Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, powered by the new M2 chip

Apple today introduced a completely redesigned MacBook Air and an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by the new M2 chip which takes the breakthrough performance and capabilities of M1 even further. MacBook Air takes everything users love about the world’s best-selling laptop to the next level. With an all-new, strikingly thin design and even more performance, MacBook Air also features a larger 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, four-speaker sound system, up to 18 hours of battery life, and MagSafe charging. It…

US, Saudi Arabia discuss space partnerships, investment

Currently in the U.S. for an official visit, Saudi Space Commission (SSC) Chairman Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawaha held a number of meetings with CEOs of U.S. space companies to exchange experiences and increase joint capabilities. Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, the acting CEO of the Saudi Space Commission, attended the meetings. Eng. Al-Sawaha met with Michael Suffredini, president, CEO and co-founder of Axiom Space, Inc ., and Peter Canetto, the CEO of Redwire . In the meetings, different themes were discussed, including exchanging exper…

Samsung will manufacture tablets for high school students in Egypt

The Minister of Education and Technical Education Tarek Shawky announced that Samsung’s international factory in Egypt will manufacture all educational tablets to be distributed to Egyptian high school students starting in September 2022. Shawky estimates that 40 percent of the components used by the factory are locally made using Egyptian labor. The ministry has been working on digitizing the entire education system, while providing a more engaging learning experience that depends on interactive exercises, rather than memorization. Shawky exp…

HomePod mini is now available in three bold new colours

Apple announced HomePod mini is now available in yellow, orange, and blue, giving users more ways to express their personality and style in any space. These new colours, along with white and space gray, feature colour-matched details throughout, including the tinted touch surface, mesh fabric, volume icons, and woven power cable, for only $99. At just 3.3 inches tall, HomePod mini is packed with innovation to deliver unexpectedly big sound for a speaker of its size. Using computational audio to provide a rich and detailed acoustic experience a…

Apple Watch Series 7 features a larger and more advanced display

Apple announced Apple Watch Series 7, featuring the largest and most advanced Apple Watch display ever - and a reengineered Always-On Retina display with significantly more screen area and thinner borders. The watch is available to order online and available in stores starting Friday, October 15. The design of Apple Watch Series 7 is refined with softer, more rounded corners, and the display has a unique refractive edge that makes full-screen watch faces and apps appear to seamlessly connect with the curvature of the case. At just 1.7 mm thin,…

UAE National Program for Coders to develop local talent and expertise

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stated that developing the digital economy is a major priority for the government. The UAE believes that young minds and national expertise are the main pillars for building a flourishing digital future, based on science, knowledge, innovation and technology. The UAE’s successful experience in the field of digital and technological transformation will be a key enabler in implementing its strategic plans and promoting the develop…

Emirati entrepreneurs launch Ghalib satellite to track wildlife

A team of Emirati entrepreneurs have launched the first satellite to track wildlife in the UAE (Ghalib). Developed by Emirati company Marshall Intech, the satellite was successfully launched on SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The satellite entered its orbit, 550 km above sea level. Equipped with advanced technologies, Ghalib satellite allows researchers to track wildlife and bird migration in the remote areas of country and assists in monitoring animals and conservation. The launch demonstrates the increa…

Emirates Mars Mission released images of Mars in the far-ultraviolet

The Emirates Mars Mission, the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation, released the first global images of Mars in the far-ultraviolet, providing new insights into the discrete aurora phenomenon in Mars’ nightside atmosphere. The images have revolutionary implications for our understanding of the interactions between solar radiation, Mars’ magnetic fields and the planetary atmosphere. "These unique global snapshots of the discrete aurora of Mars are the first time such detailed and clear observations have been made …

Cyber intelligence company Group-IB opens regional HQ in Dubai

MENA Newswire:  Group-IB, a global threat hunting and adversary-centric cyber intelligence company specializing in investigating and preventing hi-tech cybercrimes, has officially announced the opening of its Middle East & Africa Threat Intelligence & Research Center in Dubai. The grand opening, held at the Habtoor Palace Dubai, was attended by representatives of the local financial organizations, government institutions, and the guest of honor, Mr. Craig Jones, INTERPOL Cybercrime director.  Group-IB's leadership views the opening…

Sheikh Maktoum opens DIFC Innovation Hub in the new Dubai Future District

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre, officially inaugurated the DIFC Innovation Hub located in the Gate Avenue. The facility is part of the new Dubai Future District announced in January 2020 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed said: "The establishment of the DIFC Innovation Hub is an integral part of the strategic roadmap for realising…

UAE mobile network speed tops world index ahead of South Korea and Qatar

The UAE leads a global mobile index as the country with the fastest mobile network speed in the first quarter of 2021, according to the latest data from Ookla, a global leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, data and analysis. This significant achievement adds one more feather to the UAE’s cap, and comes at an opportune time with the recent declaration of 2021 as  Year of the 50th  as the nation celebrates its milestone Golden Jubilee. With a download speed of 178.52 Mbps in March, the country overtook South Korea a…

UAE launches first secure cloud technologies program to enhance data privacy

Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), announced that its Cryptography Research Centre (CRC) has launched the UAE’s first secure cloud technologies program which will boost advanced technologies that enhance data privacy and cloud encryption schemes. TII said that its secure cloud technologies program aims to advance Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), including fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), a form of encryption that permits users to perform comput…

$1 billion unified central technological facility opened in Egypt

The Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency stated that the President inaugurated the Smart and Secure Documents Complex developed at a cost of US$ 1 billion. His Excellency inspected the complex’s buildings and the different production lines. In this complex, various government documents will be issued through a unified central system at the national level. The system would ensure the issuance of state documents in accordance with the latest international security standards. Academic certificates, secured passports, all civil affairs documents,…

Free solution for app data transfer from phone to phone launched

IMobie Inc., a software developer with 10-year experience in data transfer, released AppTrans - the world's first free solution for app data transfer. This program is specially designed to transfer apps and app data, including WhatsApp chats, between iPhones or Android phones of all brands. Apart from that, AppTrans also makes it easy as one click to back up, restore, export, and install apps with app data. Apps are essential for everyone in everyday life. There's no software to specially help users move often-used apps and app data to…

Sony adds three new lightweight G lenses to its impressive E-mount range

Sony Electronics Inc. has announced the addition of three new G Lenses to its impressive E-mount line-up – the FE 50mm F2.5 G (model SEL50F25G), FE 40mm F2.5 G (model SEL40F25G) and FE 24mm F2.8 G (model SEL24F28G). All three lenses deliver high image quality and beautiful bokeh in a lightweight and compact design, perfect for photographers and videographers needing high image quality combined with easy mobility. When paired with a Sony full-frame or APS-C camera, all three lenses offer high resolution, intuitive operability, and fast, precise…

Concrete testing gets a smart boost with Giatec SmartBooster

Giatec, world leader in concrete testing technologies, has announced the release of the SmartBooster. This intuitive device extends the range of users' smartphones' Bluetooth signal, making it possible to connect to the company's award-winning SmartRock® wireless concrete sensors from up to 50% further away. This makes it easier and safer for contractors to collect concrete data. A smartphone is designed to only communicate with devices in close proximity. With the SmartBooster device and an extended Bluetooth signal, real-time dat…

Pangiam acquires veriScan that uses biometrics to verify identities of travelers

Pangiam, a technology-based security and travel services provider, announced that it has acquired veriScan, an integrated biometric facial recognition system for airports and airlines, from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This is the first acquisition completed by Pangiam since being formed by AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI") through the combination of Linkware, LLC and PRE, LLC in October 2020. AEI is a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, Defense, Space & …

Taking rugged computing performance to new heights

Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, announced that it is taking rugged computing performance to new heights with its all-new S14I 14-inch semi-rugged laptop. The S14I laptop pushes the boundaries of semi-rugged design and innovation to deliver ultimate mobile computing experiences.  The new generation S14I will be available in April and includes the following upgrades: the new Intel® Tiger Lake 11th generation processors, the latest NVMe PCIe SSD solution and the Intel® Iris Xe graphi…

Toshiba launches slim and compact LDO regulators

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has launched the TCR5RG series of 45 LDO regulators, all housed in a slim, compact WCSP4F package. The industry-leading high ripple rejection ratio of the new LDO regulators bring enhanced power stabilization to DC power lines for mobile devices, such as wearables. Volume shipments start today. The TCR5RG series features an industry-leading[1] high ripple rejection ratio[2] of 100dB (typ.), achieved by combining a wide-gap circuit, a low-pass filter that allows only extremely low frequencies…

DJI FPV drone combo an intuitive aerial device

DJI have introduced the DJI FPV Combo, an immersive and intuitive aerial platform with the DJI FPV drone that guarantees powerful propulsion, long battery life and high wind resistance, making the system reliable and visually stunning. DJI FPV exceeds its competitors in several qualities. Thanks to the front sport LEDs and the customizable color lights on the aircraft arms, the DJI FPV allows pilots to make their drone more unique than ever. Experience the thrill of immersive flight via DJI Goggles V2 for DJI FPV and super wide angle FOV 150° …