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If you’re always on the go, you’ll need a thin and lightweight laptop that won’t be tough to carry with you. You should consider the LG Gram 16, which is currently on sale from Amazon’s Woot with a $450 discount that slashes its price to $750 from $1,200. While there are still several days left before the offer expires, it’s highly recommended that you proceed with the purchase as soon as possible because stocks may sell out sooner than that. It would be a shame to miss out on getting the laptop at 38% off, so go ahead and buy…

Residents in the UAE are currently enjoying the longest break of the year and soaking in the 9-day long Eid Al Fitr festivities with cloudy skies and scattered rains in some areas. As the holiday winds up on April 14, it would be ‘back-to-work’ for public and private sector employees on Monday. However, the weather forecast predicts stormy conditions in the region for the coming week affecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai as well. It’s a mixed-bag weather forecast on Monday, starting the day with some sunshine peeking through the clouds. But residents must brace for thunderstorms rolling in by the…

US President Joe Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House on Wednesday, as the two seek to showcase a strong and growing partnership focused on joint defense cooperation to deter an aggressive China. The summit kicked off with an official arrival ceremony on the White House South Lawn, followed by a closed-door meeting, a joint news conference planned for the Rose Garden, a state dinner and a performance by musician Paul Simon. “I would assert that our alliance has never been stronger in our entire history,” Biden said as the two leaders began their talks in…

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a $2.9 billion investment over the next two years in Japan to bolster the country’s push into artificial intelligence and strengthen its cyber defences in the face of threats from China and Russia. The announcement coincides with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to Washington, underscoring Tokyo’s commitment to becoming a major AI power. Japan is also expanding its semiconductor industry with the help of big foreign investment. Taiwanese chip behemoth TSMC opened a new $8.6-billion chip factory in southern Japan in February, and is planning a second facility. Microsoft has become a major player in…

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) is currently on a roll at the box office. The film, directed by Blessy, is based on Benyamin’s bestseller 2008 novel of the same name and portrays the actual tale of Najeeb, an immigrant labourer from Kerala who is forced into slavery on a distant goat farm in a Middle Eastern nation. “I knew as an actor that this was a prerequisite; that to portray the entire character arc, I’d have to go through this drastic physical transformation of losing a lot of weight and looking very emaciated,” Sukumaran told Variety. The actor increased…

Banyan Tree Dubai, nestled in the heart of Bluewaters Dubai, offers a transformative experience that seamlessly blends tranquillity, wellness, and culinary delight. Partnering with Shimis Yoga Centre, they curated an unforgettable experience, fusing food, yoga and sound healing during the sacred month of Ramadan. The serene ambience of the Wellness Deck at Banyan Tree Dubai served as the perfect backdrop for this holistic journey. Led by the experienced yoga teacher Lauren Ruttle, guests embarked on a gentle Vinyasa Yoga session, unlocking their inner chakras through stretches and exercises. Lauren’s guidance on breathing and quiet reflection left guests feeling flexible, calm,…

The Organising Committee of first Gulf Youth Games has announced that all sports facilities in the five host Emirates —Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Fujairah—are fully prepared to host the event. They have ensured the provision of all necessary requirements and equipment in coordination with the National Olympic Committee, the General Sports Authority, and sports councils. The inaugural Gulf Youth Games will take place in the UAE from April 16 to May 2 and feature 3,500 male and female athletes from across the GCC competing in 25 individual and team sports under the theme “Our Gulf is One… Our…

It seems like the unsavory Pixel 8-Gemini drama is bearing a lot of apologetic AI blessings. Remember the cool new features in Google Photos that used to arrive with Pixel Drop updates and remain exclusive to Google’s phones? Well, those tools are getting democratized and will soon be available to not just more Android phones — but to iPhones, as well. The binding force (read: mandatory element) is the Google Photos app. Come May 15, exclusive features like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait Light will expand to all Google Photos users — as long as your device meets certain…

Shortly after sunrise on Wednesday, thousands of Muslims across the UAE performed special prayers on the first day of Eid Al Fitr in mosques and Eid musallahs. After the morning prayers and the exchange of Eid greetings, the streets, malls, and markets of the Emirates were bustling with excitement. Restaurants and eateries, which were mostly closed early in the mornings during Ramadan, were now welcoming guests for a hearty breakfast on the first day of Eid. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. For Dubai resident Zain Alsayed, Eid is all about big family…

Three of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh’s sons were killed Wednesday in an Israeli strike in Gaza, the Palestinian leader and Israel’s military said, as war rages on after more than six months. Haniyeh, who is based in Qatar, told Al Jazeera network that three of his sons and some of his grandchildren were killed when their car was hit. The deadly strike came as there were no signs of progress in mediation efforts led by the United States, Egypt and Qatar, seeking a halt in the fighting. “Today three of my sons, Hazem, Amir and Mohammed, and some of my…