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OSN expands exclusive content in the region with new Endeavor Content agreement

There are now more ways for you to enjoy content with OSN. Just today, one of the region’s leading entertainment hubs has extended its partnership with Endeavor Content that will offer content from HBO Max, Hulu, and Peacock directly from OSN. We’ve handpicked shows from all the streaming services such as  OSN ,  Netflix ,  Starz Play ,  Amazon Prime  and  Apple TV+ . “Endeavor Content has one of the most exciting slates in the business,” said Nick Forward, Managing Director Streaming & Chief Content Officer at OSN. “We couldn’t be more excited to expand on our partnership to bring some of 2022’s most anticipated shows exclusively to OSN subscribers in the Middle East.” Expect upcoming exclusives to be viewed on-demand through the OSN streaming app. Some of the most awaited titles include Wolf Life Me starring Josh Gad and Isla Fisher, and Tokyo Vice from acclaimed director Michael Mann, headlined by an incredible cast led by Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe. There’s also Conver

Dyson on sale: 2022's best Australian deals on vacuums, fans, hair care and more

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Looking for a high quality vacuum cleaner to make your home life easier? Or are you after a high-end fan or hair dryer? If any of those scenarios sound like the on you find yourself in, then you've landed in the right place to bag yourself a great (and bagless) Dyson deal. Dyson has built itself up to be a leader when it comes to the moving of air. Its innovative designs have set benchmark after benchmark and its popularity as a manufacture has extended way beyond vacuum cleaners. That said, with innovative design and top quality comes premium pricing, and that's where we come in. On this page we're listing all of the cheapest deals and offers on Dyson vacuums including uprights, cylinders and cordless models, along with some great prices on the company's fans and hair care products. Best vacuum cleaners in Australia: from cordless Dyson to robot Roomba We'll update the page regularly to include official Dyson sales, discount codes, retailer offers and sale h

Mars Perseverance celebrates its one-year 'landiversary' in this week's science news

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This week's science news was a little less earthy and a lot more spacey than usual, starting off with a couple of SpaceX news developments. First, we had news of a trio of new privately-funded SpaceX missions in the works, including the first crewed flight of Starship. Meanwhile, we learned that it isn't a SpaceX booster that's set to hit the Moon, but that doesn't make it better in the least bit. We also got word of the largest radio galaxy ever found, and its size is genuinely mind-boggling (and also provides some fodder for the debate over how we classify galaxies). We also heard from NASA astronomers about some new ways they plan to use the new James Webb Space Telescope, including taking a better look at interstellar visitors as they pass through our solar system. Finally, we ended the week celebrating the NASA Mars Perseverance rover's one-year "landiversary," and dug into some of the celebratory NASA livestreams to look back on its first year o

Tidal is now officially available in the UAE

Tidal first launched back in 2015 and is now finally available in the UAE. It brings with it a massive music catalogue of over 80 million high fidelity songs that will appeal to music fans and audiophiles. For artists, Tidal offers new ways to get paid allowing them to create on their own terms with fan support. Alongside its broad catalogue, Tidal members will get access to regularly updated playlists. These will showcase local artists including new music across genres like pop, dance and electronica. Tidal will have two subscription tiers along with a Family option that lets you connect up to six accounts. Tidal HiFi : At $5.50/month, this tier offers interruption-free access to HiFi sound quality. With Tidal HiFi, members can connect Tidal to speakers including cars, download music to listen offline, and see individualised daily listening insights with the new My Activity feature.  Tidal HiFi Plus : For $11/month, HiFi Plus features everything the HiFi tier offer. It adds fan-

Philips expands its B Line touchscreen monitor series in the Middle East with new interactive displays

Philips has unveiled two new touch screen monitors that will join its B Line SmoothTouch series in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The first is the 162B9T, which comes with a 16-inch LCD touch panel with HD resolution followed by the 242B9T, which has a 24-inch LCD touch panel with Full HD resolution. These are the best monitors in the UAE this year Aside from their sizes and resolutions, both monitors feature similar builds and interactive tech. The LCD panels on both feature 10-point touch technology for fluid response. You'll be able to touch type using ten fingers or play interactive games with friends. The SmootTouch LCD panels are also more durable and can handle splashes of water or dusty environments thanks to their IP rating for water & dust resistance. With Smart Contrast on board, the new B Line monitors auto-adjust backlight intensity based on the content you're viewing. Contrast is dynamically enhanced for games and videos with darker hues.  When in an

Crypto Chameleon: Boy George on NFTs and digital art ownership in the age of streaming

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Is there anything in the world of technology today more divisive than that of the NFT, the Non-Fungible Token ? Almost certainly not. It feels like a third of the world doesn’t understand what they are, a third of the world hates them and the other third are either buying or selling them.  In the infinitesimally small space between those groups exists a few artists and investors who genuinely believe that NFTs are not only a significant moment in art history, but also a valid way for creatives to secure a slice of the art world’s big-money pie that may otherwise be excluded from them. What is an NFT? Non-fungible tokens explained, and why you shouldn’t dismiss this fad Among one of the more unlikely announcements to hit the TechRadar inbox in recent times came the opportunity to talk to Boy George about his involvement in the fast-growing world of NFTs. Yes, that Boy George, he of Culture Club and Karma Chameleon fame, and icon of 80s pop superstardom. Though a portrait artist

Belkin’s newly-opened stores in Oman promise a unique interactive retail experience

Accessories powerhouse Belkin in partnership with AAMAAL LLC opened two exclusive outlets in Oman in a push to drive brand awareness in the Middle East. Located at the Mall of Oman and City Centre Qurum, Belkin hopes to provide customers a chance to experience Belkin’s product lineup in an attractive modern setting. These are the best Android chargers on the market right now The stores will showcase Belkin latest range of products as well as host exclusive product launches and events for customers. Belkin has also signed Oman national football star and 2022 FIFA World Cup Ambassador, Ali Al Habsi, as the face to drive brand awareness. Speaking of his collaboration with Belkin, Ali Al Habsi, one of Oman's top football players, said, "I am honoured to be representing a globally renowned brand like Belkin, which is synonymous with premium quality and unique designs. Belkin continues to offer its consumers innovative and smart products, providing them with convenient and up

Ziina P2P cash app makes it easy to send and receive payments in the UAE

Cashless payments are on the rise and Dubai-based fintech startup, Ziina, is on a mission to bring money online and simplify payments for consumers in the Middle East. Ziina’s newly launched digital wallet app allows instant cash transfers for users in the UAE. You’ll be able to pay back friends for dinners, split bills and request payments in a few taps by entering their phone number or username. These are the best Android apps of 2022 Using Ziina not only removes the need for tedious IBAN and swift code fields but also makes the payment experience seamless. You can make the experience more interactive by using the app’s social elements and adding GIFs, photos, emojis to your transactions. Any payments you receive are instantly available in your Ziina wallet for immediate use or you can transfer the funds to your personal bank account - Ziina supports all banks in the UAE. Ziina is also licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and has extra layers of security li

Murderous bears and heavy metal exoplanet atmospheres lead the week in science news

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There was a lot of science news from across many fields this week, from biology and wildlife management to NASA's plans for the International Space Station and even some extreme exoplanet news (who doesn't love a weird exoplanet?). In Sweden, researchers found that some brown bears were more aggressive killers than others, and it could have important implications for protecting reindeer herds shepherded by Indigenous people in the future. We also caught sight of an exoplanet with a layered atmosphere of iron, chromium, and other metals. Yes, you read that right, an iron and chromium atmosphere, made of metallic gases. How is that even possible? For more terrestrial matters, a new study found that about 1,600 years ago, Earth might have had a near-miss encounter with a comet, and given the damage that just the cometary debris caused, we caught a lucky break. Another study revealed strong evidence for a pair of ancient supermountains on Earth that might have been instrumenta

Here are our favorite movies based on video games

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Movies based on video games are often frowned upon by fans because the adaptation isn’t what they have expected most of the time. Many fans clamor for a proper video game adaptation, but Hollywood often results in less-than-desirable results. Here's what you should be watching this week That being said, we have seen some decent video game movies over the past years. Even films that were dismissed by critics as bad turned out to be loved by fans or have achieved cult status over the years since it was released. This year we will see two big video games from Naughty Dog that are now being adapted into a movie and TV show. Uncharted, starring Tom Holland as Nathan Drake, is opening in cinemas this February, while The Last of Us, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, will debut as a series from HBO later this year. Read on as we bring you our favorite movies based on video games. Werewolves Within (Image credit: IFC Films) Currently the only video game movie critical

Apple opens all-new store at Yas Mall Abu Dhabi

Apple today announced the opening of its brand new store at Yas Mall Abu Dhabi. Nearly doubling the size of the original location that opened in 2015, the store serves as a reimagined space for customers to browse Apple’s latest products and services, receive the best support from knowledgeable team members, and participate in free Today at Apple sessions.   “With the opening of the newly expanded Apple Yas Mall, our team is ready to welcome even more of Abu Dhabi’s incredibly diverse and innovative community to this beautiful new space,” said Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail + People. “We look forward to continuing to bring the best of Apple to the UAE, and building on our history in the region.”  As with any of Apple's stores, design of the space plays a crucial role in the customer journey. The Abu Dhabi store features a curved glass exterior and integrates over 150 feet of glass throughout the storefront. Bianco Cristal floors and wood ceilings are u

Starlink introduces a premium tier, but the price is out of this world

Elon Musk's Starlink service is rolling out a Premium Tier that can provide up to 500 Mbps, twice the bandwidth that can currently be achieved with the standard service. The new tier will charge $2,500 (around £1,850 / AU$3,500) for all of the required hardware, alongside a $500 (around £370 / AU$700) deposit fee and a $500 monthly subscription service.  While the price might be eye-wateringly high for consumers who can get the standard Starlink service for $99 a month, it's worth noting that this is targeting businesses in remote regions that are currently being forced to pay significantly higher rates for poor service. Starlink is promising a better experience for business. As the website puts it, "Starlink Premium delivers the same low latency with higher throughput allocation to serve small offices of 10-20 users, storefronts, and residential locations across the globe. Starlink Premium users can expect download speeds between 150 Mbps and 500 Mbps and latency as lo