The controversial snapchat filter known as ‘’yellowface’’ by many people this week has driven the application’s face changing filters into controversy and the spotlight once again, with many people wondering is the application could be affecting how we see other people and ourselves. Other than filters that are racially insensitive, there is also the topic of Snapchat’s beauty filter and the way it could disclose a bias for a specific type of look. More specifically, a look that hews more towards social norms in the western world as opposed to emphasizing the true beauty of various types of faces which…
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Tesla have taken down the words ‘’self-driving’’ and ‘’autopilot’’ from their Chinese website after a driver in Beijing crashed it while the autopilot was on and working. Tesla explained to The Washington Post that this change was a mistake and that the work ‘’autopilot’’ is actually going to be added back and will include the words ‘’automatic-assist driving’’ as well. Even though it isn’t clear what the terms mean yet, it is expected that the company will release an explanation when added to the site. The car driver, who had the autopilot on when he was on a highway in Beijing,…
Since the new Apple iPhone 7 is almost here, the rumour mill is currently in full swing. This time, all rumour point towards positive changes in the device’s battery and the way it is charged. The latest unconfirmed rumour is that the iPhone 7 is going to have fast charging speeds. News of this supposedly fast charging speed came as a top posted on Twitter and was highlighted on Monday by the Apple Insider. The Twitter user who posted it cited what seems to be a Chinese source and also included a picture of the iPhone 6s logic board right…
Citizens and residents of Dubai now have a reason to rejoice! Now you can simply zip through immigration by passing the e-gate. And no, you don’t need to apply for an e-gate pass! Now, you can use your Emirates ID to zip through immigration with the help of e-gates at Dubai International airport Terminal 3. There is no need for a prior registration and the service is being offered for free. What is e-gate and how does it help zip through immigration? Well, to put it simply, imagine you are heading back to Dubai after a nice vacation. As tired…
Dubai already has the world-famous Palm that is synonymous with the city. Now, imagine a beautiful flower city that will soon add more beauty to this already classy city. Yes, this will soon be a reality. Dubai’s Desert Rose eco-city! Dubai Municipality’s recent Instagram post talks about the approval for the construction of a new eco-city called the Desert Rose city, which will adorn the city soon. Desert Rose city will be constructed in the form of a flower and is basically an eco-friendly city that will have its fair share of malls, villas, schools, and hospitals. The cost of…
Ah, the coveted blue tick next to your Twitter profile! The blue tick means that you have managed to get verified on Twitter and that means that you are an official representative of the account that you are managing. Usually, getting verified on Twitter is a long task that has quite some requirements before you enter the hall of fame. But now, it is a lot easier to get verified on Twitter. Twitter has opened its door to verified users, which was earlier reserved for celebrities and official organizations and people of interest. You too can now have a verified…
Yes, Dubai is the hottest place to be in right now and no, I do not mean it figuratively! With rising mercury levels, people are looking for cool places to be in. Visitors to Ski Dubai especially do not feel like leaving the place because of the weather outside. But wait, can you actually stay in Ski Dubai? Well, for 750 dhs for two people, you can camp in Ski Dubai for one night at a temperature of -4 degrees! Plan a cool, romantic getaway this summer without leaving Dubai. Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates will open its…
Super Mario is a classic game that many of us grew up with. What wouldn’t we give to play Super Mario on our gaming consoles and experience the magic all over again? Well, that might soon be a reality again. Nintendo is relaunching the NES console after its insane success with Pokemon GO. The NES console is THE console that we used to play Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Bubble Bobble, and more. However, this console will be a mini-version of the console and will be tweaked to keep up with the times. “We wanted to give fans of all ages the…
Dubai is famous for its hot(!) summers! But what if I told you, you can experience the feel of being in a beautiful rainforest, in a hotel in Dubai? That’s right! Soon, a ‘rainforest’ hotel in Dubai will be a reality! The hotel, named Rosemount Hotel and Residences, will have two towers that will be 53 storeys high with an exotic indoor rainforest. The rainforest will have a waterfall, pools, a misty atmosphere, and possibly a sandless beach. However, the major attraction would be losing ourselves in a tropical rain illusion without actually getting wet. The hotel might also have…
In an earlier post, we spoke all about Pokémon GO and how it is a global phenomenon now. But sadly, Pokémon GO has not officially released worldwide. However, there are a few things you can do to get the game on your Android or iPhone. Beware though: we do not advise you to follow these steps because we want your phone and data to be secure. If you like the thrill of going the extra mile to get the game, you are welcome to follow these tricks at your own risk. For Android Step 1: Go to Settings -> and…