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With pricing lower than ever, running your PC or device on a solid-state drive (SSD) is a must. Forget hard drives for anything but long-term storage. The PlayStation 5 lets you add an additional SSD now, too, and Windows 11 supports Direct Storage, giving you the same speedy loading times as the Xbox Series X with a supported drive. Meanwhile, PCs offer cutting-edge performance using PCIexpress 4.0 and 5.0, and the Steam Deck is just begging for a bigger SSD for larger game libraries. Whether you want to upgrade your internal drive or need an external storage solution, an SSD…

Poised to become the largest gathering of influencers and social media content creators in the region, KT Events and YAAP have come together to launch the inaugural ‘GCC Creators’ Spotlight Awards 2024’. Scheduled for launch in April 2024, this event is not only a celebration of excellence in content creation but will also elevate the narrative and set new benchmarks in the world of social media. According to YAAP’s State of Influencer Marketing Report, the GCC influencer marketing category is currently valued at over $1.3 billion, with aggressive growth projections in the coming years. Stay up to date with the…

The Indian rupee fell 1 paisa to 83.14 (23.09 against the UAE dirham) against the US dollar in early trade on Friday amid heavy selling of equities by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). Forex traders said positive cues from domestic equity markets and lower level of dollar provided support to the Indian currency. At the interbank foreign exchange, the Indian currency opened at 83.15, then slipped to 83.16 before trading at 83.14 against the greenback in morning deals, down 1 paisa from its previous close.

Bayut – Dubai Property – Remarkable Sales and strong Rental Market Reports for 2023 Dubai’s Property Sector Ends 2023 with a Triumphant Turn, Marked by Unprecedented Booms as shown in report by Bayut, the UAE’s Market-Leading Property Portal Dubai, UAE – January 2024: Bayut, the premier property portal in the UAE, has unveiled its 2023 Dubai Property Market Report, shedding light on the most coveted areas within the emirate’s real estate sector. Through their latest property market reports, Bayut has provided a valuable repository of data to property seekers, to help them enhance their decision-making, using comprehensive market intelligence. Based…

Newer generations of computers are expected to be “AI PCs,” and several suppliers have been preparing new products with high-powered specifications that match those industry promises. Recent news indicates that Microsoft plans to increase the minimum specifications for its upcoming Windows 12 operating system, which is expected to be released in 2024. According to a report by industry analyst Trendforce, the tech company will up the base memory requirement on Windows 12 to 16GB in accordance with its standard for running its AI assistant Copilot at minimum efficiency. The report added that Microsoft’s updated hardware specifications will indicate which computers…

Vaccinating girls and boys will help prevent cervical cancer, a leading medical expert said while marking the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organisation, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, with 604,000 new cases reported in 2020. Most cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) — a sexually transmitted infection. Most people will get HPV at some point in their lives but do not realise it because their bodies fight the infection. However, if an individual’s body doesn’t fight the infection, it can cause the cells of the cervix (the…

EROS Group Comments on Samsung Galaxy S24 Launch Samsung Electronics has introduced the latest iteration of its Galaxy S flagship smartphones, packed with innovative artificial intelligence features.  Rajat Asthana, COO, EROS Group on the launch of Galaxy S24 and what it means for the UAE audience: Rajat Asthana, Coo of Eros Group, said, “Samsung is trying to take a lead in the premium end of smartphones with Galaxy AI features that give a new meaning to the smart aspect of the smartphones. Packed with top specs and tweaks to the design, the new S24 range, packed with AI features, becomes a…

Apple is just hours away from launching preorders for its most important product since the release of the Apple Watch nearly a decade ago. Preorders begin for the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset at 5 a.m. PT (8 a.m. ET) on Friday, January 19, with shipping starting two weeks later on February 2. The tech giant has high hopes for the Vision Pro headset, but its hefty $3,499 price tag means that many Apple fans who would ordinarily dive in to try new gear from the tech giant may hold off on this one. There will be discounts on the device at…

A major road in Abu Dhabi is set to be partially closed from January 19, according to the Integrated Transport Centre. Taking to X, the authority announced the closure on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Road (E10). Motorists can expect the closure to take place from 11 pm on Friday, January 19, until 5 am on Monday, January 22. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Two left lanes towards Dubai will be closed. The lanes highlighted in red will be closed, while the ones in green will continue operations as normal. Drivers are urged…

Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Company (STG) has entered into a binding agreement with existing shareholders of DME Holdings Limited to acquire a 32.6% stake in Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), one of the leading international commodities exchanges. As a result, Saudi Tadawul Group will become the joint largest shareholder in DME Holdings Limited alongside CME Group, with other shareholders including the Oman Investment Authority and Dubai Holding as well as global financial and commercial industry leaders. The Agreement also includes an ability for STG to increase its shareholding in the future. The shares acquired represent a mix of new and existing…