technology
Microsoft withheld update that could have slowed WannaCry
Science
May 20, 2017
Microsoft withheld update that could have slowed WannaCry
American software giant Microsoft held back from distributing a free security update that could have protected computers from the WannaCry…
Uber partners with NileTaxi, launches UberBoat for riders to sail away from Cairo traffic
Life & Style
May 18, 2017
Uber partners with NileTaxi, launches UberBoat for riders to sail away from Cairo traffic
Ride-hailing app Uber has partnered up with the leading Nile river transport company NileTaxi to introduce UberBoat in Cairo, offering…
Tablet market extends slide as consumer habits shift
Science
May 6, 2017
Tablet market extends slide as consumer habits shift
The tablet craze from a few years ago showed more signs of fading this year, with most major producers reporting…
Egypt’s internet speed among world’s slowest, ranking 146 out of 150
Technology
April 16, 2017
Egypt’s internet speed among world’s slowest, ranking 146 out of 150
Egypt’s broadband internet speed is reported to be among the slowest in the world, ranking 146 out of 150 countries…
Brandstorm: Competition aims to nurture young minds
Life & Style
April 11, 2017
Brandstorm: Competition aims to nurture young minds
Brandstorm, a national competition, edition of the global business game, was organized by L’Oréal Egypt last week at the Dusit…
Fancy buses alternative to public transport to hit Cairo roads next week
Business
March 21, 2017
Fancy buses alternative to public transport to hit Cairo roads next week
Cairo commuters have cause to celebrate as the brand-new mobile app 'SWVL' will launch next week, providing convenient, affordable vans and…
Apple to announce iOS, Mac updates June 5
Science
February 18, 2017
Apple to announce iOS, Mac updates June 5
The 28th annual Apple developers' conference, WWDC, is to take place over the week of June 5-9, 2017, marking a…
‘Pokémon Go’ getting a new lease of life
Science
February 18, 2017
‘Pokémon Go’ getting a new lease of life
If gangs of kids suddenly start loitering in your garden or your favourite corner café appears overrun with people staring…
360-degree cameras for immersive video: What’s on shelves now
Science
December 31, 2016
360-degree cameras for immersive video: What’s on shelves now
On Wednesday, December 28, Twitter launched live 360-degree video via its periscope live-streaming platform. While everyone can watch these immersive…
Saudi Arabia, SoftBank aim to be world’s No. 1 tech investor with $100 billion fund
Business
October 14, 2016
Saudi Arabia, SoftBank aim to be world’s No. 1 tech investor with $100 billion fund
Saudi Arabia and Japan's SoftBank Group (9984.T) will create a technology investment fund that could grow as large as $100…