The term “metaverse” is the latest buzzword to capture the tech industry’s imagination — so much so that one of the best-known internet platforms is rebranding to signal its embrace of the futuristic idea. In this episode, we discuss the reasons behind Facebook rebranding. We also talk about how students with chronic diseases in Sharjah can now continue remo ... Show More
Jun 23
From Hacked Passwords to AI Billions: The Tech Headlines You Need to Know
In this episode, we unpack the global password breach that’s triggered fresh cybersecurity warnings for UAE companies, and how Google’s AI tools have added a massive $5.9 billion to the UAE economy in 2024 alone. Plus — Europe’s big move against kids on social media, Huawei’s gam ... Show More
16m 9s
Jun 5
How SRTIP Became a Regional Powerhouse for Innovation – Dr. Fareed Alameeri
We’re live in studio with Dr. Fareed Mahmoud Alameeri, Chief Strategy Officer at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP), fresh off their recent win at Seamless Middle East 2025 — where SRTIP was honored as a leading research center in the region. In this con ... Show More
12m 50s
Jun 2024
Cloud Outages Rise & Other H1 2024 Internet Outage Trends
Believe it or not, we’re already about halfway through 2024. Looking at the outage data from this year so far, we see continued evolution, following patterns observed over the past few years. Notably, the percentage of cloud service provider (CSP) outages is still increasing—thou ... Show More
21m 30s