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I made a decision about 13 years ago — air cooling isn’t for me. I picked up AMD’s FX-8150, assuming I could use the bundled cooler without too many issues. I was wrong. It was obnoxiously loud, even when sitting on the Windows desktop. The day after building my PC, I went to Tiger Direct (a physical store, when those still existed), picked up a Corsair H100, and I haven’t looked back since. Until now. After dozens of builds and years of using all-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers, I’m back to using an air cooler. The reason why is simple. I…

Even as rents in Dubai increased around 10 per cent in the first half of this year, another similar percentage jump is expected in the second half of this year, industry executives said. Rents have been steadily rising in Dubai after the pandemic on the back of an increase in population, inflow of high-net-worth individuals and expansion of the economy creating new jobs in the market. “With a 10 per cent increase at the beginning of 2024, there is no reason to think that we won’t see a similar growth for the remainder of the year. With more handovers due…

Simone Ashley, known for her role as Kate Sharma in Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton, has stepped forward to defend her co-star Nicola Coughlan amid a recent stream of body-shaming directed towards the actress. According to The Hollywood Reporter, at an event, Ashley addressed the criticism aimed at Coughlan, who portrays Penelope Featherington in the series’ third season. “Yeah, the haters are going to hate, and I think we can all relate to that, but I really don’t think that she’s allowing that to bother her,” Ashley said. Expressing admiration for Coughlan, Ashley continued, “She has a strong and fruitful career…

Sia-Lanu Estrella, a renowned spiritual wellness guide, transitioned from a high-powered corporate career to leading transformative global retreats. Her journey began with a pivotal realisation during her tenure in advertising. Despite achieving significant success, including a coveted promotion, Sia-Lanu felt a profound sense of doom. “I couldn’t live someone else’s life any longer,” she recalls in a chat with City Times, leading her to resign the very next day. Her transition wasn’t immediate; it spanned six years, during which she balanced senior communications roles with training in healing modalities and novel writing. Battling chronic illness, she found herself drawn to…

India have found their batting template for the T20 World Cup, skipper Rohit Sharma said after the team beat Bangladesh in Saturday’s Super Eight contest to maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament and close in on a semifinal spot. A string of attacking cameos powered India to 196 for five, their highest total in what has been a low-scoring tournament so far, in the Group 1 contest at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. Bangladesh managed 146-8 in reply and are on the brink of elimination after their second successive defeat in Group 1. “I thought…

This weekend marks the arrival of Jeff Nichols’s latest film, The Bikeriders. The film follows the Vandals MC, a Chicago motorcycle club led by Johnny (Tom Hardy). Benny (Austin Butler), the newest member of the club, meets and romances the determined Kathy (Jodie Comer) at a local bar. The Bikeriders depicts the group’s evolution from a loyal, respectable club to a criminal organization. The Bikeriders opened in theaters on June 21. If you still want more movies about gritty outlaws hitting the open road, then watch these three movies. Our picks include a seminal movie of the 1960s, the first film in an…

Juridical persons that are incorporated within free zones are deemed qualifying free zone persons By Mahar Afzal/Compliance Corner I have come across numerous individuals, and many of them still believe that corporate tax does not apply to businesses registered in free zones. In response to this misconception, I have chosen to pen an article addressing this. In free zones, resident businesses can operate as either non-juridical persons (such as sole establishments, unincorporated partnerships, etc.) or juridical persons (like LLCs, LLPs, PJSCs, etc.). If non-juridical persons based in the free zone earn up to Dh1 million in a Gregorian calendar year,…

The series Only Murders in the Building is gearing up to dazzle fans with its upcoming fourth season, introducing a star-studded line-up that includes Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria in pivotal roles. The new season will take the trio of Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) on an adventurous journey to Los Angeles. As per Deadline, the plot thickens with the trio grappling with the aftermath of the shocking events involving Charles’ stunt double and friend, Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), raising questions about the intended victim. Their investigation leads them to Hollywood,…

The Character.AI chatbot service includes several features that allow you to interact with AI characters, while also letting the characters communicate with each other. The ability to create a group chat in Character.AI showcases the prowess of the technology and demonstrates how the personas can socialize without the need for human interaction. Character.AI became very popular in early 2023 when competitors such as ChatGPT suffered from capacity issues. One of the highlight features of the service was the group chat. Users would put notable figures such as Bill Gates and Tim Cook together in a chat of technology wits, for…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the study and design on Phase II of the authority’s Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) Improvement and Expansion Project. This second phase aims to expand the coverage of the emirate’s main road network from the current 60% to 100% by 2026. Accordingly, the length of the road network covered by the system will extend from 480km to 710km. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Enhancing connectivity During the initial phase of the project, 116 traffic surveillance cameras were installed, bringing the total to 311 cameras. The…