Technologies

13-year-old Indian AI developer vows to train 100,000 coders

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The youth must be equipped with coding and algorithm skills to operate Artificial Intelligence technologies that already occupy big part of modern lives, urged 13-year-old AI Developer. Tanmay Bakshi, the youngest IBM Watson Developer and neural network architect made it his mission to reach 100,000 aspiring coders to help them innovate and learn along their journey of coding. Speaking duringRead more

Smart living concept set to drive future homes

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

When it comes to convenience, saving on bills, and customising a space to suit their tastes, smart living technologies are increasingly finding a home in the UAE. Several experts at the Gitex Technology Week 2017 exhibition spoke to Khaleej Times about the latest technologies in the sector and how they can be used to improve a user's lifestyle. "We areRead more

Dubai Municipality showcases latest apps

Dubai - Wam

Dubai Municipality is showcasing at GITEX 2017 nine of its latest apps, smart systems and modern technologies to serve customers in various fields. The participation of the civic body in the exhibition highlighted the progress achieved by the Smart Government in Dubai, as the exhibition represents an opportunity to learn about the latest in the field of information technology. TheRead more

ADM to implement ‘Abu Dhabi Lighting’ projec

Abu Dhabi - Wam

The Abu Dhabi City Municipality, ADM, is set to embark on the mega ‘Abu Dhabi Lighting’ project during the first quarter of 2018 to replace the existing conventional lights with LED lights. This power-saving project stems from the commitment of the municipality to reduce power consumption, achieve sustainable development and conserve energy. It expects to accomplish the project in 18Read more

Imagining the smart city of the future

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Dubai has made a lot of progress in recent years in its vision to become a global smart city, with a number of initiatives and technologies being adapted to improve the lives of its residents. While many UAE residents have a preconceived idea of what a smart city will look like - aided by popular sci-fi movies - Dubai DesignRead more

Intex partners Jio to offer 25GB additional data in India

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

In collaboration with Reliance Jio, domestic consumer electronics brand Intex Technologies on Friday announced data benefits up to 25GB for its 4G smartphone users. Under this scheme, all Intex 4G Smartphone users using a Jio connection will get additional 5GB 4G data per recharge, over what they normally get on a recharge of Rs309 (Dh17.8) or above. "The world's largestRead more

UAE ready to be powered by AI

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Imagine a society powered by artificial intelligence: seamless transactions, robots everywhere and basically a happy life thanks to innovation. It sounds so sci-fi-esque. But for a majority of consumers in the UAE, their message is clear: bring it on. Findings from Accenture's 2017 Digital Consumer Survey reveal that those in the UAE are ready to embrace AI technologies, with 76Read more

Infosys has its eye on AI

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Indian IT giant Infosys said on Friday that artificial intelligence was key to future profits as it bids to satisfy clients' demands for innovative new technologies. India's multi-billion-dollar IT outsourcing sector has long been one of the country's flagship industries. But as robots and automation grow in popularity its companies are under pressure to reinvent themselves. "We are revealing newRead more

Turning air into water and CO2 into fuel

Abu Dhabi - WAM

A diverse range of breakthrough technologies, including "artificial leaves" that turn CO2 into fuel, and a technique that harvests water from air, could soon be playing a role in tackling the world’s most pressing challenges, according to the Top 10 Emerging Technologies 2017, an annual list which was published today by the World Economic Forum on Monday. The technologies wereRead more

Partnership in ICT sector highlighted

Manama - Emirates Voice

Transportation and Telecommunication Minister Kamal bin Ahmed has affirmed the importance of Bahrain’s participation in Gitex2017 in Dubai, UAE. It aims to keep up with latest development in information and telecommunication technologies (ICT) and boost Bahrain’s industrial sector at regional functions and increase its gross domestic product GDP. He praised the efforts of Bahrain Society of Technology Companies (Btech) inRead more