Technology
Qatar ranks at top in world Internet readiness index
Qatar has become one of the most digitally developed countries in the region, and has performed exceptionally well —number one — in terms of Internet readiness, policy support and adaptability of new technology, in a latest study by a globally renowned research and analysis firm. Qatar ranks 2nd in the [...]
MoTC opens Threat Hunters 2020 Competition
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC), in co-operation with the ITU Arab Regional Cybersecurity Centre (ARCC), has opened registration for Qatar Threat Hunters 2020. In a statement yesterday, the MoTC said it is inviting all those who are interested in information security and those who have unique skills of [...]
Microsoft Surface Book 3 Review: Faster Chips, Same Unique Design
Microsoft’s unique power-laptop with detachable tablet screen is back for its third iteration, and other than new chips nothing has changed. The Surface Book 3 is Microsoft’s workhorse for those who need oodles of power, available in a 13.5in version (as reviewed here) and a larger 15in version. Over four [...]
How To Personalize Your Google Chrome Homepage With Any GIF
If you spend a lot of time trying to personalize every aspect of my laptop: pasting stickers on the top, separating all of my icons into folders on my desktop, and, thanks to a little trick I learned on TikTok, using my favorite GIFs as backgrounds on Google Chrome. It’s [...]
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Trailer Teases New Devices To Be Unveiled On August 5th
Samsung’s next big hardware event, Galaxy Unpacked, is confirmed for August 5th, and a new trailer from the phone maker suggests we can expect to see five hardware devices unveiled on the day. The silhouettes of all five are shown at the beginning and end of the trailer below. And judging by the shapes [...]
HIA New Tech Lets Electronic Items Stay In Baggage During Screening
Hamad International Airport has installed the latest security screening technology that enables security personnel to easily detect explosive materials held in complex items and structures. The technology also allows transfer passengers the freedom to keep electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, digital cameras, etc in their hand luggage while going [...]