As artificial intelligence shifts from our smartphones to wearable technology, Meta Platforms is facing legal challenges over its Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. The core of the controversy involves reports that human moderators may be reviewing private footage captured by the devices to assist in training AI models. The legal scrutiny…
According to Article 9 of the telecom regulations, service providers are legally required to give you a choice if they decide to change your plan’s terms while you are still under a contract. You can either insist on keeping your current original terms until your contract expires, or you can…
Inspired by the spirit of generosity during the holy month of Ramadhan, a new charitable initiative in Oman is urging the community to help students who left school or were unable to complete their education because of financial difficulties or challenging family situations. The initiative has been introduced by Siraj…
Oracle and OpenAI have officially halted plans to expand their premier “Stargate” artificial intelligence data center in Abilene, Texas. According to recent reports, the decision to abandon the expansion follows a breakdown in financing negotiations and a shift in OpenAI’s evolving technical requirements. Despite this change, the core “Stargate” initiative…
X is experimenting with a new advertising feature that places a recommendation directly beneath posts mentioning a company or its products. In one early example noticed by a user in Europe, a post praising Starlink’s satellite internet service in Portugal was followed by a prompt saying “Get Starlink,” which linked…
Karnataka is moving toward becoming the first state in India to prohibit children under 16 from using social media. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah shared the proposal during the 2026-27 budget announcement on Friday, March 6, 2026, highlighting a major shift in how the state intends to manage digital safety. As the…
To avoid a high-stakes antitrust investigation by the European Commission, Meta has announced it will temporarily allow third-party AI chatbots to operate on WhatsApp in Europe via its Business API. This 12-month concession comes after regulators threatened interim measures to stop Meta from blocking competitors like ChatGPT or Claude. While…
In a surprising move to capture the budget-friendly computer market, Apple has just pulled the curtains back on the MacBook Neo. Starting at only $599, this is the most affordable entry point for a Mac in years, aimed squarely at students and buyers who might otherwise choose a Chromebook or…
According to a report from TechCrunch (citing the BBC), TikTok has decided against implementing end-to-end encryption for its direct messaging service, a move that sets it apart from many of its biggest competitors. While apps like WhatsApp and Signal have made this high-level privacy the industry standard, TikTok argues that…
Oman’s digital economy reached a significant milestone between 2021 and 2024, generating an estimated RO3 billion as the sultanate pushes forward with its economic diversification goals. According to a report by Muscat Daily, these figures were shared during a recent Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry event, which focused on…
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