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Western Digital Now Offers a Fast, Powerful 8TB* Desktop SSD to Help Creators Unlock the Potential of Their Digital Content SAN JOSE, Calif. – May 7, 2024 – Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) has expanded its SanDisk portfolio with the new 8TB* SanDisk® Desk Drive, its highest capacity yet on an external desktop solid state drive (SSD). Featuring the speed and reliability of an SSD, this new class of drives gives content creators and business professionals an easy way to back up and access their high-resolution photos, videos and files quickly in a single, convenient location. From photo and video pros to tech enthusiasts,…

It’s been a rough few days for Sony. After a plan to implement mandatory PlayStation Network accounts for Helldivers 2 players on PC went haywire, one would imagine that the company is having a lot of talks behind closed doors right now. If there’s one thing I hope Sony takes away from everything, it’s that PlayStation’s online services need a 2.0 revamp. It all kicked off when Sony announced that all Helldivers 2 players on PC would be required to have a PSN account to play and would no longer be optional. The backlash was instant, but not for unfounded…

Lights inside homes and offices in Abu Dhabi shall be inspected under the new ‘Dark Sky Policy’ that was announced on Wednesday. The emirate’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) said the policy would present a blueprint of lighting practices to address the “escalating concern of light pollution”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The goal is to preserve the night sky by tackling the excessive or inappropriate use of artificial lighting. In private spaces — such as homes and offices — this would mean interior lighting will be checked to see how…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has drawn up new targets to boost farmer incomes as he seeks to secure his legacy of reforming the world’s largest democracy and tries to assuage a key voting bloc disillusioned by his government’s past failures. Modi, who is eyeing a rare third term in ongoing elections, wants to lift rural per-capita income by 50% by 2030, according to documents reviewed by Reuters. He plans to raise incomes in the hinterland by increasing corporate investments in agriculture to 25% of the overall investment in the sector from 15% now and increase non-farm jobs through strengthening…

The much-awaited unified GCC tourist visa will boost ‘bleisure’ (business-leisure) travel in the region, as visitors will increasingly mix the two to extend their trips to explore the neighbouring countries. As reported by Khaleej Times on Monday, the Gulf countries will put in place the system to launch the single tourist visa by the end of the year, which will enable the rollout of the GCC unified visa and allow visitors to explore all the six countries on a single visa, similar to Schengen countries. In addition, more attractions and ease of visas by the GCC countries are luring new…

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has made his case to be India’s first-choice wicketkeeper at the T20 World Cup, the team’s director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara has said. Samson has been named in India’s 15-member squad as wicketkeeper-batsman alongside Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant, who has also impressed in the Indian Premier League after his return to cricket following a horror car crash. He smashed 86 off 46 balls on Tuesday but the knock went in vain, with the Capitals winning by 20 runs at home. Samson has been in prime form with 471 runs in 11 matches and Tuesday’s…

Selfdrive Sees 30% Surge in Car Rentals Post Rainfall Dubai, May 2024 –Selfdrive.ae, the largest mobility tech platform, has reported a remarkable 30% increase in car rentals following the recent onset of rainfall in the region. The company attributes this significant growth to several factors, with the ease of post-damage control offered by car rental services emerging as the top contributing factor. As rainfall prompts concerns about vehicle safety and maintenance, customers increasingly turn to rental vehicles as a reliable solution. “At Selfdrive, we are commitment to hassle-free damage control ensures that customers can navigate through the elements with confidence,…

Thanks to some great brand recognition and the fact pretty much all PC gamers are tied into the Steam ecosystem anyhow, it makes sense that we all gravitate towards the Steam Deck when it comes to portable gaming with a highly customizable flavor. The relatively recent addition of the Steam Deck OLED has made it even more appealing with great screen quality improving the experience. However, what about if you want to try something other than the Steam Deck? It’s a great portable console but it isn’t perfect and other options may suit your needs better. To help you figure…

Izu Burger, previously a delivery-only concept, seems to be a promising addition to Dubai’s culinary scene, especially with Chef Izu Ani’s esteemed reputation from Gaia and Carine. The menu at this cosy venue at Dubai’s Boxpark boasts a variety of burgers crafted with premium ingredients and innovative combinations. The inclusion of Wagyu beef and chicken options, along with vegetarian and vegan alternatives allows everyone to indulge in some quality burgers. We tried the Wagyu beef potato bun, a bestseller, and loved how it tickled our tastebuds. It features sliced Wagyu rib-eye, Izu BBQ sauce, tartar, and the super oozy emmental…

Supreme Council for Family Affairs empowers children and family dynamics at SCRF 2024 The SCFA  and affiliates organise diverse activities for children and their families throughout the 12-day festival Sharjah, 08 May 2024 The Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah is actively promoting awareness and educational initiatives for children and families through a diverse range of activities during its participation in the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024), which is taking place until May 12. Under the SCFA umbrella, the pavilion includes the Family Development Department, the Cultural and Media Office, the Health Promotion…