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Bahrain Gears Up For The Fintech Revolution Summit 2024

The summit in Manama will host 750+ thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and tech experts from around the world.

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11 months ago

January 25, 2024

bahrain gears up for the fintech revolution summit 2024

Bahrain’s premier fintech event, the Fintech Revolution Summit is scheduled to take place on the 14th and 15th of February 2024 in Manama, Bahrain — a leading MENA financial hub.

The summit will bring together 750+ fintech experts and thought leaders to discuss trends surrounding financial technology and investment opportunities. The dedicated event is also the best opportunity to learn more about Bahrain’s Vision 2030 goal of becoming a cashless society.

Also Read: A Guide To Digital Payment Methods In The Middle East

Fintech founders, central bank officials, policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and academics will come together at the event to learn, discuss, and network. In addition, banking technology, cybersecurity, e-payment, forex, and payment gateway providers will also be in attendance, showcasing a host of solutions for the future of finance.

For more information about the Fintech Revolution Summit, visit the official website.

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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

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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.