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Five Billion Passkeys Later, the Password Is Finally Losing Its Default Status

Passkeys have reached an estimated five billion active credentials, but recovery, portability and inconsistent implementation still decide whether users trust them.

Jul 31, 2026/2 min read

A person using biometric authentication on a smartphone

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The AI Cloud Is Splitting Into Specialized Machines

Microsoft's new AMD systems and Google's surging cloud backlog show why AI infrastructure is moving beyond a one-chip, one-workload model.

Jul 31, 2026/2 min read

Rows of specialized servers inside a modern data center

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The Browser Is Becoming an AI Workspace, Not Just a Window to the Web

Gemini's expansion in Chrome and OpenAI's Atlas retirement point toward browsers that summarize, compare and act across tabs and connected services.

Jul 31, 2026/2 min read

A laptop browser displaying several tabs in a connected workflow

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Microsoft's Project Perception Turns Cybersecurity Into a Team of AI Agents

Microsoft is building specialized red, blue and green AI agents for security work, raising the promise of faster defense and the need for tighter control.

Jul 31, 2026/2 min read

Security analysts working inside a modern cyber operations center

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The EU's New AI Transparency Rules Arrive on August 2: What Changes

Europe's approaching AI transparency deadline will require clearer chatbot notices, machine-readable marking and disclosure of deepfakes.

Jul 30, 2026/2 min read

A person reviewing an artificial intelligence interface

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WhatsApp Web Calling Finally Makes the Browser a Full Communication Device

WhatsApp is adding encrypted browser calls, device transfers, waiting rooms, instant HD video and noise suppression in a major calling update.

Jul 30, 2026/2 min read

A video call taking place on a laptop browser

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Kuwait's 5G-Advanced Roadmap Looks Beyond Faster Phone Downloads

Kuwait's telecom regulator is linking 5G-Advanced, AI, cloud services and local skills in a new digital transformation framework.

Jul 29, 2026/2 min read

Kuwait City skyline representing next-generation digital connectivity

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NASA Prepares Three August Spacewalks Outside the ISS

NASA has scheduled three U.S. spacewalks for August, turning routine-looking maintenance into a reminder of the planning behind an orbital laboratory.

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

astronaut spacewalk international space station

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The UAE’s Space Programme Is Building an Economy of Curiosity

Mars missions made headlines, but the deeper value lies in research, Earth observation, engineering skills and a private space sector with regional reach.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Engineers working on the UAE space programme

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The UAE’s AI Advantage Is Its Focus on Practical National Use

Government services, healthcare, transport, education and advanced industry are giving the Emirates a real-world platform for responsible AI deployment.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

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Saudi Arabia’s Clean-Energy Push Is Also an Industrial Opportunity

Solar power, smarter grids, water systems and new fuels can help the Kingdom build exportable expertise while strengthening energy resilience at home.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Solar energy installation in Saudi Arabia's desert