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Microsoft appears to have decided to jump on the upscaling train in a big way. The latest Windows 11 24H2 Insider build just showed up, sporting a new feature: AI-powered automatic super resolution tech. While the blurb underneath the feature indicates that it was made for games, it might be even more useful outside of them. However, there’s a major downside — it won’t be as widely available as it may seem. The feature was first spotted by PhantomOcean3 on X (formerly Twitter), and it was quite a significant find, considering that Microsoft is apparently keeping this one pretty well…

As heavy rains continue in Dubai, government employees will work remotely for another day on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. This comes under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The advisory applies to all government employees in Dubai, except those whose work requires them to be present in the workplace. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. UAE’s educational authority has also declared the continuation of distance learning in all government schools on February 13. Emirates Education Foundation announced the change taking into account the turbulent…

Enter Careem’s Valentine’s Day ‘Panic Button’ – your ultimate companion in the quest for love By Kushmita Bose Ah Valentine’s Day – the day of love, romance, and frantic last-minute planning for many is just around the corner, ready to sweep us off our feet whether we’re prepared or not. Do you find yourself suddenly realising that the most romantic day of the year is looming on the horizon and yet your plans are still lounging in the land of “I’ll do it later”? Fear not, hopeless romantics, for Careem has come to the rescue with its innovative Valentine’s Day…

I’ve got bad news if you’re an Amazon Prime Video subscriber who hasn’t opted for the company’s new ad-free tier. Not only are you starting to see ads before you get to binge the latest season of Reacher, but you also won’t be getting the show streamed in Dolby’s most advanced formats — Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. First reported by German website 4KFilme, then corroborated by Forbes in the U.K., it seems that Amazon has removed Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos from its free streaming tier, making the formats exclusive to those who opt-in to the $3 per month…

Private sector companies in the UAE have been asked to continue flexible work on February 13 as rains continue to hit the country. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in the UAE (Mohre) made the announcement on Monday. “Necessary measures need to be taken by companies to ensure outdoor work, if necessary to resume, complies with the occupational health and safety requirements,” the Ministry said in a statement. “Companies also need to ensure the health and safety of workers commuting to and from outdoor work locations.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.

Abu Dhabi Chamber’s sectoral working groups discuss over 85 issues to develop the private sector in 2023 Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi: ‘The ADCCI’s sectoral working groups are committed to continuing their efforts to align with the aspirations and developments of the private sector. They discuss solutions to the most prominent challenges facing the sector to implement best practices and work to submit recommendations and propose appropriate policies in cooperation with the relevant government agencies.’ Abu Dhabi, UAE – 12 February 2024: Last year, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) organized more than 84 meetings, convening its sectoral…

Elon Musk said on social media on Monday that he expects the third Starship test flight to launch “in about three weeks.” The SpaceX CEO’s message comes despite no official word from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on whether it will award SpaceX a launch permit for the flight. The FAA has been conducting an investigation into the second Starship test flight, which launched from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, in November. Like the first flight, which took place seven months earlier in April, the Starship exploded soon after liftoff, though it did on that occasion manage to…

It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow and prices of flowers in Dubai have increased by 30 per cent this month. While Valentine’s Day falls on February 14, the anticipation for the day typically builds in the first week of the month, leading up to beginning of the seven days of love starting on February 7. These seven days of love are Rose Day on February 7, Propose Day on February 8, Chocolate Day on February 9, Teddy Day on February 10, Promise Day on February 11, Embrace Day on February 12, and Kiss Day on February 13. Where are the flowers from?…

The top two ranked teams in the West square off in Los Angeles tonight as the Minnesota Timberwolves (36-16) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (35-16) in a game that many feel like could be a preview for the Western Conference finals. James Harden was correct when he said that once the Clippers found a rhythm, the rest of the league needed to watch out. That has indeed rung true. L.A. is 5-2 in their last seven and seems poised to knock the number-one-ranked Timberwolves when they come to town tonight. Tip-off is late on the east coast tonight, at 10:30…

As the city of Dubai glistens with shades of red, symbolising love and romance, it’s important not to overlook the vibrant community of singles who are also eager to celebrate Valentine’s Day. While traditionally associated with couples, Valentine’s Day has evolved into a day to commemorate all forms of love. ‘Galentine’s day’ Yasmin Musa, a British expat, has a unique plan for Valentine’s Day. She intends to celebrate “Galentine’s Day,” a day dedicated to celebrating the bond of friendship among women. Yasmin and her female friends will have a girls’ night out the day before Valentine’s Day, dressing up and…