Ed Dwight had to wait over six decades to achieve his dream of going into space. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy selected him as the first black astronaut candidate in the country. However, NASA did not select him for a mission then, and he was unable to travel into space. On Sunday, at 90-years-old, […]
Kerala: The recent death of a young girl in Kerala, India, has brought renewed attention to the dangers posed by Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic organism commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba.” The tragic incident occurred when the girl, who had been swimming in a local water body, contracted a rare and fatal brain infection caused […]
When McDonald’s shut down all its restaurants in Iceland in 2009, one man bought his last hamburger and fries. “I had heard that McDonald’s never decompose so I just wanted to see if it was true or not,” Hjortur Smarason told agencies. Over a decade later, the seemingly indestructible meal still looks almost new. It […]
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has deployed five aircraft carrying 200 tonnes of relief aid to Kenya, including essential food and medical supplies. This aligns with the orders of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to allocate US$15 million in aid for the flood victims and the effects of the heavy […]
New Knight Frank report reveals planned property spending habits of 317 global HNWI’s. HNWI’s globally have an average budget of US$36.5 million to spend on a home in Dubai. Dubai: High-net-worth-individuals (HNWI’s) around the world are prepared to spend US$4.4 billion on residential real estate in Dubai, according to global property consultancy, Knight Frank’s second […]
The film is a purrfectly entertaining addition to the world of animated cinema that will appeal to comic-strip aficionados Director: Mark Dindal Voice cast: Chriss Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Hannah Waddingham, Cecily Strong, Ving Rhames, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, Luke Cinque-White Directed by Mark Dindal and penned by David Reynolds, this fully animated film is […]
Global: May 28th marks the 141st birth anniversary of, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and on this day, ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, is setting the stage for the world digital premiere of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. The biographical period drama portrayal of Savarkar’s life. Directed, co-written, and co-produced by the talented […]
Last week, OpenAI introduced a new conversational interface for ChatGPT featuring an expressive, synthetic voice that sounded remarkably like the AI assistant voiced by Scarlett Johansson in the sci-fi movie “Her.” However, over the weekend, OpenAI unexpectedly disabled the new voice. On Monday, Johansson released a statement claiming she had compelled this reversal after her […]
On Monday, Apple and Google announced a new feature for iPhone and Android users to receive alerts when an unknown Bluetooth device may be tracking them. The companies have created an industry standard called “Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers.” This feature is now available with Apple’s iOS 17.5 and Google’s Android 6.0+ devices. Users will receive […]
Apple and fellow streaming platforms contemplate a fresh compensation scheme for the entertainment sector, linking pay to performance. Under this plan, actors and production crews would garner bonuses based on factors such as the number of viewers, watch time, and cost relative to audience size. Apple explores this model, engaging with talent representatives, which could […]
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi will enforce a ban on select Styrofoam products starting June 1, aiming to combat plastic pollution across the emirate. The banned items include disposable cups, lids, plates, and takeaway containers made from the material, which is called expanded polystyrene, a type of plastic. This initiative is part of the green strategy […]
