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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…

In the wake of several awesome video game showcases, the latest Steam Next Fest has arrived. Running from June 10 until June 17, this event on PC gaming storefront and launcher Steam gives indie developers and publishers a chance to share limited-time demos of their upcoming games so players can discover all the neat titles on the way in the indie space. It’s a reminder of the creativity of this industry in a year where companies are prioritizing profits over passion. There are hundreds of demos in this year’s Steam Next Fest, so it can be a bit hard to…

Ascentria, UAE’s leading coaching institute, has consistently emerged as a beacon of excellence, nurturing bright minds and shaping the future of engineering For decades, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) has been the pinnacle of academic challenges for aspiring engineers in India. With millions of students vying for a coveted spot in prestigious engineering colleges like IITs and NITs, securing a top rank in the JEE is no small feat. Amidst this competitive landscape, Ascentria, UAE’s leading coaching institute, has consistently emerged as a beacon of excellence, nurturing bright minds and shaping the future of engineering. Ascentria’s Pranavanand Saji has secured…

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for taking oath as India’s PM for a third successive term. “Felicitations to @narendramodi on taking oath as the Prime Minister of India,” Sharif posted on X. Modi responded to Sharif’s message through a post on X: “Thank you @cmshehbaz for your good wishes.” Nawaz Sharif, who is the head of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), also congratulated PM Modi for assuming the PM’s office for the record third time. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channel “My warm felicitations to…

Oil prices climbed about two per cent to a one-week high on Monday, buoyed by hopes of rising fuel demand this summer despite a stronger US dollar and expectations the US Federal Reserve will leave interest rates higher for longer. The Fed uses higher interest rates to reduce inflation. Those higher rates boost borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, which can slow economic growth and reduce demand for oil. Similarly, a stronger US dollar can reduce demand for oil by making dollar-denominated commodities like oil more expensive for holders of other currencies. Brent futures rose $1.36, or 1.7 per cent,…