Consumer Electronics

The future of car tech: getting to know you

Las Vegas - AFP

The car of the future doesn't just want to drive you. It wants to know you. The automotive technology showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show over the past week was in part about self-driving vehicles, but also about personalizing the driving experience. Artificial intelligence and facial recognition will allow vehicles to let you in (if it's your car), and adjustRead more

Hyundai eyes autonomous cars

Las Vegas - Arab Today

Hyundai's Ioniq draws little attention as it maneuvers the streets of Las Vegas. The mid-sized sedan is one of a number of autonomous cars roaming the city's streets during the high-tech Consumer Electronics. The South Korean automaker wants to stand out by being ordinary: making a self-driving car for the average consumer. "The autonomous Ioniq concept is a normal car,Read more

Global launch by Huawei of new mid-range smartphone

Las Vegas - Arab Today

Chinese electronics giant Huawei announced a global launch of its mid-range Honor 6x smartphone which includes dual-lens camera technology and is aimed at young consumers. The smartphone, which was launched in China last year, will be available in 13 new markets this month, including the United States, at a price of $249 to $299, the company announced at the ConsumerRead more

LG invites entries to LG Home Chef Competition

Jeddah - Arab Today

LG Electronics, the global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, has announced its LG Home Chef Competition in Saudi Arabia, which will be organized at Makarem Annaheel Hotel & Resort Jeddah on Dec. 26. The competition, which is open to only amateur cooks, will see participation from Saudi residents aged 18 and above. LG will start inviting applications forRead more

GITEX Shopper opens with attractive offers on 35,000 consumer electronic items

Dubai - Arab Today

GITEX Shopper 2016, claimed as the largest and most anticipated consumer electronics show in the Middle East, opened in Dubai Saturday. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the eight-day show, which ends on Oct. 8, includes more than 35,000 consumer electronic items on offer. Sami Al-Qamzi, director general, Department of Economic Development in Dubai, opened the event,Read more