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Lawsuits, privacy complaints, secret recordings, and government investigations have put Meta’s AI glasses under scrutiny.

The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars and sports on top of work, appointments, and other responsibilities. It’s easy for things to slip through the cracks, but Skylight’s shared smart calendars can help keep everyone on track, and from August 2nd through August 9th they’re […]

The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES, replaces the HP Victus 15, a longtime bestselling budget gaming laptop. The Victus cost just $800, or less when on sale, and was a good entry point to decent laptop gaming. The Omen 15 has nice little upgrades over the Victus. Its RTX 5050 […]

UAE State Security has launched a new app designed to help people report any suspicious or extremist behaviours.

RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing said municipalities across the Kingdom inspected 97% of food establishments during the first half of 2026.The ministry said municipalities, in coordination with relevant authorities, are expanding the scope and frequency of field inspections to achieve full regulatory coverage, improve compliance with health requirements and protect consumer health.Inspection teams are conducting routine visits to restaurants, kitchens and food retail outlets to verify compliance with health regulations and food safety standards, detect violations and take legal action against non-compliant businesses.The ministry said continued coordination between municipalities and partner agencies has strengthened the Kingdom's food safety system by improving prepared…

Illustrators have spent years sounding the alarm about generative artificial intelligence startups training their models on artists' work without permission. They've pointed out how the practice is tantamount to theft, and in response, many gen AI boosters have argued that it's necessary for the technology's evolution. This has led to contentious legal battles, but it's […]

Crypto exchanges built perpetual futures for digital assets. Now they are using them to offer 24/7 exposure to stocks, commodities and indexes.

RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the Jeddah Road Development Project, which includes the construction of four bridges along Jeddah Road. The project will feature four bridges with a combined length of 990 meters and four traffic lanes in each direction. According to the accompanying map, traffic diversions will begin on August 2, affecting sections of Jeddah Road near the intersections with Prince Bandar bin Abdulaziz Road, Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road, and Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Thani Road. The map also identifies open roads, temporary routes, and closed sections that will be in place during the construction period. As part of the efforts to develop the road network in the city of Riyadh, the project in expected to enhance traffic flow,…

JEDDAH — Thundery rain showers are forecast to persist across several regions of Saudi Arabia through the end of the week, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The forecast is based on the Saudi Numerical Model displayed in an animated weather map released by the NCM. According to the map, light to moderate rain is expected to affect southern parts of Jazan and Asir from late Sunday afternoon until the evening. No rainfall is forecast overnight, although light showers are expected near Najran city on Monday morning. By Monday afternoon, light showers will return to southern Najran and gradually spread across the southern parts of the region, continuing into the early hours of Tuesday. Late Tuesday afternoon, moderate rainfall is forecast over Taif and surrounding areas i…

The Coldcard vulnerability has smaller bitcoin holders moving funds onto exchanges for safety, according to blockchain analytics firms. This is opposite of the trend seen following the FTX collapse in late 2022.

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The NBA have ruled out the prospect of pre-season games taking place across the Middle East due to the ongoing war between the US and Iran.

BNB Chain said a former employee allegedly used a company tutorial wallet to create a memecoin that the blockchain ecosystem says it did not authorize or endorse.

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded a wide range of international achievements in July 2026, from topping global digital rankings and aviation performance tables to earning recognition in higher education, healthcare, sports, and sustainability. Together, the milestones illustrate the Kingdom's expanding international presence across sectors that have become central to its long-term development strategy. **media[2745284]** Digital TransformationJuly saw Saudi Arabia strengthen its position as one of the world's leading digital economies. The Kingdom ranked first globally in the ICT Development Index, placed among the G20's top five countries for mobile internet speeds, retained its regional leadership in digital government services, secured leadership of an ISO technical committee on wound dres…

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Trump Media transferred another 2,628 Bitcoin to Crypto.com, bringing its reported sales over seven months to 7,281 BTC and leaving the company with 4,261 BTC in holdings.

The latest Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) forecast points to a gradual easing in Egypt’s inflation over the next two years. This comes as the Fund expects price pressures to moderate despite ongoing regional and global economic challenges. Why You Should... Read More The post The Arab Monetary Fund Forecasts Egypt’s Inflation Will Reach 17% in 2026 appeared first on WAYA .

Saudi Arabia’s position centres on preventing wider conflict while preserving trade continuity, energy supply security and maritime access