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TCL 30 series

TCL has launched its TCL 30 series line-up in the UAE market. The line-up include TCL 30 5G, TCL 30+, TCL 30, TCL 30 SE, and TCL 30 E, further reinforcing the company’s winning value, great performance and innovation propositions in a variety of accessible price points.

The TCL 30 5G, TCL 30+, TCL 30, and TCL 30 SE all feature a 50MP AI triple camera, while the TCL 30 E has a dual camera with 50MP main lens. And for those that love group selfies, an ultra-wide front camera is available on TCL 30 5G andTCL 30+, so everyone can comfortably get in shot, bottling precious moments with loved ones.

Social media enthusiasts will relish Steady Snap, pausing time and clearly capturing subjects in motion; Intelligent AI detection, which detects up to 22 different scenes; AI HDR video, adjusting exposure and optimizing details; Low Light HDR for wellbalanced shots in low light; and One Shot, providing different image types from one snap.

With 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED screens on TCL 30 5G, TCL 30+, and TCL 30, as well as a 6.52-inch mini-notch display on TCL 30 SE and 30 E, details are crisply highlighted and colors are boosted, enhancing every scene so customers can feel closer to the action. Dual speakers are also featured on the TCL 30+ and 30, so customers can immerse themselves in their own world, whether watching movies, gaming, or listening to music.

All five phones feature long-lasting battery power. The TCL 30 SE and TCL 30 E come with 5000mAh of power, whilst TCL 30+, and TCL 30 have 5010mAh battery power, relieving battery anxiety with better than day-long battery life.

Ring security system

Ring has announced its affordable, easy-to-install security system, Ring Alarm (2nd Generation), in the UAE. A sleek, customisable and easy to install home security system, Ring Alarm offers commitment-free home security where it’s needed most, keeping you connected to your property when you are both home and away.

Ring Alarm works as a stand-alone product for anyone looking to add an easy-to-install Alarm system to their home. For that extra layer of security, integrate Ring Alarm with Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cameras in the Ring app, so that when the Alarm sounds, it will automatically trigger all Ring cameras to begin recording (when subscribed to a Ring Protect plan), even if they do not detect motion. Ring Alarm also works with select Alexa-enabled devices, so users can arm, disarm and check the status of their Alarm with simple voice commands.

Simply use the Ring app to connect the Base Station via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, install the Contact Sensor(s) on the doors and/or windows of choice, and place the Motion Detector(s) to monitor for movement. Customers can utilise one-touch buttons on the Ring Alarm Keypad to sound the Alarm or to activate Assisted Monitoring (with Ring Protect Plus) and notify three preset contacts that there is a medical emergency or fire. Plus, the Keypad’s Modes buttons make it easy for customers to set their Alarm to one of three modes–Disarmed, Home, or Away Mode, as needed. Ring Alarm has compact easy-to-mount sensors to fit into smaller spaces, for added convenience and flexibility where it’s needed most.

OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G

Powered by the new Flagship Portrait Camera System built around two imaging sensors — the IMX709 and the IMX766 — Reno7 Pro 5G delivers a generational leap in portrait image performance, offering unlimited possibilities in photo and video at the touch of a button.

One of the most exciting developments found on the front camera is the next-gen flagship RGBW sensor exclusively co-developed with Sony for brighter lowlight shooting experience. To make it even better, OPPO’s Quadra Binning algorithm has also been embedded into the IMX709, making it the first time a smartphone’s own algorithm has been embedded into a third-party CMOS sensor, greatly improving cross-platform compatibility and image processing efficiency. Together with the industry-first use of DOL-HDR technology on the front camera, and Smart Wide-angle adjustment, Reno7 Pro 5G’s front camera enables users to easily capture highquality, HDR, professional-looking selfies with ease.

Inheriting the hallmark OPPO Glow design of the Reno series, the Reno7 Pro 5G comes in two fresh new colors: Startrails Blue and Starlight Black.

SECURITY IN THE AGE OF DISRUPTION

SUNIL PAUL, MD OF FINESSE, LISTS OUT FOUR TAKEAWAYS FROM GISEC GLOBAL 2022

Accelerated digital transformation agendas and cloud-first environments bring new and sophisticated threats to the forefront. A recent IBM report states that remote work has increased the average cost of a data breach of $3.86 million by almost $137,000.

The ever-evolving cyber threat landscape can put to the test the expertise of even seasoned cybersecurity professionals, let alone a layman. Therefore, it is important to stay abreast with current market developments, latest technology, regional use cases, best practices and so on, to stay as protected as possible against advanced cybercrime. This is where exhibitions such as GISEC Global plays a key role. Gathering cybersecurity executives from all corners of the globe, the event reinforces collaboration and innovation in the continuous battle against cyber-attacks.

This year the focus was on strengthening public-private sector collaboration and devising robust, disruptive and novel solutions to confront evolving cybersecurity challenges in the digital era, largely around cloud security, ransomware, ICS attacks and so on.

GISEC Global facilitated meaningful conversations that explored the future of the cybersecurity industry. It served as a pivotal platform for security professionals to align their mission and vision for a cyber secure future.

Knowledge sharing takes centre stage

GISEC 2022 showcased sessions in partnership with UAE Cybersecurity Council, Dubai Electronic Security Center, the Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority, and Dubai Police to help drive cybersecurity agendas. These sessions underscored the importance of cybersecurity providers’ roles in ensuring that protection and data management protocols are compliant with national laws and are aligned with global best practices.

Discussions also highlighted how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can transform security strategies and how enterprises can stay prepared to counter cybersecurity challenges in the country and wider region, mainly, phishing, ransomware, DDoS, data breaches and so on.

Ransomware is here to stay

Ransomware, unfortunately, is not going away any time soon. Attackers are using new and more complex techniques in more advanced attacks across sectors like healthcare, banking, retail, hospitality and so on. So how to defend against this rising threat was another main theme at the cybersecurity show this year. According to Mordor Intelligence, the Middle East and Africa cybersecurity market is expected to reach $2.89 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 7.92% over the next four years. This means regional organisations understand the importance of cybersecurity and will significantly ramp up investments. However, doubling down on investments alone may not be enough – a culture of cybersecurity needs to be nurtured at all levels of an organisation and continuous checks and monitoring should become a part of regular assessments for successful, holistic, and strong cybersecurity.

Outhacking the hackers

Seamless and ubiquitous connectivity is imperative in the new digital age. This has led to expanded threat surfaces and a massive rise in cyber threats. Ethical hacking was another highlight at GISEC this year, where in support of the UAE Cyber Security Council National Bug Bounty Program, 100 ethical hackers flew in to participate in the GISEC Bug Bounty programme. They were tasked to hack, identify, and fix certain software flaws in a number of different scenarios and mainframes – including electric cars, mobile phones, and drones. Ethical hacking helps to zero in on threats and secure critical data by addressing vulnerabilities. Cybercrimes increase and get more sophisticated as technology grows and develops. It is critical to stay prepared as much as possible and engage in ethical hacking to help bridge security gaps.

Security is everyone’s responsibility

Speakers at GISEC emphasised on the significance of the shared responsibility between public and private sectors as well as the whole industry to wrestle the precariousness of cyberspace. There is an imminent need to create a culture of cybersecurity readiness, which was highlighted during the UAE Government’s Head of Cyber Security, Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti’s keynote address. The call for increased cooperation in the security landscape was further reiterated by the UAE Cybersecurity Council’s (CSC) partnerships with Huawei, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and advisory firm Deloitte, which were focused on increasing cloud adoption and knowledge sharing.

There is no doubt that collaboration is essential for successful and holistic cybersecurity. By working together, organisations across sectors can gain a bigger picture of the threat landscape, which can help them create a cohesive response to cyber-attacks and build a robust security infrastructure.