Switched On: Gadget news from UAE
What’s hot in the UAE and new in the world
Linksys goes app-friendly
The new modem router from Linksys not only looks good but is prepped for use in an ultra-connected environment. The easy-to-install X3500 even has an USB port so you can stream content to various devices in the network. The router also comes with an app for download on your smartphone or tablet through which you can control access to your network. The X5500 is now available in the UAE for Dh659.
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Coming soon to a smartphone near you
A new online streaming platform icflix is set to launch here in June. The subscription-based service will have the latest Hollywood, Bollywood and Arabic titles including movies and TV shows and will be good to go on subscribers’ smart TVs, PCs, tablets and smartphones.
“This region consumes more online video content than any other in the world, and icflix was created to satisfy that demand, to give people the ultimate experience in online entertainment,” said chairman Fadi Mehio.
Gifting with a digital twist
Too busy to run around looking for gifts? A new website launched recently wants to help make it easier for you by getting you to create a digital gift card, personalise it and then send it via email or Facebook. YouGotAGift.com features gifts from some of the top stores in the UAE including Virgin Megastore, iStyle, Angsana Spa and Boutique 1. All you have to do is visit the website, specify the denomination of the gift you want to give, pay online and send it. Your friend can either print the gift card or claim it digitally with the partner stores. Go to yougotagift.com for more.
