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LastPass has been in the news quite a bit over the past decade. Following some data breaches and security incidents, you may be wondering if it’s now safe to use the well-known password manager — whether you’re a previous, current, or potential LastPass user. Let’s take a look at LastPass’ current features and security measures along with the previous incidents. What is LastPass? LastPass is a password management application available on the web, desktop, and mobile, as well as with browser extensions. It offers multifactor authentication, biometric login, autofill, a password generator, and dark web monitoring to go along with…

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is significantly involved in the development of the UAE’s technological capabilities, said Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and President of the MBRSC. Sheikh Hamdan said that the centre continues to play a leading role in inspiring Emirati missions and projects within the space sector. It strengthens the UAE’s National Space Programme and supports the country’s contributions to global space exploration efforts, the Dubai Crown Prince added. He made these remarks at a meeting of the MBRSC Board of Directors…

A stranded cargo ship that has been blocking one of America’s busiest ports will be removed Monday nearly two months after it struck and destroyed a bridge in Baltimore, authorities said over the weekend. The complex operation would see the nearly 1,000-foot (300-metre) Dali container vessel transported to a marine terminal, marking a major step in reopening the key shipping channel. The Singapore-flagged ship lost power before it plowed into a support column of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, causing it to collapse and killing six construction workers who had been atop the major transit route. The…

A rebound that has taken the US stock market to record highs last week may have further to run, if history is any guide. Fresh signs of a cooling economy calmed inflation worries in May, helping all three major US stock indexes rise to records this week. The benchmark S&P 500, which fell over 4 per cent in April, is now up 11 per cent year-to-date. Market strategists who track historical trends say stocks tend to build momentum when recovering from similar-sized pullbacks, often continuing to rally even after making up lost ground. Should the current bounce conform to that…

Apple has introduced new tablets. The iPad Pro (2024) and iPad Air (2024) are now available, and both will surely turn a lot of heads in the coming months. If you’re considering the iPad Pro (2024), you might wonder whether it comes with a pen or pencil. Here’s the answer. Does the iPad Pro (2024) come with a pen? Unlike Samsung’s tablet lineup, such as the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus, the iPad Pro (2024) does not include a stylus. If you want a stylus, you’ll have to pay extra. Not only is this true of the most recent iPad Pro…

The UAE has confirmed that it is following with great concern what is being reported in the media regarding the unfortunate accident that occurred with the helicopter that was carrying Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and a number of officials. Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi, the UAE Ambassador to Iran, expressed in a statement his wishes that the search and rescue operations would be crowned with success and that God protect all those who were involved in the accident. He noted UAE’s stance and solidarity with Iranian people during this critical time. Stay up to…

More than 650 Pakistani students were being repatriated from Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan’s foreign minister said on Sunday, after clashes broke out between locals and foreigners near student accommodation in the capital Bishkek. Four Pakistani students were injured overnight on Friday when brawls erupted involving hundreds of students from different countries. Students were ordered by authorities to stay indoors, students in the city told Pakistani media. “Three special, commercial flights have been arranged,” Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told a press conference in Islamabad. “This was an attack on foreign students — not just Pakistani students. There were also Indian, Bangladeshi and Arab…

Sunrisers Hyderabad ended the IPL league stage in second behind table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders after they beat Punjab Kings by four wickets on Sunday. Former champions Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, edged out Rajasthan Royals for second spot on net run-rate after the final league match between Rajasthan and Kolkata was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled in Guwahati. Chasing 215 for victory, Hyderabad, who are already among the top four teams to have made the playoffs, depended on Abhsihek Sharma’s 66 to reach the target with five balls to spare at their home. “We’ve had a…

I know it sounds too good to be true, but there’s a $7 app that will double your performance in any game, with any graphics card. There are some caveats, as you probably suspect, but the app works shockingly well considering what it does — and I haven’t stopped using it since downloading it on Steam. The app in question is called Lossless Scaling. It does two things. When the app released in 2018, it allowed you to upscale games (or any other content) using a more sophisticated algorithm than what your monitor uses. More recently, Lossless Scaling has added…

Two individuals, including a young woman, lost their lives early Sunday morning after a luxury car collided with their motorcycle near Kalyani Nagar in Pune, said police officials. The deceased have been identified as Anis Awadhiya and Ashwini Costa. The tragic incident occurred at about 3:15am. The driver of the car, reportedly a minor, has been apprehended. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Deputy Commissioner of Police Vijay Kumar Magar of Pune City Police confirmed that the juvenile has been apprehended and his father and the owner of a bar that served him…