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Step Conference Opens Its Doors On February 21, 2024

The event is now the largest tech festival in Dubai, attracting hundreds of global startups, investors, and over 8,000 attendees.

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12 months ago

December 19, 2023

Nour Nasir

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Dubai’s premier tech expo, Step Conference, is gearing up for its 12th event on February 21st and 22nd at Dubai Internet City, welcoming over 400 startups and 8,000 attendees. The annual conference has become known as a place to forge connections with like-minded individuals, as well as a platform for potential investment opportunities.

Step Conference hosts 4 stages of tech-related content, workshops, entertainment, and more. This year’s event will explore the latest trends and innovations across the startup, fintech, AI, and wellness sectors. Industry leaders, including Faraz Khalid, CEO of noon, Zuby, Amjad Masad of Replit, Dr. Jonathan Doerr of Antler MENAP, and GV Ravishankar of Peak XV Partners, will be on hand to share insights and lead discussion panels.

This year, Step Conference will also unveil several exciting new additions. The AI Track will immerse event goers in captivating discussions, embracing topics including Large Language Models (LLMs), Co-pilot systems, and advanced neural networks. Meanwhile, the Founder’s Circle will host exclusive discussions for startup founders seeking expert guidance. The new features promise to enrich the Step Conference experience, helping to promote innovation and reshape the tech landscape.

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If you’re a startup founder, industry expert, or simply interested in tech and innovation, Step Conference promises to be a standout event for early 2024.

To unlock early bird pricing and buy tickets, head over to the official website. If you’re a startup and interested in attending, you can submit an application here.

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Samsung Smart Glasses Teased For January, Software Reveal Imminent

According to Korean sources, the new wearable will launch alongside the Galaxy S25, with the accompanying software platform unveiled this December.

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2 days ago

December 4, 2024

Nour Nasir

samsung smart glasses teased for january software reveal imminent

Samsung appears poised to introduce its highly anticipated smart glasses in January 2025, alongside the launch of the Galaxy S25. According to sources in Korea, the company will first reveal the accompanying software platform later this month.

As per a report from Yonhap News, Samsung’s unveiling strategy for the smart glasses echoes its approach with the Galaxy Ring earlier this year. The January showcase won’t constitute a full product launch but will likely feature teaser visuals at the Galaxy S25 event. A more detailed rollout could follow in subsequent months.

Just in: Samsung is set to unveil a prototype of its augmented reality (AR) glasses, currently in development, during the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event early next year, likely in the form of videos or images.

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The Galaxy Ring, for example, debuted in January via a short presentation during Samsung’s Unpacked event. The full product unveiling came later at MWC in February, and the final release followed in July. Samsung seems to be adopting a similar phased approach with its smart glasses, which are expected to hit the market in the third quarter of 2025.

A Collaborative Software Effort

Samsung’s partnership with Google has played a key role in developing the smart glasses’ software. This collaboration was first announced in February 2023, with the device set to run on an Android-based platform. In July, the companies reiterated their plans to deliver an extended reality (XR) platform by the end of the year. The software specifics for the XR device are expected to be unveiled before the end of December.

Reports suggest that the smart glasses will resemble Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in functionality. They won’t include a display but will weigh approximately 50 grams, emphasizing a lightweight, user-friendly design.

Feature Set And Compatibility

The glasses are rumored to integrate Google’s Gemini technology, alongside features like gesture recognition and potential payment capabilities. Samsung aims to create a seamless user experience by integrating the glasses with its broader Galaxy ecosystem, starting with the Galaxy S25, slated for release on January 22.