Technology

Eco-Money: China takes big risk with clean-car upgrades

Jul 16, 2011

The Chinese market for clean cars offers a huge opportunity for the world's automakers. Read article Eco-Money: China takes big risk with clean-car upgrades

The gifts of space are many ... and no they don't include Teflon

Jul 16, 2011

Thirty years after the first shuttle launch and on the weekend of the space shuttle's final mission, it's a good time to take stock of what the world has gained from the exciting adventure of space. Read article The gifts of space are many ... and no they don't include Teflon

Time dulled what was once cutting-edge technology

Jul 16, 2011

In 1981, many of the technologies we know now were in their infancy, such as mobile phones, personal computers and digital cameras. Read article Time dulled what was once cutting-edge technology

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Tablet computers a powerful prescription
Jul 14, 2011
Tablet computers such as Apple's iPad are claiming a bigger share of the market - a trend that looks set to accelerate in the UAE - with gallery & video.

Michael Robinson

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Dassault designs path to success
Jul 13, 2011
Dassault's 1981 expansion into computer-aided design under the name Dassault Systemes has led to global dominance of the field. Architects, urban planners, car makers and even some of Dassault's biggest rivals in plane-making use its software.

Ivan Gale

Messages bear fruit for BlackBerry

Jul 15, 2011

Popularity of Rim's messenger service cited for record one million BlackBerry sales in Emea region. Read article Messages bear fruit for BlackBerry

Mena smartphone owners intend to buy more apps

Jul 13, 2011

More than half of smartphone users in the Mena region say they intend to pay for mobile applications over the next 12 months. Read article Mena smartphone owners intend to buy more apps

India's new tablet sets record low price: $35

Jul 2, 2011

Called Sakshat in Sanskrit, meaning personification, the tablet is aimed at college students. Read article India's new tablet sets record low price: $35

UAE aids upgrade of Raytheon's Patriot missile system

Jun 29, 2011

The UAE's recent purchase of Patriot missiles is helping to fund major improvements to the Raytheon program. Read article UAE aids upgrade of Raytheon's Patriot missile system

Daily deal site GoNabit sold to US giant Livingsocial

Jun 28, 2011

LivingSocial has acquired the Middle East's GoNabit for an undisclosed sum, a landmark deal for the region's fledgling digital industry. Read article Daily deal site GoNabit sold to US giant Livingsocial

LivingSocial snaps up GoNabit

Jun 27, 2011

The US-based web giant LivingSocial has acquired the Middle East "daily deals" site GoNabit for an undisclosed sum. Read article LivingSocial snaps up GoNabit

UAE scales back missiles plan

Jun 24, 2011

The Emirates is still expected to become the first international customer of the THAAD missile defence shield. Read article UAE scales back missiles plan

Are you a security risk?

Jun 15, 2011

The Life: Some of the world's biggest businesses have recently been the target of hackers. But security experts say companies in this region should consider other types of threats as well - with video. Read article Are you a security risk?

Yahoo chief plans Arabic boost

Jun 8, 2011

Yahoo is sinking more money into its Arabic content across the Middle East after finding success with rising demand, says Carol Bartz. Read article Yahoo chief plans Arabic boost

Yahoo will launch mobile site and Ramadan app next week

Jun 7, 2011

Yahoo is set to roll out a new mobile site for smartphones, as well more videos and an iPad app. Read article Yahoo will launch mobile site and Ramadan app next week

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Are the chip-making giants smart enough?
Jul 11, 2011
Intel and AMD thought they were sitting pretty when they carved up much of the microchip industry between them, but they have been overtaken by events, Tony Glover writes.

Tony Glover

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Home cinema projects its best image yet
Jul 5, 2011
The Life: The prices of home cinema projectors keep falling, making it easier to recreate a theatre-like experience right in a family room.

Neil Parmar

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Phone makers engage as China gets smarter
Jul 3, 2011
Prepay phones still dominate but the Chinese smartphone market is wide open to foreign makers, who also welcome efforts to curb counterfeit products.

Tony Glover

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