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As part of the ongoing wave of AI-related news at CES 2024, Altec Lansing revealed an artificial intelligence-powered successor to GameShark called AI Shark. More interestingly, the press release regarding this software claims that the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch in September 2024. “Formerly known as GameShark, AI Shark is set to redefine the gaming landscape with its revolutionary AI-enhanced technology,” Altec Lansing explains in a press release. “The innovative gaming software is set to mark a significant leap forward in the gaming experience, bringing enhanced gameplay for beginner-level users. The official launch is planned to coincide with the Nintendo Switch…
Emirati lawyer Omar Alheloo may have found his fame on social media, but he cautions his followers to not rely on legal information they find on social platforms. For up-to-date information, people must contact their lawyers, he urges. He also has a message for anyone posting legal content online: “Make sure the information you mention is right, because it’s a person’s life, a person’s money, and a person’s contracts that are at stake, so you better pay attention to what you share.” Omer was talking to Khaleej Times on the sidelines of the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai. Stay…
The UAE’s fintech sector bucked a global downward investment trend, ranking sixth globally and recording a 92 per cent jump in 2023 on the back of fintech-friendly regulations and growing adoption of digital banking and other tools in the region, according to data made available by Innovate Finance. While global investments in financial technology companies saw a significant decline in 2023, falling 48 per cent to $51.2 billion from the previous year’s $99 billion, the UAE demonstrated a contrasting trend, with fintech funding nearly doubling in the past year. Major fintech hubs like the UK and the US followed the…
For a photographer, the lens through which he sees the world is one of the most powerful mediums to communicate. Colours speak a language that needs no interpretation, and every image translates differently to its viewer. But what happens when these images become not just the single most significant voice a photographer possesses, but essentially the only tool to communicate? For Ali Jadallah, a young photojournalist from Gaza, his heartbreaking images were the sole, and probably the most effective, means to relay the grim reality of his war-ravaged homeland. Whether it’s the arrested grief in the eyes of a young…
Top-ranked Iga Swiatek will face 2020 champion Sofia Kenin in the first round and potentially 2016 winner Angelique Kerber or Danielle Collins in the second in a tough start to her bid for a first Australian Open title. Defending champion Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title will start against a player who was in the qualifying rounds and could include a third round against Andy Murray and a quarterfinal against last year’s runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas. The draws to determine singles brackets were held Thursday, with the return of former champions Naomi Osaka, Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki…
Hitachi Energy completes acquisition of COET Strategic acquisition adds advanced power electronics technology and production capacity for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and other grid-edgeapplications Dubai, January11, 2024–Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of COET, a leading designer and manufacturer of power equipment for electric mobility, rail, and industry, based in the greater Milan area of Italy. The acquisition strengthens Hitachi Energy’s global position and offering in high-power electric vehicle charging infrastructure, power electronics, and the grid edge. Hitachi Energy and COET have a…
If you’re in the market for a new laptop but prefer as much screen real estate as you can get, a 17-inch laptop is probably the way to go. This is the largest screen you can find in a laptop and it can come in handy if you like to work in a lot of different programs at once or if you have eyesight issues. There are a lot of 17-inch laptop deals taking places right now, so a new 17-inch laptop also makes a great way to save. We’ve rounded up all of the best 17-inch laptop deals taking…
The Road Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has issued a warning to customers and users of public transport and Nol cards regarding fraudulent marketing campaigns involving the sale of fake Nol cards. This caution comes in the wake of a recent report by Khaleej Times, which uncovered deceptive websites mimicking the RTA’s platform to defraud individuals seeking to top up their smart cards. In a message on X, formerly twitter, it said: “RTA urges its valued customers, users of public transport and nol cards, to be careful not to deal with deceptive marketing campaigns that aim to exploit digital service…
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 has hit Afghanistan at 1.20pm, according to UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology. Tremors have been felt across two major South Asian countries. According to ANI, tremors have been felt in Delhi and the National Capital Region. Social media users took to X to explain the impact of the quake in Pakistan, saying tremors were felt across Islamabad, Lahore, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. In a video uploaded on the micro-blogging platform, people can be seen gathering underneath buildings. The epicentre of the 6.4-magnitude earthquake was in Jurm district in the Afghan province of Badakhshan in the…
Average property prices in Dubai will either remain steady or see smaller growth following three years of rally, industry executives said on Thursday. However, the luxury segment is projected to see decent growth this year, but still slower than last year, on the back of demand from the high net worth individuals and shortage of supply in the market. “I don’t think prices will go up massively as they’re are in a decent place. I would like to see prices to be stable so that the market can digest the appreciation we have seen,” said Michael Lahyani, founder of Property…