Cody Combs

Cody Combs

Future Editor
Abu Dhabi
Cody Combs is Future Editor for The National, where he reports on the innovations and trends that will be impacting our world for years to come. He is also host of The National’s Business Extra podcast. Cody explores topics such artificial intelligence, consumer technology, societal trends, energy and climate, as well as other topics we probably can’t imagine yet. He has an extensive background in reporting and content creation, and is constantly looking for new ways to tell stories through the use of various platforms. Previously, Cody worked in the United States as a broadcast journalist and an investigative reporter. He earned his master’s degree in journalism from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Before pursuing his master’s degree, he worked at CNN’s Washington Bureau.
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People watch the presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at the Gipsy Las Vegas in Las Vegas. (AP Photo / John Locher)
How Harris or Trump might affect Middle East technology aspirations

The region shows a tendency to portray an atmosphere that’s friendly to tech companies

September 18, 2024, 2:00 AM
The AI for Good Lab in Abu Dhabi will seek to address key economic and societal issues potentially facing the Middle East, using artificial intelligence. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Microsoft to open its first Middle East 'AI for Good Lab' in Abu Dhabi

Company will also establish centre to advance 'Responsible AI' goals alongside G42

September 17, 2024, 11:00 AM
The UAE has invested billions into AI research and development.
How data is driving UAE life-saving LLMs and predictive AI

A combination of artificial intelligence, decades of data, and new satellite technology is enhancing weather forecasting and natural disaster responses to unprecedented levels

September 13, 2024, 3:00 AM
Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, wants the UAE to be a 'springboard' for AI innovation
Dubai's tech experts will decide AI's future, says minister

Omar Al Olama tells Dubai AI and Web3 Festival the government's job is to enable tech leaders to use the UAE as a springboard to create global companies

September 11, 2024, 9:56 AM
A Lucid car on display at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit at Adnec in Abu Dhabi in May. Pawan Singh / The National
EV sector faces bumpy road, but Middle East offers optimism, report says

Rapid sales growth in region bucks global trend and charging infrastructure improves, as government policies bolster interest

September 10, 2024, 1:00 PM
Announced in May, DMCC's AI Centre officially opened its doors in September. Photo: Cody Combs
New AI Centre opens at DMCC

Artificial intelligence ecosystem in Dubai hopes to attract top companies and talent

September 10, 2024, 10:40 AM
Fitbit users around the world reported sudden and unprompted changes to their selected time zones on their devices Photo: The National
Fitbit time zone problems plague users

Apparent technical glitch causes wearable fitness tracker to change settings unprompted

September 09, 2024, 12:18 PM
Dorian Paul Rogers says his new new poetry album, The Phenomenology of Gray, is an interplay and collaboration between himself and Gemini, Google's AI chatbot. Photo: Savannah Lauren
UAE poet teams up with AI for new album

Dorian Paul Rogers used Google Gemini and text-to-voice software for AI poetry collaboration

September 07, 2024, 3:00 AM
Famous election predictor Allan Lichtman has made his official prediction for the 2024 US Presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. AP Photo
Can Kamala Harris win the 2024 US election? Allan Lichtman makes his final prediction

Famous election predictor says Democratic presidential hopeful will defeat Donald Trump

September 05, 2024, 10:29 AM
A1RWATER said its new atmospheric water generation facility in Dubai will contain 50 of its A1R3000 devices, which will produce 100,000 litres of water daily. Photo: A1RWATER
Air-to-water sustainable bottling facility to open in Dubai

Atmospheric water generation company says plant will produce more than 100,000 litres daily

September 04, 2024, 11:45 AM
The arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov has prompted a debate about encryption and user privacy. Reuters
Charges against Telegram founder fuel debate over online privacy

Telegram calls arrest 'absurd' as future of encryption and privacy is again under the spotlight

August 29, 2024, 8:35 AM
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said he regrets demoting a New York Post story that contained allegations regarding US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter. Reuters
Zuckerberg regrets caving in to Biden pressure on Covid content

Meta chief executive’s letter comes at critical moment in debate over content moderation amid arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov

August 27, 2024, 7:30 AM
Huupe Mini allows for users to compete in real-time shooting contests with other Huupe Mini owners. Photo: Huupe
Huupe Mini: inventors have high hopes for smaller version of smart basketball hoop

Co-founders Lyth Saeed and Paul Anton say Huupe Mini allows for streaming and peer-to-peer gaming

August 26, 2024, 2:59 PM
Iran’s operations start later in the election season and use cyber attacks geared towards election conduct rather than swaying voters, a report has found. Getty Images
Iran hackers and cyber groups step up efforts to influence US election, Microsoft says

Tehran allegedly using AI and other technology to 'stir controversy'

August 09, 2024, 9:15 AM
Experts say a spike in non-linear and flexible-time jobs could inadvertently lead to a resurgence in traditional 9 to 5 jobs. AP
9 to 5 jobs are evolving, but their demise is exaggerated

Viral video prompts renewed debate about the future of traditional working hours

August 07, 2024, 6:40 AM