their own devices.   Existing right-to-repair rules in Europe and the U.S. are limited to appliances and vehicles, respectively.   Woznaik’s statement came through a Cameo video, a platform where people can purchase personalized videos from celebrities, in response to a question posed […]

Zain Bahrain, Ericsson to deploy advanced 5G in the Kingdom

Gulf countries are taking their digital 2030 vision to the next level, as Zain Bahrain chose earlier this week with Swedish telecoms vendor Ericsson to expand its 4G and 5G coverage and introduce 5G low-band and mid-band carrier aggregation. As the Swedish company deploys its 5G carrier aggregation service, Zain Bahrain will be able to […]

China's Xi attacks calls for technology blockades

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday attacked calls from some in the U.S. and its allies to limit their dependency on Chinese suppliers and block the sharing of technologies. In a speech to representatives of leftist political parties in more than 100 countries, Xi said China’s ruling Communist Party has succeeded in raising the country […]

Can the telecoms industry boost sustainability?

Although not the biggest culprit of heightened carbon emissions and waste production by far, the telecommunications industry must still make its operations, products and services more sustainable. What should telcos focus on to reduce their environmental impact?   The telecommunications industry contributed 2.6 percent of total global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2020, according to the European Telecommunications Network Operators’ (ETNO) Association.   Although the sector isn’t as energy or resource-intensive as the likes of electricity production and […]

EXPLAINER: Why China is investigating tech firms like Didi

Chinese regulators have clamped down on the country’s largest ride-hailing app, Didi Global Inc., days after its shares began trading in New York. Authorities told Didi to stop new registrations and ordered its app removed from China’s app stores pending a cybersecurity review. The government said it was acting to prevent security risks and protect […]

Didi shares gain 1% after early jump in Wall Street debut

Didi Global Inc., a Chinese ride-hailing service, gained 1% Wednesday in its highly anticipated U.S. stock market debut, giving up most of a early double-digit gain. The Beijing-headquartered company’s initial public offering of 288 million shares was priced at $14 a share and opened at $16.65, up 16%. The shares closed at $14.14. Prior to […]

UAE’s Etisalat announces plans to develop 6G technology

UAE-based telecoms provider Etisalat announced on Thursday that it has started developing and looking 6G via conducting research, developing international standards, and R&D, the company said during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Haitham Abdulazzak, Chief Technology Officer, Etisalat shared these insights during his address at the session titled “Setting the roadmap to 6G” at […]

Japan's SoftBank says Pepper robot remains 'alive' and well

Japanese technology company SoftBank denies it’s pulling the plug on its friendly, talking, bubble-headed Pepper robot. “There is absolutely no change to our Pepper business,” SoftBank Robotics Corp. spokesperson Ai Kitamura said Wednesday. Pepper, introduced seven years ago, is centered around a rentals business, and production is regularly adjusted, the Tokyo-based company said. While production […]

Pandemic-era Mobile World Congress tech fair kicks off

A major wireless technology trade fair kicked off in Barcelona on Monday with scaled-back attendance and beefed-up health and safety measures, changes that reflect the new reality for industry conventions in the pandemic era. Mobile World Congress was canceled at the last minute last year because of COVID-19 concerns. Its 2021 revival makes it one […]

AI in retail: Trends to boost growth within the market

Artificial intelligence (AI) helps retailers to create data models related to consumers’ buying behavior, which facilitate them in making demand forecasting and data-driven decisions. It also helps retailers to offer a personalized shopping experience to customers. Extensive R&D investments to increase AI capabilities and its application scope in various industries will positively influence artificial intelligence […]