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A US teenager has beaten classic computer game Tetris, forcing it into a game-ending glitch in a feat previously achieved only by artificial intelligence. Willis Gibson, 13, a competitive gamer known as “blue scuti,” became the first human to reach the “kill screen” of the Nintendo version of the puzzle game, as fellow players followed his progress online. “Oh my God!” Willis screams repeatedly towards the end of a more than 40-minute video he uploaded to YouTube this week. “I can’t feel my fingers,” he adds breathlessly. The emotion stands in stark contrast to the preceeding 35 minutes of gameplay…
In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, some stories stand out as inspiring narratives of passion, innovation, and cultural infusion. One such tale is that of Saud Al Nuaimi, a young and dynamic Emirati entrepreneur who has not only made a mark in the global coffee industry but is also putting the UAE on the world’s coffee map. His journey from a young coffee enthusiast to the chief executive officer of ‘CoffeeDesk’ is a testament to the power of strategic vision, cultural pride, and a commitment to excellence. A latte start Interestingly, Saud’s journey didn’t start with coffee beans and espresso…
BRAZILIAN STAR HADDAD MAIA CONFIRMED FOR MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN WTA number 11-ranked player will return to Abu Dhabi for second edition of the all-female tournament Haddad Maia joins Ons Jabeur as confirmed entrants for the competition Tickets for the event are on sale now Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open Tennis tournament, 2023 ,Beatriz Haddad Maia in action during a win against Marie Bouzkova on Center Court January 4, 2024 – Abu Dhabi, UAE: With just under one month to go until the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open,Beatriz Haddad Maia, a semi-finalist at last year’s tournament, is the latest player confirmed to…
Last month, you probably watched the new Christmas movie Candy Cane Lane with Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross on Amazon Prime Video. Or maybe you decided to watch something non-holiday themed, like the intense movie Copshop or the comedy 17 Again. This month, it’s time to start fresh. What movie should you watch? Sure, you can choose from a high-profile title like Everything Everywhere All At Once or Air. But if you want something that you can call your own little hidden gem to share with friends and family members at the next gathering, look to these three underrated movies…
Did you know that the founder of Emaar properties, Mohamed Ali Alabbar, had a clothing store and cake shop before he got the chance to build Dubai Mall? In a video uploaded on social media the Dubai-based billionaire spoke of how he experienced success and failure in his business life. “Honestly, I had too many starting points, some of them worked well while others didn’t. I opened a clothing store, and a cake shop, but they didn’t do well. But I took them as experiences to learn from. Then God blessed me with this opportunity,” Alabbar said while talking about…
Kuwait’s new emir announced his prime minister on Thursday as he bids to end the chronic political stalemate afflicting the major oil-producing Gulf nation. Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmed Al Sabah, who was sworn in as emir last month, named Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah, a popular ex-foreign minister, as the new premier. The Harvard-educated Sheikh Mohammed, also son of a former emir, was Kuwait’s ambassador to the United States for 10 years and then served as foreign minister until stepping down in 2011. “His (Sheikh Mohammed’s) anti-corruption stance at a delicate time in Kuwait’s history back in 2011…
Pressing a button will be one way to summon an artificial intelligence agent as Microsoft wields its computer industry influence to reshape the next generation of keyboards. Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows operating system will have a special “Copilot key” that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot. Getting third-party computer manufacturers to add an AI button to laptops is the latest move by Microsoft to capitalise on its close partnership with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and make itself a gateway for applications of generative AI technology. Although most people now connect to the internet — and…
Rafael Nadal continued his impressive return from a long injury layoff with a 6-1 6-2 demolition of wildcard Jason Kubler to reach the quarterfinals at the Brisbane International on Thursday ahead of this month’s Australian Open. Out for nearly a year with a hip problem that required surgery, the 22-time Grand Slam champion overpowered Kubler in 83 minutes to book his place in the last eight. Nadal had an impressive start as he cruised to a 5-0 lead before Kubler could even settle inside the Pat Rafter Arena. The Australian held his serve in the sixth game and threatened to…
Breakbulk Middle East 2024 Receives Endorsement from Leading Organisations in the Region The event will facilitate valuable partnerships and drive the growth of the region’s breakbulk and project cargo sector Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 3rd of Jan 2024: Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the 2024 edition of Breakbulk Middle East is set to bring the region’s breakbulk and project cargo industry under one roof, taking place on 12- 13 February 2024, covering a series of significant themes, and looks forward to the participation of leading industry experts. Breakbulk Middle East is poised…
Microsoft clearly wants to make Copilot an absolute Windows staple, and to achieve that, it’s making a major change to upcoming laptops and standalone keyboards. Beginning in February, new keyboards will come with a dedicated Copilot key to make the AI easier to access. Copilot is Microsoft’s all-in-one AI solution that’s already available to many Windows users. The AI can help you navigate Windows, analyze documents, or write emails, and that’s just the tip of the AI iceberg that Microsoft has been heavily promoting since Copilot’s introduction in 2023. Now, with its very own key on the keyboard, Copilot will…