Iran’s third mobile network operator, RighTel, said Sunday it is launching an in-flight roaming service. The operator said the new service has been initiated in collaboration with OnAir; a Swiss…
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More than 400 internet, science and technology firms will take part in the 22nd International Exhibition of Electronics, Computers and e-Commerce (Elecomp 22) to start from December 15 to 18 at…
A new publication by the UK’s National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) says that social media is fueling a nation of “deeply unhappy” children due to self-harm.
Data from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology shows that up to September 21, the total number of SIM cards sold in Iran was an estimated 160 million, 78.6 million of which…
The Islamic Republic of Iran has developed the science and technology skills necessary to be a global player in more than oil and gas but needs to invest more in innovation to compete effectively…
A technology and science park has been proposed for the Persian Gulf Island of Hendurabi following a recent visit of top government officials including the president’s brother,…
During a recent visit to Iran, a delegation from Moscow-based Kalibr Technology Park signed a memorandum of understanding with the Fars and the Khuzestan technology parks, according to a report…
Amazon.com on December 5 said that it will open a bricks-and-mortar grocery store called Amazon Go, an ambitious bid by the once-online-only retailer to gobble up more of Americans’ shopping…
Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, and YouTube are joining forces to quickly identify terrorist groups online, in a sign that the social media sites have been used by groups like Da’esh to plan…
A roadmap for the development of electronic services in rural and under-developed areas was unveiled at The Second National Conference of Universal Service Obligations on December 5.
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Russia’s deputy minister of communications and mass media, Rashid Ismailov, discussed in Tehran prospects to promote collaboration in science and technology.
Ismailov exchanged views…
More than 600 million mobile devices worldwide will include biometric authentication within the next five years, up from 190 million in 2016, with demand for methods that involve less hardware…
A report from the UK’s Chartered Trading Standards Institute, a consumer protection organization, has warned shoppers that many Apple iPhone chargers have serious faults which could electrocute…
The Minister of Communication and Information Technology Mahmoud Vaezi visited Azerbaijan’s International Telecommunications and Information Technologies Exhibition and Conference, known as…
Scientists have developed a new way to use diamonds to convert old nuclear waste into long-lasting usable batteries, according to a research publication in the United Kingdom.
New data released by Dyn Research Corporation says that 53 internet networks in Iran had a momentary outage on December 3, hampering the first day of the Iranian business week. The Telecoms…
Iran and Armenia discussed scientific cooperation and joint nanotechnology research. Kazem Sajjadi, Iran’s ambassador to the neighboring country, and Saeed Sarkar of the Iran Nanotechnology…
A new survey conducted by Iran’s Communications and Information Technology News Agency on the quality of 3G/4G mobile Internet connections proclaimed RighTel as the winner in this category.
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In the past month, Iranian Internet users showed an increasing interest in politicians, athletes and the weather woes of Tehran. Below are the top ten trending search terms in Iran for the month…
A plug-in self-driving software company is giving away its retrofit software for free.
George Hotz, the inventor of the Comma.ai windshield-mounted driver assistance device, has made the…
Irancell, Iran’s largest mobile Internet service provider, and Myket, a local Android app store has launched a new join direct billing service this week. The facility which is called Direct…
Iran’s High Council of Cyberspace is eyeing Payam Special Economic Zone, an area to the south of Karaj, as a possible candidate for the establishment of Iran’s first ‘Media City.’
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Online spending by US bargain hunters climbed to above $1 billion by Thanksgiving evening, according to Adobe Digital Index, surging almost 14% from a year ago and reflecting a broader trend away…
In a metropolis such as Tehran, motorbikes are commonly used as a means of transportation and also for parcel delivery services. They are the fastest and most convenient method for getting a…
Amazon.com is in talks to acquire UAE-based online retailer Souq.com for $1 billion in a deal that will give the e-commerce giant a footprint in the high-growth Persian Gulf market, according a…
