Technology & IT | Sunday 20 December, 2015 1:14 pm

Kuwait's Mobile Handset Market Set to Shrink in 2016

The Kuwaiti mobile handset market is tipped to shrink 6% year on year in 2016, according to the latest forecasts from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting services firm expects the market to follow up respective year-on-year declines of 19% and 22% in...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 20 December, 2015 4:29 am

Mobily signs MOU with the King Abdulaziz University to support of science and technology

Etihad Etisalat Co."Mobily" has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with King Abdul Aziz University; the MoU aims to advance the study of science and technology by supporting the dissemination of knowledge and providing practical and hands-on training for...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 19 December, 2015 1:15 am

GSMA Welcomes Mobile Industry Agreement on Technology Standards for Global Low Power Wide Area Market

The GSMA today announced that the mobile industry has agreed on technology standards for the emerging Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) market and these standards have been accepted by 3GPP. Industry alignment over common standards for Narrow Band IoT (NB-IoT), Extended Coverage GPRS (EC-GPRS) and LTE...

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Technology & IT | Friday 18 December, 2015 2:22 am

Panasonic Showcased the Latest Zero-Eco House and Hydrogen Fuel Cell at Eco-Products 2015

Panasonic showcased its innovative eco-conscious products and technologies at its booth under the theme, "A Better Life, A Better World" at Eco-Products 2015, which was held at the Tokyo Big Sight from December 10 to 12, 2015. Panasonic's lithium-ion batteries for eco-conscious...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 17 December, 2015 3:52 pm

Google’s 15th Annual Year in Search

 Today, Google announced its 15th annual Year in Search, offering a unique perspective on the year's major moments and top trends based on searches conducted in Saudi Arabia. In 2015, Saudi Arabia mourned the loss of their beloved former king, HRH King Abdullah, and the loss of HRH Saud Al ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 17 December, 2015 4:17 am

Giant Internet firm to cover KSA eyed

The Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology Mohammed Al-Suwaiyel has proposed setting up a giant company that can provide high-speed Internet to 80 percent of the country, as part of efforts to develop a knowledge economy. Al-Suwaiyel revealed this information at the Arabnet...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 12:25 pm

Lenovo’s holiday gift guide

With Christmas coming up, Lenovo, the world’s number one PC vendor, has put together a technology ‘wish list’ for your loved ones! Be it the multimode YOGA Tab 3 Pro for the movie fanatics, the Yoga 900 for those who desire flexibility, or the Yoga Tab 3 for those who are always...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 2:43 am

Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL now on sale in Saudi Arabia

Microsoft Corp. on 15/12/2015 announced retail availability of Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL throughout Saudi Arabia. The newest flagship devices to join the Lumia portfolio and the first to ship with Windows 10, the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL deliver a familiar and consistent experience that extends...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 15 December, 2015 3:00 pm

Mobily offers free Internet bundles with every recharge of prepaid packages

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) is continuing offer free internet bundle with each recharge of a prepaid package will earn the customers complimentary internet facility. The minimum denomination of recharge, to avail the offer, stands at 10 riyals only. A recharge of SR 10 will provide free internet with...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 15 December, 2015 9:01 am

Analogix and Pinecone Collaborate on USB-C Technology

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. and Beijing Pinecone Electronics Co. Ltd., today announced their licensing agreement of Analogix’s Intellectual Property (IP) for USB-C™ technology.  “Working with Analogix enables us to develop innovative products that meet our high...

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