Twitter suffered some technical problems this week while changes were being made. Reuters
Twitter introduces 4,000 character-long tweets for Blue subscribers

Non-paying users of the platform will be able to read the longer tweets

February 09, 2023
A Google shop in Manhattan. Google's Bard uses information from the web to offer responses to questions. Reuters
Google Bard error wipes $100bn from Alphabet's market cap

New AI-powered chatbot made a mistake over the James Webb Space Telescope in an advertisement

February 09, 2023
Microsoft is fusing ChatGPT-like technology into its search engine Bing. AP
How Microsoft's new AI-powered Bing search engine will take on Google

The tech company described the next-generation language model as more powerful than ChatGPT

February 08, 2023
Tourism is a big part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Pictured, Riyadh. Reuters
Saudi Arabia set for surge in demand for short-term rentals

Tourism drive, development of major projects and opening of new rental portal expected to boost the sector

February 07, 2023
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are the highest spec phones Apple sells at present. The Pro Max has a bigger screen. Bloomberg
iPhone 'Ultra': Will Apple release a higher-spec flagship model?

The Pro model may lose its place as top device in the company's smartphone range

February 06, 2023
A view of Twitter headquarters in San Francisco, California.   EPA
Twitter saved from bankruptcy and on track to break even, Musk says

The social media company still has challenges, the billionaire owner warns

February 06, 2023
The Twitter Blue service is now available in 12 countries. PA
Twitter Blue subscription service expands to Saudi Arabia

The service offers early access to features such as edit tweet, longer video, NFT profile pictures and custom app icons

February 03, 2023
Elon Musk has been making changes at Twitter since taking over the company. AFP
All you need to know about Twitter's move to end free API access

The move is another part of Elon Musk's plan to help the social media platform raise revenue

February 03, 2023
A rendering of the Bulgari Lighthouse development. Photo: Meraas
Dubai apartment sells for record $112m as property market surges

The penthouse is at the luxury Bulgari Lighthouse development at Jumeirah Bay

February 03, 2023
Twitter is not reinstating accounts engaged in illegal activity, threats of harm or violence, large-scale spam and platform manipulation. EPA
Twitter allows users to appeal against bans as it reinstates suspended accounts

Social media platform says it will take 'less severe' disciplinary action going forward

February 02, 2023
The final 747 airplane produced by Boeing, a 747-8 Freighter for Atlas Air, takes off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington. AFP
Farewell 747: Boeing delivers final 'Queen of the Skies'

The sale marks the end of the famous aircraft's 54-year production run

February 02, 2023
A green Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra phone, left, lavender S23 Plus phone, middle, and cream S23 phone are held in San Francisco, Tuesday, Jan.  31, 2023.  (AP Photo / Jeff Chiu)
Samsung Unpacked 2023: As it happened

The world's largest mobile phone manufacturer unveiled its new flagship S23 devices

February 01, 2023
ChatGPT is a conversational artificial intelligence software application developed by OpenAI. AFP
New tool tells if text is generated by ChatGPT or a person

But program creator says it is not yet totally successful at identifying text generated by artificial intelligence

February 01, 2023
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) is a new hydrogen-powered commercial lorry. Photo: HVS
$8.3m awarded to develop first self-driving, hydrogen-powered lorry

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems is developing the vehicle in the UK with the aim of improving efficiency and safety, and reducing costs

February 01, 2023
The latest acquisition bolsters Aldar’s development strategy, the company said. Sammy Dallal / The National
Aldar buys Al Fahid Island for $680m to develop new waterfront project

Abu Dhabi developer to build 4,000 homes on island as it seeks to boost portfolio

January 31, 2023