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Hankook
Sport

Sports stars descend on 2024 Hankook London E-Prix

In grand celebration of motorsport This weekend, the Hankook London E-Prix drew a constellation of sports and entertainment luminaries to its electrifying circuit. The London E-Prix electrifies the capital’s streets, blending speed and sustainability in a thrilling showcase of Formula E racing. Amidst iconic landmarks, electric cars hum through hairpin turns,
Smarter
Tech

Are you smarter than artificial intelligence?

News Editor 2
Let’s take a deep dive here In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the question of human intelligence versus artificial intelligence (AI) continues to captivate minds and spark debates across various fields. As AI capabilities advance, from language processing to problem-solving, it begs the question: Are humans still the ultimate intelligence? AI has made
2043
Aviation

Boeing sees demand for 44,000 new aircraft through 2043

Arnold Pinto
Amid post-pandemic travel recovery Boeing has projected a significant resurgence in air travel demand, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and driving a robust forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries over the next two decades. Ahead of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Boeing unveiled its 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), anticipating a need for 44,000 new
beOnd
Business Telecom

beOnd Airlines and Ooredoo Maldives in new collaboration

To elevate the travel experience for island visitors beOnd Airlines, the world’s first premium leisure airline, has partnered strategically with Ooredoo Maldives, a leading international telecommunications provider. Effective August 2024, all travellers flying with beOnd Airlines to the Maldives will receive an exclusive travel SIM card courtesy of Ooredoo Maldives,
Terms
Tech

10 AI terms you should know about in 2024

The lexicon of AI is evolving rapidly Since its explosion into mainstream awareness in late 2022, generative AI (GenAI) has transformed our understanding of technology, enabling more accessible interactions with computers through natural language. A growing number of people around the globe, including the Middle East, now tend to grasp concepts like ‘prompts’ and ‘machine
Outage
Cybersecurity

Cyber outage creates chaos around the world on July 19, 2024

Hits flights, banks, telecoms, media A widespread disruption caused by a software update sent shockwaves through global computer systems on July 19, 2024, resulting in grounded flights, interrupted broadcasts, and significant disruptions across banking, healthcare, and other essential services. The incident was triggered by a routine update to a product offered by leading
Gaza
Logistics

Aid delivery to Gaza shifts to land route from Ashdod Port

US military ends temporary dock operation The US military’s temporary maritime operation to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza has successfully concluded. The operation, which utilised a temporary dock known as Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, completed its mission efficiently and effectively. In a statement, US Deputy Commander Brad Cooper confirmed that future aid
IM-2
Space

Intuitive Machines finalises lunar landing site for IM-2 mission

Arnold Pinto
November 2024 to January 2025 scheduling Intuitive Machines has finalised the landing site for its highly anticipated IM-2 lunar prospecting mission, which has already sold out. The mission to explore the Moon’s South Pole for water ice and other volatiles marks a significant step in the US company’s ambitious plans for deep space exploration. The […]
Rabbit
Cybersecurity

Vulnerability in Rabbit R1 AI personal assistant exploited

Cybernews researchers gain root access Researchers at Cybernews have successfully gained root access to the Rabbit R1 AI personal assistant by exploiting a vulnerability that has lingered unresolved for five years. The vulnerability, known as Kamakiri, exploits a flaw in MediaTek systems on chip (SoCs) dating back to January 2019. This exploit grants elevated privileges
Poland
Defence & Security

New NATO missile defence base in Poland is operational

‘Aegis Ashore’ reinforces transatlantic security A pivotal milestone in NATO’s defensive capabilities has been achieved as the new US ballistic missile defence site in Redzikowo, Poland, known as ‘Aegis Ashore,’ is now operational. This development significantly enhances NATO’s ability to safeguard its member nations against ballistic missile threats, crucially
SkyCargo
Aviation

Emirates SkyCargo orders 5 Boeing 777 Freighters

As global air cargo demand spikes Emirates SkyCargo has placed a firm order for five Boeing 777 Freighters to meet burgeoning global air cargo demand. This move effectively doubles Emirates’ 777 Freighter order book to 10, underscoring its position as a leader in air cargo logistics. Emirates SkyCargo, Emirates Airlines’ freight division, has positioned itself