Seeking to escape a cycle of falling prices and tight regulation, big telecom operators from Vimpelcom (VIP.O) to Telefonica (TEF.MC) are set to reinvent themselves as internet players to escape the industry’s straight-jacket of low growth. Continue reading Beyond phones and 5G, mobile world seeks to reinvent itself
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Will mix of nostalgia and tech help iconic Nokia 3310 make a comeback?
Born in the year 2000, it had a dark blue body, emitted a deep green light from its tiny screen, and housed a charming game called “Snake”. And an entire generation grew up loving the iconic Nokia 3310. Continue reading Will mix of nostalgia and tech help iconic Nokia 3310 make a comeback?
Computer bots too have fights like humans
“Benevolent bots” that are designed to improve articles on Wikipedia—just like humans—have online “fights” over content that can continue for years, researchers have found. Continue reading Computer bots too have fights like humans
Brain scans to predict if kid is at drug abuse risk
Scientists have found a better way to predict what personality traits might indicate that a kid is at risk for drug or alcohol abuse. Continue reading Brain scans to predict if kid is at drug abuse risk
UAE to export its portable robotic tool
A locally-manufactured next-generation portable machine will soon be exported to other countries to support various industries including aerospace, automotive, defence and oil and gas. Continue reading UAE to export its portable robotic tool
India aims to bring broadband to every village by 2018
India aims to bring high-speed digital connectivity to every village by 2018 and is keen to share expertise in the area with other nations, the government said on Tuesday. Continue reading India aims to bring broadband to every village by 2018
Computer crashed? Blame cosmic rays from outer space
When your computer crashes or your smartphone freezes, most likely you blame the manufacturer. Continue reading Computer crashed? Blame cosmic rays from outer space
Military drones soar above world’s battlefields
As drone technology becomes more advanced, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will increasingly be used to perform a wide range of critical missions in which manned flights are dangerous or impractical, according to experts at IDEX. Continue reading Military drones soar above world’s battlefields
Soon, ‘WiFi charge’ your smartphones
If you thought wireless charging in smartphones was a new thing, you are mistaken as researchers have found a new method to power devices without connecting them to cords. Continue reading Soon, ‘WiFi charge’ your smartphones
UAE scientists invent device that predicts the future
Is it possible to predict what a person will buy before they do so, or when a device will finally bite the dust? Continue reading UAE scientists invent device that predicts the future