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Eufy is a big name in the smart home space, and it had plenty of cool gadgets to show off at CES 2024. Along with giving consumers a closer look at four recently launched security cameras, Eufy revealed the X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop, which looks to be an affordable alternative to flagships from Roborock and Ecovacs. The X10 Pro Omni doesn’t make any huge innovations in the world of robot vacuums. Most of its features we’ve already seen on other robots, such as its ability to empty its dustbin, clean its mop, then dry it to prevent…
Several public parks in Dubai are no longer accepting Nol cards, Khaleej Times can confirm. Residents who visited parks in different localities of Dubai recently reported the change and removal of the Nol card system. This comes months after Du announced a collaboration with Dubai Municipality during GITEX. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The partnership is aimed at introducing innovative solutions for ticketless entry, seamless identity management, improve worker satisfaction, tech skills, and sustainability in public parks. Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of Du, had said at the time: “Through our partnership, we…
Israel is carrying out an unprecedented wave of deadly strikes in Syria targeting cargo trucks, infrastructure and people involved in Iran’s weapons lifeline to its proxies in the region, six sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The sources, including a Syrian military intelligence officer and a commander in the regional alliance backing Damascus, said Israel had shifted strategies following the October 7 rampage by Hamas fighters into Israeli territory and the ensuing Israeli bombing campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon. Although Israel has struck Iran-linked targets in Syria for years, including areas where Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has…
In the logistics world, time is as critical as cost. Delays of container shipments will have a ripple effect in the market, stretching from manufacturing supply chains to retail shelves, and demonstrate the fragility of our globalised trade systems. A key response to the challenges of these nature has been the rerouting of shipping vessels. The recent disruptions in Red Sea routes have had a profound effect on the worldwide shipping industry, leading to a general rate increase (GRI) in the market. The strategic significance of the Suez Canal and this maritime passage is fundamental for the smooth transit of…
Apple’s Vision Pro headset — the company’s most significant product launch since the Apple Watch in 2015 — is almost here. The eagerly awaited mixed-reality goggles will be available to preorder in the U.S. from January 19 ahead of an official launch on February 2, the tech giant revealed on Monday. Other countries are expected to follow soon. Now that the announcement has been made, expect Apple to see a new wave of Vision Pro ads appearing across various media as the company seeks to raise the profile of the device — and increase the hype — ahead of next…
A new waterfront café in Dubai offers incredible views of Dubai’s Al Marmoom Lakes, while dishing out some tasty treats and coffee. Called ‘Limited’, the project is a collaboration between three ventures — Bound Burgers, Sillage, and Stuffed Buns. What’s more, you can go looking for a signature from none other the UAE Vice-President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who visited the lakeside café recently and autographed a painting there. The owners of the small businesses that came together under Limited’s umbrella had a vision for a change in scenery. Instead of being situated in the bustling city or…
Far-right Dutch election winner Geert Wilders made a key concession to potential coalition partners on Monday, announcing that he’s withdrawing legislation that he proposed in 2018 that calls for a ban on mosques and the Quran. The move came a day before talks to form the next government were set to resume following the November election. The abandonment of the bill could be critical in gaining the trust and support of three more mainstream parties that Wilders wants to co-opt into a coalition along with his Party for Freedom, known by its Dutch acronym PVV. One of those parties’ leaders,…
Astrobotic’s Peregrine spacecraft has beamed back its first image (above) and it provides the first visual evidence of a propulsion system anomaly. The mission to put the first American commercial robotic lander on the moon got off to a perfect start early on Monday with a smooth launch aboard United Launch Alliance’s brand new Vulcan Centaur rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. But hours later, Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic confirmed that a failure within the spacecraft’s propulsion system had caused “a critical loss of propellant.” The team said that the given the situation, it was now reassessing the goals for…
Spain’s government proposed a nationwide mandate for people to wear masks in hospitals and health clinics on Monday, and Italy said respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record, as flu and COVID spread across Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control recommended that people on the continent stay home if they feel sick, and consider wearing masks in crowds or healthcare settings, with flu spreading as it typically does this time of year but hitting some countries harder than others. It said Europeans should follow national guidelines on vaccinating vulnerable groups. Flu is now circulating at higher…
The global generative artificial intelligence (AI) market is poised to hit $1.0 trillion by 2031 with the GCC region, led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia, becoming a key contributor. According to an analysis by stocklytics.com, the generative AI market will record a compound annual growth rate of 48.5 per cent globally with tech giants Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia envisioning the most gains from such exponential growth. “The launch of AI tools like ChatGPT aroused an intense buzz around automation and chatbot technology. Soon enough, the domain saw a flooding increase in its tools, boosting its market share and…