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It’s WWDC 2024, and that means we’re getting a lot of Apple news. From iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to the latest watchOS 11 software, there’s a lot to dig into. WatchOS 11, just announced at this year’s WWDC, is the latest and greatest software update for the Apple Watch. Apple is expected to roll out watchOS 11 to every Apple Watch model, starting with the Apple Watch Series 5 and beyond. If you have a supported Apple Watch, here’s what watchOS 11 has in store for you. The new watchOS 11 update is packed with features that help you stay…

The UAE’s health ministry has called on companies that implement ‘tobacco-free’ policies to take disciplinary actions against employees who violate their smoking prohibition procedures. According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the smoker must first be informed about the company’s tobacco-free workplace policy and served a written notice. “There must be a record documenting the violating person’s name and the incident location, timing, and consequences,” the MoHAP said. This came as the ministry released a tobacco-free workplace guide for companies. A ‘tobacco-free facility’ prohibits the use of tobacco in all its forms. At such government and private entities,…

An aircraft carrying Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine others has gone missing, Malawi’s presidency said on Monday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channel “All efforts by aviation authorities to make contact with the Aircraft since it went off the radar have failed thus far,” Malawi’s Office of the President and Cabinet said in a statement. Chilima, 51, was aboard a Malawi Defense Force aircraft that left the capital Lilongwe at 0917 local time (0717 GMT), the statement said, adding that search and rescue operations were ongoing.

Pakistan’s central bank cut its key interest rate by 150 basis points on Monday in a widely expected move, marking its first rate reduction in nearly four years in its effort to boost growth amid a sharp decline in retail inflation. The decision to cut the key rate to 20.5 per cent comes two days ahead of Pakistan’s annual budget and a week after data showed inflation slowed to a 30-month low of 11.8 per cent in May. It also comes ahead of Pakistan’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Pakistan is in talks with the IMF for a…

Alexander Zverev said Carlos Alcaraz was a deserving winner of the French Open on Sunday after the German watched an elusive first Grand Slam title slip again through his grasp. The 27-year-old Zverev, appearing in his second major final after the 2020 US Open, led by two sets to one before Alcaraz rallied for a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory. “I felt like this Grand Slam final I did everything I could,” said Zverev, who blew a two-set lead against Dominic Thiem in New York four years ago. “At the US Open I kind of gave it away myself.…

Ever since generative AI chatbots arrived on the scene, it was obvious that virtual assistants living on our phones will never be the same again. Google kicked off the trend with Gemini, and it seems AI is finally giving some much-needed boost to Siri, as well. At WWDC 2024, Apple introduced a new avatar of Siri. Borrowing from the skillsets of its rivals, the iPhone’s native AI assistant is finally getting more conversational, alongside superpowers such as summarization and app direct integrations with apps. For example, Siri will now understand your body gestures, such as head movements. To interact with…

Authorities in Dubai ‘remotely’ inspected health facilities to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. The smart tools used enable saving time and effort, completing transactions in one day as compared to five days in previous field inspections. In the first quarter of 2024, 615 health facilities were inspected, of which 70% were conducted remotely via the Rased smart system. With the smart solutions of the Rased system, DHA staff can communicate with relevant individuals in healthcare facilities to provide the required service or conduct inspections. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Rased system,…

The ZR-V, the first of its kind, is a crossover designed with Generation Z in mind. Just as the automotive market is reaching a point of absurdity, with once-affordable cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) by trusted brands being priced out of the budgets of regular folk, comes a vehicle like a ray of hope. This, my friends, is the 2024 Honda ZR-V. Like most Honda vehicles, the ‘ZR-V’ term is an acronym too, which in this case stands for “Z Runabout Vehicle”, referencing the Generation Z it is designed for. Dropped off for review purposes on home turf was…

Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, Brat, released only a week ago, but the pop star isn’t resting on her laurels. The English singer has released three new singles in an extended version of the album. “Brat and it’s the same but there’s three more songs so it’s not – out at midnight,” she wrote on social media on June 10. The additional tracks are Hello goodbye, Guess, and Spring breakers. Fellow pop-star Lorde is a big fan of the album. She wrote on Instagram: “The only album I’ve ever presaved is out today… Charli just cooked this one different… So…

Czech Republic midfielder Michal Sadilek will miss Euro 2024 after injuring his shin in a cycling accident in Austria, the national team said on Monday. The 25-year-old Twente Enschede player suffered the injury during the Czech national team’s training camp in the mountain resort of Schladming on Saturday. “Michal Sadilek had an unfortunate crash during a bicycle ride and suffered a lacerated wound on his shin,” national team spokesman Petr Sedivy said on the Czech FA’s website. The Sport daily said however that Sadilek fell while riding a tricycle down a hill in Schladming, where an Alpine skiing World Cup…