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Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion lawsuit brought by claimants who accused to web giant of privacy invasion by tracking their online activities despite being in “incognito mode” when using the company’s Chrome browser. After lawyers announced on Thursday that they’d reached a preliminary agreement, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers put a scheduled trial for the case in California on hold, Reuters reported. The class action lawsuit was filed in 2o2o and involved “millions” of Google users since June 2016., and sought at least $5,000 in damages per user for violations of California privacy laws. The terms…

Cinema speaks a universal language. It is this language that allows us to peek into the life of a media baron in Florida (Citizen Kane), feel the helplessness of a family in rural Bengal (Pather Panchali) and view a samurai’s murder from different vantage points (Rashomon). When it comes to the Arab world, we have long relied on Western interpretations to understand the region. But today, the tables have turned. Arab filmmakers are reclaiming the cultural space through films that talk about their lived realities, debunk Western stereotypes and showcase the complexity of an evolving society. Supporting this endeavour are…

The crash of a Yeti Airlines’ aircraft in January this year that killed all 72 people on board, including five Indians, in Nepal’s resort city of Pokhara was caused by human error, according to an inquiry report submitted to the government on Thursday. Yeti Airlines’ 9N-ANC ATR-72 aircraft crashed on the bank of the Seti River between the old airport and the new airport minutes before landing on January 15. A five-member Investigation Commission formed after the crash said in its report that the aircraft crash was due to human error, Nepal’s official news agency RSS reported. Stay up to…

Oil prices fell more than one per cent on Thursday as concerns eased about shipping disruptions along the Red Sea route, even as tensions in the Middle East continue to fester. Front month February Brent crude futures were down $1.02, about 1.3 per cent, at $78.63 a barrel by 1443 GMT in subdued trade ahead of their imminent expiry, while the more active March contract was down 92 cents, about 1.2 per cent, at $78.62 a barrel. US WTI crude futures were trading 82 cents, or about 1.1 per cent, lower at $73.29 a barrel. Oil prices dropped nearly 2…

While perusing some of the best TV deals that are currently live, you might notice a staple offer from Samsung. That is the Samsung 75-inch Class TU690T Crystal 4K smart Tizen TV. It fluctuates in price and is regularly featured as part of the Best Buy TV deals. But for the year-end sale, just ahead of New Year’s, we’re seeing some incredible price drops, including on this TV. Normally $750, and hovering around that price, you can save $150 right now and bring it home for just $600. You’ll want to shop that discount soon if you’re interested, it will…

Carolyn Yaffe once had a young patient who suffered from severe anxiety and depression. “Despite countless therapy sessions, she presented difficulty communicating her emotions effectively and became frustrated with her lack of progress,” recalls Yaffe, who works as a counsellor and cognitive behaviour therapist at Medcare Camali Clinic, Jumeirah. The patient, who was in her 20s, found handwritten journaling ‘arduous and time-consuming’ so instead, Yaffe suggested that they try a new approach: video journaling. The first few videos were hard to shoot — partly due to the patient’s initial hesitation — but soon, she began to find solace in it.…

Israeli forces on Thursday heavily bombed the besieged Gaza Strip as the centre of fierce combat against Hamas moves steadily south, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are sheltering. The war, which started with Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, has devastated much of northern Gaza as air and artillery strikes and house-to-house fighting have become heaviest in the southern city of Khan Younis. Ashraf Al Qudra, spokesman for the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, reported more than 200 deaths “including entire families” over the past 24 hours in strikes across the territory. Stay up to date with the…

An overwhelming 79% of UAE employees have stressed that digital skills give people an edge in business and an almost equal number (84%) said new technologies are helping them reach their potential, a new study showed. ServiceNow recently released the findings of a new study that explored employee sentiment on the impact of technology and digital skills on their career and the future of the workplace. The study — which surveyed 5,500 working adults in the UAE, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the UK — also highlighted that UAE employees are far more positive about the…

Folding phones are the new trend, with a bevy of manufacturers now offering them, including Samsung, Google, and OnePlus. But no folding phone is created equal. You’ll notice that right away by peeking at some of the best folding phones on the market. They differ in regard to features, price, and form. The OnePlus Open is a stand-out with its sleek, attractive design, powerful internals, and triple camera system. We’ll dig into more of the details below, but right now, you should know Best Buy is offering an incredible deal — you can save $200. Normally $1,700, the OnePlus Open…

On the last day of the year, Dubai residents may experience dense cloud cover with chances of a drizzle in the evening. Eisa Al Sereidi, Head of General Meteorology at the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), spoke of the onset of winter months in the UAE, while speaking to Khaleej Times. Dense fog blanketed the city on Thursday morning. However, a gradual reduction in fog cover is expected in the following days. Sereidi said, “Starting today (Thursday) for the next three days, we expect fog formation, but this fog cover will decrease with each passing day.” “On December 31, on…