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Asus is making a new version of the wildly popular ROG Ally. The ROG Ally X is a new revision for 2024, and it’s packing some big changes. “This is more than a basic refresh… at the same time, it’s not a full redesign. It’s somewhere in between,” said Whitson Gordon, Asus’ senior manager of marketing for gaming content. Unveiled during a live stream for ROG Pulse, the Ally X is said to feature some big improvements, but Asus isn’t sharing specifics right now. There’s one big change that the company hinted at, however: the battery capacity. “It’s not a…

The UAE’s Analog Programme Crew Member Shareef AlRomaithi set to partake in the forthcoming Analog mission, expressed that he will miss his three young daughters the most while he is away on this arduous mission that is set to boost global aspirations for the Mars exploration. The 41-year-old Emirati pilot is transitioning from flying in the skies to embarking on a challenging NASA simulation mission for 45 days. Joining AlRomaithi are Jason Lee, Stephanie Navarro, and Piyumi Wijesekara, who will enter the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas, USA, commencing on May…

Air India Express said on Thursday its cabin crew has rejoined work after reporting sick this week, ending disruptions in services at the Tata Group’s budget carrier that cancelled its flights for the second day. “We sincerely apologise to those inconvenienced by these unintended disruptions. It is not in keeping with our usual service standards, and we will review it internally to ensure accountability,” Air India Express spokesperson told Reuters late on Thursday. Air India Express has cancelled at least 175 flights in the past two days and several others delayed after more than 100 cabin crew took sudden sick…

Sri Lanka have included veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews and uncapped bowler Dunith Wellalage in their 15-man Twenty20 World Cup squad, which will be captained by Wanindu Hasaranga, the country’s selection committee said on Thursday. The 36-year-old Mathews, who lifted the trophy in 2014, will make his sixth T20 World Cup appearance at the biennial tournament, which will be co-hosted by twice champions West Indies and the United States from June 1-29. Mathews made his T20 comeback for Sri Lanka in January after a three-year gap. Hasaranga, meanwhile, returns after missing last year’s Asia Cup and 50-overs World Cup, as well…

HP is one of the best laptop brands in the laptop space, with a huge selection of laptops to pick from, including some of the best laptops on the market. More specifically, though, the HP lineup is probably at the top when it comes to versatile and relatively well-valued laptops. While there are quite a few variations and configurations of the HP Envy, we’ve gone ahead and put together the ones that we think will give you the most bang for your buck. That said, if you haven’t found something you’re specifically looking for, be sure to check out HP…

“Many opportunities crossed my path, but I had no interest in them because I enjoyed Dubai very much and the freedom given to do my job,” said Colm McLoughlin, executive vice chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free (DDF). With an illustrious career spanning 55 years in the travel retail industry and 41 at the helm of Dubai Duty Free, McLoughlin, 80, will step down at the end of this year, becoming the longest-serving staff member of the duty free. “I thought about retirement many times and I discussed it with my family also, so I decided to make it…

Two brothers have been arrested for stabbing a 22-year-old Indian student In Melbourne’s south-east suburb of Ormond, Australia Today reported. Navjeet Singh Sandhu was stabbed while attempting to mediate in a fight Saturday morning outside a residence on North Road. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene around 1 am, discovering Sandhu and another individual, 30-year-old Sharvan Kumar, both with stab wounds. Despite efforts, Sandhu’s injuries proved fatal, while Kumar was taken to the hospital with injuries deemed non-life-threatening. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Police reports indicate that the individuals involved were…

The continued buoyancy in Dubai’s residential market will see more than 35,000 new units delivered by the end of the year as innovative product offerings, attractive payment options and recent updates to the golden visa requirements continue to drive investor demand, a study by JLL said. In the first quarter, around 10,000 units were delivered in Dubai and 1,600 in Abu Dhabi, demonstrating strong growth in the UAE’s residential sector as developers shift focus towards secondary locations, according to JLL’s UAE Real Estate Market Overview for Q1 2024. “Dubai market recorded a strong start to the new year, with approximately…

Abdullah Al Saadi is one of UAE’s foremost conceptual artists, known for creating art that is both deeply enigmatic and intimately familiar. At heart, however, he remains a diehard wanderer. He’s also a storyteller, poet, memory carrier and a self-confessed ‘nature-lover’. So, it’s not surprising to find the 57-year-old veteran Emirati sporting a beige linen suit and a hat to match at the recently-opened Venice Art Biennale 2024 — all dressed, it seems, to embark on one of his signature adventurous ‘journeys’ and immerse himself into the creative experience. Born in scenic Khor Fakkan and still based there, Al Saadi…

Virat Kohli slammed 92 to set up a 60-run win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru over Punjab Kings and keep their slim playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League on Thursday. Kohli, 35, rode his luck and shared two crucial partnerships with Rajat Patidar (55) and Cameron Green (46) as Bengaluru scored a big 241-7 at the Dharamsala stadium. Punjab paid the price for some sloppy fielding, dropping Kohli twice on zero and 10 off debutant seamer Vidwath Kaverappa. Punjab suffered their eighth loss in 12 games and bowed out of the competition. Punjab skipper Sam Curran said it had…