Author: News Desk
Emirates and Etihad Airways, two of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) largest airlines, have announced an interline agreement that will allow customers of both airlines to have more travel options and greater flexibility. The partnership will enable passengers to connect through Abu Dhabi or Dubai and purchase a single ticket for travel on both airlines. This will make travel planning smoother and more convenient for customers of Emirates and Etihad. The agreement is aimed at restoring and expanding the global networks of the two airlines, and it comes in response to growing demand for travel between the UAE and other…
Restaurants Rally Behind ONDCs to Break Swiggy/Zomato Duopoly In a bid to break the duopoly of Swiggy and Zomato in the online food delivery market, restaurants are turning towards Online Food and Dining Aggregators (ONDAs). What are ONDCs? Unlike Swiggy and Zomato, ONDCs offer only ordering and delivery services and do not have their own delivery fleet. Instead, they partner with existing restaurants and delivery fleets to provide their services. Some examples of ONDCs include DotPe, OrderEasy, and Thrive. Why are restaurants turning to ONDCs? One reason is the high commission rates charged by Swiggy and Zomato, which can go…
UAE police get eyes in the sky with new crime-fighting drone After launching a robot drone, UAE Police will be able to keep an eye on criminals from above. In a post on social media on Thursday, RAS Al Khaimah Police announced the introduction of the brand-new cutting-edge tools for combating crime. The Ras Al Khaimah Police Commander-in-Chief General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi introduced the drone, which will be used to detect and monitor criminal suspects from the air. A high-resolution built-in camera will be used to record and capture images of crime scenes in high-quality, as well as track suspects. The high-tech drone also includes…
Google is losing ground in the AI arms race, a top Developer warns Google is losing ground in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race, warns a Senior Engineer from the company. Jeff Dean, who has led Google’s AI division since 2018, is concerned that the search giant is falling behind its competitors, particularly in Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision. Dean’s comments come at a time when AI is rapidly evolving, and Tech companies are investing heavily in the Technology. Google has long been considered a leader in AI, with its development of TensorFlow, one of the most popular machine learning frameworks. However, Dean notes that…
The IT giant Zoho Corporation, with its headquarters in Chennai, on Thursday unveiled Ulaa, a privacy-focused browser designed to compete with market leaders like Microsoft, Google, and Apple. Ulaa is a Tamil word that signifies “journey” or “voyage.” The browser is designed with features that automatically and universally disable tracking and website surveillance. It is specifically created to protect personal data. Ulaa takes Zoho’s dedication to privacy one step further. The browser has functions that enable privacy customization, include user profile modes, and incorporate productivity tools while maintaining the security and privacy of user data. According to a press release, users can also…
The Kerala tale that created the Met Gala’s white carpet The Met Gala 2023 Carpet: Made in India The Met Gala 2023 was filled with glamorous looks, debut appearances, and even some funny moments. However, one thing that remained a constant was the beautiful carpet laid down on the stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for attendees to walk on. The stunning carpet was made in India by Neytt.Extraweave, a Kerala-based brand founded by Sivan Santhosh and Nimisha Srinivas. The carpet was made sustainably and measured around 6,960 sq metres, with swirls of blue and red…
Botim 3.0, UAE Ultra App has video chat, AI, money transfers, Arabic ChatGPT, and more. The UAE-based Ultra App has launched Botim 3.0, an updated version of its popular messaging app that offers a range of new features, including video chat, AI-powered translation, money transfers, and Arabic language support. The new features are aimed at enhancing the user experience and making the app more useful for its millions of users in the UAE and beyond. One of the key features of Botim 3.0 is video chat, which allows users to make high-quality video calls with their contacts. The app also offers AI-powered translation, which automatically translates messages between…
The groundbreaking multi-year agreement between JioCinema and HBO and Warner Bros. brings a wide range of premium content to screens across India. The deal enables JioCinema, which is owned by Jio Platforms, to offer its subscribers access to some of the most popular shows and movies in the world. The partnership includes a range of HBO shows such as Game of Thrones, Westworld, and Big Little Lies, as well as a variety of Warner Bros. movies including Joker, Wonder Woman, and The Dark Knight. JioCinema subscribers will be able to stream the content on their mobile devices or smart TVs,…
The opening of a six-screen multiplex in New Delhi has been announced by the recently combined exhibiting company PVR Inox. The third of its kind in the city, the new multiplex at Vishal Enclave in Rajouri Garden offers two premium formats, IMAX and MX 4D. With the addition of the new theatre, there are now 25 PVR Inox theatres with 97 screens in New Delhi. With this opening, PVR Inox adds another 102 properties and 449 screens to its foothold in north India. “We have introduced the third IMAX and MX 4D formats for Delhites in an effort to make going to the movies as…
Hollywood authors have long created science fiction stories about how machines would take over the world, but today they are engaged in a battle to prevent robots from taking their employment. Limitations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scriptwriting for cinema and television are being pushed by the Writers Guild of America (WGA). Hollywood studios have rejected this notion, saying that they would only be open to considering new technology once a year. Hollywood studios are trying to make streaming services lucrative and are coping with declining ad income. The dispute over AI is one of numerous problems…