Zamil Safwan
An experienced technologist with expertise spanning Digital Transformation, E-commerce, Start-ups, and Fintech. Zamil offers insightful analysis on the convergence of finance and technology in the evolving digital landscape.
Reflection AI Startup Seeks $25 Billion Valuation in $2.5 Billion Funding Round
Nvidia-backed Reflection AI startup is in talks to raise $2.5 billion at a $25 billion valuation, as it builds open-source AI models to compete with Chinese alternatives.
SpaceX Globalstar Deal Edges Closer to $10 Billion Acquisition, Analyst Says
Satellite analyst Tim Farrar says the SpaceX Globalstar deal is nearing a $10 billion close, with SpaceX likely outbidding Amazon to block a rival’s expansion into direct-to-device connectivity.
Apple Rolls Out Age Verification Across UK Services
Apple activated age verification requirements across its UK services on March 25, 2026, requiring adults to confirm they are 18 or older to access certain features.
Meta and Google Lose Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial, Face $3 Million Damages
A California jury found Meta Platforms and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial, ordering $3 million in damages for a 20-year-old plaintiff.
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Launches Transformative Education Initiative to Build Future-Ready Students
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University launched a transformative education initiative on March 23, 2026, focusing on sustainable learning and critical thinking to prepare students for a technology-driven world.
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Mobile Money Transactions Surpass $2 Trillion in 2025, GSMA Report Finds
Mobile money transactions surpassed $2 trillion in 2025, with active accounts growing 15% year-on-year to 593 million, according to the GSMA’s latest annual report.
Apple’s App Privacy Report: The iPhone Privacy Tool Most Users Have Never Enabled
Apple’s App Privacy Report logs how often iPhone apps access your location, camera, and contacts — but most users have never turned it on. Here is how to enable it and what to look for.
Why Google’s TurboQuant Could Change Everything About Running AI on Your Devices
Google’s new TurboQuant algorithm compresses AI models by 6x with zero accuracy loss, enabling powerful local AI on consumer devices. Here’s why this is the biggest AI breakthrough of 2026 and what it means for Saudi tech users.
Apple Releases Firmware Update for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4
Apple released firmware version 8B39 for the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4 on March 24, 2026. The update replaces earlier versions across all three models.
AWS Bahrain Region Disrupted Again by Drone Activity Amid Middle East Conflict
Amazon confirmed its AWS Bahrain region was disrupted by drone activity on March 23, 2026, the second such incident this month amid the Middle East conflict.
Samsung Quick Share Gains Apple AirDrop Compatibility on Galaxy S26
Samsung has added Apple AirDrop support to Quick Share on the Galaxy S26, starting in South Korea. A global rollout to multiple regions is planned.
Qualcomm Pushes Back on Research Suggesting Apple’s C1X Modem Nears Parity
Qualcomm disputed Ookla research comparing its X80 modem with Apple’s C1X chip, saying the study used an outdated product and lacked methodological clarity.
io.net Launches Agent Compute, Letting AI Agents Provision Their Own GPU Resources
io.net launched Agent Compute on March 25, 2026, enabling AI agents to provision GPU resources independently. The platform offers compute at up to 70% lower cost than traditional cloud providers.
Apple Launches Apple Business Platform on April 14 with Device Management, Email, and Maps Ads
Apple will launch Apple Business on April 14 in 200+ countries, consolidating device management, business email, and Maps advertising into one free platform. The service replaces Apple Business Connect, Essentials, and Manager.
Arm Launches Its First In-House Chip in 35-Year History, Targeting AI Data Centers
Arm Holdings unveiled the Arm AGI CPU at a San Francisco event, marking the company’s first self-manufactured chip in its 35-year history. Meta is the chip’s first customer, with OpenAI, Cerebras, and Cloudflare listed as launch partners.
Anthropic Adds Auto Mode to Claude Code, Letting AI Judge Its Own Actions
Anthropic has released Claude Code auto mode in research preview, allowing the AI to approve its own actions using a built-in safety layer. The feature rolls out to Enterprise and API users shortly.
OpenAI Releases Open Source Teen Safety Tools for App Developers
OpenAI released open source teen safety tools to help developers build safer apps for users under 18, covering harmful content, dangerous activities, and age-restricted material.
Elon Musk Announces Terafab Project: A $20 Billion Chip Manufacturing Facility in Austin
Elon Musk announced the Terafab project, a $20 billion joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI to build a chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas.
Perplexity Tests Market Research Agent Powered by Its Agentic Computer System
Perplexity is testing a dedicated Market Research section powered by its agentic Computer system, offering structured workflows and premium data from CB Insights, PitchBook, and Statista.
Tencent ClawBot Connects WeChat With OpenClaw AI Agent
Tencent has launched ClawBot, integrating WeChat with the OpenClaw AI agent. The move comes as the company reported CNY 751.8 billion in full-year 2025 revenue.
Elon Musk Announces Terafab Project: A $20 Billion Chip Manufacturing Facility in Austin
Elon Musk announced the Terafab project, a $20 billion chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, as a joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. The facility aims to produce a terawatt of computing power per year.
ZTE Optical Network Solutions Win All Awards at 2026 Lightwave Innovation Reviews
ZTE earned awards for all its submissions at the 2026 Lightwave Innovation Reviews, covering AI diagnostics, 50G PON access, and a world-first 1.6 Tbps live-network transmission.