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Google’s Pixel A series is an oddball compared to other midrange phones. Besides some mediocre features that fit the price, the A series phones surprisingly share some other attributes with their more premium siblings. The all-new Google Pixel 8a is alike in this regard and shares such things as the Tensor G3 chip, wireless charging, and seven years of software support from Google. It’s also the first A-series Pixel to get a 120Hz display. But if you’re wondering whether or not the Pixel 8a is waterproof, here’s what you need to know. Is the Google Pixel 8a waterproof? The Google…
Dubai Police has revealed that an ‘Audi RS Q8’ is the latest addition to its tourist Police Patrol. On the second day of the Arabian Travel Market 2024, the authority unveiled the car. Brigadier Dr Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi, Assistant Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigations for Administrative and Control Affairs, emphasised Dubai Police’s commitment to incorporate advanced and luxurious security patrols into its fleet. Brig. Al Qamzi further indicated that Dubai Police is dedicated to upgrading its patrol vehicles, including electric or hybrid models, in alignment with global and government efforts to enhance police operations and provide…
As the game of golf continues to expand in the UAE and region, with both on-course and off-course offerings, there is now an apparent growing market for premium at-home golf simulators. Club Lab Golf is now presenting state-of-the-art technology and personalized services tailored for residential purposes – from basements to standalone rooms, The unit is equipped to transform residences into golfing sanctuaries, eradicating the limitations of weather, seasonality, and tee time availability. More than just a product, the facility’s at-home solution epitomises convenience, allowing golf enthusiasts to elevate their game conveniently within the comfort of their own homes. Prices start…
The opening round of the 2024 NBA playoffs is in the books, and we’re now down to just eight remaining teams: the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. While the first round was certainly enticing, things are set to only get better from here. As each squad fights for a trip to the conference finals, you aren’t going to want to miss a single second. Every game will be televised on either ABC, ESPN, TNT or NBA TV. Fortunately, if you don’t have cable or don’t have…
Liv, UAE’s first digital bank launched by Emirates NBD, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ctrl Alt, B2B alternative asset solutions provider, to explore infrastructure solutions related to tokenisation of real-world assets. Digital assets represent a trillion-dollar asset class and the opportunities for future innovation and market opportunities within it are considerable. Liv is enthusiastic about championing the next generation of investors and is collaborating with Ctrl Alt to ensure they remain at the forefront in offering diversified and sought-after products. With the support of Ctrl Alt’s infrastructure, Liv aims to explore avenues to grant their customers access…
Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy won for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup will be auctioned in France in June, the Aguttes auction house said on Tuesday. This is the first Golden Ball to go for auction and while the value is still to be confirmed, the auction house expects it to fetch millions on June 6. Maradona, who died in 2020, won the award after leading Argentina to World Cup victory in Mexico, scoring five goals at the finals where he captained his country and played every minute of the tournament. That tournament is probably…
If you’re someone who likes to sing along to your music a lot, then you might be interested to know that Apple Music has had a feature called Apple Music Sing that basically turns your iOS device or Apple TV into a karaoke machine. Arriving late in 2022, the little-known feature enhances the lyrics feature of the Apple Music app that lets you read along with the words of your tunes. There’s also a new volume control slider that lets you fade the vocal track out, so you can sing it yourself. Available only for Apple Music subscribers, it’s a…
The unprecedented rains recorded in UAE last month cost the Emirates airline “a lot” and the airline was also “hit hard” on baggage handling operations, said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group. “It (rains) cost us a lot at the end of the day. To see 200 millimetres of rain was really tough. We were used to disturbances across the globe in the US, Europe, and Australia and we managed it because it was in a different hub area. When it is your hub area, here in Dubai, to see aircraft coming…
Following the recent floods in Dubai, Sedar Global, a wall covering and window interior specialist for over 135 years, recently announced assistance vouchers to help those whose homes has suffered damage and need to replace window or wall coverings from the recent floods in the UAE. Rami Selo – Chief Operating Officer at Sedar Global Interiors said: “As we work together to return to normality, remember our doors at our Sedar are always open to support you. Our thoughts are with those impacted by the recent severe weather and we are here to help where we can to provide support…
Rejuvenated fast bowler Mohammad Amir said he has “unfinished work” at next month’s T20 World Cup, 15 years after dazzling as a teenager when Pakistan last lifted the trophy. The 32-year-old, who was jailed for spot-fixing in 2011, came out of retirement last month and is grateful to have another crack at the World Cup. “It’s a great feeling to be playing for Pakistan again,” Amir told AFP by phone from Lahore this week ahead of the tournament in the United States and the West Indies beginning on June 2. “I want to complete the unfinished work and, for me,…