software
In Africa, rescuing the languages that Western tech ignores
World
December 27, 2021
In Africa, rescuing the languages that Western tech ignores
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Computers have become amazingly precise at translating spoken words to text messages and scouring huge troves…
‘The internet’s on fire’ as techs race to fix software flaw
Technology
December 12, 2021
‘The internet’s on fire’ as techs race to fix software flaw
OSTON (AP) — A critical vulnerability in a widely used software tool — one quickly exploited in the online game…
ITIDA launches new software business initiative
Business
June 2, 2021
ITIDA launches new software business initiative
The Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC) at Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announced on Wednesday the launch of…
Boeing acknowledges flaw in 737 MAX simulator software
World
May 19, 2019
Boeing acknowledges flaw in 737 MAX simulator software
Boeing acknowledged Saturday it had to correct flaws in its 737 MAX flight simulator software used to train pilots, after…
Google bucks soaring smartphone prices with new Pixel
World
May 8, 2019
Google bucks soaring smartphone prices with new Pixel
Google bucked the soaring smartphone price trend Tuesday, unveiling a high-performance Pixel handset aimed at the middle of the market…
Egypt witnesses software piracy drop according to recent study
Technology
September 19, 2018
Egypt witnesses software piracy drop according to recent study
A recent study from the Business Software Alliance confirmed that the piracy rate in Egypt has dropped by two…
So long, Flash: Adobe will kill plug-in by 2020
Technology
July 26, 2017
So long, Flash: Adobe will kill plug-in by 2020
Adobe software company on Tuesday said it plans to stop updating and distributing its Flash Media Player by the end…
Nubi app aims to protect heritage, preserve traditional language
Features/Interviews
July 23, 2017
Nubi app aims to protect heritage, preserve traditional language
“We’ll Bring Nubia to Your Doorsteps,” is the slogan of a new mobile app ‘Nubi’ promoting the use of the Nubian…
End of an era: BlackBerry will stop making its own phones
Science
October 2, 2016
End of an era: BlackBerry will stop making its own phones
BlackBerry said on Wednesday that it will rely on partners to manufacture the phones, which will still have BlackBerry's look…
Apple to show off new offerings on Sept 7
Health & Fitness
September 1, 2016
Apple to show off new offerings on Sept 7
Apple on Monday sent out invitations to a "special event" on September 7 in San Francisco, where it is expected…