DALLAS: A U.S. biotech firm aiming to resurrect extinct animals has taken a significant step forward by unveiling genetically engineered woolly mice in an experiment—rodents with thick, shaggy coats reminiscent of the legendary woolly mammoth. Colossal Biosciences, the company behind this groundbreaking experiment, is working on editing the genes of Asian elephants—mammoths’ closest living relatives—to […]
Dubai: Amazon announced Alexa+, our next-generation AI assistant that seamlessly integrates into your life to help you get things done. Leveraging a state-of-the-art architecture that connects LLMs, agentic capabilities, services, and devices at scale, Alexa now enters into a new era, redefining the way we interact with digital assistants. Alexa+ will be available in English to […]
REDMOND, WASHINGTON: Microsoft has announced that it will be ending the iconic Skype service in May 2025, directing users to migrate to its Microsoft Teams platform instead. Once a leader in video calling and voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) services, Skype will officially go dark, marking the end of an era in communication. Skype was widely popular, […]
PARIS: Teleperformance SE, the world’s largest call centre operator, has introduced AI-powered accent translation to modify the voices of its Indian customer service staff in real-time. The company claims the technology, which softens Indian accents, will improve clarity and customer satisfaction. The AI system, developed by Palo Alto-based startup Sanas, was launched in India and […]
The satellite will help in managing natural disasters to enhancing maritime navigation, supporting smart agriculture, and conducting environmental monitoring. DUBAI: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has unveiled details of its first-ever Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, Etihad-SAT, scheduled for launch in March 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, […]
A new app called Protector has just launched on the Apple App Store, and it’s quickly gaining attention. Often called “Uber with guns,” the app allows users to book on-demand bodyguards along with a black car for their ride, offering an extra layer of security for those who need it. Currently, the service is only […]
DUBAI: In what’s being called the biggest digital heist in history, hackers have stolen $1.5bn (£1.2bn) from the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. The Dubai-based platform confirmed the theft, which saw an attacker gain control of a wallet holding Ethereum, one of the most popular digital currencies after Bitcoin. The stolen funds were then transferred to an […]
BEIJING: AI-powered scientific research could revolutionise global progress, and China has the potential to lead this transformation. Experts at the World Internet Conference’s AI special committee seminar called for AI-driven public goods to support scientific discovery and promote sustainable development worldwide. Wang Jian, chief director of the committee and director of Zhijiang Lab, highlighted the […]
LONDON: Apple’s data encryption in the UK is taking a hit as the tech giant pulls its most advanced end-to-end encryption feature from iCloud after pressure from the UK government to provide ‘backdoor’ access to user data. The Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature encrypts backups, notes, photos, messages, and more, making them accessible only to […]
ANDROID USERS, REJOICE! The Apple TV app is now available on Google Play, bringing Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, and more to Android phones, tablets, and foldables worldwide. Built specifically for Android, the app offers a familiar, user-friendly interface. Subscribers can access hit Apple Original series like Severance, Slow Horses, and Ted Lasso, plus award-winning […]
OpenAI is gearing up to introduce GPT-5, the next evolution of its AI technology, following the upcoming release of GPT-4.5, also known internally as ‘Orion.’ This strategic move aims to streamline OpenAI’s AI tools into a more unified and efficient experience. CEO Sam Altman has confirmed that GPT-5 will integrate multiple AI capabilities into a […]
