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The MacBook Pro 16 remains undefeated as the best 16-inch laptop you can buy. From the incredible battery life to the impressive performance, the M3 Max MacBook Pro has become an unstoppable force. Still, plenty of competitors have come along to potentially challenge it, and when I came across the updated HP Spectre x360 16, I wondered if it might make a worthy rival. As impressive as it is, though, it still doesn’t have what it takes to dethrone the MacBook Pro. Specs and configurations HP Spectre x360 16 Apple MacBook Pro 16 Dimensions 14.05 inches by 9.67 inches…
The United States expressed concerns over Sri Lanka’s online regulation bill Thursday, a day after it passed overwhelmingly in Parliament over protests by the media, opposition and rights activists. The Online Safety bill allows the government to set up a commission with a wide range of powers, including ordering people and internet service providers to remove online posts deemed “prohibited statements.” It can also legally pursue people who publish such posts. Julie Chung, the US ambassador in Sri Lanka, said the United States has concerns about the potential impact of the legislation and urged “Sri Lanka to prioritize transparency and…
The countdown has begun for the21st edition of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship (DIAHC) , one of the world’s foremost beauty competitions for Purebred Arabian horses which will take place at its original home at the Dubai World Trade Centre in March. The much-anticipated championship, which attracts the best show horses from around the world, will be held on from March 22 to 24, as part of the build-up to the 2024 $30.5m Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan racecourse. The announcement came at a judges selection draw held at DWTC, that attended by Qusai Obaidalla, DIAHC Director &…
Apple has today announced a major change that could revolutionize the web-browsing experience for iPhone users. Alas, this browsing boon will be limited to users in the EU bloc. This news was announced alongside Apple’s plans to add sideloading and third-party app stores to the iPhone. To comply with the EU’s landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple says it will allow developers to use other browser engines for their web browsers. That means Apple will no longer force them to use its own WebKit rendering engine, which is the underlying tech behind what any web browser can do on your…
A Pakistani national and his daughter died in a fire incident in Sharjah on Thursday, a senior official said. Faisal Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, said that Imran Khan and his family were living in Sharjah when the unfortunate incident happened. Khan’s wife and two children were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the Al Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah. “An unfortunate accident occurred in the house of a Pakistani based in Sharjah on the morning of January 25, 2024. Regrettably, the family’s head Imran Khan and his one daughter died in the incident while his wife and two…
The crowning of Ukrainian-born model Karolina Shiino as the winner of the Miss Japan contest this week has triggered a social media debate on what it means to be, and look, Japanese. The 26-year-old model, who was born in Ukraine and looks Caucasian, has lived in Japan for more than 20 years and is a naturalised citizen. Over the years, Japan has further opened its doors to foreigners as a way to reverse its declining birthrate, one of the lowest in the world. “I live as a Japanese person, but there have been racial barriers and many instances where I…
It is often said that the cars we drive say a lot about who we are. This is a statement that is sure to ring true with car enthusiasts who are often ardent brand loyalists. And speaking of car brands, BMW has topped the charts as the best car brand for the year 2023. According to a report in the Business Insider, BMW landed the top spot based on road test scores, reliability, safety and customer satisfaction surveys. A brand that has been patronised by millions of customers across the world, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, which is the full form…
I really need a good round on Friday after and up-and-down opening round at the $2.5 million Ras Al Khaimah Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club in Ras Al Khaimah, in the North of the UAE. This is only my second tournament of the year following last week’s HERO Dubai Desert Classic down the road at Emirates Golf Club, so I guess I need to find my groove quickly as we always say it is important to get off to a fast start to the season. In the first round I shot a 71. I started on hole 10 and…
Microsoft has consistently put out a new version of its most popular Surface device, the Surface Pro. With it due to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, it’s an important milestone for the device and may herald some exciting changes and upgrades over the still-impressive last-generation device, the Surface Pro 9. As we edge closer to its impending release, here’s what we know about the Surface Pro 10 so far. Rumored release date The Surface Pro 10 was a no-show at the last Surface hardware event, which was held in September 2023, with Microsoft instead focusing on two new Surface…
The Dubai Sports Council has announced the launch of Dubai Jet Suit Race, which will be the first sporting contest in the world featuring opponents who go aerial without the aid of an aircraft. Instead, competitors will rely on suits equipped with jet engines to navigate a predetermined course. Held under the patronage and directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the event is organised in cooperation with Gravity Industries. It will be held on February 28, during the Dubai Boat Show, so that visitors…