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Independent browser companies in the European Union are seeing a spike in users in the first month after EU legislation forced Alphabet’s Google, Microsoft and Apple to make it easier for users to switch to rivals, according to data provided to Reuters by six companies. The early results come after the EU’s sweeping Digital Markets Act, which aims to remove unfair competition, took effect on March 7, forcing big tech companies to offer mobile users the ability to select from a list of available web browsers from a “choice screen.” Browsers are software that help users connect to the internet…
Lady Gaga was spotted wearing a big diamond ring on her left ring finger, fuelling speculation that she is engaged to boyfriend Michael Polansky, reported People. While visiting a friend in West Hollywood, the ‘Bad Romance’ singer sported a long black jacket and an oversized woven tote bag, with her blonde hair tied up into a neat bun. She accessorised with black shoes, black sunglasses, and, most prominently, a big diamond ring poking out from her coat sleeve. The latest jewellery addition has fans questioning whether Gaga and Polansky, a Harvard-graduated tech entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist, have gotten engaged. The…
The global Android phone market is expansive beyond comprehension, and brands continually jockey to establish supremacy. Today, it’s Realme’s turn to lead one such race as it has unveiled the brightest smartphone display that has ever been launched to the general public. Realme, a spinoff of the Chinese phone brand Oppo (whichalso birthed OnePlus), announced the Neo 6 SE earlier today in China. The phone boasts an impressive juxtaposition of internal hardware, but one that instantly stands tall is the new display. The Realme Neo 6 SE features a 6.78-inch OLED display with a spectacular 6,000 nits of brightness —…
More than 550,000 children have passed through the special immigration counters dedicated for them at Dubai International Airport (DXB) since they were first opened during Eid last year, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) announced on Wednesday. The special passport control lanes and counters at DXB Terminals 1, 2 and 3, were set-up to make the arrival process “more enjoyable and interactive” for children aged between 4 and 12. According to GDRFA, a total of 553,475 children have used the special ‘kiddie’ lanes, where they were allowed to put stamps on their own passports and interact with…
In Northern China, Liu Wei turns stories of heartbreak into a source of electricity. Wedding photos are big business in China, with elaborate captures of newlyweds. With millions of divorces taking place in China, marital photos often end up as waste. Liu’s company turns these destroyed memories into fuel. “From our daily business exchanges, we found the destruction of personal belongings is a blank space nationwide,” the 42-year-old told AFP at his factory, 120 kilometres (75 miles) from Beijing. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Despite cultural taboos around destroying images of living…
Hollywood’s favourite leading duo, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt have recently unveiled their not-so-secret obsession: Taylor Swift! In a candid interview obtained by Billboard, the actors spilled the beans on their favourite tracks from the pop sensation’s discography. As they discussed their upcoming film ‘Fall Guy’ alongside director David Leitch and stunt doubles Ben Jenkins and Logan Holladay, the conversation veered towards their shared admiration for Swift. In one scene from the film, Gosling’s character is caught listening to ‘All Too Well’ alone in his car, a moment that resonated deeply with both actors. Gosling, known for his roles in…
Daniil Medvedev got his claycourt season off to a winning start by beating Gael Monfils 6-2 6-4 at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday and the Russian said his victory in Rome last year has given him belief he can win any tournament on the surface. Hardcourt specialist Medvedev won his first title on clay by beating Holger Rune in the Rome final, though that victory was immediately followed by a first-round exit at the French Open. The 28-year-old’s best performance at the claycourt major came in 2021 when he reached the quarter-finals and Medvedev said he has reached a…
Yale — the company responsible for the well-reviewed Assure Lock 2 — has just launched its first retrofit smart lock built specifically for renters. The Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi is an interior-only smart lock that fits on top of most standard deadbolts, allowing renters to bring a bit of smart functionality to their home without the need to replace the underlying hardware. Installing the Yale Approach should take just 10 minutes and doesn’t require much more than a screwdriver. And since it doesn’t require a new set of keys or lock swap, there’s a good chance it’ll be supported…
Whenever you go camping to enjoy the serenity in the UAE’s desert and mountains, it’s easy to lose track of time — but this wasn’t the case for Filipino expat Patrick Fronda. He and other campers couldn’t help but watch the clock as they endured non-stop karaoke and raucous laughter during a getaway in Ras Al Khaimah. “They started singing in the evening — which was fine because it was nice to have some music when you’re camping. But then it went on and on. At around 1.30am to 2am, the karaoke was still on,” said Fronda, who went camping…
An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 struck the Algerian state of Chlef, 200km northwest of the capital, Algiers, authorities said on Thursday. The Algerian Centre for Research in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics said that the earthquake was recorded this morning. Its epicentre was located seven kilometres southwest of the town of Oulad Fares. The last time Chlef saw a devastating earthquake was in October 1980, when a temblor with a magnitude of 7.3 struck and destroyed 80 per cent of the city.