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Combo devices are everywhere. We have phones with cameras, earbuds with fitness trackers, and watches with altimeters, so why not a keyboard with a built-in digital-to-analog converter (DAC)? That’s the premise behind the Fiio KB3, a mechanical, wired keyboard that features two dedicated headphone outputs, audiophile-grade DAC chips, and a built-in volume dial to control what you’re hearing. It hits retail in December for $149 in two color options: black or silver. The Fiio KB3 uses a variety of dampening layers in its construction, along with an aluminum-magnesium alloy top cover. The semitransparent keycaps are swappable and sit atop Gateron…

A stretch of the road has been closed off during morning traffic hours due to COP28 By Laraib Anwer, SM Ayaz Zakir An empty Sheikh Zayed Road at 8am. Surely this must be what motorists dream of every night before waking up to the morning rush hour on one of Dubai’s busiest highways. And yet that was the rare sight that greeted many residents today as a portion of the Sheikh Zayed Road was closed off from 7am-11am due to COP28 and ahead of UAE National Day celebrations. Check out these (practically) empty roads: The 6-lane highway going towards Dubai…

A protester was in critical condition Friday after setting themself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, authorities said. A security guard who tried to intervene was also injured. A Palestinian flag found at the scene was part of the protest, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said at a news conference. He added that investigators did not believe there was any connection to terrorism and none of the consular staff was ever in danger. “We do not see any threat here,” he said. “We believe it was an act of extreme political protest that occurred.” Authorities did not release…

As we enter a new era of aviation, there is growing anticipation and excitement surrounding the future of supersonic aircraft travel. With advancements in technology and a renewed focus on sustainable and efficient modes of transportation, the prospects of supersonic flight are increasingly becoming a reality. Several companies are actively pursuing the development of supersonic jets for commercial flights, with prototypes currently in various stages of testing and certification. These next-generation aircraft are designed not only to achieve supersonic speeds but also to be more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly. Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner — Overture,…

This year’s selection of Christmas movies on Max is looking decidedly slender compared to last year’s variety. It seems that the streamer has whittled down the library of holiday hits that once had a home on the streamer formerly known as HBO Max. In their place are a lot of low-budget Lifetime made-for-TV Christmas movies, courtesy of David Zaslav’s Discovery networks. Only half of our selections from 2022 remain on Max for this year’s Christmas season — but that doesn’t mean you can’t find some holiday merriment here. In our newly updated list of the best Christmas movies on Max,…

Dubai has announced the launch of the Dubai Reef project, one of the world’s largest marine reef developments, marking a pioneering step in the journey towards ecological preservation. Launched in line with the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Dubai Reef project will be led by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and founding partner, the Regulatory Committee on Fishing of Living Aquatic Resources in Dubai, in cooperation with Dubai Chambers, the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), and Nakheel. The project is…

Taking proper care of your laptop’s battery is important for ensuring your mobile machine can run as long as possible. Although battery technology has evolved in the background, outdating “best practices” from a few years ago, there are still a number of ways you can extend (or reduce) your laptop battery’s health. We’ve rounded up the top tips for how to care for your laptop’s battery, from how long you should leave it plugged in to how low you should let the battery drain. Unlike many desktop computers, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to laptops. Every machine is a little…

The Abu Dhabi Police on Friday issued traffic rules ahead of the UAE National Day celebrations over the weekend. The authoritys have issued an advisory for motorists and listed out several tips for drivers to follow. 10 tips to celebrate the 52st UAE National Day safely Decorations must not modify the colours of vehicle, and vehicles must not be overloaded Writing offensive phrases or placing inappropriate stickers on vehicles is prohibited Front and back licence plates must not be obscured or covered Using spray of all types by motorists, passengers or pedestrians is prohibited. Reckless driving and stunts are completely…

This year marks the 40th anniversary of A Christmas Story, one of the most beloved holiday movies of all time. But it wasn’t always celebrated as a classic. With the passage of time, most have forgotten that A Christmas Story was only moderately successful in theaters (it made $19.2 million at the box office). It wasn’t until TNT and TBS began regularly airing A Christmas Story during the holiday season that the film’s popularity really took off. The film was based on Jean Shepherd’s novel In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash, which was inspired by his life. Shepherd…

The much-awaited climate change conference that the city has been gearing up for this year kickstarted on November 30, making an urgent call to action to tackle the ongoing climate crisis, which is only getting more and more serious with every passing moment. After a year marked by unprecedented heat and drought, the upcoming UN climate summit, COP28 or the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which aims to address an array of complex issues, has gathered representatives from across the globe for a fortnight of pivotal talks, dynamic…