New York: A team of US researchers have developed a flexible, stretchable computing chip that processes information by mimicking the human brain. The device, described in the journal Matter, aims to change the way health data is processed. “With this work, we’ve bridged wearable technology with artificial intelligence and machine learning to create a powerful device […]
Top Gun: Maverick has overtaken Titanic to become the seventh highest earning film at the US domestic box office. The sequel to the iconic film has generated $662 million (AED2b) since it was released. Thanks to an intense press tour and word of mouth, the Tom Cruise-led film toppled the James Cameron flick, which earned […]
New York: Around one million species are facing extinction, according to a report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), supported by the UN. It may be surprising to learn that giraffes, parrots, and even oak trees are included in the list of threatened species, as well as cacti and seaweed. […]
Dubai: Dubai attracted 7.12 million international overnight visitors between January and June 2022, recording more than 183% growth in visitors compared to the 2.52 million tourists who visited Dubai during the same period in 2021, according to the latest data from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This positive trend in H1 2022 places […]
San Francisco: In a bid to match its full-screen reels, the Meta-owned photo and video-sharing platform Instagram has confirmed that it will soon begin testing new ‘ultra-tall photos’. The company will introduce support for slimmer, taller 9:16 screen ratio photos to help them fill the entire screen as users scroll through the app’s feed. Currently, the […]
San Francisco: Meta, formerly Facebook, is testing a new live-streaming platform for influencers called “Super”, media reports say. The new platform allows influencers to host live streams, earn revenue and engage with viewers. It has reportedly paid influencers between $200 (AED735) and $3,000 (AED11,019) to use the platform for 30 minutes. Super entered development in late […]
Tiffany & Co quickly sold out a limited collection of 250 custom jewel-encrusted pendants for holders of CryptoPunks, a popular early non-fungible token collection. CryptoPunks was launched in 2017 and consists of 10,000 unique 8-bit-style generated characters stored on the Ethereum blockchain. The collection is “essentially the cave paintings of Web3 art. We’re talking about […]
Washington: Scientists have warned of the role climate change plays in increasing the occurrence of lightning strikes across the United States, following a lightning strike that took place in Lafayette Park, near the White House, leaving three dead and one other in critical condition. More heat can draw more moisture into the atmosphere, while also […]
Dubai: Hotpack Global, the leading manufacturer of disposable food packaging products in the Middle East, organised a desert clean-up drive as a part of its “Fill for Future” initiative. This sustainability initiative is undertaken by the Hotpack Happiness Project, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the company. The goal of the #fillforfuture clean-up drive, which […]
Sharjah: The House of Wisdom (HoW) launched the Youth Summer Camp with 16 activities designed to provide participants with a distinctive educational experience during the summer break in August. Running until August 27, 2022, the Youth Summer Camp features diverse sets of workshops and activities divided into five sub-camps. Participants will delve into the world […]
Dubai: House of Pops, is well known for being a company which puts people and the planet first, with the slogan “to delight the world, with better choices, for a good life,” now, the uniforms are being replaced with more sustainable materials, made of recycled plastic bottles, produced by Dubai-based sustainable materials manufacturer DGRADE. The stylish […]
