technology
Skypod firm in UAE tied to investment company flagged abroad
Middle East
October 28, 2021
Skypod firm in UAE tied to investment company flagged abroad
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The small, four-seat pod glides above the sands of a test track in Sharjah…
Africa internet riches plundered, contested by China broker
World
October 1, 2021
Africa internet riches plundered, contested by China broker
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Outsiders have long profited from Africa’s riches of gold, diamonds, and even people. Digital resources have proven…
EU accuses Russia of involvement in ‘Ghostwriter’ cyberattacks
World
September 24, 2021
EU accuses Russia of involvement in ‘Ghostwriter’ cyberattacks
The European Union on Friday threatened to take action against Russia over alleged complicity in a cyberattack campaign known as “Ghostwriter” against…
Google, Apple remove Navalny’s tactical voting app as Russian polls open
World
September 17, 2021
Google, Apple remove Navalny’s tactical voting app as Russian polls open
Alphabet’s Google and Apple have removed jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s tactical voting app from their stores, his team said on Friday.…
Apple’s iPhone 13 secret weapon is, surprisingly, its price
Technology
September 16, 2021
Apple’s iPhone 13 secret weapon is, surprisingly, its price
(CNN Business) – Apple’s new iPhone 13 and 13 Pro lineup features all of the predictable upgrades: faster performance, longer…
From creaking Cairo, Egypt plans high-tech leap with new capital
Main Slider
September 9, 2021
From creaking Cairo, Egypt plans high-tech leap with new capital
CAIRO, Sept 2 (Reuters) – In Egypt’s new capital on the outskirts of Cairo, residents will use smart cards and…
No cashiers, please: Futuristic supermarket opens in Mideast
Middle East
September 7, 2021
No cashiers, please: Futuristic supermarket opens in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Middle East on Monday got its first completely automated cashier-less store, as retail…
Egyptian ministers discuss providing free internet at 40 archaeological sites
Egypt
September 2, 2021
Egyptian ministers discuss providing free internet at 40 archaeological sites
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anany discussed with Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat bringing internet services…
SpaceX launches ants, avocados, robot to space station
Science
August 29, 2021
SpaceX launches ants, avocados, robot to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A SpaceX shipment of ants, avocados and a human-sized robotic arm rocketed toward the International…
China cracks down on celebrity fan culture after scandals
World
August 27, 2021
China cracks down on celebrity fan culture after scandals
SHANGHAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) – China cracked down on what it described as a “chaotic” celebrity fan culture on Friday,…