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“Maira”… a robot that can see, feel and touch you!

Neura Robotics, a high-tech robotics startup based in Germany demonstrated in its booth various robot models, with one taking all the attention, the world’s first cognitive robot, Maira.Maira mirrors the human experience with its sensory features as it can smell, feel, listen, and even see people in front of her.In addition, Maira can be programmed […]

Cool Tech: Electric Flying Race Cars

Airspeeder, a company that specializes in electric flying cars, took center stage on Etisalat’s booth, showcasing their aerodynamic flying EV, with many eyes focusing on the inventions made by the company. “These electric flying racing cars can go up to a 150km/h, we’re hoping to push that to 200km/h next year; these cars can race […]

Etisalat's robotic nurse

The conference showcased a myriad of innovations, especially in the world of medical technology. During one of their presentations, Etisalat showcased a robotic nurse that could be used remotely by a medical professional. The company hopes to deploy these robots with senior citizens who seek medical care around the clock.

Lessons learned from remote education: Teaching will never be the same

Before March 2020, catching ‘fresher’s flu’ was a right of passage for university students. Fast forward 18 months and students around the world stayed indoors to keep illness at bay. However, the pandemic has taught the education sector an important lesson — the value of selecting the right communication tools. According to UNESCO, more than 1.5 […]

Clubhouse Music Mode feature boosts sounds

Social audio platform, Clubhouse, launched a new Music Mode to enable a more superior experience when playing and indulging in musical delights, easing up the process of playing and listening to music. Whether you’re an artist on the app or simply a listener, the new Music Mode “optimizes Clubhouse to broadcast your music with high […]

VEON’s Beeline and Leading Medical Institute Join Forces to Redefine Future of Medical Diagnostics Through AI

VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a leading global provider of connectivity and internet services, announced on October 12, that its mobile operator in Russia, Beeline, has signed an agreement with Sechenov University to create an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Laboratory for research and development into new technology solutions for healthcare, aiming to simplify and accelerate high-precision diagnostic.  The new AI Laboratory will see data scientists and doctors collaborate on research and development of predictive medicine solutions in traumatology and oncology. Over 120 professionals from Beeline and Sechenov […]

U.S. Senate anti-discrimination bill weighs on Big Tech firms

On Thursday, a bipartisan entity of senators revealed plans to welcome a nondiscrimination bill as pressure rises on the U.S. Senate to legislate a new set of laws prohibiting tech platforms from preferencing the company’s commodities and services over their rivals. After months of negotiations and hearings, the Senate has finally spoken, and its latest […]

Google nabs phishing attacks from state-sponsored cybercrimes

In a world where everyone is exposed to infiltration on their devices, Google sent Thursday approximately 50,000 alerts to users whose accounts were exposed to breaches by state-sponsored cybercrimes executing phishing and malware campaigns. “Countering threats from Iran” is the label the Big Tech giant gave to its latest blog post, addressing Google’s Threat Analysis […]

'As seen on TikTok' is the new 'As seen on TV'

Near the Twizzlers and Sour Patch Kids at a New York candy store are fruit-shaped soft jelly candies that earned a spot on the shelves because they went viral on TikTok. A flood of videos last year showed people biting into the fruit gummies’ plastic casing, squirting artificially-colored jelly from their mouths. Store staffers at […]

Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn app in China amid scrutiny

Microsoft is shutting down its main LinkedIn service in China later this year as Beijing tightens its internet rules. The company said in a blog post Thursday it has faced a “significantly more challenging operating environment and greater compliance requirements in China.” Microsoft is the latest American tech giant to lessen its ties to the […]