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Acer just opened up its metaphorical bag of goodies at Computex 2024, and a whole lot of monitors fell right out. There’s a lot to sink your teeth into, but we’ve got our eyes on the OLED models — one of them more than the others. The Predator X27 F3 combines a WQHD OLED display with a 480Hz refresh rate, coming close to the best of both worlds for gamers. You won’t have to choose between crisp visuals and high refresh rates here. However, its price is high enough to make your eyes water just as much as the lightning-fast…
A Filipino traveller who was supposed to fly to the UAE was recently barred from boarding her flight after immigration authorities found that she presented a fake overseas employment certificate (OEC). The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration (BI) — in its latest advisory — reiterated its warning against ‘buying’ travel documents from social media platforms and messaging apps. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The 49-year-old woman, nicknamed ‘Valerie’, claimed that she used to work in the UAE and was “being redeployed”, the authorities said. She was about to board an Emirates flight from…
Not all university students in Dubai resort to public transport while travelling to their institutions, with many using private cars to reach their destination. While metro travellers may face the hurdle or large crowds, these students face a different dilemma — finding a parking spot. With UAE’s heat, many students might not want to park in open spaces as this could damage their vehicles. Additionally, while sitting through long classes, students might end up paying quite a bit for paid parking. Dubai’s RTA provides a permit for university students to obtain parking at slots with codes A, B, C, and…
Donald Trump, the first former US president to be convicted of a crime, will remain a free man while he awaits sentencing for falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to a porn star. Here is a look at what’s next for the Republican candidate for president against Democratic President Joe Biden in a November 5 election. What happens now? The judge presiding over the case, Juan Merchan, must first approve the verdict and enter a final judgment, though this is typically a formality. Criminal defendants in New York are typically sentenced within several weeks of conviction,…
Luxury furniture store, Sophia Home is set to unveil exclusive furnishing collections at Hall 4/4A161 during June 4-6 at Dubai World Trade Centre By Anam Khan Sophia Home is all set to redefine luxury furniture with exclusive, unique collections at Index Dubai, taking place from June 4th to 6th at DWTC. The region’s premier event is the ultimate destination for global furniture and lighting exhibitions, celebrating groundbreaking designs. Events like Index Dubai play a crucial role in showcasing the latest trends, innovations, and high-end designs, solidifying the UAE’s position as a leader in the luxury furniture industry. The furniture industry…
Acer has announced its first 3D camera, the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo, just ahead of Computex 2024 next week. The camera can do both 3D photos and video, which can then be viewed within the camera itself, in a VR headset, or on a 3D display. You might be wondering what a PC company is doing selling a 3D camera, but Acer has been on the forefront of 3D tech for years now — primarily focused on stereoscopic displays in external monitors and laptops. But now, the company has a proper camera for content capture. “The SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera completes…
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a warning to motorists regarding poor visibility caused by fog formation on Friday morning (May 31). The weather department sent out a red alert, notifying residents of a deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may drop even further at times until 8.30 in the morning. In a social media post, Dubai Police cautioned motorists against poor visibility on internal and external roads in the emirate. The authorities advised motorists to reduce speed and follow safety traffic guidelines. The met has issued red alert for heavy fog on Wednesday and Thursday, and the foggy conditions…
Donald Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche said they would appeal Trump’s guilty verdict as soon as possible, after the former president was convicted on Thursday (May 30) in his New York hush money trial. A New York jury convicted Trump of 34 counts of false accounting in his hush money case in a development that could have major repercussions in his bid to unseat Biden. The verdict makes Trump the first criminally convicted former US president, but does not prevent him from campaigning for another term. He will be sentenced on July 11. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
It’s been 11 years since Amazon founder Jeff Bezos revealed that his company was looking to deliver orders to customers using small flying drones. But despite much research and development since then, a full-fledged drone delivery system has yet to emerge, with the ambition stymied to some extent by regulators wary of the safety implications of autonomous flying machines carrying objects over populated areas. Another regulatory barrier has been the inability to fly a drone beyond the line of sight of a human supervisor. But in a major development on Thursday, that’s about to change. “We’re excited to share that…
President Sheikh Mohamed met with students studying at Chinese universities and institutions on Friday (May 31), as part of his two-day state visit to China. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed encouraged the students to present a positive image of the UAE in China, embodying the country’s values and principles in their behaviour. The UAE president also noted that upon the return of the students, they would help to strengthen bilateral relations by acting as cultural bridges between the Emirati and Chinese peoples. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The students expressed their delight…