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The Gulf bets big on AI as it seeks the ‘new oil’
Sameer Hashmi Business Correspondent Khazna The UAE wants to become a hub for AI When Donald Trump touched down in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this year, he arrived not just with headlines, but with deals, ambition, and AI firepower. The US president was given a royal welcome, but the real centrepiece of the…
Elon Musk wants enough AI power to toast a small country – who’s paying for this nuclear-sized dream?
Elon Musk plans AI compute equal to 50 million H100 GPUs within just five years xAI’s training target equals 50 ExaFLOPS, but that doesn’t mean 50 million literal GPUs Achieving 50 ExaFLOPS with H100s would demand energy equal to 35 nuclear power stations Elon Musk has shared a bold new milestone for xAI, which is…
Meet the AI-powered robot masseur that promises to only terminate those knots in your back
Robosculptor is debuting its AI-powered massage robot in the U.S. The mechanical masseur uses real-time body mapping to provide consistent treatment For everyday clients, Robosculptor promises therapeutic massages aimed at those who value privacy and efficiency Booking a massage might not need the soft music and small talk if you’d prefer lying down in front…
Agentic AI: the rising threat that demands a human-centric cybersecurity response
AI agents were once theoretical, but now they are a tangible force reshaping the modern threat landscape. Also known as Computer-Using Agents (CUAs), these advanced AI bots can use applications and browse the internet to complete complex, often time-consuming tasks with minimal or no human oversight. Their rapid evolution is unlocking new efficiencies across a…
Levoit’s new air purifier-sleep aid combo is designed for children, but it looks so soothing I’d quite like one myself
Levoit Sprout is an air purifier designed for children It includes white noise and gentle night light functions It also monitors humidity and temperature Levoit’s Sprout is an air purifier geared specifically towards children, and it has some nifty tricks up its sleeve. Not only does it purify air, but it also offers various extra…
Eizo’s new portable monitor is so efficient, you might never go back to traditional displays again
Eizo FlexScan FLT-S uses just 6 watts of power, making it far more efficient than most office monitors Certified as the world’s first Class A monitor under Europe’s updated energy standards Connects using just one cable through docking stations, keeping desks clear and clutter-free Eizo has announced the FlexScan FLT-S, a 23.8 inch full HD…
Google confirms the UK has not asked it to weaken encryption with a backdoor – unlike Apple
Google has just confirmed that it hasn’t received any official request from the UK government to weaken encryption or provide backdoor access to user data Earlier this year, Apple was asked to provide an encryption backdoor in its iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection feature This marks a growing divide in how tech giants are affected by…
Tim Cook will face some big questions during Apple’s Earnings Report Call – here’s why the answers matter to you
Apple quarterly earnings reports are not usually fodder for consumer interest. It’s a lot of sales numbers and explanations about why the falling dollar, rising yen, or China headwinds are impacting sales and earnings results. Without the benefit of product introductions, it can be a snoozefest, but this time should be different, and mostly because…
The iPhone 17 Pro’s new rumored 8x zoom sounds incredibly cool – but honestly not that useful
The latest iPhone 17 Pro rumors point to Apple’s premium flagship handset getting a new telephoto camera with 8x optical zoom, up from 5x zoom on the iPhone 16 Pro. What’s more, this new camera is tipped to make use of moving components that could allow for continuous optical zoom between an as-yet unknown range…