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September 29, 2022

Snap Inc. displays power of AR in revolutionizing fashion and beauty

Snap Inc. hosted a first-in-the-region fashion and beauty Augmented Reality (AR) event, unveiling their shopping and fashion technology features while also showcasing the app's various tools that can elevate the consumer journey. Snap, a pioneer in augmented reality try-on technology, unlocked a world of previously unimaginable creative possibilities
by News Desk | 2 min read
September 12, 2022

TikShock: Don’t get caught out by these 5 TikTok scams

Cybercriminals are very creative and always follow trends closely, even predicting change before the masses in order to maximize the outcome of their techniques. Not too many years ago, there were only a few platforms to use to target new victims while leaving little evidence and unlikely to face any repercussions. The dark web became a place to buy and sell contraband, but the numbers didn’t ever really hit the relative big time with the audiences such that those taking advantage of the technology could actually achieve their wildest dreams.
by News Desk | 3 min read
August 19, 2022

An in-depth look at HONOR 70 with Zac Li, GM, HONOR

With the official launch of the HONOR 70 5G in the region, the global technology brand HONOR has once more changed its product line to appeal to digital audiences. To get a closer look at the new smartphone, Rabab Zehra, Executive Editor at TECHx, spoke with Zac Li, General Manager, HONOR GCC, during the iconic event of the smartphone launch
by News Desk | 3 min read
March 16, 2022

Expo 2020 visitors to get unique AR experience until March 31

The augmented reality (AR) experience 'Connections,' created in collaboration with Snap Inc. and located in Al Forsan Park, is open until the end of Expo 2020 Dubai on March 31, 2020.
by News Desk | 2 min read
February 2, 2022

Tech remains ‘most valuable industry’: Brand Finance Global List

Though there are 50 tech brands featuring in the latest ranking, more than 50 percent of the total brand value has been accounted for by Apple ($355b), Microsoft ($184.2b) and Samsung Group ($107.3b).
by News Desk | 3 min read
November 4, 2021

Ding GPI shows illegal data collection and financial data theft as major worries for GCC consumers

According to the study, the GCC is one of the largest users of prepaid products, with 89 percent (KSA) and 86 percent (UAE) of those surveyed admitting to do so.
by News Desk | 3 min read
October 20, 2021

Will Horizon be the new name of Facebook?

It is reported that social media giant Facebook is planning a rebranding with a new name, reported The Verge. It is learned that Mark Zuckerberg would be making the announcement at the company’s Connect conference.
by News Desk | 2 min read
October 14, 2021

stc powered 5G Stand-Alone and Sub -3Ghz services influence Kuwait mobile market

Due to the abrupt lockdown of offices, schools, and commercial locations during the Covid-19 outbreak, stc's well-timed 5G service launch assisted it in serving its subscriber consumption of rapid data growth.
by News Desk | 4 min read
October 11, 2021

Snap unveils in-app mental health portal ‘Here For You’ in UAE

When Snapchatters search common mental health terms like anxiety, depression, or stress on Snapchat, 'Here for You' will promote UAE Digital Wellbeing Council resources, which are designed to be easily shared with friends and family.
by News Desk | 2 min read
September 2, 2021

Say Goodbye to LinkedIn Stories!

Stories are short bits of content that automatically delete themselves from public view after 24 hours. They were first made famous by Snapchat before being copied by Instagram, Facebook and Messenger, WhatsApp, Google, YouTube, Skype, Spotify, and TikTok.
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