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Apple’s decision to design its own chips reshaped the consumer electronics industry. Amazon may be about to make the same call, just about two decades later. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Amazon is preparing to shift away from externally sourced processors for its consumer electronics lineup, marking what he describes as the company’s first major processor procurement change in 20 years. The transition is expected to begin in 2027. So what exactly is Amazon planning? According to Kuo’s industry checks, Amazon plans to adopt a COT (customer-owned tooling) model for its self-developed chips, the same approach it already…

Nemetschek Group Strengthens GCC Construction Sector with Completion of HCSS Acquisition Strategic acquisition expands digital capabilities for GCC construction firms delivering the region’s ambitious infrastructure and smart city projects. UAE – 2 July 2026 – The Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS) from Thoma Bravo. The strategic move is set to accelerate digital transformation across the GCC’s rapidly expanding construction and infrastructure sectors. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, HCSS is a…

WhatsApp’s plan to let people use usernames instead of phone numbers has run into trouble in India, its biggest market. This newly introduced feature is meant to improve privacy by letting users connect without immediately sharing their phone number. Indian authorities, however, are worried that the same feature could make scams and impersonation harder to control. India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has asked WhatsApp to pause the username rollout until consultations with the government are complete. That is a major intervention, since WhatsApp has more than 500 million users in the country, who rely on the app…

Grovy Developers and USquare Luxe Properties Unveil Show Apartment for Ramada Residences by Wyndham, Marking a New Benchmark in Mid-Market Branded Living in Dubai Islands DUBAI, UAE – July 1, 2026: Grovy Developers, an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, has joined hands with USquare Luxe Properties to unveil the first look at its show apartment for Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands. Located within Grovy’s sales centre in the bustling hub of JVC, the show apartment marks the first physical presentation of the development, giving investors, brokers, and prospective buyers an opportunity to experience the design, layout, and…

In modern households, the living room has become one of our most connected spaces. We catch live sports, binge-watch trending series, and stream movies. Naturally, smart TVs have become a fixture in our daily entertainment habits. Yet, as people are paying more attention to protecting their privacy on computers and phones, the devices sitting right in front of the couch are often overlooked. MacPaw’s new ClearVPN expansion fixes this vulnerability by bringing its signature simplicity and security to Apple TV and Android TV platforms. It’s a seamless way to browse privately on the biggest screen in your home, and it…

Dubai Maritime Authority and Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority Sign Memorandum of Cooperation to Enhance Integration in Regulating Maritime Traffic and Services Between the Two Emirates Sheikh Dr Saeed Al Maktoum: The memorandum strengthens institutional integration and standardises procedures for the movement of visiting foreign yachts, supporting marine tourism and the blue economy • His Excellency Eng. Esmaeel Hasan Al Blooshi: The memorandum is a qualitative step towards developing maritime services and enhancing Ras Al Khaimah’s competitiveness as a marine and tourism destination The Dubai Maritime Authority, part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, and the Ras Al…

If you’re buying a car with connected car technology, thinking it would help you to recover it in the event of theft, you might want to recalibrate your expectations.  A recent incident in the UK, in which a car owner had three tracking devices installed in his car and still couldn’t recover it, led the carmaker to state that connected-car technology isn’t a “certified security vehicle tracker” (via the BBC). So what actually happened here? Ian Fogg, a technology analyst at FDM CCS Insight, had his Kia stolen from outside his home in March 2026. Fogg was abroad when his…

EMSTEEL and Technology Innovation Institute Partner to Advance High-Strength Steel Solutions for Critical Infrastructure Resilience Collaboration will validate EMSTEEL’s ES600 high-strength rebar for demanding protection and impact-resistance applications while supporting the development of next-generation reinforcement solutions for the UAE’s most critical infrastructure. Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 01, 2026: EMSTEEL Group (ADX: EMSTEEL), one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, has signed a Collaboration Agreement with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global research centre and the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), to advance high-strength reinforcement solutions designed to…

I already had more reasons than expected to keep the Motorola Razr Fold around. While reviewing it, the company’s first foldable genuinely surprised me with its level of polish. A practical outer display, great cameras, strong battery life, and a gorgeous folding screen. All of this made me want to switch to this device as my primary phone. Now Motorola has added one more reason, and it’s just sweetening the deal for me. The Motorola Razr Fold now supports AirDrop-style sharing through Android’s Quick Share, making it the first Motorola phone to get the feature. That means Razr Fold users…

Aster DM Healthcare Launches Women’s Health Programme – A unified initiative to support women across different stages of life A group-wide initiative integrating care models, the programme will involve structured, life-stage–based guidance, intervention and specialist-led health management across Aster Hospitals & Clinics and Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres in the UAE. Ms. Alisha Moopen, Managing Director & Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare Dubai, UAE – June 29, 2026 – Aster DM Healthcare has announced the launch of its comprehensive, group-wide women’s health programme designed to redefine how women in the UAE experience healthcare across every stage of life. Under a…