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This initiative forms part of TII and Abu Dhabi’s broader strategy to translate advanced research into real-world solutions and establish the UAE as a global hub for advanced technology. The Technology Innovation Institute (TII),  the applied research arm of the Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), announced the launch of its 2 micrometers (µm) high-power fiber laser sources, an innovation that sets new benchmarks for performance, safety and versatility across medicine manufacturing, and materials processing. Developed by TII’s researchers, the new Thulium-based fiber laser is highly efficient, compact, and scalable, making it ideal for applications where precise interaction with…

Summarize This Article:ChatGPTPerplexityGrokGoogle AISamsung has released the stable One UI 8 update for multiple devices in the past two weeks. The company has now released the stable One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S23 in Korea. It’s likely that the update will also be available in more regions by the first week of October.One UI 8 is an impressive major update with a lot of new features and improvements over the last One UI 7 update. The OS now feels smoother than ever, and animations appear more polished. The update is expected to enhance the user experience on Galaxy…

Sunshine, the consumer AI startup founded by former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer in 2018, has seen brighter days.The small startup is shutting down and its assets are being sold to a new entity incorporated by Mayer, called Dazzle, according to an email viewed by WIRED. Mayer sent the email to Sunshine shareholders on September 17, informing them that Dazzle has officially incorporated and is ready to acquire Sunshine’s holdings.The deal requires approval from shareholders, including Sunshine cofounder Enrique Muñoz Torres, Norwest Venture Partners, Felicis Partners, Ron Conway’s SV Angel, the PR firm Archetype Agency, and others. As of Sunday afternoon,…

Google’s tightening the screws on Android app sideloading. Starting next year, all apps installed on Android devices will need developer verification. That includes apps downloaded outside the Play Store. The policy change could make Android app sideloading trickier for users who rely on alternative app stores like F-Droid. Google says it’s all about keeping malware and fake apps at bay. The new policy expands on rules Google introduced back in 2023. Those only applied to apps distributed through the Play Store. Now, any app installed on your Android phone will need its developer verified before it can run. Google compares…

The Cortex XDR platform provides unified visibility across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, while NEC XON’s MDR services deliver 24/7 threat hunting, investigation, and response — all tailored to regional realities and compliance requirements. ​Emtel,  a leading telecommunications provider in Mauritius, has announced a strategic partnership with NEC XON,  a leading ICT systems integrator in Africa, to modernise and strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities in response to the increasingly complex global threat landscape. “Cyberattacks, especially within the telecoms sector, have become more sophisticated and persistent. Emtel has deployed Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR, in collaboration with NEC XON’s expert-led Managed Detection…

The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro is expected to launch next month in China alongside the Magic8 series. Ahead of the official unveiling, specifications and design of the upcoming tablet have been leaked. Honor MagicPad 3 Pro is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. A new leak suggests that the tablet will offer similar specifications as the base MagicPad 3. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the MagicPad 3 Pro will come with a 13.3-inch LCD display that will offer a refresh rate of 165Hz and a 3200 x 2136 pixels resolution. The tablet is…

A minor bug in a core app, such as the clock app on your Android smartphone and Wear OS smartwatch, can critically impact your experience. Now, multiple Galaxy Watch and some OnePlus Watch owners report a bug in Google’s Clock app.Google’s Clock app bug: no longer compatible with multiple smartwatches?Complaints dating all the way to three weeks ago (as long as more recent entries) on Reddit indicate that the Clock app by Google is no longer compatible with some people’s smartwatches. Curiously enough, it seems that the issue is impacting only non-Pixel timepieces. Basically, affected users say that the smartwatches are…

The initiative forms part of the National Digital Development Strategy and aligns with the government’s ambition to achieve a “Zero Paper” administration by 2030. Ivory Coast has officially launched its Public Administration Interoperability Platform, marking a major step in the country’s digital transformation agenda. The platform was unveiled on Thursday, September 25, 2025, during a ceremony held at the Postel Building 2001 Auditorium, presided over by the Minister of Digital Transition and Digitalization, Kalil Konaté. The event brought together government officials, technical partners, and media representatives. The initiative forms part of the National Digital Development Strategy and aligns with the…

Google Messages is finally getting the mentions feature everyone’s been asking for. If you’ve ever tried getting someone’s attention in a busy group chat, you know how frustrating it can be when your message gets buried under dozens of other texts. According to Android Authority, the new feature works exactly like you’d expect from apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. Type the @ symbol followed by someone’s name, and they’ll get a special notification even if they’ve muted the group. Google Messages has been slowly catching up to other messaging apps, and this update addresses one of the biggest missing pieces.…

Nick Pompa, founder of Lootlock — an app that prevents kids from running up unauthorized gaming bills on their parents’ credit cards — is an avid gamer and software developer working in fintech.  As a dad of two under two, he’s looking forward to sharing his passion for gaming with his kids when they grow old enough to play. He started gaming at age 6, he told TechCrunch. Lootlock was selected for TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 and will be exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 27 to 29 in San Francisco.  As he gabbed about gaming with other parents, or simply…