Dubai-based telecom operator e& UAE has upgraded its live 5.5G mobile network by introducing four-carrier aggregation on commercially available smartphones. Four-carrier aggregation allows smartphones to connect to four network channels at the same time, instead of one, resulting in faster downloads, smoother streaming and better performance — especially in crowded places like malls and stadiums. […]
Amazon is executing its largest-ever workforce reduction at its European headquarters in Luxembourg, officially signing a social plan to cut 370 jobs. This move, which impacts roughly 8.5% of its 4,370 local employees, follows a broader global strategy announced in October to eliminate 14,000 corporate positions as the company pivots heavily toward Artificial Intelligence. While […]
The PlayStation Portal has undergone a massive transformation with its latest update, officially moving Cloud Streaming out of beta and into a full release. PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can now stream over 3,000 digital titles directly from the cloud, effectively allowing the device to function without needing a PS5 console nearby. Alongside this expanded library, […]
The US government has launched a major initiative, the ‘US Tech Force,’ to recruit top engineers and technology experts for critical roles across federal agencies. This new program is specifically designed to address skills gaps in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), software engineering, and cybersecurity. The initiative involves recruiting technologists for defined, two-year […]
Australia has become the first country in the world to ban children under 16 from using social media, with the law taking effect at midnight on Wednesday. Major platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and seven others are now required to block underage users or face fines of up to A$49.5 million ($33 million). The […]
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Jeff Bezos, Founder and Executive Chairman of Amazon, on Wednesday at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. Their discussion focused on strengthening cooperation in innovation, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence, particularly in key sectors such as education, healthcare, and the economy to support development and improve […]
A US federal judge has ruled that Meta is not a social-media monopoly, allowing the company to retain ownership of WhatsApp and Instagram. The decision marks a major win for CEO Mark Zuckerberg after a five-year legal battle in which the Federal Trade Commission accused Meta of buying rivals to stifle competition. Judge James Boasberg […]
Elon Musk’s AI platform Grok has introduced an impressive new tool that transforms ordinary photos into short animated video clips — and social media is already buzzing. Musk himself showcased the feature on X, sharing a clip generated from a simple image using the playful prompt: “add a boyfriend and they transition into muppets.” He […]
Google Lens is now able to offer more information on that pesky rash that you’re not sure whether to worry about. In a blog Google outlined how the Lens image search feature built into its apps on iOS and Android can “search for skin conditions” like an “odd mole or rash.” It’ll also work on other […]
New requirements for content creators to join the YouTube Partner Program and monetize their channels were revealed by YouTube, Google’s free video-sharing service. The most recent YouTube rules appear to be creator-friendly; the company has eased many of the requirements, making it simpler for newer content creators to start making money on YouTube. The YouTube Partner […]