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NASA has achieved an impressive first by streaming an ultra-HD video to Earth by laser from 19 million miles away. “This will pave the way for higher-data-rate communications in support of the next giant leap: sending humans to Mars,” the space agency said in a social media post on Monday announcing the feat. The footage was created here on Earth before being sent to deep space with NASA’s Psyche mission, which launched in October. It features a cat named Taters chasing a laser pointer because … well … everyone loves a cat video. And here it is: The Video NASA’s…

Simona Halep is unsure if she will play again if the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) does not uphold her appeal against a four-year doping suspension, the Romanian former world No.1 has said. In September, the 32-year-old former Wimbledon and French Open champion was banned by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for four years for two separate anti-doping rule violations. Halep, who had been provisionally suspended since October 2022 after testing positive for banned blood-booster roxadustat at the US Open last year, said she would appeal the ITIA’s decision to sport’s highest court. On Tuesday, CAS said the…

If you’re unfamiliar with Insignia, it’s a budget-friendly brand made by Best Buy to essentially compete with Amazon’s Fire TVs, and it does a pretty good job of it. Prices for Insignia TVs are excellent, and you can get bigger sizes with great features for a small amount of cash. For example, this 55-inch F30 Series TV from Insignia is the perfect TV for those who want a large 4K TV at a good price since you can get it off Best Buy for just $240. That’s a $110 discount from the original $350 price tag, so it’s worth grabbing…

A new mosque built and named after Indonesian President Joko Widodo has been officially opened to the public in Abu Dhabi. The Mosque of President Joko Widodo, located in the Abu Dhabi diplomatic area, is on the street named after the Indonesian president. The construction of the mosque started in 2021 and was completed in October. It can accommodate up to 2,500 worshippers. The inauguration was conducted by Suhail Al Mazroei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and other officials. As part of the opening ceremony, the minister planted a mango tree. Ust. Salman Alfarisi, the Indonesian Imam, performed the Zuhr…

Some of the world’s top cricketers will go under the hammer at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Tuesday in the next auction for the lucrative Indian Premier League. Players can start the bidding for their services at up to $240,000 but the best will be snapped up for many times that. This time the 10 IPL franchises will have a combined $31.5 million to spend. The Twenty20 tournament, the richest in cricket, is expected to begin in March. With the players pocketing most of the fee, let’s take a look at five stars who could hit the jackpot: Pat…

MillerKnoll: Pioneering the Future of Design and Furniture UAE, 18th December 2023: With a rich history dating back over a century, MillerKnoll has emerged as innovator in the global design and furniture industry. Established in 2021 through the merger of Knoll and Herman Miller, MillerKnoll now boasts an impressive portfolio of dynamic brands, offering an unparalleled range of products to architects and designers across the world. Stacy Stewart, Regional Director MEA, MillerKnoll said, “Diversity and innovation define each MillerKnoll brand, catering to a wide spectrum of needs. From ergonomic office solutions to stylish and comfortable furniture designed for the hospitality…

If you’re a fan of Samsung because it makes some of the best smartphones and tablets on the market, then going for a Samsung TV is a no-brainer. Not only will it let you add to your Samsung ecosystem, but Samsung as a whole also manages to make some of the best TVs as well, so it’s a win-win all around. Of course, Samsung TVs can get quite expensive, so we’re always on the lookout for great deals on them, such as this deal on the 75-inch Samsung TU690T. Even though it usually goes for $750, this deal from Best…

The super number plates AA30, T64,O48, AA555, X33333,V2222, Y 200 top a pack of 90 special vehicle licensing plates of two, three, four and five digits on offer at the forthcoming 114th Open Auction of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the final auction this year. Plates on offer bear (AA- I- J- M- N- O- Q- R- S- T- U- V- W- X- Y- Z) codes. The auction is scheduled for Saturday, December 30. Registration of bidders starts on Monday, December 25. Bidding will start at 4.30pm at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. Interested bidders can also register for the…

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, world number 14 Tommy Fleetwood, and four-time DP World Tour winner Ryan Fox are set to tee it up at the inaugural Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek Resort from January 11-14, 2024. The trio join world number two Rory McIlroy and his Ryder Cup teammate Nicolai Højgaard, who won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai last month, in the field featuring 60 professionals and 60 amateurs. The Dubai Invitational will see a 72-hole strokeplay DP World Tour tournament played concurrently with a three-day team Pro-Am, with Sunday featuring professionals only. Donald, who captained…

If you’ve had an eye on either of Samsung’s current flagship foldable smartphones — the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 — this holiday season is the perfect time to buy them because of the discounts from the phone deals that Best Buy is offering. The 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is down to $850 from $1,000 for savings of $150, while the 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is down to $1,500 from $1,800 for savings of $300. They’re still pretty expensive mobile devices, but if you were planning to purchase them…