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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…

More women in the UAE have reported experiencing painful periods after being infected by Covid-19. At least 10 per cent of women in the country started experiencing onset dysmenorrhea after being infected by Coronavirus, revealed a recent study conducted at Latifa Hospital in Dubai. ‘Effects of the Covid-19 Infection on Women’s Menstrual Cycle: A Retrospective Study at Latifa Hospital, Dubai,’ sheds light on the potential impact of the virus on women’s health. The research included 705 participants from various ethnic backgrounds, comprising reproductive-aged women (18-55 years old) who had recovered from Covid-19 infection. Stay up to date with the latest…

While the Android world is currently buzzing around the Samsung Galaxy S24 and OnePlus 12, Google has just announced a few big updates to the Pixel 8 series. The first update is a new Mint color. It’s available for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and if you ask me, it looks fantastic. It’s a calming mint shade that’s not too intense but also not so muted that it’s boring to look at. I think it’s a strong contender for one of the best Pixel colors we’ve seen in a while. Mint is available for both Pixel 8…

UAE residents caught in daily traffic are estimated to lose an equivalent of one day each month. Although no concrete study supports this claim, motorists who spoke with Khaleej Times said that the total time they spend stuck in traffic accumulates to a day or two monthly. According to these residents, this lost time could have been better spent with family and friends. Khadija Bilal, an Emirati working mother of two living in Sharjah, faces traffic woes daily while heading to her work in Dubai. She starts very early in the morning to reach her workplace on time. “The time…

Bert Labs, a Bangalore, India headquartered, internationally award winning and globally one of the fastest growing AI companies focused on helping organisations in achieving their AI Digital Transformation Infra goals, expects to open its first Middle East office in Dubai by March this year. “We have had a range of fruitful discussions with a number of companies in the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. We are formally collaborating with them on their data for Bert Platform Solution™ development and deployment in their signature malls, hotels, hospitals, large office towers, residential buildings, district cooling plants, material manufacturing…

Ford has announced a recall of close to 1.9 million Explorer SUVs over a safety issue that could see the windshield trim panels coming off and flying into the path of other drivers. Clips that hold the panels in place have reportedly been coming loose, and so Ford will fix the issue that it believes affects about 5% of the recalled Explorers. The recall covers 1,889,110 Ford Explorer SUVs from the 2011-through-2019 model years, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ford said it’s aware of 568 complaints about the issue, and more than 14,000 warranty reports claiming…