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Is your smart device camera spying on you?

About 25 years ago, cameras were introduced on mobile phones. At first, it was scary, and I vividly remember when many people thought it would not be successful and they would most probably be banned in many countries too. Today, this is a normal affair, and in fact, every smart…
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Will self-driving cars become a reality?

Two days ago, I was driving back from Dubai. It was late in the evening. There was less traffic and the road was clear to some extent. The car I was driving was virtually doing most of the work — from maintaining the speed, keeping in lane and slowing down…
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Google Search is getting powered by AI

Last year, I said Google Search may be replaced by generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI). In fact, you may refer to and read the complete article that was published last year under the heading “Will Google Soon Be Replaced by Gen AI?” In it, I also stated that unless Google…
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Your smart tv is watching you

Aida asked me to find and recommend for her a new TV to buy for her use with family at home. She requested that it must be smart (in tech) and large (in size). Obviously, most TVs today come with smart technology, ie, connected to the information superhighway (the Internet)…
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Omani deepfake scams are on the rise

Two days ago, I saw a social media post that portrays an Omani government investment opportunity specifically created for Omani residents who are over the age of 40 and are planning to leave their jobs and/or retire. The video states that a new financial investment platform has been launched and…