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Dubai Fintech Tabby Launches eCommerce “Tabby Shop” App

500,000 products will be available to purchase from multiple retail brands.

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1 year ago

August 29, 2023

Nour Nasir

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Tabby is a pioneering Buy Now, Pay Later fintech serving the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia with over 5 million active users. Now, the startup will offer an additional service via a dedicated “Tabby Shop” app.

The app is a fully-fledged eCommerce marketplace where retailers can offer their products, opening up another revenue stream and capturing more online shoppers.

As well as wish-listing and deal alerts, the Tabby Shop app will offer coupon codes and exclusive offers. The platform will allow users to buy over 500,000 products at zero interest rates, covering brands in the fashion, beauty, electronics, and home categories.

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“For shoppers, discovering their favorite brands and products is easier than ever while allowing our retailers to tell their story to the region’s most powerful shopping community,” said Hosam Arab, CEO and co-founder of Tabby.

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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.