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32°N Sunglasses MSRP $850.00 “The 32°N Sunglasses give us a tantalizing taste of our bionic future.” Pros Intuitive operation Easy, app-based calibration Comfy and stylish Reader function works Cons Expensive Smaller field of view than regular readers Not as clear as standard optics Some so-called smart sunglasses come with cameras. Some come with tiny speakers and a mic so you can listen to music and take calls. Some give you a giant virtual movie screen. And you know what? I don’t care. As a Gen Xer staring down the barrel of 55, the problem I need smart sunglasses concerns being…
Israel pounded targets across the Gaza Strip on Saturday while its planes dropped leaflets on the southern area of Rafah urging Palestinians seeking refuge there to help locate hostages held by Hamas, residents said. Palestinian fighters battled tanks trying to push back into the eastern suburbs of the Jabalia area in northern Gaza, where Israel had started pulling out troops and shifting to smaller-scale operations, residents and militants said. The Israeli military said aircraft struck militant squads trying to plant explosives near troops and fire missiles at tanks in northern Gaza and said it was striking targets throughout Gaza. Stay…
In 2024, OnePlus is once again hoping to redefine what an Android flagship should offer without nuking a buyer’s wallet. The medium to achieve that is the OnePlus 12. In a handful of ways, this one is quite a step up from its predecessor. The most notable improvement is the periscope zoom tech, which fixes a historical flaw of OnePlus phones and also pushes it straight into the class of top-tier phones that cost north of $1,000. Another notable aspect of this phone is the eye-catching design. OnePlus recently wowed us with a stunning marble-inspired phone and then followed it…
They tread like tanks and they look as formidable as armoured personnel carriers. But they are not made for war. They are remote-controlled electric robotic fire fighters that made their way at the recent Intersec 2024 in Dubai. They are the capable ‘assistants’ of human firefighters. Their mission is to enter burning buildings too risky for human survival. They can operate when smoke is too toxic for human lungs. They can lift heavy objects and even serve as a platform for stretcher to carry wounded individuals. Firefighting robots have not yet been deployed to extinguish actual fires in the country…
Cameron Young will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the $9 million HERO Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday but the American will have to contend with a resurgent Rory McIlroy who stormed back into contention with a stunning nine-under 63 at the Emirates Golf Club on the DP World Tour. Young entered the championships rounds with a three-shot advantage but found himself one back as he turned in 37, with three-time champion McIlroy setting the target at 12 under after rattling in seven birdies and a spectacular eagle on the 18th. Although the day almost entirely belonged…
Headlined by a bout between Ed Matthews and a yet-to-be-named mystery opponent, MF & DAZN: X Series 012, the first Misfits Boxing card in 2024, is set to take place on Saturday, January 20, at First Direct Arena in Leeds. Reigning Misfits women’s middleweight champ AJ Bunker will defend her title against Elle Brooke in the co-main event, while the card is littered with several other popular names and fights, such as Ashely Rak-Su vs OJ Rose, Tristan Hamm vs Not Logan Paul, Myles Rak-Su vs DTG and Chase DeMoor vs Malcolm Minikon. All-in-all, this stacks up as another can’t-miss…
It was all fun, smiles and good times at the Bubble Run that took place at Expo City on Saturday. Several residents brought along their young ones in strollers and cycles for the fun run that was open to people of all ages. From bright wigs to fancy sunglasses, participants came out to the run donning their most colourful accessories. Here is how the action unfolded: True to its name, the run started off with participants wading through a sea of soapy bubbles. Irrespective of their age, the runners squealed with delight as they enjoyed the unique event. There were…
A number of states in India have declared a public holiday or half day on January 22 to enable people to celebrate the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. The Indian government had earlier announced that all central government offices will remain closed for half a day on the same day. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the ceremony. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here is a list of states that have declared a holiday or half day: Full day: Maharashtra Goa Uttar Pradesh Madhya…
Siuuu (yes, in Portuguese), the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo celebratory cry with the trademark mid-air pirouette after scoring a goal, filled the air in a hall packed with impeccably dressed people on Friday night. The occasion was Dubai’s Globe Soccer Awards at Atlantis which rolled out the red carpet for the who’s who of football, including Manchester City’s Norwegian phenomenon Erling Haaland. But the cynosure of all eyes was still Ronaldo, the man who refuses to grow old. Haaland, 23, was a toddler when Ronaldo made his professional debut for Sporting Lisbon in 2002, a year before making a move to…
UAE Property Forum in Sao Paulo to Attract Investors from Brazil on January 29-30 The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates hosts an Emirati Real Estate Forum with the participation of leading real estate developers Dubai, UAE, January 20, 2024: The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Brazil and the Consulate General in Sao Paulo will host the first UAE Property Forum from January 29 to 30 at the Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Hotel, Brazil. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s efforts to attract foreign direct investment across various sectors, including real estate, and support tourism. The forum is…