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If you’re a Netflix user in the U.S., you’ve undoubtedly heard that the streaming giant has cracked down on password sharing, and has policies and payment options for subscribers using the service outside of their “household,” also known as the “primary location.” Netflix has rolled out this new policy on plan in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain, requiring customers to choose and set their primary location for the Netflix account used “in the main place where you watch Netflix, and is associated with your home Wi-Fi [or wired] network and the devices connected to it.” We’ll go into greater…
Gold prices plunged more than Dh2 per gram in the UAE at the opening of the markets on Thursday. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K trading at Dh244.0 per gram as compared to last night’s close of Dh246.25 per gram, down Dh2.25. Among the other variants of the yellow metal, 22K was opened at Dh226.0 per gram, 21K was at Dh218.75, and 18K was at Dh187.5. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Globally, spot gold was trading at $2,016.0 per ounce by 9.10 UAE time. It hit a nearly one-week low of…
“Leaving Dubai was one of the hardest decisions my family had to take but I feel it’s now a part of us,” says Fabiha Khalid, an Indian expat who lived in the city for four-and-a-half years. The family of four – Khalid has two sons, aged nine and five – came here from the US in 2019. They returned in June 2023. “Even though we lived in Dubai for a relatively short period, there is such a strong bond with it, it felt like home. Whether it was the sun throughout the year, the warmth of the people, the delectable…
NASA said on Wednesday that it’s made significant progress on resolving technical issues with its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, putting it on course for its first crewed test flight in April at the earliest. The space agency wants to use the Boeing-made Starliner capsule for crewed flights to and from the International Space Station (ISS), giving it a second option alongside SpaceX’s tried-and-tested Crew Dragon capsule. But the Starliner’s development has been far from smooth, failing a test flight in 2019 due to multiple issues, before reaching the ISS in a second test flight that took three years of careful preparation.…
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s leading leisure and entertainment hub, has introduced its latest school break anthem, encouraging families to embark on an exhilarating getaway from their monotonous routines. Featuring an array of ‘Yas-tastic’ adventures, the video showcases the journey of ‘the girl who never got bored’. Inspired by the re-popularised sea shanty genre, the narrative unfolds the story of a girl endlessly entertained during her Yas Island staycation. Through the video, viewers are invited to share the excitement and explore the boundless experiences the destination offers. “Music has the power to forge bonds, create connections, and elevate emotions collectively. Motivated…
Intel has released a new graphics driver update for its Arc lineup of GPUs. It is the company’s first major update this year, primarily supporting new game titles like Enshrouded, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Tekken 8, and Palworld. As always, the new Game On drivers (31.0.101.5186) also ensure a substantial performance boost to many existing DirectX11 and DirectX12 games. As per Intel, gamers can expect a massive increase of up to 268% average fps (frame per second) uplift in Just Cause 4 at 1080p with very high settings and about 160% average fps…
When Kenyan expat Catherine Wambui Mwangi was due for her medical test for visa renewal, she decided to go for a quick check-up at the local clinic. “I had fever and I felt extreme fatigue,” she recalled. “I didn’t want to get rejected so I thought I would go get myself checked.” The 42-year-old also struggled with painful periods. “Since I am a chef, I am constantly on my feet,” she said. “During the days of my periods, it would be especially hard for me.” When she approached a clinic, the doctors there were shocked to learn that Catherine had…
The Samsung Galaxy S24 line of smartphones have been unveiled, and you can preorder them until January 30. They look fantastic so far, but they certainly aren’t cheap. In fact, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is Samsung’s most expensive non-folding smartphone. Thankfully there are a lot of phone deals out there that will save you a lot of cash on your upgrade. All the major carriers have trade-in deals. But what if you want an unlocked phone? Best Buy has your back. Right now Best Buy is offering up to $870 trade-in when you buy the S24 series. They’ll also…
Tesla is targeting 2025 for the launch of a mass-market compact crossover, with speculation growing that it could be the automaker’s best-priced vehicle yet. Following Wednesday’s publication of a Reuters report claiming that Tesla has been informing suppliers of its plan to launch its first new vehicle since the Cybertruck last year, Tesla chief Elon Musk confirmed during a post-earnings call that the company expects to begin production of an all-new electric vehicle at its Texas facility in the second half of 2025. The upcoming automobile is reportedly codenamed “Redwood,” and Tesla would seek to make 10,000 of them per…
UAE citizens planning to travel to the UK will no longer need a pre-entry visa starting February 1. They are now eligible for the ‘Electronic Travel Authorisation’ (ETA) scheme, as announced by the UAE Embassy in London on Wednesday. Emiratis wanting to travel to the UK, can apply via the ‘UK ETA’ app or on GOV.UK from February 1 to get entry permit, which allows travel for an unlimited number of times for a period of two years for £10 (Approx. Dh47). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “This significant milestone is the…