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UAE-Produced “Mansour: Age Of AI” Premieres On Shahid & MBC3

The freshly reimagined version of the beloved children’s series explores themes including technology, friendship, and Emirati culture.

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2 weeks ago

September 16, 2024

Nour Nasir

uae-produced cartoon mansour age of ai premieres on shahid and mbc3

Bidaya Media

Bidaya Media and MBC Group have announced the release of the hotly anticipated “Mansour: Age of AI” an exciting new animated series produced in the United Arab Emirates.

The cartoon premiered on Sunday, September 15, and is now streaming on the Shahid platform, reaching audiences throughout the Middle East and North Africa, primarily in Arabic. Additionally, “Mansour: Age of AI” will air on MBC3 TV starting in October.

“We are excited to bring Mansour: Age of AI to leading streaming platforms and kids TV channels, such as Shahid and MBC3 respectively, across the MENA region in both Arabic and English,” announced Noura Al Hammadi, General Manager of Bidaya Media, adding: “This series not only entertains but also educates young people on crucial issues today that will increasingly be part of their lives in the coming years, which is central to Bidaya’s commitment to supporting young people across the region”.

“Mansour: Age of AI” is a fresh reimagining of the well-loved children’s cartoon “Mansour,” which has captured the hearts of millions across the Middle East and beyond. Celebrated for promoting Arabic culture, the original series not only received numerous awards but also amassed a staggering 3.3 billion online views.

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The reboot centers around Mansour, a 12-year-old tech-savvy boy, and Blink, a cheeky AI companion, as they explore the rapidly evolving world of futuristic technology.

Produced with support from Mubadala Investment Company and the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, “Mansour: Age of AI” masterfully weaves humor and adventure into its storylines while highlighting the vital themes of friendship and human connections in an increasingly tech-driven society. The series is not only entertaining for young audiences but also imparts valuable lessons on life and relationships while preparing future generations for a dynamic and diverse world centered around sustainability, AI, and even space travel.

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Oura’s Fourth-Generation Ring Becomes Sleeker And Smarter

The Finnish tech company’s fourth-gen Ring offers a sleeker design, improved sensors, and smarter health insights, along with a revamped app.

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3 hours ago

October 3, 2024

Nour Nasir

Oura

Oura, the Finnish company known for pioneering smart rings, has just revealed its fourth-generation Ring. The updated version features a refined design, improved battery life, and upgraded sensors that provide more detailed health insights.

One of the biggest changes in the Ring 4 are the sensors, which now sit flush with the surface, making it smoother and sleeker. The improvements go beyond just aesthetics, with Oura stating that the Ring 4 now has 18 signal pathways, a significant increase from the 8 found in the previous generation.

The company claims that the updated sensors improve blood oxygen data accuracy by 30%, while gaps in nighttime heart rate are reduced by 31%, and daytime gaps are cut by 7%. Although the exact battery capacity hasn’t been revealed, the sensor optimizations should also allow the Ring 4 to last up to eight days on a single charge.

The Ring 4 is available in 12 sizes (4-15) and six colors: Silver, Brushed Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Stealth, and Black. All options except Stealth are coated in titanium with a physical vapor deposition finish, while Stealth features a diamond-like carbon coating.

The Ring is also water-resistant up to 100 meters, making it suitable for swimming and sauna use, though not for dedicated deep-sea divers.

In addition to hardware upgrades, Oura is rolling out a redesigned mobile app. The app organizes health data into three sections: Today, Vitals, and My Health. These sections help wearers monitor their daily vital signs and long-term health metrics, such as cardiovascular age and sleep patterns. The app update is available for all users, regardless of which generation of Ring they own.

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As with the previous model, Oura continues to offer some features behind a membership paywall, priced at $5.99 per month or $70 per year. New to the Ring 4 are automatic activity and heart-rate detection for up to 40 different activities. The app will also now provide better insights for menstrual tracking, specifically around fertility windows.

The Oura Ring 4 is available for pre-order starting today, with prices beginning at $349. Shipping is expected to start on October 15, 2024.