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Anthropic Launches Claude Academy Offering Free AI Courses for Developers
Anthropic has launched Claude Academy, offering free artificial intelligence courses and open tutorials for beginners and advanced developers.
Security Alert Warns of Fake Gmail Badge Used in Phishing Campaign
A security alert warns that a fraudulent Gmail badge is being used in an unconfirmed phishing campaign referencing OpenAI branding.
OpenAI Reduces GPT-5.6 Sol API Pricing for Developers and Enterprises
OpenAI has reduced input and output token pricing for the GPT-5.6 Sol API, lowering operational costs for developers and enterprise software applications.
Anthropic Fable Demand Outpaces Compute Forecasts Prompting Infrastructure Expansion
Surging user adoption for Anthropic’s Fable outpaced computational capacity forecasts, requiring a staged release and major investments in server hardware.
Apple Scraps Planned Domain Migration for Hide My Email
Apple cancelled its plan to move Hide My Email to a new domain, keeping the privacy aliases on icloud.com after community feedback.
Absher Platform Processes Over 50 Million Transactions in July
Saudi Arabia’s Absher platform processed over 50.8 million electronic transactions in July 2026, including 47.8 million for individuals and 2.9 million for businesses.
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Takamul Holding Signs Agreement with Kuwait to Develop Digital Labor Market Services
Takamul Holding has signed an agreement with Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower to modernize labor systems and develop automated digital workforce platforms.
Pebble Time 2 Smartwatch Debuts with E-Paper Screen and 21-Day Battery
Pebble Time 2 arrives with an e-paper color screen, physical buttons, and up to 21 days of battery life for $225.
OpenAI Adds Custom Transparent Sticker Creation to ChatGPT for Messaging Apps
OpenAI has rolled out custom transparent sticker creation in ChatGPT, enabling users to export personalized packs directly to WhatsApp and iMessage.
Non-Profit Associations Showcase LEAP26 Digital Solutions for Community Impact
Saudi non-profit associations showcased digital platforms at LEAP26, highlighting community impact, automated services, and expanding partnerships.
WhatsApp Upgrades Security With Alphanumeric Passwords and Multiple Passkeys
WhatsApp upgraded its account security settings by adding alphanumeric password support for two-step verification and multi-device passkey options.
Apple Introduces New Mac mini Featuring M6 and M5 Pro Processors
Apple has announced its updated Mac mini desktop featuring M6 and M5 Pro chips, offering faster AI performance and improved connectivity starting at SAR 4,299.
Apple Introduces M5 Ultra Chip and Updated Mac Studio Lineup
Apple introduced new Mac Studio desktops featuring the M5 Ultra processor and updated Mac Mini computers with the 2nm M6 chip for professional workflows.
Apple Introduces New Mac Studio Powered by M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips
Apple introduced the new Mac Studio featuring M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, offering up to 512GB unified memory and Thunderbolt 5 clustering.
Liferay to Present Enterprise AI Hub and Data Platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Liferay will showcase its AI Hub and Data Platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, focusing on low-code agent management and data governance for Saudi enterprises.
ARIS Showcases Process Context Platform for Enterprise AI at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
ARIS presents its process context platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, showing enterprises how to scale intelligent agents using governed operational data.
Cisco Talos Reports Rise in Identity-Based Attacks and Authentication Abuse in Q2 2026
Cisco Talos findings show identity-based attacks and authentication abuse surged in Q2 2026, with phishing accounting for over half of incident response cases.
Global AI Developments: Robotics Benchmarks and Agent Advancements
A daily roundup covering Galbot robotics, NVIDIA ARC-AGI-3 benchmark results, Anthropic Fable demand, and the latest hardware updates.
Daily Roundup: Key AI Developments Across Software, Models, and Hardware
A daily briefing covering model benchmarks, hardware ownership economics, Linux transitions, and autonomous agent tooling.
Extend Consolidates Four Marketing Agencies Under Single Brand
Extend has integrated Lavad, Spex, FoodiesBlock, and World Edge under its primary brand to unite marketing services through its CIP technology platform.
Fintech XSquare Closes Pre-Seed Round to Enter Saudi B2B Payments Market
XSquare has raised a pre-Seed investment round from Raed Ventures, 500 Global, and Oraseya Capital to launch B2B payment operations in Saudi Arabia.
Google Introduces AI Educational Tools for Search Engine Users
Google launched AI educational tools within its search engine to provide students with interactive simulations, 3D graphics, and instant practice tests.