Tech

RTA has launched a new generation of vehicle inspection using innovative technologies as part of its participation at GITEX 2018 (14-18 October). The state-of-the-art process renders the inspection faster, easier and more accurate for RTA and customers alike. “We are striving to boost the Government’s drive to rank Dubai the …

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died Monday at the age of 65, according to a statement by his company, Vulcan Inc., on behalf of the family. Earlier this month, Allen announced that he was again suffering from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Allen’s sister, Jody Allen, said in a statement that her brother was “remarkable individual …

A semi-autonomous robot that can take different types of measurements from the skin has been developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Fitted with suction cups to help it move, the prototype can be fitted with a dermatoscope to help look for signs of abnormalities, including skin …

A UAE newspaper has said that the country is blessed with a leadership that looks forward and anticipates the future so that the country leads globally. “The future lies in technology and the UAE has not only recognised this aspect, but also pressed the ‘Smart’ keys well ahead of others. …

When Nokia’s handset business collapsed, many thought that spelt the end for the Finnish city of Oulu where Nokia was the main employer. But locals weren’t prepared to let their city go under. Here’s how they fought back. Watch the video below: – BBC

Google is shutting down its Google+ social network after it covered up a gaping security hole that exposed the personal data of half a million internet users. Up to 500,000 people may have been affected by the flaw, which allowed hundreds of apps to access data including people’s jobs, ages …

Uber has launched its first electric scooter service in Santa Monica, California, as part of its wider strategy to shift its focus away from cars. The company purchased electric scooter start-up JUMP in April, and has now started to integrate it into its main ride-hailing app. When Uber users open the app …

Fifty million Facebook users have been exposed to ID fraud after the biggest cyber attack on the social media giant in its history. The company revealed that hackers were able to access accounts on an unprecedented scale due to a security hole that had remained open for more than a …

At kindergarten, three-year-old Seven Kong has his schoolmates to play with, but at home his best friend is a kidney-shaped, lime-coloured android named BeanQ. The two spend hours together, with Seven peppering the robot with a continuous stream of questions. “What’s up BeanQ? Have you eaten? I wanna watch cartoons!” …

A new iPhone feature designed to help parents control their children’s smartphone usage is already being circumvented by tech-savvy minors. Apple Screen Time, a software update introduced to iPhones and iPads last week, lets users track and limit the time they spend online part of a push across Silicon Valley to …