UpScrolled, a relatively new social media app, seeks to provide an alternative to platforms it says have shadow-banned users posting content about Gaza and Palestine. Photo: UpScrolled

No 1: UpScrolled social app takes top spot in App Store downloads

Alternative social app flourishes amid accusations of shadow bans over pro-Palestine and Gaza content on established major platforms

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Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs globally amid AI push

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UAE trials pay-with-your-palm biometric technology

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Apple, Meta, Microsoft - Big Tech earnings set to test AI spending concerns

Markets

TikTok disruption reported days after deal for new US-owned version of platform

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InterviewPorsche's future will be electric with one foot still on the gas

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Stargate UAE data centre to cost more than $30bn, AI minister says

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Carlos Alcaraz was asked by an umpire to remove his Whoop fitness tracker during his fourth-round Australian Open singles match against Tommy Paul.

Whoop wearables founder defends Carlos Alcaraz amid device controversy at Australian Open

Spaniard was asked to remove fitness data tracker before match against American Tommy Paul

US

Powering up: Why UAE's Taqa is ready for the AI energy boom

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TikTok finalises deal for US joint venture to avoid ban

US

Elon Musk promises solar-powered satellites ... and casts doubt on aliens

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'A little less conversation, a little more action': UAE envoy points way forward for AI

US

GPS jamming and cybersecurity loom large at Davos

US

Apple's foldable iPhone rumours highlight rising smartphone costs in 2026

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Badr Jafar, the UAE's Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy, said the Emirates is well placed to make the most of AI tools. Victor Besa / The National

'A little less conversation, a little more action': UAE envoy points way forward for AI

Badr Jafar tells The National global co-ordination is needed and the Emirates can take charge

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GPS jamming and cybersecurity loom large at Davos

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Apple's foldable iPhone rumours highlight rising smartphone costs in 2026

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Meta says wearables are central to AI superintelligence

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