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STC Pay and another local firm have become the first companies in Saudi to receive a digital banking license. The Saudi cabinet gave approval to country’s finance minister to issue the licenses, the local state news agency reported today. The Saudi Central Bank will now initiate its process to finalize technical and operational requirements for ...
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On July 12th, the political world experienced an unprecedented phenomenon: President Donald Trump got ratioed on his own social media platform, and it was on a post about Jeffrey Epstein - someone who, according to Trump, "nobody cares about." Clearly, his followers on Truth Social disagreed. As of today, this post has 43.2k likes, 13.7k […] Read more ›
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Owners of Rivian vehicles are being treated to what could be a pretty major upgrade this week. In an announcement with Google, Rivian is introducing a new navigation experience that is powered by Google Maps. Rivian Navigation with Google Maps: Specifically, Rivian is switching to the Google Maps Auto SDK, which lets an automaker design … Continued Read the original post: Rivian Switches to Navigation System Powered by Google Maps Read more ›
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Apple's forthcoming iPhone 17 models are likely to support up to 25W wireless charging using a variety of third-party MagSafe charging accessories, thanks to compatibility with the next-generation Qi 2.2 wireless charging standard. Currently, iPhones featuring MagSafe use Qi 2, the Wireless Power Consortium's (WPC) widely supported second-generation charging standard. With third-party chargers, Qi 2 maxes out at 15W – although iPhone 16 models do support upgraded 25W MagSafe charging... Read more ›
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"I'm not impressed," former President Barack Obama said at a private fundraiser. Read more ›
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In 2024, births in Russia fell to 1.22 million — the lowest level since 1999 — while deaths increased by 3.3% annually, to 1.82 million. Read more ›
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I have tried the unique local cuisine in all 50 states, from Texas barbecue to Hawaiian poke to Maine lobster — and I have favorites. Read more ›
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Apple is investing $500 million with MP Materials to design and manufacture recycled rare earth magnets in the US, specifically for Apple devices. Read more ›
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The preliminary report into Air India Flight 171 said the fuel was cut off to both engines seconds after liftoff, and cited a 2018 FAA advisory. Read more ›
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First Google and Facebook, then the world. Under Trump 2.0, US statecraft is starting to mimic the worst tendencies of Big Tech. Read more ›
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I've been to 20 Caribbean islands and know which activities are worth tourists' time. I recommend snorkeling, land sailing, and hiking. Read more ›
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The Honor X70 is official, and it houses an impressive 8,300mAh silicon-carbon battery pack. Charging is a bit complex - all units get 80W wired charging, but if you opt for the 512GB model, the phone will also support 80W wireless charging. The phone comes in four colors: Phantom Night Black, Bamboo Green, Cinnabar Red, and Moon Shadow White, and in four configurations: 8/128GB, 8/256GB, 12/256GB, and 12/512GB. At the... Read more ›
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Faced with the risk of ICE detention, Regina Higuera decided to leave her family behind in the US to move back to Mexico. Read more ›
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Samsung Display will supply Apple with "crease-free" displays for its long-rumored foldable iPhone, according to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. To achieve a crease-free inner display, Kuo said the foldable iPhone will utilize a metal plate that can disperse and control the stress generated by bending the display. The metal plates will be primarily supplied by a company named Fine M-Tec, he said. Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7... Read more ›
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Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be the first dust-proof foldable. A new leak published by Android Headlines says the Pixel 10 Pro Fold may come with an IP68 rating, which would make it completely dust-tight and allow it to withstand continuous submersion in water. To compare, Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and […] Read more ›
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In April, geologists performing maintenance work at Norris Geyser Basin found something unexpected. Read more ›
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Cast your mind back, and you might recall Dead Island 2's eventual, near-decade-long journey to release. Well, a former exec overseeing the project has now spoken a little more on its troubled development, claiming its scrapped first iteration would have "killed the franchise". Read more Read more ›
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London-based Cryogenx has raised €1.9 million as part of Seed funding round to accelerate the development of its portable cooling technology to combat heat strokes. The UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), managed by Future Planet Capital, has invested €495k in Cryogenx as part of the funding round. Founder and CEO of Cryogenx, Matt ... Read more ›
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Apple today announced a $500 million multi-year commitment to buying American-made rare earth magnets developed by MP Materials, at a state-of-the-art factory in Fort Worth, Texas. Apple said the commitment is part of its overall pledge to spend more than $500 billion in the U.S. within the next four years, which it announced in February. "American innovation drives everything we do at Apple, and we're proud to deepen our investment... Read more ›
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Karachi-headquartered ecommerce startup Bazaar has acquired leading Pakistani payments company Keenu in a strategic move to create what it says would be the country’s first integrated commerce and fintech ecosystem. The acquisition, approved by the State Bank of Pakistan, marks the first time a major Pakistani ecommerce company has brought payments infrastructure in-house. The financial ... Read more ›
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Saudi-listed food delivery platform Jahez is acquiring a 76.56% stake in Qatar’s Snoonu for $245 million, marking its entry into the Qatari market and further expansion across the GCC, it announced in a statement today. Jahez will acquire 75% of Snoonu’s existing shares from current shareholders for $225 million in a combination of cash and ... Read more ›
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Cairo-based proptech startup Nawy has acquired a majority stake in Dubai-based SmartCrowd, marking its official entry into the GCC market. The move comes just weeks after Nawy announced a $75 million Series A fundraise led by e& Capital, with participation from global and regional investors including Partech, March Capital, and Shorooq Partners. The financial details ... Read more ›
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Cairo-based fintech Valu has received initial regulatory approval from Jordan’s central bank to launch its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service in the country, marking the company’s first expansion beyond its home market and a signal of its broader regional ambitions. The entry into Jordan comes on the heels of Valu’s recent listing on the ... Read more ›
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Noon has launched geo-targeted ads on the back of its delivery riders through a new partnership with Flyby, a UAE-based company that produces digital smart boxes for fleets, the company announced on Thursday. The rollout includes hundreds of Noon riders across the UAE, equipped with Flyby’s “Digital Delivery Boxes.” These internet-connected screens display static ads ... Read more ›
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Riyadh-based embedded insurance platform Yasmina has raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by Scene Holding, with participation from Access Bridge Ventures, Arzan VC, and early backing from Sanabil Investment Accelerator by 500 MENA, it announced today. Founded in 2023 by Masoud Alhelou and Bashar Abalkhail, Yasmina positions itself as Saudi Arabia’s first ... Read more ›
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Saudi-based alternative investment platform Sukna Capital has secured regulatory approval to launch a first-of-its-kind open-ended direct financing fund targeting SMEs in the region. The Sukna Fund for Direct Financing (SFDF), now greenlit by Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA), will allow institutional investors to deploy non-dilutive, sharia-compliant capital to small and mid-sized businesses. Unlike typical ... Read more ›
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