SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI has announced its biggest deal yet by buying hardware startup io, founded by famous designer Sir Jony Ive, in a $6.5 billion all-equity deal. The news was shared on May 21, 2025, and marks a major step for OpenAI as it moves beyond software and into hardware made for AI. The agreement […]
DHAKA: Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink has officially launched its services in Bangladesh as of May 21, 2025. The rollout marks a major step forward in the country’s efforts to provide fast and reliable internet nationwide. The launch comes under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus, who assumed control after the former prime minister left […]
TOKYO: A team of Japanese scientists has developed a new kind of artificial blood that can be safely used in patients of any blood type. This discovery could be a major breakthrough in emergency care, battlefield medicine, and areas without access to proper medical facilities. The new artificial blood is made using lab-grown red blood […]
DUBAI: Mental wellness apps are becoming more popular in May 2025, thanks to smarter technology and growing support from employers. These apps offer easy access to mental health help through guided meditation, mood tracking, sleep support, and even therapy sessions. Many people use them daily to deal with stress, anxiety, or burnout, especially with work-from-home […]
BITS Pilani Dubai’s MAHASAT student satellite completes engineering model phase, moving closer to flight readiness. A leap for student-led space innovation in the UAE. Dubai: BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) has reached a major milestone with its student-led satellite project, MAHASAT, by successfully completing the Engineering Model phase. This achievement marks a critical step toward […]
ABU DHABI: Space42, the UAE-based space technology company, has launched the first High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) manufacturing facility in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Built under its subsidiary Mira Aerospace, this new facility in Abu Dhabi marks a major step forward for the country’s space ambitions. The 4,500-square-metre site will produce […]
BATH: Scientists at the University of Bath, along with Polish tech company Netrix, have created a new wearable device that can continuously scan a patient’s heart and lungs. This soft, belt-like device offers a safer and more comfortable way to monitor patients without using radiation, unlike traditional CT scans. The device wraps around the chest […]
eXpace introduces the world’s first AI-powered Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform for smart, secure, and stress-free urban parking in Dubai. Dubai: Urban mobility takes a major leap with the official launch of eXpace, the world’s first AI-powered parking platform delivering Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) for cities. Live across key Dubai locations including City Walk, Movenpick Grand Al Bustan, and Ramada […]
BOSTON: In a medical twist straight out of a sci-fi flick, MIT engineers have created a robot so thin and nimble it can weave through your brain’s blood vessels. It’s not just a party trick—this tiny, magnet-controlled thread is designed to treat serious conditions like strokes and aneurysms. Here’s the cool part: the robot is […]
Deloitte’s 2025 outlook calls this year a ‘pause period’ for generative AI, citing deepfakes, energy demands, and policy gaps. SYDNEY: Deloitte has labelled 2025 as a “gap year” for the generative AI sector, noting that while interest remains high, the pace of rollout and real-world adoption is showing signs of slowing. The global consultancy released […]
RIYADH: Yalla AI for Arabic markets just hit a major milestone with the launch of the first AI LLM platform built by Arabs, for Arabic speakers. Developed entirely in Saudi Arabia, Yalla AI is a landmark innovation that finally places Arabic language and culture at the heart of artificial intelligence. Created by Saudi tech firm […]
