MCIT, Google Cloud Launch National Upskilling Initiative

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in collaboration with Google Cloud and through Qatar Digital Academy, has launched a national upskilling initiative that will provide more than 50,000 training seats by 2030.

Apple Delays OLED Screens in iPhones

Washington, September 23 (QNA) - Apple announced that it has postponed the launch of advanced OLED screen technology in iPhones for several years, previously expected to be used on the company's 20th anniversary phone.

Anthropic, OpenAI Launch Cheaper AI Models Despite Mounting Safety Concerns

Washington, September 23 (QNA) - Anthropic and OpenAI have launched new, less costly models of artificial intelligence just hours apart, days after officials from both companies called for a slowdown in AI development.

Google Cloud Summit Doha 2026 Explores Potentials for Qatar's Digital Transformation

Doha, September 22 (QNA) - Google Cloud has announced a series of new initiatives aimed at accelerating Qatar's digital transformation, including the launch of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology's (MCIT) Innovation Lab (iLab) and a national cloud-skilling program in partnership with the Qatar Digital Academy (QDA).

Google Unveils New AI-Powered Laptops

Washington, September 22 (QNA) - Google has officially announced the launch of "Googlebook," its new class of laptops combining Android and ChromeOS technologies with Gemini AI capabilities. The lineup includes five initial models from Acer, ASUS, HP, Dell, and Lenovo.

OpenAI Says It Is Working with Anthropic, Google to Create Body to Oversee AI Risks

Washington, September 15 (QNA) - OpenAI, the developer of the ChatGPT chatbot, said it is working with Anthropic, the company behind the Claude model, and Google, the developer of the Gemini application, to establish a body to oversee artificial intelligence risks, amid growing calls to rein in the technology's development.

Apple Rolls Out New Operating Systems with Siri AI Features

Washington, September 15 (QNA) - Apple has officially released its latest operating systems, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27 and visionOS 27, as well as macOS 27, known as "macOS Golden Gate," following months of beta testing.

Google Releases Dedicated Gemini App for Windows Globally

Washington, September 11 (QNA) - Google has launched its official Gemini desktop app for Windows 10 and 11, bringing the AI assistant to x64 and ARM64 devices worldwide.

Cyberattack Targets Japan's Digital Agency, Putting Personal Data at Risk

Tokyo, September 11 (QNA) - Japan's Digital Agency reported today that approximately 246,000 personal data records may have been leaked following unauthorized access to a government network.

Kaspersky Warns of Hidden Risks in Parked Domains

Moscow, September 07 (QNA) - Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has warned of the risks posed by "parked domains," which may appear as blank webpages or domains offered for sale but can be used to collect user data and covertly steal their digital fingerprints.

Digital and AI Policy Leaders Forum Wraps Up in Doha

Doha, September 07 (QNA) - The High-Level Forum for Digital Policy and Artificial Intelligence Policy Leaders in the Arab States Region has concluded, bringing together senior officials, experts, academics, and public- and private-sector representatives to advance the region's digital transformation and AI policy agenda.

WhatsApp to Increase Pinned Message to 4

Washington, September 06 (QNA) - WhatsApp has announced plans to increase the maximum number of messages users can pin within individual and group chats on Android from three to four.