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B Store launched by AstraTech Image Astra tech

Now pay for groceries using facial recognition at Astra Tech’s new B Store

Astra Tech has launched its first autonomous shopping store in Abu Dhabi’s Sky Tower, which operates solely using artificial intelligence

sustainable broadband

UAE consumers prioritise sustainable broadband, 92% open to paying more

The Cisco Broadband Survey highlights the growing environmental awareness among UAE consumers

ransomware

Top 12 tips to keep your business safe from cyberattacks

While there is no way to guarantee that an organisation will never be attacked, they can take some simple steps to protect their business

Job

On a job hunt? These tips will help…

Searching for a job can be a challenging process, but understanding a few key factors might shed some light on why you have not found the perfect opportunity yet

Experiential marketing

Experiential marketing: Future trends and a rise in demand for sensory experiences

As technology continues to evolve and customer expectations shift, the demand for sensory experiences in marketing is on a rocket-like rise

Al-Futtaim Automotive leads $15 million funding round in revolutionary EV startup – River IMage Credit River

Al-Futtaim Automotive leads $15m funding round in Indian EV startup, River

Within a short span of two years since inception, River launched its first product ‘Indie’ an urban electric scooter to rave reviews last February

AI's dark side

EU urges Big Tech to alert users about AI’s ‘dark sides’

The EU is rushing to catch up and set rules for generative AI as it negotiates its AI Act, which will go up for a key vote in the European Parliament

CAFU

CAFU starts recruitment drive to hire tech talent

The company has over 100 positions, spanning a wide spectrum of expertise, from engineers and product designers to software developers

Dubai centre for artificial intelligence

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence

The Dubai Centre for AI aims to train 1,000 government employees from over 30 government entities on the uses of generative artificial intelligence

Integrated Transport Centre

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre introduces smart taxi-top billboard initiative

ITC said that the project started with 50 taxi vehicles from the Tawasul Transport company, and intends to reach 100 taxi vehicles from the same company after the trial period is over

Chris Roberts group CEO Eltizam Group Image Supplied

Eltizam Group’s Chris Roberts shares AI’s impact on property management, other trends

The group’s chief executive officer tells Gulf Business why digital transformation and upskilling are key to the future of a company, and how tech is transforming the real estate and property management sectors

Qatar Airways QVerse (Image: Sourced from Qatar Airways Newsroom)

Qatar Airways enhances its QVerse metaverse offering

The airline has added areas within Hamad International airport as well as onboard its aircraft that users can explore using their personal devices

Google

Google bets on local languages to fuel Android’s growth in India

The company has been developing an artificial intelligence model that would be able to handle more than 100 Indian languages across speech and text

cooking robot

UAE’s dnata introduces cooking robot at World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo

Developed by Moley Robotics, the robot is able to recreate identical dishes at scale by following pre-recorded chef instructions

Kim Kardashian's crypto lawsuit moves ahead

Kim Kardashian’s EthereumMax crypto hype lawsuit advances

The presiding judge found that a Kardashian post suggesting that certain crypto tokens were scarce was misleading

Proven

TMF Group expands into Saudi by acquiring Proven’s corporate services business

TMF Group will open a new office in Riyadh, and build on the existing Saudi clients

OpenAI - Sam Altman

ChatGPT maker OpenAI is staying private so it can make ‘strange’ decisions

Chief executive officer Sam Altman emphasised his willingness to work with regulators to develop frameworks to reduce potential harm from AI, at an event in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday

AUS Bybit establish scholarship fund Image WAM

American University of Sharjah, Bybit establish new scholarship fund

The fund will support 20 students to drive their academic and research efforts towards fintech and blockchain at American University of Sharjah

Appled developes Open AI, Ajax

Top highlights from Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference

The annual event is a showcase for Apple’s latest software — and an attempt to keep both its developers and customers locked in to its product ecosystem

blockchain technology

New blockchain technology research reveals value potential for emerging markets

Agile Dynamics releases report detailing current and future state of blockchain technology, including how to leverage tech for cost efficiency and more

DMCC Bybit

DMCC, Bybit join forces to propel crypto and Web3 adoption in Dubai

Bybit will offer financial assistance amounting to Dhs500,000 to support new crypto ventures interested in establishing themselves within the DMCC Crypto Centre

Vision

Apple unveils Vision headset in search of post-iPhone future

The headset marks the company’s first major new category since the Apple Watch launched in 2015

MacBook Air Apple

Apple introduces ‘world’s thinnest’ 15-inch MacBook Air

The laptop measures only 11.5mm thin and weighs just 3.3 pounds

iOS 17

Watch the launch of Apple’s iOS 17 and other exciting reveals at WWDC 2023

Taking place at the company’s campus in Cupertino, California, the event is scheduled to start today at 9:00 pm GST

cybersecurity

Understanding cybersecurity issues that keep organisations on their toes

With employees now working virtually from anywhere, newfound security challenges have emerged

customer service

How AI-driven solutions are revolutionising customer service in contact centres

Enterprises must find the courage to make the shift from an outdated legacy approach to one built on the premise of meeting customers where they are

Tako TikTok

TikTok is testing an AI chatbot named Tako

The Tako test is currently available to a small number of employees, according to Daniel Buchuk, an analyst at Watchful

ChatGPT

ChatGPT and cybersecurity: With great power comes great responsibility

ChatGPT is helping advance the fields of marketing, education, entertainment and more, but it is also crucially exposing them to cybercrimes

Winners of the startup pitch competition

Make it in the Emirates: MoIAT reveals startup pitch competition winners

Twenty-four startups were shortlisted to participate in the competition by a panel of industry experts from a pool of almost 400 submissions

Meta Quest 3

This is how much the new Meta Quest 3 headset costs

The headset combines a top-tier resolution display with advanced pancake optics, resulting in an unparalleled visual experience