On any given day, the coffee shops in your area will be full of students and remote workers angling for the best spot to claim for the day. You might be tempted to look around at your remote working colleagues for the day to check out what kind of gear they have in tow. Well, you don't need to spy on neighbouring tables any more, as we round up some must-have gadgets for the perfect remote set-up.
reMarkable 2
This tablet offers a writing experience that feels just like putting pen to paper – without the need for paper. It is designed to keep users organised and environmentally friendly. While the long-term savings and eco-conscious benefits are significant, the initial investment can be steep, especially for students and professionals on a budget. The reMarkable 2 lives up to its name, offering a unique experience, but the cost makes it less accessible than it deserves to be.
From Dh1,799
Dyson OnTrac Headphones
Dyson’s OnTrac headphones provide great audio quality with all-important noise cancellation, essential for those coffee shop or co-working space environments. These headphones create a cocoon for you to focus and concentrate. With a 55-hour battery life, they can handle long sessions without needing to be charged.
The customisable design, featuring more than 2,000 colour combinations, gives you a chance to express your style. Enhanced sound range and precise audio reproduction make these headphones ideal for listening to lectures, or any activity requiring clear, accurate sound. Its real-time soundtracking and customisable EQ modes – where you can adjust the loudness of frequency ranges – are useful for both students and creatives.
From Dh1,999
Oura Ring
Finnish brand Oura has become ubiquitous thanks to the Oura Ring, sported by everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Mark Zuckerberg. This sleek wearable offers advanced health tracking, including sleep monitoring, activity tracking and readiness scores, helping users stay in tune with their bodies to make informed decisions about their daily routines.
In an age of biohacking, it can offer insights, helping to manage stress and ensure quality rest, crucial for maintaining focus and cognitive performance. The ring’s data-driven insights give users the tools to optimise their sleep, activity and recovery patterns, balancing productivity with overall well-being.
From Dh1,245
Apple M3 MacBook Air
Perennial favourite of the remote creative industries worker, the new Apple MacBook Air, powered by the M3 chip, combines power and portability in a sleek and now familiar package. The device also comes with a 20 per cent faster processing speed than previous models, which could be on the sluggish side compared to their chunkier siblings.
Creatives will appreciate its enhanced graphics and performance in design and multimedia applications, while students will benefit from its multitasking capabilities, whether for running simulations, writing papers or participating in virtual classes. With up to 18 hours of battery life, Wi-Fi 6E for faster speeds and MagSafe charging, the M3 MacBook Air is the machine you can take anywhere.
From Dh4,599
Instax Mini Link 2 and Instax Pal
This dynamic duo is a good option for those who love capturing and sharing experiences on the spot. The Instax Mini Link 2 offers Bluetooth connectivity with both Android and Apple devices, allowing users to print photos directly from a smartphone. Its editing features and customisable print options make it easy to personalise prints before sharing them with friends and family.
Complementing the Mini Link 2, the Instax Pal is a pocket-sized digital camera that captures real-time moments, offering instant prints. Together, they combine connectivity with classic instant photography, making it a great duo for students documenting their days and creatives who need to see beyond the screen.
From Dh695
APPLE IPAD MINI (A17 PRO)
Display: 21cm Liquid Retina Display, 2266 x 1488, 326ppi, 500 nits
Chip: Apple A17 Pro, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
Storage: 128/256/512GB
Main camera: 12MP wide, f/1.8, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 4
Front camera: 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.4, Smart HDR 4, full-HD @ 25/30/60fps
Biometrics: Touch ID, Face ID
Colours: Blue, purple, space grey, starlight
In the box: iPad mini, USB-C cable, 20W USB-C power adapter
Price: From Dh2,099
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Engine: twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6
Power: 450hp
Torque: 700Nm
Price: From Dh450,000, Autograph model from Dh510,000
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Dust storm
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- Visibility: Hazy skies but less intense
- Duration: Can linger for days
- Travel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
- Source: Can be carried from distant regions
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What is blockchain?
Blockchain is a form of distributed ledger technology, a digital system in which data is recorded across multiple places at the same time. Unlike traditional databases, DLTs have no central administrator or centralised data storage. They are transparent because the data is visible and, because they are automatically replicated and impossible to be tampered with, they are secure.
The main difference between blockchain and other forms of DLT is the way data is stored as ‘blocks’ – new transactions are added to the existing ‘chain’ of past transactions, hence the name ‘blockchain’. It is impossible to delete or modify information on the chain due to the replication of blocks across various locations.
Blockchain is mostly associated with cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Due to the inability to tamper with transactions, advocates say this makes the currency more secure and safer than traditional systems. It is maintained by a network of people referred to as ‘miners’, who receive rewards for solving complex mathematical equations that enable transactions to go through.
However, one of the major problems that has come to light has been the presence of illicit material buried in the Bitcoin blockchain, linking it to the dark web.
Other blockchain platforms can offer things like smart contracts, which are automatically implemented when specific conditions from all interested parties are reached, cutting the time involved and the risk of mistakes. Another use could be storing medical records, as patients can be confident their information cannot be changed. The technology can also be used in supply chains, voting and has the potential to used for storing property records.
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