If we were opening a Ferrari World theme park -- complete with a 149
mph Formula Rossa roller coaster and kiddie driving course with
small-scale F430 GT Spiders -- we'd probably pick Abu Dhabi as our
location too. In terms of ...READ»
Research In Motion just landed a deal to bring advanced egovernment services to the United Arab Emirates, just days after the end of a highly public spat between RIM and the Emiratis. What changed?READ»
Research In Motion has struggled in the United Arab Emirates--the BlackBerry was almost banned. But what does a deal between RIM and the UAE mean for RIM's foreign operations?READ»
Despite consistent negative chatter from tech journos and analysts, RIM (BlackBerry) put up some crazy-strong numbers this quarter, with a 68% jump in profit.READ»
India's authorities are pressuring RIM to give access to BlackBerry user data, but have now given the firm a two-month grace period. In the meantime, they're turning up pressure on Google and Skype. Doesn't the government understand technology?READ»
You're either with them or again' 'em, it seems. Latest member to join the I Hate BlackBerry club is India, reports Reuters this morning, joining the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Germany, and EU workers. READ»
Government contracts are a big part of BlackBerry's business in the U.S. If President Obama's constant use of the device is not evidence enough, senator John McCain was once attributed as the phone's inventor. But that's not the case ...READ»
It's been a rough couple of days for Canadian smartphone champ RIM. Its BlackBerry devices have been banned in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and now the crazy-populous Indonesia may be next.READ»
RIM's highly-promoted 9800 Torch "iPhone killing" BlackBerry hit the scene yesterday, to a mixed reception. But whatever shine the event added to RIM was quickly taken away as Saudia Arabia banned BlackBerrys outright.READ»
BlackBerrys have no future in the United Arab Emirates: It's emerged that special requests to ban porn have been made, and the upcoming service ban will affect visiting BlackBerry owners, too. It's all good news for Steve Jobs.READ»
As Chatroulette becomes a destination for pervs, vChatter has built a family-friendly alternative that's popular among Asian families and migrant laborers.READ»
Chalk this one up under "worrying governmental attitudes to tech": The authorities in the UAE are making very public noises about RIM's BlackBerry smartphones. Apparently they're a threat to national security. Late yesterday the ...READ»
The United Arab Emirates continues on its quest to be the most contradictory country in the world--the country with the world's largest carbon footprint also contains a carbon-neutral city--with an announcement that Dubai will play ...READ»
As theme parks open for the season, so do their marquee-attraction thrill rides. This year, 63 new roller coasters are expected to open around the world, including two vying to be the world's fastest. Buckle in as we roll through the numbers.READ»
Solar energy: It's not just for rooftop panels and giant power plants anymore. Designers and researchers are coming up with unique ways to harness the sun's energy. Below, some of the more exciting ones unveiled in the last few weeks. ...READ»
In their haste to tap Kurdish reserves, dozens of oil companies -- several fronted by former Bush officials -- have undercut U.S. policy and fanned sectarian tensions in Iraq. They may also lose a fortune.READ»
Oh, Masdar City. We had such high hopes for you and your self-driving electric vehicles, giant geothermal facilities, and rooftop gardens. And the plan to generate all of your electricity from on-site renewable sources? It doesn't ...READ»
"Oh ar, oi'm a movie pirate, I am. Oh arrrr!"...does that sound sexy to you? Does it bring visions of a be-hatted Johnny Depp to mind? According to some content providers it might, and they want to rename online piracy. Losers.This ...READ»
