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Overcoming telecoms industry challenges: Tackling the key problems

According to analysis by Digital Commerce 360, 81 percent of buyers used digital channels to make telecom-related purchases during COVID-19, and 36 percent plan to use digital channels more in 2021. However, the rise of digitalisation presents telecommunications with both opportunities and challenges. Telecommunications is an industry battling constant change. A lack of connectivity in […]

Etisalat's autonomous bus

Etisalat showcased their self driving bus at GITEX 2021, which fits almost 10 passengers. It is worth mentioning that the event featured a myriad of autonomous vehicles, highlighting the quick evolution of Dubai’s transportation sector.

“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 […]

Huawei mixes AR and 5G on one screen

Chinese tech titan Huawei boasted one of the largest booths during GITEX 2021, taking an entire row for itself; the booth was spread with mini stands that showcased the company’s vast offerings, everything from consumer electronics and connectivity to industrial 5G and digital infrastructure.However, one of its most eye catching stands was its 5G + […]

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 […]

WhatsApp backup encryption role in safeguarding Data

Facebook announced Thursday deployment news of WhatsApp’s end-to-end encrypted chat backups for iOS and Android devices. For years, the social networking company provided end-to-end encryption to its messaging platforms. However, with its last encrypted edition, users can obtain a mirrored level of security coding with the devices’ backup. The recently added feature will be slowly […]

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 […]