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Not satisfied with your Wi-Fi? Here is a LiFi that can give faster internet speed. Launched by the UK-based pureLiFi at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024) in Barcelona, this new technology offers wireless communication using light and can also complement the existing Wi-Fi network. Users will experience low latency, congestion-free gaming, video conferencing and media streaming that doesn’t force them to battle for bandwidth with others over Wi-Fi. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Unlike traditional wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and 5G, LiFi communicates wirelessly using light, overcoming common limitations such…

It makes sense that mouse jigglers have gained prominence alongside the recent rise in jobs becoming remote positions. If more workers are working from home and away from employers’ direct supervision, employers are going to try to find new ways to supervise their remote employees. And those employees are going to push back against being monitored by their employers. Which is how you end up with products like mouse jigglers becoming popular. This odd little tech solution is being used to thwart some types of micromanagement and help employees manage time on their own terms, among other solutions. But do…

The Gov Games took its fifth edition to unprecedented heights this year with a new, bonus round of the competition featuring teams from around the world competing in a race up the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The contest held today, a day ahead of the fifth edition of the Gov Games (February 29 – March 3), saw teams from Kutná Hora, Czech Republic; Oviedo, Spain; and Copenhagen, Denmark achieving 16 bonus points, recording 27:39.51 minutes, 27:39.90 minutes, and 28:18.85 minutes, respectively. The event, designed to push the limits of human endurance, strategic thinking and teamwork, formed…

PowerPoint makes it easy to give a great presentation thanks to intuitive software that lets anyone craft an eye-catching deck. What’s even better, however, is the option to use Presenter View. This lets you leave notes for yourself that can be viewed on your computer screen while everyone else is only seeing your presentation. However, if you’re worried about a technical hiccup taking down your slide or don’t want to be glued to the computer, you’ll probably want to print out your PowerPoint presentation with notes. This lets you see both your slides and your presenter notes, giving you an…

The UAE Met Department on Wednesday issued a hailstorm alert for Al Ain and has forecast light to heavy rain in parts of Abu Dhabi. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) also forecast brisk to strong winds in Al Ain and the southern areas of Al Dhafra region tonight (Wednesday) and Thursday. The advisory issued on Tuesday had predicted adverse weather from Wednesday, February 28, to Friday, March 1. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Residents have been urged to take all precautions and follow local authorities’ regulations and instructions in the event…

Gaming laptops used to all look the same. For the most part, they were thick, loud, and ugly. Not so today. There’s a huge range of diversity in gaming laptops, which range from elegant portables to bombastic heavyweights. Considering the complexities of balancing performance, portability, and good looks makes it a hard enough decision to start with. Throw in the fact that, increasingly, people are also using their gaming laptop for work and school — and you have a seriously difficult decision to make. Consider this a comprehensive guide to help you carefully evaluate the most important aspects of your…

EA announced that it will lay off 5% of its workforce by the end of March as part of an initiative that will also see it move away from making a lot of externally licensed games in the future. “We are also sunsetting games and moving away from development of future licensed IP that we do not believe will be successful in our changing industry. This greater focus allows us to drive creativity, accelerate innovation, and double down on our biggest opportunities — including our owned IP, sports, and massive online communities — to deliver the entertainment players want today…

More than 1,100 people took part in the ‘Palkhi Yatra’ – a grand procession of community members celebrating the cultural diversity at the BAPS Hindu Mandir. Such devotional processions usually precede or follow the opening of a new Hindu temple. The Middle East’s first traditional stone temple was inaugurated on February 14. During the procession held on Sunday, idols of seven deities consecrated in the seven main shrines of the temple were ceremoniously placed on decorated palanquins and carried around the temple to offer blessings to the community. Expat communities representing north, south, east, west, and central India participated in…

Globally, soil and water salinisation has been on the rise over the past decades due to a range of factors. By one estimate, 1.128 billion hectares of land is affected by salinity and sodicity to varying degrees worldwide. It is also estimated that some 20 per cent of the world’s irrigated land is affected by salinity. At the same time, groundwater salinity is a growing problem as a result of seawater intrusion and excessive withdrawal in some parts of the world. Against a backdrop of droughts and other constraints on agriculture exacerbated by climate change, these problems are more pronounced…

Less than a year after he feared for his future as a professional tennis player, things seem to be falling in place for India’s India’s Sumit Nagal. A lengthy injury layoff and lack of big support from sponsors sent him almost to the brink of an early exit from the game. With less than $1,000 left in his bank account, Nagal was struggling to stay afloat. But the 26-year-old has managed to turn it around remarkably, putting together some impressive performances in the Challengers before making history at the Australian Open last month. Nagal became the first Indian in 35…