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This installment of You Asked is a projector-heavy special. There is no better time to do this, given some of the massive TV screen sizes we’re seeing these days, along with falling prices on those massive screen sizes. Big TV vs. Projector, OLED vs LED for Most ‘Accurate’ Cinematic Experience? | You Asked Ep. 25 Big TV vs. projector With all these huge screens we saw announced at CES, do you think projectors are on the way out? A related question came from Sayeed, who said: Hey Caleb, I was wondering about the new Xgimi projectors. Why don’t you also…
Sharjah bus fares have increased by as much as Dh3 in some routes since Friday (March 1) following a 17 fils hike in the price of diesel this month. Based on the fare matrix seen by Khaleej Times, the bus fare from Rolla in Sharjah to Mall of the Emirates in Dubai via Al Quoz (bus route 309) has gone up by Dh3, from Dh17 last month to Dh20 in March. Intercity bus route 616 has also increased by up to Dh3, depending on the destination — from D8 to Dh10 for short distances; while longer distances are now Dh30…
The Israeli military has said AI helps it more accurately target militants in its five-month war against Hamas, but as Gaza deaths rise, experts are questioning how effective algorithms can really be. The health ministry in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip says the war has killed upwards of 30,000 people, the majority of them civilians. “Either the AI is as good as claimed and the IDF (Israeli military) doesn’t care about collateral damage, or the AI is not as good as claimed,” Toby Walsh, chief scientist at the University of New South Wales AI Institute in Australia, told AFP. The health…
SABIC CEO elected as a Chair for Board of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Dubai, UAE, 3 March 2024 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, announced changes to its Board of Directors for the term 2024-2027 at its Annual General Assembly meeting held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates this week. The changes took place as part of GPCA’s Board elections at the Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai, on 29 February 2024. Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, CEO, SABIC, was re-elected for a new three-year term as Chairman of GPCA,…
One of the best things about using more than one Apple device is the way they interact with each other. Apple has built all kinds of clever features into its famous ecosystem, and it means your devices all work together in a way that you just don’t get from any other manufacturer. AirDrop might be the ultimate expression of this, though that’s fairly well-known. Here, we’ve picked out six other great ways your Mac works with other Apple products. Most require you to have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled, as well as for you to be using the same Apple ID…
Real estate agents across the emirate have welcomed new rules implemented by Dubai’s Land Department (DLD) and are hoping it will remove fake listings and fraudulent advertisements. “These changes are very important for the real estate market,” said agent Craig Brown, Associate Director, the Luxury Collection. “There are a lot of unprofessional agents that throw up fake listings, sometimes even without the proper documentation. It is saturating the market and mitigating the chances of an agent who is abiding by the rules. This will make sure that the industry is clean and fair to everyone who follows the law.” In…
Indian farmers plan to march to the capital New Delhi on Wednesday as they push their demands for higher crop prices, a protest leader said, after several rounds of failed talks. Farm union leaders are seeking guarantees of state support or a minimum purchase price for farmers’ produce. “On March 6, farmers will come to Delhi from all over the country by train, bus and air,” protest leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal told reporters. He said farmers would also block railway lines across the country on March 10. The protests began in early February with hundreds of farmers in Punjab aiming…
In the world of streaming entertainment, Disney+ stands atop a mountain of content all its own. It’s home to everything from classic Disney shorts and features to all things Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, Nat Geo, and more. If you only wanted to pay for one service, a Disney+ subscription wouldn’t do you wrong. Unlike some competitive streaming meccas, a single Disney+ account can be shared with multiple users, and more than one Disney+ movie or show can be streamed simultaneously. How many exactly? We’ve put together this guide to answer that question, and to provide some additional Disney+ account sharing info. How…
Oman’s scenic landscapes and warm hospitality make it a popular travel destination among UAE residents for short vacations or weekend getaways. Whether you want to experience the wadis, the white beaches or the majestic mountains, the Sultanate offers something for every traveller. Just a stone’s throw away from the UAE, it is easily accessible for residents and visitors alike. You could hop on a bus, a car, or even a flight to discover the Sultanate’s otherworldly charms. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. If you are not up for the long 4-hour, 33-minute…
Reportage Properties, a leading real estate developer, has announced that its sales topped Dh 1 billion in the first two months of 2024. The developer’s sales topped Dh3.7 billion ($1 billion) during 2023, compared to Dh2.3 billion in 2022, with a growth of 60 per cent. This is regard, the developer is organizing a special sales day at the Habtoor Palace Hotel, Dubai, next Sunday March 3. The company will make special offers on local and international projects. The Reportage Properties’ portfolio includes 33 projects in the UAE, Egypt, Turkey, and Morocco. Reportage Properties aims to provide more special offers,…