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During its “Let Loose” event, Apple announced two new iPad Air models, with one featuring an 11-inch screen and the other boasting a 13-inch screen. But those weren’t the only upgrades. The slates also come with a new placement for the 12MP front-facing camera, beefed-up Spatial Audio thanks to landscape speakers, and double the bass for the larger model, among other additions. But one of the biggest requests Apple fans have been making for years now is a 120Hz screen. With premium Android tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, and Tab S9 Ultra boasting a rich, high-refresh OLED…
The UAE may have missed the northern lights that adorned skies in other parts of the world as an ‘extreme’ solar storm struck Earth on Friday evening — but it didn’t mean the phenomenon was completely out of sight in the country. One UAE astronomer was able to capture a rare celestial scene that’s just as interesting: Giant flames bursting from the sun — how the solar storm started. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Mohammad Odeh, chairman of International Astronomy Centre (IAC), on Saturday shared images of the “giant sunspot” that triggered…
Sharjah, 11 May 2024 The House of Wisdom booth at the 15th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival stands as a vibrant destination, drawing young visitors eager to explore, enhance skills, and foster critical and creative thinking, thus unlocking their potential. Under the theme of ‘Hayy bin Yaqdhan: A Journey of Enlightenment,’ the booth inspires visitors of all ages to embrace valuable lessons promoting the significance of critical thinking, self-reliance, sustainable living, and environmental stewardship. Through a myriad of activities, events, and storytelling inspired by the timeless narrative of the Andalusian philosopher Ibn Tufayl, it endeavours to instill these principles into the…
Whether you’re cutting the cord finally or looking for a new platform to watch some unique content, just know there are some excellent streaming deals out there for you. That’s important since there are so many different streaming services to choose from nowadays. It doesn’t make sense to subscribe to every single one, but instead to go with the services that offer the best deals, and the most content you like. Disney+, for example, may have more movies and shows you like to watch than Peacock, or maybe vice versa? Or, perhaps when you’re ready to subscribe, the Disney bundle…
The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies from Tasmania to Britain — and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend. The first of several coronal mass ejections (CMEs) — expulsions of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun — came just after 1600 GMT (8pm, UAE time), according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Space Weather Prediction Centre. It was later upgraded to an “extreme” geomagnetic storm — the first since the so-called “Halloween Storms” of October…
Children transform refuse into treasure at SCRF 2024 The Go Sustainable section at the festival hosts eight workshops every day,designed to impart knowledge to children about the significance of recycling Sharjah, May 11, 2024 Call it the impact of the changing climate, or perhaps the persistent messaging from the government regarding the necessity to alter our lifestyles to safeguard the Earth, sustainability has entered the collective conscience of people, young and old. The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) too has been playing an incredible role in building young consciousnesses with regular workshops at their ‘Go Sustainable pavilion’. On Friday,…
“The exciting potential of Doctor Who’s latest incarnation is on full display in its new episodes, even as the show itself struggles to find its tonal and narrative footing again.” Pros Ncuti Gatwa’s charismatic take on the Doctor The Doctor and Ruby’s infectious chemistry together A brighter, more polished look and style Cons A shocking number of clunky exposition dumps Several moments of jarring tonal whiplash A disappointing reliance on big-budget spectacle No show in the history of television has embraced reinvention more fearlessly or successfully than Doctor Who. Ever since the British sci-fi series’ first lead, William Hartnell, stepped…
The UAE can expect a fair to partly cloudy day on Saturday (May 11), according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department also noted that the weather may be hazy at times, especially in the eastern and northern areas. Residents can also expect a slight increase in temperature today. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. It will be humid by night and Sunday morning over some coastal and internal areas. NCM issued a yellow warning for fog formation. The met cautioned against a decline in horizontal visibility, which may drop…
US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will visit UAE and Saudi Arabia next week to work on “climate co-operation” and other issues, two Biden administration officials told Reuters on Friday. The visit will run from Tuesday through Thursday, with Granholm visiting the UAE first, one of the officials said. It will be her first trip to the region as secretary. “The visit is a continuation of long-standing engagement between the US and this region,” the officials said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Specifically, for the Department of Energy, it will move forward work…
India’s cricket board will hunt for a new coach to take charge after the T20 World Cup in June, but left the door open for Rahul Dravid to reapply. Dravid, who became head coach of the men’s team in November 2021, was handed a short-term extension when his two-year contract expired after India’s loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup final last November. “We will call for applications in the next few days,” Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), told reporters in Mumbai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…