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A deal to launch a “Global AI Corridor” with Saudi state oil giant Saudi Aramco will aim to link Riyadh to the U.S. state of California.  The project, named ‘Aramco Global AI Corridor,’ is to […]

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The Global AI Summit began this morning in Riyadh, bringing together 100,000 policymakers, specialists, stakeholders, and academics to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. It marks the second edition of the Global AI Summit in […]

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In the latest chapter of the chip war between the United States and China, new restrictions will be placed next month on US shipments of semiconductor chips used for artificial intelligence and chipmaking equipment. Previously […]

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Apple is expected to unveil a new range of iPhone 14 models and Apple Watches. But are consumers willing to upgrade tech and gadgets in the face of inflation and economic gloom?  Analysts expect Apple to […]

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The US tech giant Instagram is facing over $400 million in fines, currently the highest for a Meta-owned company, in Ireland for breaking data protection laws, specifically pertaining to children’s privacy on the app, the […]

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Snap announced today that it will lay off 20 percent of all staff and shut down projects, including mobile games and novelties like a flying drone camera, as high inflation and a deteriorating economy ravage […]

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Twitter has suspended the accounts of seven Serbian embassies and a consulate in the US last week without any explanation, Serbia’s Foreign Ministry in Belgrade said on Monday. As of August 18, Serbia says its […]

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New right-wing video-sharing sites are serving up conspiracies, racism, and graphic violence to millions of viewers.  Video hosting sites BitChute and Odysee have boomed, taking advantage of Big Tech disinformation crackdowns and the rise of […]

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Gamers8 has launched a $500,000 prize pool Gameathon in Saudi Arabia. Gamers8 is the biggest esports and gaming event worldwide and partnered with AlFaisal University in Riyadh for the event.  The Gameathon is a week-long rapid, […]

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The US tech giant Apple has acknowledged the existence of major security loopholes in some iPhones, iPads, and Macs which could allow nation state hackers to hijack users’ devices, two security reports – one on […]

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TikTok is preparing for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections in November. Part of that is going to be a new update to their policy on political advertising, which will prevent creators from posting paid political messages […]

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The life of a 14-year-old boy struggling against a powerful tide off a beach in Valencia was saved earlier this month by a pioneering drone lifeguard service that was recently rolled out across Spanish beaches, […]

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The United States successfully tested a pair of hypersonic missiles. The announcement comes amid growing concerns that the U.S. is falling behind Russia and China, both of whom have had more success developing their own hypersonic […]

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13 billion years ago. That’s how far into the ancient history of the galaxies NASA’s new James Webb telescope can reach back to.  NASA has released an image of far-flung galaxies as they were an astounding […]

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Rest in peace, Internet Explorer.  Microsoft has retired Internet Explorer after 27 years. It marks the end of an era for the web browser. Microsoft is retiring Internet Explorer in favor of Microsoft Edge.  Internet Explorer first […]

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WhatsApp has been given one month to prove that it did not breach EU consumer protection rules after the European Commission and EU consumer authorities further escalated their probe against the messaging app. Within the […]

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The European Union is paving the way for all smartphones to be legally required to use a USB-C port for charging. This is a headache for Apple, whose iPhone is the only main smartphone brand […]

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Elon Musk is not short of excuses to tear up his deal with Twitter. The richest man in the world threatened to walk away from the deal once again yesterday.  This time, Musk said the deal […]

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After the Australian Federal court has found Google liable for defamation, the US tech giant has been ordered to pay A$715,000 ($515,000) to a former Australian lawmaker who was driven out of politics due to […]

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A woman said she was sexually assaulted by a stranger in Meta’s virtual reality space, Horizon’s World, in Metaverse.  The assault happened within an hour of stepping into the Metaverse. While a man virtually raped […]

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After it has suspended the account of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, Twitter has found itself targeted on Saturday with a scathing attack by the Gaza-based terror organization which accused the social media platform of […]

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Facebook parent company Meta has opened its first ever physical store.  The store in Burlingame, California, showcases its hardware products, such as virtual and augmented reality goggles and glasses. It is made for people who […]

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After more than two decades, Apple is discontinuing its iconic MP3 player, bringing to an end a device that transformed how we listen to music.  After 21 years since its first launch, the iPod is […]

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