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During Qualcomm’s earnings webcast for the first quarter of 2025 (timestamp 22:49 if you’re interested), President and CEO Cristiano Amon shared a very specific data point: “Within the sale of U.S. retail of Windows laptops above $800, [Qualcomm] had more than 10% share.” In other words, out of all the Windows laptops priced above $800 and sold in the U.S. between October and December 2024, more than 10% were powered by Snapdragon X chips. The first thing you might notice here is that 10% is a much bigger number than the 0.8% market share Qualcomm was reported to have during…
Microsoft highlighted groundbreaking AI applications transforming industries and driving economic growth across the UAE, reinforcing the nation’s position as a leading hub for digital innovation. 6 February 2025; Dubai, UAE – Microsoft’s global AI tour kicked off today in Dubai. At the event, with the strategic partnership of G42, several groundbreaking AI innovations were spotlighted, highlighting how Microsoft’s cutting-edge solutions are empowering organizations across industries in the UAE to achieve transformative outcomes for businesses of all sizes as well as the country’s citizens and residents. Naim Yazbeck, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, stated: “The UAE’s swift embrace of AI is…
Settlement payout from the iPhone 7 class action lawsuit against Apple are starting to roll out. Those who participated in the class action lawsuit have started to receive payments, with amounts varying based on whether you spent any money on repairing the iPhone 7 or the iPhone 7 Plus. Some of the co-applicants in the lawsuit have started to receive around $200 as part payment from the $35 million settlement, 9to5Mac reported. While the payout is less than the maximum of $350 initially approved by the court, it should still feel satisfactory to the appellants. The report does not clarify…
Refine unveils its state-of-the-art new HQ and Sales Gallery in the sky on 47th floor of Ubora Tower in Business Bay spanning an impressive 20,000 sq. ft with panoramic views of Downtown Dubai & Burj Khalifa. Refine Development Management, Dubai’s leading fully integrated development management company, kicks off the new year with bold expansion plans and a pipeline portfolio valued at $12 billion. As a significant milestone, Refine introduces its state-of-the-art Sales Gallery, highlighting its dedication to excellence and delivering transformative projects in the UAE. The UAE’s real estate market continues to experience record-breaking investment and unprecedented growth, and Refine is…
A partnership between China’s Xiaomi and Germany’s Leica Camera AG has been going strong since 2022. A new leak suggests their collaboration with the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra may deepen. A report from Innogyan (via Android Authority) has leaked a hands-on image of the forthcoming flagship device, which seems to take inspiration from the iconic Leica M11 camera. As Android Authority explains, the leaked image should be viewed horizontally to more clearly see Xiaomi’s design influences. Leaker Smart Pikachu has also shared several color variations alongside the Leica M11 camera to highlight this connection further. Earlier this week, news leaked…
University and homegrown mobility solutions provider join forces to advance education, training and R&D February 06,2025: Dubai, UAE: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai and W Motors have established a partnership to promote innovation in the mobility sector, through joint initiatives in education, professional training and research and development. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the university and the region’s first manufacturer of high-performance luxury vehicles and mobility solutions provider has been established to align with the UAE’s vision to foster collaboration between academia and the private sector. Dr. Yousef Al Assaf, RIT Dubai President and Mr. Ralf Debbas Founder & CEO…
Android 15 was launched a few months ago, and discussion is already turning to Android 16, which is currently in the testing phase. According to a report from Android Authority, the upcoming update is set to enhance Google’s Health Connect app by adding support for new medical records. This addition could improve how users interact with their health data. Google’s Fitbit platform is anticipated to benefit from this enhancement first, allowing users to input fitness data and access and manage medical records more seamlessly. As Fitbit integrates with Health Connect for data input and retrieval, this new feature may further…
Sharjah, 06 February, 2025 His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended the launch of the 14th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival on Wednesday evening at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park. Organized by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the festival runs from February 5 to 16, 2025, across 12 iconic locations throughout the emirate. His Highness was welcomed by several dignitaries, including Sheikh Khalid bin Issam Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Civil Aviation, Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of SDSA, Sheikh Saud…
This week sees a special event for stargazers, as there will be a planet parade in the skies. Four planets plus the moon will be visible in a line, making this a great opportunity for anyone interested in doing some stargazing. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will all be visible in the night sky, and the moon will be almost full and passing by each of the planets in turn throughout the week. The event, also known as a planetary alignment, happens when the planets appear by chance in a row. Although there isn’t anything particularly unusual about this happening,…
Abu Dhabi, 6 February 2025 – Raytheon, an RTX business, is set to showcase its latest capabilities and innovative solutions designed to address the evolving challenges of a rapidly changing global defense landscape at the UAE’s premier International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) from 17-21 February 2025 taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Under the theme “Adaptation, Exploration, Transformation: Reimagining Security, Society, and the Human Experience in an Age of Disruption,” Raytheon will showcase its expertise in developing advanced technologies designed for the evolving threat landscape and the diversifying aerospace industry, addressing both present and future needs. This year,…