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Reddit Tests AI Audio and Video Conversions for Text Posts
Reddit is testing a new feature that converts text posts into AI-narrated audio and video content on its mobile applications.
Saudi Arabia Launches National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign for Students
Saudi Arabia has launched the second edition of its student safety campaign to promote secure digital practices for the new school year.
Tawakkalna Leads Digital Experience Maturity Index 2026
Tawakkalna has ranked first in beneficiary satisfaction in the 2026 Digital Experience Maturity Index, placing fifth overall among Saudi government platforms.
Etmad Platform Secures Second Place in Digital Experience Maturity Index
The Saudi government platform Etmad ranked second in the 2026 Digital Experience Maturity Index, scoring 94.36% overall.
Saudi Arabia’s Wasfati Platform Processes 141 Million Prescriptions Annually
Saudi Arabia’s Wasfati platform served 17 million patients and processed 141 million prescriptions last year, reducing waiting times across healthcare facilities.
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Insta360 Unveils X6 Action Camera with Compact Design and Larger Sony Sensors
Insta360 has launched the X6 action camera, featuring larger Sony sensors, 8K video at 50fps, and a more compact design with an OLED screen.
Al-Zahed Group Selects Snowflake Platform for Data and AI Initiatives
Al-Zahed Group has selected the Snowflake data platform to centralize its corporate data and accelerate its artificial intelligence initiatives.
Ford Smart App Receives New Updates in Saudi Arabia for 2026
The Ford smart app has received new updates in Saudi Arabia for 2026, introducing advanced digital services and improved features for vehicle owners.
GLM-5.3 Model Released with Advanced Coding and Cyber Capabilities
The newly released GLM-5.3 model introduces advanced coding and emergent cybersecurity capabilities developed entirely through post-training scaling.
Saudi Informatics Team Secures Three International Awards in Uzbekistan
The Saudi informatics team won three awards at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics in Uzbekistan, including a historic first silver medal.
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A new security exploit named Pass-ta-key reveals how different operating systems handle passkey storage, exposing potential vulnerabilities on Windows devices.
Chrome Deploys Device-Bound Session Credentials to Prevent Account Takeovers
Google Chrome introduces device-bound session credentials to protect users from session cookie theft and unauthorized account takeovers.
DeepSeek Launches V4-Pro Out of Preview with Major Agent Upgrades
DeepSeek V4 Pro launches out of preview with massive upgrades to autonomous agent capabilities, flexible reasoning settings, and native OpenAI API support.
Google Launches Gemini 3.7 Flash with Enhanced Coding Capabilities
Google has launched Gemini 3.7 Flash, featuring massive performance gains in coding and automation at half the price of the previous version.
WhatsApp Adds @all Mentions and Poll Updates to Group Chats
WhatsApp has rolled out new updates for group chats, including @all mentions that override mute settings, anonymous polls, and quick splinter group creation.
Meta Tests On-Device AI to Detect WhatsApp Scams
Meta is testing an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses on-device machine learning to flag suspicious messages and protect users from fraud.
OpenAI Launches Ultrafast Mode for GPT 5.6 Sol
OpenAI has introduced a new Ultrafast mode for its GPT 5.6 Sol model, offering a 14x speed increase and delivering up to 750 tokens per second for enterprise workflows.
Critical Zoom Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Hijack User Devices
A critical security flaw in Zoom’s screen-sharing feature allows remote attackers to gain full control of user devices during active calls.
Panasonic Aligns Regional Partners at Customer Service Strategy Conference 2026
Panasonic Middle East & Africa hosted its Customer Service Strategy Conference 2026 to review performance and align regional partners on digital integration.