internet
Despite crackdown, ‘junk news’ still flourishes on social media
Technology
November 3, 2018
Despite crackdown, ‘junk news’ still flourishes on social media
Despite an aggressive crackdown by social media firms, so-called “junk news” is spreading at a greater rate than in…
Instagram ramps up battle against bullying
Technology
October 10, 2018
Instagram ramps up battle against bullying
Instagram on Tuesday added more weapons to battle cyber bullying, using artificial intelligence to scan photos for abusive content…
Instagram co-founders resign from Facebook-owned company
Technology
September 25, 2018
Instagram co-founders resign from Facebook-owned company
Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have announced they are leaving the photo-sharing app bought by Facebook six…
Google looking to future after 20 years of search
Technology
September 24, 2018
Google looking to future after 20 years of search
Google celebrated its 20th birthday Monday, marking two decades in which it has grown from simply a better way…
Egypt witnesses software piracy drop according to recent study
Technology
September 19, 2018
Egypt witnesses software piracy drop according to recent study
A recent study from the Business Software Alliance confirmed that the piracy rate in Egypt has dropped by two…
Egyptian schools to receive 50,000 tablets in October: Official
Egypt
September 5, 2018
Egyptian schools to receive 50,000 tablets in October: Official
On Tuesday Deputy Education Minister Mohamed Omar announced during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly that the Education…
Europe’s news agencies blast Google, Facebook for ‘plundering’ content
Technology
September 4, 2018
Europe’s news agencies blast Google, Facebook for ‘plundering’ content
Europe’s biggest news agencies accused Google and Facebook of “plundering” news for free on Tuesday in a joint statement…
Leading journalists join call for EU copyright reform
World
August 28, 2018
Leading journalists join call for EU copyright reform
Leading journalists from more than 20 countries joined a call Tuesday for European MPs to approve a controversial media…
Nigeria sees a rush to get Nollywood online
World
June 20, 2018
Nigeria sees a rush to get Nollywood online
A glamour blogger, a filmmaker and a tech mogul are competing to create a homegrown African rival to Netflix,…
Free Wi-Fi service available for Sharm al-Sheikh visitors
Science
June 15, 2018
Free Wi-Fi service available for Sharm al-Sheikh visitors
South Sinai Governorate announced on Thursday that a free Wi-Fi (Wireless internet) service would be provided at Al-Salam street,…