UAE Cybersecurity experts raise alarms over AI photo apps
Officials urge the public to stay vigilant about data privacy, app authenticity Abu Dhabi — A surge in AI-powered applications transforming selfies into dreamy, Studio…
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TECHNOLOGY
Mark Zuckerberg to sell Instagram, WhatsApp? Meta antitrust trial begins today
The FTC alleges that Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram in 2012 for USD 1 billion and WhatsApp in 2014 for USD 22 billion were part of…
The Lenovo ThinkPad streak is over: I tested a new model that bucks a decade-long trend (for the better)
The ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition reimagines the iconic workhorse line with a fresh design and features tailored for MacBook users. Key takeaways: When I first…
OpenAI to Raise $40 Billion to Boost AI Efforts
OpenAI said on Monday it would raise $40 billion in a new funding round led by SoftBank Group at a $300 billion valuation to advance…
Doha to Host Islamic Finance Conference on April 8
The 11th Doha Islamic Finance Conference on April 8 is set to explore the development of decentralized financial platforms that align with Islamic economic principles.…
China Rebuffs Trump Offer of Tariff Concessions if Beijing Agrees TikTok Deal
China rebuffed on Thursday a suggestion from US President Donald Trump that he might offer to reduce tariffs on the country to get Beijing’s approval…
Dubai’s ‘Great Online Sale’ kicks off: Avail up to 95% off on major brands
The third edition of the ‘Great Online Sale’ – an online shopping festival organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) – officially kicks off…
Does ‘vibe coding’ make everyone a programmer?
Can a complete tech novice create a website using everyday language on ChatGPT? That’s the promise, misleading for some, of “vibe coding,” the latest Silicon…
DNA data of millions at risk as 23andMe declares bankruptcy
The recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by genetic testing company 23andMe has raised serious concerns about the privacy and security of the DNA data of…
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla project appoints chief of tourism and innovation
Afalula, the French government agency for the AlUla project in Saudi Arabia, has appointed Gwénaëlle Delos as its chief of tourism and innovation. Upon completion in 2035, AlUla…