Technology & IT | Wednesday 10 January, 2018 12:29 am

Gemalto launches the first biometric EMV card for contactless payments

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has launched the world’s first EMV biometric dual interface payment card for both chip and contactless payments. Using fingerprint recognition instead of a PIN code to authenticate the cardholder, customers place their ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 10 January, 2018 12:13 am

A New Way to Integrate Displays into the Living Space: Yves Behar on The Frame TV

When it comes to decorating your home, it can sometimes be challenging to seamlessly integrate function and style to create a space that is as comfortable and livable as it is tasteful and elegant – especially when choosing appliances and electronics. Luckily, from refrigerators to audio...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 2:09 pm

Digitalks to Roll Out Impressive Line-up of Speakers

Digitalks, Middle East’s first digitally-focused conference series unveils its impressive line-up of renowned thought leaders. With the theme of “The Rising e-commerce Trends in the Middle East,” attendees will discuss the latest trends and solutions that will help them compete...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 2:00 pm

Samsung Unveils “The Wall,” the World’s First Modular MicroLED 146-inch TV

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced “The Wall” – the world’s first consumer modular MicroLED 146-inch TV – at its annual First Look CES event. The modular, self-emitting MicroLED 146” TV display was featured alongside Samsung’s latest innovations ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 12:00 pm

Two teams of Saudi Students Bring Home Awards from Huawei’s International ICT Skill Competition in China

Two teams of three students from Saudi Arabia walked away with Excellence Prizes at Huawei’s International ICT Skill Competition finals and award ceremony in Shenzhen, China this week. The winners were selected following a grueling 5 months of qualifying rounds that saw participation from...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 3:51 am

Badir Program wins Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, awarded Badir Program for Technology Incubators, one the leading initiatives launched by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KAUST), Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Award...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 3:26 am

Samsung Introduces the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) with Dual Front Camera

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the latest additions to the Galaxy A series: the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018).   The Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) feature a Dual Front Camera, a large Infinity Display and stunning ergonomic design that draws on Samsung’s flagship...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 12:39 am

20th Century Fox, Panasonic and Samsung Gain Momentum for 
Best Possible TV-Viewing Experience

20th Century Fox, Panasonic Corporation and Samsung Electronics announced updates to the associated certification and logo program for the open, royalty-free dynamic metadata platform for High Dynamic Range (HDR), called HDR10+ which they initially announced last year at IFA.   The...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 7 January, 2018 2:20 pm

Child Safety Campaign Launches Research Study on Children’s Cyber Security and Vehicle Safety

The Child Safety Campaign (CSC), a subsidiary of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has launched a research study in collaboration with the Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD), to measure the awareness level of families and parents in Sharjah about children’s ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 7 January, 2018 12:51 pm

Machine Learning Will Transform Creative Content Production Through Personalisation: Criteo

Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO), the leading commerce marketing technology company, has commissioned IDC to conduct a global research study to explore the present and future impact of the application of machine learning on advertising creativity. The research published in an IDC White Paper entitled...

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