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Logitech has announced its first piece of hardware in the VR space, a stylus that lets you draw and paint in 3D on the Meta Quest 3. The MX Ink Stylus is a familiar-looking sketching tool that works hand in hand with the Quest controller to drastically expand the capabilities of the popular Quest 3 VR headset. The MX Ink also works with the Quest Pro and Quest 2 and supports several painting and sculpting Quest apps, including Gravity Sketch, PaintingVR, OpenBrush, ShapesXR, GestureVR, Arkio, and Engage XR. If you connect your Quest to a VR-ready PC, you can use…
One of two runways at Hong Kong International Airport was closed on Monday, delaying flights, due to a damaged cargo plane on the runway that made an emergency return to the airport after taking off in the early morning, the airport said. “A freighter made an emergency turn back and had a tyre burst incident upon landing. The malfunctioning cargo jet is currently stationed on the north runway,” a spokesperson for the Hong Kong Airport Authority said in a statement that was still valid on Monday afternoon. The airport was not able to say when the runway would re-open. Its…
House of the Dragon: Season 2 “HBO’s House of the Dragon returns from a two-year break with a second season that is more violent, brutal, and frustrating than its first.” Pros Several spell-binding, deeply felt lead performances Sharper and more legible direction throughout A few memorably tense, jaw-dropping sequences and set pieces Cons Uneven pacing throughout Inconsistent character development Multiple jarring, unearned narrative and tonal left turns The first season of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, offered a literal change of pace from its smash-hit predecessor. Across its eight seasons, Game of Thrones delivered jaw-dropping deaths,…
The weather in UAE on Monday, June 17, is expected to be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The met noted that it may rain this afternoon brought about by convective clouds formation in the eastern and southern areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. While it may rain, it is likely to be humid by night and Tuesday morning over some coastal areas. Internal areas will report a maximum temperature of 48ºC while it can dip up to 21ºC in the mountains,…
Pakistan captain Babar Azam said on Sunday the team’s batting let them down at the Twenty20 World Cup and apologised to fans for failing to reach the Super Eight stage. Pakistan fell to the tournament’s biggest upset when the United States, a tier-two member of the game, beat the 2009 champions via Super Over. Defeat by arch-rivals India then left Babar’s side with a mountain to climb to advance. India and the US bagged the two Super Eight slots from Group A while Pakistan finished third after Sunday’s laboured three-wicket victory against Ireland. “Thank you so much for supporting us,…
Tesla’s Cybertruck is suffering an issue that’s reportedly prompted the automaker to suspend deliveries of the new pickup for about a week while the matter is resolved. Multiple posts on online forums have pointed to a problem with the Cybertruck’s large windshield wiper, or more specifically, the motor that powers it. A post on the Cybertruck Owners Forum on Saturday claimed that Cybertruck deliveries have been halted “for about a week,” adding, “Apparently a new safety issue was discovered with the windshield wiper motor.” Responses to the post were varied, with some new customers also claiming that deliveries of their…
The cooler climates, fairytale castles, and an insatiable thirst to explore its exotic snow-capped mountains make Europe a highly sought-after destination. However, before savouring Western delicacies, a vital first step is to acquire a Schengen visa/appointment. This guide will help you master the visa journey, ensuring your passage to Europe is as seamless and stress-free as possible. Schengen countries The border-free Schengen area, encompassing 29 European countries, guarantees free movement to millions of EU citizens and non-EU nationals living in the EU or visiting the EU as tourists, exchange students or for business purposes (legally present in the EU). Due…
Rijul Sankhla, co-founder and managing director of Sakshi Resources, discusses the company’s journey, future plans and policy matters regarding the adoption of industry best practices and technologies. Sakshi Resources has laid down a solid foundation in the major markets of Asia and Europe and is confident of sustaining 20 per cent year-on-year growth in the next five years. Rijul Sankhla, co-founder and managing director of Sakshi Resources, mentioned that the company was established with a motive to provide supreme solutions for all the complex urban and industrial infrastructure projects. He mentioned that Sakshi Resources shall expand its presence in key…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
More than 850,000 Haj pilgrims performed Tawaf Al-Ifadah (circumambulation of Kaaba) on Sunday inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The ritual marking the final days of the Haj and the start of the Eid Al Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world. The authorities organised entry to the Grand Mosque through specific doors for each group of pilgrims to perform the Tawaf around the Holy Kaaba, which contributed to the flow and facilitation of pilgrims’ movement. Pilgrims also performed the last major ritual of the Haj, the “stoning of the devil”, in western Saudi Arabia as Muslims around…