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The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is eager to have cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and is exploring the idea of converting a baseball stadium in Nagoya for this purpose. Cricket administrators perceive multi-sport events like the Asian Games as an opportunity to boost the game, which will return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028 after a 128-year gap. Cricket featured in the Hangzhou Games in China last year but wasn’t part of the 2018 Games in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia. “We are still working on the sports programme for the 2026 Games but yes,…
For many people, a reason to upgrade their smartphone regularly is for the improved camera upgrades that companies include each year for flagship devices. We’re still early on in the year, and both Samsung and OnePlus have launched their next generation of flagship devices with the Galaxy S24 and OnePlus 12. Both phones are powered with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip for fast performance, come with 8GB–16GB RAM, plenty of storage, and the latest version of Android 14. And to top things off, the cameras on both are impressive, with the OnePlus having slightly better specs. If you’re looking…
South Korea’s fertility rate, already the world’s lowest, continued its dramatic decline in 2023, as women concerned about their career advancement and the financial cost of raising children decided to delay childbirth or to not have babies. The average number of expected babies for a South Korean woman during her reproductive life fell to a record low of 0.72 from 0.78 in 2022, data from Statistics Korea showed on Wednesday. That is far below the rate of 2.1 per woman needed for a steady population and well behind the rate of 1.24 in 2015 when concerns about issues such as…
Digital Extension of Original Italian Masterpieces—for Collectors, Museums, and Galleries. Numbered. Authenticated. Framed. Reimagining the world’s most renowned artwork with an exclusive patent – thoughtfully curated for a new era of art enthusiasts. Dubai, UAE – February 28, 2024. Embark on a historical journey and seize the opportunity to own iconic masterpieces as Cinello — an Italian company focused on heritage and technology — unveils an extraordinary digital collection at ART DUBAI 2024 (1/2/3 March). Leonardo Da Vinci, Raffaello, Amedeo Modigliani, and other iconic creators come to life digitally, courtesy of Cinello’s groundbreaking Digital Artwork (DAW®) initiative. In an exclusive…
HMD Global is best known for making phones with the Nokia name on them, but that’s changing in 2024, and at MWC 2024, it has revealed its bold plan for the future. Not only is it making a Barbie phone with Mattel, but it’s also improving repairability. In turn, it’s tackling one of the industry’s biggest missed opportunities — modular phones — by taking on the concept in a new way. Digital Trends spoke to HMD Global’s head of product marketing, Adam Ferguson, over Zoom during the Barcelona trade show to understand more about the new name we’ll see on phones…
A group of Emirati engineers and artists have reimagined the traditional date fruit, known for its nutritional richness, into a source of electricity, showcasing an innovative fusion of art, engineering, and culinary heritage. The three men showcased their project at the Sikka Art and Design Festival, highlighting the cultural significance of dates while promoting sustainable energy solutions. “It was a surprise when we lit up a bulb,” said Dr Ahmad Al Attar, an engineer who recently completed his doctorate in physics. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. For their invention, the trio used…
Erling Haaland roared back to his best form with a five-goal salvo as Manchester City thumped Luton Town 6-2 at Kenilworth Road to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Tuesday. Luton had no answer to the marauding Norwegian who bagged his eighth City hat-trick before halftime and then scored twice more after the break to kill off a stirring Luton revival. The 23-year-old Haaland’s first four goals were all created by Kevin De Bruyne. Mateo Kovacic also got on the scoresheet for holders City who are unbeaten in 18 games in all competitions. Luton threatened an unlikely comeback…
Samsung has already had a very busy 2024, from launching three new Galaxy S phones to teasing its upcoming Galaxy Ring. Now, we reportedly have our first look at the company’s upcoming foldable — the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. Early in the morning on February 28, leaker @OnLeaks teamed up with SmartPrix to share design renders of the Fold 6. At first glance, the Fold 6 looks a lot like last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 5. There’s a narrow 6.2-inch cover screen on the outside, and when the Fold 6 is opened, you get a 7.6-inch inner display. It’s…
Dubai’s Global Village is all set to welcome guests with wonderful Ramadan experiences. UAE’s multicultural family destination has revised the opening and closing hours for the holy month and will open its door from 6pm until 2pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy iftar and suhoor offerings with a multitude of options across a variety of cuisines. Guests can also shop at the brand-new Ramadan Wonders Souk, filled with offerings of all types of unique trinkets from around the world. The souk, situated at the heart of the park, will be themed after a traditional Emirati market and will provide…
Abu Dhabi introduced a new public transport fare system that integrates city and suburban transport services into the ‘Standard Service’, which will be implemented on February 28. The ‘Standard Service’ fare will be set at Dh2 (boarding fee) plus an additional 5 fils for every kilometre crossed – with the cost capped at Dh5 per journey, according to the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), as confirmed by the department to Khaleej Times. This aims to include wider geographic areas with a simplified and user-friendly fare system to enhance the overall public transport experience in Abu Dhabi. Stay up to date with…