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Cutting the Cord

Cheap and versatile media streamers are slowly but surely replacing satellite TV receivers and DVD players as stand-alone living room entertainment hubs. Here are four of the best. By Laith Abou-Ragheb   Apple TV Apple’s hockey puck-style streaming box gives…

Travel Apps

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, these five apps will take the hassle and stress out of planning your trip so you can enjoy your time on the road. By Jane Hosking Travefy There are few better ways to…

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…

Finance Apps

Keep your money matters in order with the help of these sophisticated but easy-to-use finance apps. By Jane Hosking Expensify If you’re a frequent business traveler or constantly accruing business-related expenses, then Expensify is for you. This simple and intuitive…

Samsung sees “strong” demand for S6

Samsung said there’s strong demand in Jordan for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, two premium devices the South Korean tech giant launched in Amman last month and hopes will restore its fortunes in the closely fought global smartphone market….

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…

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How Microsoft Got its Mojo Back

With the help of the feature-packed Windows 10 operating system, Microsoft is set to stage a major comeback. By Zeid Nasser Microsoft was the darling of the tech industry during the 80s and 90s. Infatuation with Bill Gates and his…

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…

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Waiting on the Internet of Things

Everyone agrees the Internet of Things will revolutionize our homes. But it’s not clear when this might happen. By Zeid Nasser Some find it hard to define, but the Internet of Things (IoT) simply refers to ‘things’ that are connected…

Printing Tomorrow

This article appeared in the June, 2014 edition of Venture.   Armed with groundbreaking software designed to make 3D printing easier, Mixed Dimensions Inc. CEO Muhannad Taslaq aims to dominate an emerging technology sector that’s revolutionizing manufacturing as we know it….