Author Archives: Sadad Talhouni

LG G4: The Flagship to Beat

With the release of the range-topping G4, LG’s competitors will need to up their game. By Sadad Talhouni Since it released the game-changing G2 back in 2013, LG has managed to consistently deliver exceptional upgrades to its flagship handset line….

Orange Launches Dual-Screen YotaPhone 2

Last month marked the release of the Russian-made YotaPhone 2 in the Jordanian smartphone market, with Orange selected as the exclusive provider of the dual-screen handset. The launch of the 4G-enabled YotaPhone 2 “demonstrates our continued efforts to provide our…

BMW Launches i8 and i3 Electric Cars

BMW’s Jordanian distributor Abu Khader Automotive launched the i8 plug-in hybrid supercar in Jordan last month along with the i3, the first all-electric vehicle to be commercially available in the Kingdom. The i3 is a zero-emission, four-seat hatchback made from…

Lenovo Upbeat about its Smartphones in Jordan

Lenovo launched its first range of smartphones in Jordan last month, joining other big Chinese tech manufacturers like Huawei in trying to capture a slice of the Kingdom’s growing handset market. Lenovo released seven budget-to-midrange models, ranging in price from…

Samsung Back to its Best

After tripping up with the underwhelming Galaxy S5, Samsung are back on top of their game with their latest flagship smartphones, the S6 and S6 Edge. By Sadad Talhouni Samsung’s Galaxy line has been on a downhill trajectory following the…

Samsung Galaxy Gear S: All Function, No Form

While Samsung’s latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear S, is packed with innovative new features, it remains a fairly cumbersome device. By Sadad Talhouni Everyone might be talking about the Apple Watch at the moment, but it’s important to remember that it’s…

Sony Xperia Z3: Playing it Safe

While there’s no denying the Sony Xperia Z3 is an impressive piece of kit, it’s just a shame Sony didn’t attempt to anything really innovative with its latest flagship smartphone. By Sadad Talhouni With its Xperia Z line, Sony has…

Samsung Gets Connected

The Internet of Things took center stage at this year’s Samsung MENA Forum, the mammoth annual event where the Korean tech giant unveils its product lineup for the coming year. Samsung Electronics Middle East and North Africa President Choong Ro…

8 Signs You’re Not an Entrepreneur

By Sadad Talhouni Before you quit your job and jump into the world of startups and accelerators, are you sure you’re capable of captaining your own company? We asked the pros at Oasis 500 what warning signs indicate that someone…

Galaxy Note 4: A Multitasking Monster

Samsung’s flagship smartphone improves on its predecessor in every way. By Sadad Talhouni With the Galaxy Note 4, Samsung finally seems to be getting the hang of upgrading their devices in worthwhile ways. Almost every aspect of the phablet is…