What happened: The picturesque location of Swat, Mingora, gets its first-ever technology park, “as it was set up in Swat under a public-private partnership.” It has been set up in Mingora with the help of the Pakistan Software Export Board in collaboration with Vertex Tower. The PSEB is quoted as, “A total of eight to ten companies can avail themselves of the office […]
What happened: A US crypto firm Harmony in a statement, claimed that a heist by a hacker made them lose a hundred million US dollars worth of digital coins from one of its key products. Harmony is a US company that develops blockchains for the decentralized finance, and offers loans without the traditional gatekeepers such as banks and the NFTs. Details: It […]
What happened: With depleting economic reserves, Pakistan has still become the third fastest-growing market on the global marketplace of the American retail giant, Amazon. It is pertinent to mention that this development came only a year after Pakistan joined Amazon’s seller list. An e-commerce intelligence firm, Marketplace Pulse, is quoted as, “Thousands of Pakistani sellers have joined Amazon’s marketplace within one year […]
What happened: Recently, the subscriptions of Netflix accounts have seen a downtrend. As a publication quotes, “Netflix has announced another round of job cuts as it grapples with slowing growth and increased competition.” Netflix has also stated that they are cutting 300 more jobs, which means that 4% of their workforce would be cut, “mostly in the US, after […]
What happened: A project by the Netherlands-based electric vehicle startup Lightyear launched the world’s first solar production vehicle naming it Lightyear 0. The solar-powered vehicle would revolutionize the car scene in the world. CARTOQ.com quoted, “The company revealed that this revolutionary vehicle would exceed 1000 km of range between charges and the deliveries of the first few vehicles will commence as […]
What happened: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, in a statement, claimed that Pakistan produced more than 12.41 million phones and assembled in the local parts till May 2022. On the other hand, PTA stated that Pakistan ordered/imported 0.94 million phones. Details: Whereas, in May of 2022, Pakistan manufactured and assembled nearly three million phones, “representing an 88% increase from […]
What happened: A survey conducted by Gallup Pakistan and the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research between October 15 and December 18, 2021, revealed that only 35% of Pakistani know that their data can be misused. TheNews quoted the development as, “The number of Pakistanis ignorant about the use of personal data is twice the global average.” […]
What happened: According to reports, Pakistan has constructed the country’s first fast-charging station for vehicles, which will allow electric vehicles to be charged in 15 to 20 minutes. Details: Small electric vehicles will be charged Rs 2,000, while large electric vehicle owners have to pay Rs 4,000, according to Abdul Haseeb Khan, CEO of LIBRA […]
What happened: Every year on May 28, Pakistan celebrates “Youm-e-Takbir,” which translates as “Day of Greatness,” to commemorate the country’s first successful nuclear test. Locals in Balochistan’s Chagai area, as well as inhabitants throughout the province, observe the day as ‘Black Day.’ Details: Locals are still suffering as a result of the nuclear bombs put […]
What happened: A non-profit campaign sent a 21-year-old researcher to the Metaverse in a bid to learn more about the virtual world. DailyMail quotes the incident as, “A woman was virtually raped by a stranger in Meta’s Horizon Worlds metaverse app while another user watched and passed around a bottle of vodka.” At the same time, the […]
What happened: The head of content policy at the META, a global social media company, organized a virtual session for the Pakistani journalists in order to applaud them for countering misinformation. Meta applauded journalists for countering misinformation on the Meta-owned platforms like Messenger, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. Details: Alice Budisatrijo, during the session, shared, “Meta also […]
What happened: A new report quoted by EuroNews revealed, “It is possible to load malware onto an iPhone even when it is turned off.” The study was from the researchers of the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany, who found out that only a chip can enable Bluetooth, which can then be hacked and exploited to hack […]
What happened: From October 24, 2022, WhatsApp announced that they had dropped the support for two versions of iOS, specifically iOS 10 and iOS 11. The information was gathered via WABetaInfo, a considered reliable source of information for all things related to WhatsApp. Which iPhones won’t have WhatsApp? Only iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c would […]
What happened: According to a recent joint audit by two research companies, almost 23.42 percent of Elon Musk’s 93 million Twitter followers were found to be fraudulent or spam accounts. The two organisations, SparkToro and Followerwonk, stated that their definitions of “spam” and “fake” may differ from the microblogging site’s. Details: The company claims that […]
What happened: Recently, Bitcoin has seen a descent as it was recorded at its lowest, and the Financial Times reported that the cryptocurrency exchange FTX’s founder has claimed that the digital currency has no future as a payment network, as the people are widely criticising it for its inefficiency. Reuters has quoted the development as, “An […]
What happened: It is pertinent to mention that Bitcoin and digital currency witnessed a sharp fall in the past weeks. However, the United Arab Emirates national airline announced its plans to add Bitcoin as a payment service on its website. Along with the Bitcoin payment service, the company has also anounced the feature of NFT […]
What happened: Sindh’s Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah launched the e-stamping system in the province in collaboration with the PITB, the Board of Revenue Government of Sindh and the National Bank of Pakistan. At the same time, the stamp duty has been reduced from 2% to 1%, as Murad Ali Shah termed a milestone […]
What happened: Suzuki, the famous Japanese automaker, has announced a commercial partnership with SkyDrive in the race to develop a flying car. The pair confirmed in a joint statement that they would collaborate to bring an eVTOL (electric vehicle take-off and landing aircraft) to market. Details: Although Suzuki no longer sells cars in the United […]
What happened: Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the new owner of Twitter, has expressed an unusual desire to buy Coca-Cola, and if he succeeds, he has a big plan for the corporation. “Next, I’m buying Coca-Cola to put the cocaine back in,” the tech mogul posted on Twitter. Details: “I don’t know about […]
What happened: On Apr 26, Tweet Binder, a Twitter analyst tool, announced on its official account that #importedhukoomatnamanzoor may be the biggest trend ever. Click here to see their tweet. What you need to know: After former Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted through a no-confidence motion, he claimed that a foreign plot was hatched […]
What happened: On Apr 19, Women University Swabi, situated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, imposed a ban on smartphones within the premises of the institution, effective from Apr 20 (today) onwards. Details: The administration highlighted that students’ frequent usage of social media has a negative impact on their performance as well as their behaviour. “In case of […]
What happened: After Imran Khan’s departure from power earlier this month, PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz said that the PTI’s “criminal ring” led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan was launching a smear campaign on social media against state institutions. The ruling party leader said in a series of tweets that the smear campaign and “lies” […]
What happened: On Apr 12, researchers from Queensland University of Technology questioned 556 crypto investors and discovered they were showing characteristics of the ‘dark tetrad.’ The term “dark tetrad” in psychology refers to someone who exhibits narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. The research: According to 10 News, Dr Di Wang, the study’s principal researcher and a […]
Details: On Apr 11, according to sources, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Cell will take action against those who run trends against institutions on social media during the change of government. Twitter reacts: Peace activist Samana Malaika Raza, retweeted the news, stating: “Crackdown should start by arresting the top leader who’s inciting and […]
What happened: On Apr 1, Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, supplied consumer data to hackers posing as law enforcement authorities. Details: In response to the faked “emergency data demands,” Apple and Meta gave basic subscriber facts, such as a customer’s address, phone number, and IP address, in mid-2021. According […]
What happened: After the airline failed to assist him in retrieving his missing luggage, a Bengaluru man named Nandan Kumar, a software engineer according to his Twitter account, hacked the airline IndiGo’s website. Details: Kumar was travelling from Patna to Bangalore, India, on an IndiGo flight where his luggage was accidentally exchanged with another passenger. […]
What happened: On March 1, $33.8 million in bitcoin has been donated to Ukraine’s government and non-governmental organisations, according to blockchain analytics firm, Elliptic, a service that records crypto currency transactions. Details: Elliptic’s Chief Scientist, Tom Robinson stated the majority of donations so far have been in bitcoin and ether. Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are […]
What happened: On March 1, First Lady Samina Alvi paid a visit to the Society for Special Persons’ (SSP) customised wheelchair manufacturing factory, where she distributed 22 laptops to physically challenged girls as part of the e-empowerment campaign for people with disabilities. Details: Alvi praised the work of the differently-abled employees at the wheelchair manufacturing […]
What happened: On Feb 21, visual artist and daughter of veteran singer Attaullah Esakhelvi, Laraib Atta (@laraib.atta) congratulated her team on their Oscar and BAFTA nominations for their work on James Bond’s latest film ‘No Time to Die.’ Details: For the latest Bond film, Atta announced on social media that her team got nominated in […]
What happened: Arab News reported on Feb 11 that since she was 13 years old, Merryhan Al-Baz (@merryhanalbaz) has been dismantling cars and pursuing her interest in the world of automobiles. Her father’s interest in motors and engines inspired the 30 year-old to volunteer as a recovery marshal at the Diriyah E-Prix Jan 2022, making […]
What happened: On Feb 8, ANI reported that with a QR code sign around his neck and a smart tablet, Raju Patel, a 40 year-old beggar from Bihar, India, asks for alms at Bettiah Railway Station which allows people to pay him digitally. Back story: Sharing his story with the publication, Patel says that after […]
What happened: A young Pakistani entrepreneur named Tayyab Shafiq in the United Kingdom has become the first to open a “Chai Ada” café that accepts different cryptocurrencies as payment. The 26 year-old’s coffee shop in Shepherds Bush, West London, sells a variety of Pakistani and Asian chai, parathas, biryani, and kebab rolls. Details: At Shafiq’s […]
1. Murree tragedy: Opposition demands resignation from Prime Minister and Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar What happened: On Monday, the opposition urged the formation of a judicial committee to determine who was responsible for the Murree snowstorm catastrophe, which claimed 23 lives on Jan 8 and asked for Prime Minister Imran Khan and Punjab Chief […]
Pakistan to conduct its first-ever digital census from Aug 1 to Aug 31, 2022 What happened: The Senate was informed on Jan 7 that the country’s first-ever digital census has begun, with field operations taking place from August 1 to August 31. Details: During question hour, the house was informed that the field operation, which […]
What happened: On Jan 5, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, in cooperation with Voxel Architects and NFT collector Gabe Sierra, announced plans to build the first ever ‘MetaReal’ mansion in Miami by mid 2022. The project: The property will be constructed on a one-acre lot in one of Miami’s most elite districts. The Sandbox Metaverse, a […]
What happened: On Dec 30, the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei tested its Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) machine, also known as ‘artificial sun,’ in the state of Shanghai. Gong Xianzu, in charge of the experiment, claimed that its temperature reached up to 70 million degrees Celsius for 17 […]
What happened: On Jan 4, Melania Trump, the former first lady of the United States, announced an auction on her website, commemorating French President, Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to the United States in 2018. Disclosing the list of her items, the auction includes a white Hervé Pierre hat and digitized watercolor paintings. Details: Bids for […]
What happened: On Jan 4, a Lahori freelancer’s advertisement that reads, “I will pray for you in Data Darbar Lahore, Pakistan,” made rounds on social media as it offers different packages for people who want the Fiverr user, waleedarfeen786, to make a prayer for them at the largest Sufi shrine of South Asia. Details: The […]
What happened: Niantic, which was spun out from Google and has been regarded as a leader in augmented reality since the release of its popular game Pokemon Go, joined the world of metaverse in November 2021, with the help of a $300 million investment from a firm based in New York named Coatue. Details: This […]
What happened: In August 2021, Coca-Cola made its debut into the metaverse with a winning offer of $575,883.61 in an online auction for the brand’s first-ever NFT collectibles. The four multi-sensory, friendship-inspired NFTs, ‘Friendship Box’ were sold within 72 hours on the OpenSea marketplace, to an anonymous buyer, NullAddress. The NFTs: The Friendship Box is […]
What happened: Commercial Bank of Dubai is hosting an NFT art show in the upcoming week at its Dubai International Financial Centre’s digital lab. The exhibition is co-curated by Amrita Sethi, an NFT artist working in the UAE currently. The exhibition: The event will be narrating the tale of how CBD has changed over the […]
What happened: To commemorate Marvel’s creator, Stan Lee’s 99th birthday on December 28, Orange Comet (@orangecometnft), a leading entertainment NFT technology, released Stan’s Lee’s co-created Indian Marvel hero, “Chakra the Invincible” as a limited-edition NFT collection in an auction from December 27 to December 30. The minimum bid price for the 7-piece limited edition was […]
What happened: In June 2021, Kevin McCoy’s “Quantum,” the world’s first non-fungible token, was sold for $1.4 million at Sotheby’s auction, ‘Natively Digital: A Curated NFT Sale.’ Details: In conjunction with internet entrepreneur Anil Dash, Kevin McCoy’s Quantum, a vividly coloured GIF of a digital octagon, was minted on the Namecoin blockchain on 2 May […]
What happened: Around the last week of May 2021, Palestinian artist Khaled Jarrar sold an artwork, featuring Palestinian soil, named, ‘ If I Don’t Steal Your House, Someone Else Will,’ to an unknown buyer at $12,067.16, as a tangible asset, with a minted NFT artwork attached to it. Back story: The artist walked out to […]
Details: Joanie Lemercier (@joanielemercier), a French digital artist, cancelled the sale of his six NFT art pieces in April 2021, after calculating that the sale would consume the electricity, required to power the artist’s studio for two years, in just ten seconds as NFTs consume a lot of energy because they rely on a block […]
What happened: In an interview with a private channel, Ali Muhammad Memon, a police officer in Karachi, said that he wanted to develop something unique to get fame. It took Ali Muhammad three months to develop the 16-foot long motorbike as he said, “It took me three months to develop the bike with an approximate cost of […]
What happened: The most expensive NFT ever sold is Mike “Beeple” Winklemann’s (@beeple_crap) collage, ‘Everydays – The First 5,000 Days,’ for $69 million. The collage depicts everyday pictures dating back to 2007. Details: The collage is known for kick starting the NFT craze. On March 11, 2021, a London- based auction house, Christie’s auctioned The […]
What happened: NFTOAR is Pakistan’s first NFT gallery, dedicated to using block chain and NFTs, in a bid to advance and conserve both, real and digital art. Muhammad Awais co-founded and curates NFTOAR, and Ahmad Bilal (@ahmadbilal.x) is the creative director. This one-of-a-kind art space is a subsidiary of Ejaz Art Gallery (@ejazartgalleries) in Lahore. […]
What happened: The first text message ever sent, “Merry Christmas” was sold as a ‘Non-Fungible Token’ at a Paris auction house on Tuesday for 107,000 euros ($121,000). The history: The text, which was sent on December 3, 1992 was auctioned off by the British telecommunications company Vodafone. Neil Papworth, a Vodafone engineer sent the SMS […]
Arooj Aftab became the first Pakistani to get nominated for two Grammy Awards The 36 year-old artist (@aroojaftabmusic) was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Global Performance Award for her song ‘Mohabbat.’ Arsalan Ash won his 3rd Tekken championship in USA Arslan Ash Siddique (@arslan.ash) of Pakistan took first prize in Tekken 7 at […]
This is what you need to know about Pakistan news right now, to find out what’s going on continue reading. Sindh government plans to build two solar parks with a combined capacity of 350 megawatts What happened: According to a statement released on Friday, the government of Sindh would build two solar parks with a […]
Here’s the daily dose of news for an average Pakistani to catch up on. 1. Imran Khan hosts Sialkot tragedy hero at PM House: What happened: Malik Adnan, who risked his life to save a Sri Lankan man from being lynched in Sialkot last week, will meet with Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Tuesday. The […]
What happened: A techie husband’s laptop was washed by his wife with detergent before he filed a complaint at the Bengaluru police station. The Indian husband has alleged that his wife suffers from OCD and has an extreme hygiene routine. He has also claimed that the wife washes his phones with detergents. Details: The Indian […]
What happened: This one-of-a-kind camera, the size of a grain of salt, was built by researchers from Princeton University and the University of Washington. The camera is about the size of a grain of salt. It can, however, record objects in great detail, in near proximity. Details: Previous micro-cameras, according to experts, were spectacular in […]
A lot has been happening in Pakistan these days. Here are 9 events for you to catch up on and keep you updated. 1.Skardu’s international flights: What happened: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) declared that the Skardu airport will begin operating as an international airport today, following its elevation to international status. The airport was upgraded with the […]
What happened: Twitter Inc Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey is stepping down, and Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal will take over as his replacement. The company made the announcement on Monday. Details: Dorsey’s departure marks the end of his second stint as Twitter’s CEO, and it comes at a time when the social networking site […]
What happened: To make things easier for residents, the federal government plans to start issuing e-passports next year. Details: The decision was made in Islamabad in a meeting chaired by Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed. The secretary of the interior, chairman of NADRA, DG Passport, and extra DG FIA all attended the meeting. IT advancement is […]
What happened: Komal Ali Shah, 25, has been selected as the first Pakistani for the Hiroshima-ICAN Academy on Nuclear Weapons and Global Security 2021. It was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. Details: ICAN’s Nuclear Weapons and Global Security programme develops global leaders. They advocate for nuclear disarmament and contribute to a more […]
What happened: Shibli Faraz, the Federal Minister of Science and Technology, declared a prize of Rs1 million for anyone who can hack an electronic voting system (EVM) Details: During the ARY NEWS programme, ‘Power Play’, he disclosed the reward and stated that he invited numerous hackers to attempt a data breach in the system, but […]
What happened: The Elections (Amendment) Bill 2021 was passed by a joint sitting of Parliament on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government receiving 221 votes against 203. The bill gives overseas Pakistanis voting rights and authorizes electronic voting machines (EVMs) to be used in general elections in the future. The bill: The bill, introduced […]
Pakistan The land of pure; people are not letting the country live by its name and we can all accept that, as a journalist in Pakistan, I can testify to this. We love our country, as we should, and that is why we report on everything that is going on here, people can’t turn their […]
What happened: Millennial-run digital channel, ProperGaanda is always in support of reporting news based on facts, they believe in user-generated stories as it the sole aim of ProperGaanda; to elevate the voice of the youth. Unfortunately, their Instagram account with a following of 94k has been disabled because it was reported on weak grounds of […]
What you need to know: Firstly, ProperGaanda is a millennial run digital startup that gained +94K followers over a period of four years. Secondly, ProperGaanda is known to use their platform for ‘taboo topics’ such as minority rights. The Team at ProperGaanda takes pride in using their well established platform to share YOUR story. Details: […]
What happened: According to Indonesia’s council of religious authorities, Muslims are prohibited from using crypto assets as a form of cash. Details: The National Ulema Council has declared crypto currency haram, or forbidden, since it has aspects of uncertainty, wagering, and injury, according to Asrorun Niam Sholeh, head of the council. He stated that crypto currencies […]
What happened: UCLA researchers (@ucla) created a smart glove that translates American Sign Language into spoken English. Details: The glove’s technology was designed by Jun Chen, a bioengineering assistant professor who believes it is more practical and convenient than existing devices that translate sign language. How does the glove work: The glove requires stretchable sensors […]
What happened: Mastercard has joined hands with One Network, a local provider of intelligent transportation technology, to digitalize the country’s road toll payment system. Details: The agreement was signed in the presence of Frontier Works Organisation, the country’s largest toll collection entity, at the Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Mastercard’s digital payment gateway infrastructure […]
Details: Blue Origin has announced a partnership with Sierra Space to create “Orbital Reef,” a commercial space station in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This mixed-use space station, which is expected to be finished by the end of this decade, will help with business, research, tourism, and the commercialization of low-Earth orbit. What happened: After standing […]
Details: “I believe Pakistan should not jump on the 5G bandwagon immediately, because the infrastructure needs work and the enterprise/business use cases are premature to act upon,” said Aamir Ibrahim, the CEO of Jazz company during a panel discussion of ‘Expectations, Experiences & Reality of 5G Journey,’ moderated by Accenture’s Managing Director, Ritesh Chandra. What happened: […]
What happened: The Sindh health department has proposed to the NCOC to block mobile SIMs of unvaccinated people in efforts to push people to get vaccinated. Details: The department has given a four phase plan to the NCOC for blocking the SIMs. Unvaccinated people will be first issued a warning in the first phase to […]
What happened: WhatsApp has updated its calling interface and also offered new settings for “archived chats” for iPhone users. Details: The calling screen looks similar to the FaceTime screen which shows everyone who is on the call. Group calls have been also made easier in this update, if somebody was unable to attend the group […]
What happened: A software called ‘Pegasus’ was sold by the NSO Group, an Israeli surveillance company, to monitor activists, politicians and journalists from around the world. The network was uncovered by an investigation into a massive data leak by The Guardian, the Washington Post and 15 other media outlets. Backstory: Activists, journalists and politicians around […]
What happened: Jeff Bezos, the richest man on the planet, is preparing for a rocket-powered, 11-minute 2,300-mph excursion to the edge of space. Details: The world’s richest people are at it again: dedicating large portions of their wealth to rocket development. Blue Origin will launch its first crewed mission on its New Shepard rocket July 20 to […]
What happened: If there are certain applications downloaded on your phone, WhatsApp will first suspend your account and then delete it in-case of non-compliance. At first, the account will be suspended temporarily and then deleted permanently if the user does not delete the applications that violate WhatsApp’s rules. Details: The applications that violate the terms-of-use […]
What happened: In a tweet, Twitter announced that they were going to kill the disappearing stories feature ‘fleet’ starting August 3. Twitter wrote “we’re sorry or you’re welcome,” acknowledging that they were going to receive varying reactions to announcement. Details: Fleets let users post disappearing photos and messages like Instagram and Facebook “stories” and Snapchat’s snaps. […]
What happened: On Sunday, British billionaire Richard Branson flew more than 50 miles above the New Mexico desert on his Virgin Galactic rocket plane and safely returned in the vehicle’s first fully crewed test flight to space. Details: The touchdown occurred at around 9:40am Mountain Time (1540 GMT), about an hour after take-off. It reached […]
Who is Usman Khan: Usman Khan, a 28 year old, used to be a toy vendor on the streets of Peshawar. Now he is the Charlie Chaplin cheering up Peshawaris. Usman comes from a struggling impoverished family and his role playing Chaplin helps him set aside his own troubles for a while too. Why he […]
What Happened: Under the New Variant Assessment Platform (NVAP) programme, UK will assist Pakistan with its expertise to detect new and potentially more dangerous variants of Covid-19, a British High Commission press release said. Details: The British government has announced a new package of genomic sequencing support to help Pakistan fight new variants of Covid-19. […]
What happened: At the launch ceremony on Thursday in Islamabad, the PM announced the Jolta Electric’s e-bike and stressed the need for environmental protection. The PM explained the importance of electric vehicles in helping lower air pollution levels. Details: The e-bike comes as a first major step towards electrifying the country’s automobile industry. Jolta’s e-bike […]
What happened: Samsung is in dialogue with three investors to establish a mobile manufacturing unit in Pakistan. Details: Sources said out of three parties, one has a franchise from Korea which has already set up vehicle assembling plants in Pakistan under Auto Development Policy (ADP) 2016-21, while other two are different parties. Market sources said […]
What happened: TikTok has launched an option to upload video resumes for its users for US-based jobs raging from entry level positions to more experienced positions. The “TikTok Resumes” option will be open between July 7 till July 31. Details: The launch by TikTok comes as a response to labour shortage in the US as […]
Who is she: Nora al Matrooshi is a 28-year old mechanical engineer from the UAE who is currently training to become an astronaut. She has dreamt about space since she was a little girl, wanting to explore the space like her ancestors explored oceans. “My mum’s side of the family are sailors. I’d say they […]
What does Vceela do: Akeel Khalid founded the company in 2016 to connect talented artisans with local and international markets. Vceela wanted to support established entrepreneurs and even the upcoming ones. The jobs they created helped not only in terms of employment but also helped save the dying arts and culture. The company has enabled […]
Who is Aruba: Aruba is 23 years old and comes from a family of seven in Karachi. Her father and brother both work in the field of engineering, and this encouraged Aruba to get into engineering herself too. Growing up she didn’t play with dolls but with tools and electronic devices. She loved working with […]
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What happened: Due to extreme weather in China, the high demand for power has hit the nation’s electricity grid. There are strict limits on coal usage for power forcing the country to rely on power rationing. This problem could last for months and impact China’s manufacturing and in turn the global trade. Details: This is […]
What happened: Fawad Chaudhry the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting tweeted about the need for judicial reforms after recent high court decision to ban TikTok. He further linked judicial reforms to economic crisis, saying that the economic situation of the country won’t improve without judicial reforms. He also pointed out that the country had […]
What happened: On Monday, The Sindh High Court Monday ordered the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to suspend access to TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, in Pakistan until July 8. Backstory: Earlier, a citizen filed a petition against the “immorality and obscenity” spread by content on the mobile app. As a result, a court order was […]
Wasfa Kamal is a young artist who is challenging cultural and societal stereotypes through her art. On 1st June, Wasfa shared an illustration of Arfa Kareem on her Instagram account announcing a 30-day challenge of her celebrating exceptional Pakistanis through her illustrations. Day 01: Arfa Kareem Day 02: Sadequian Day 03: Muniba Mazari Day 04: […]
What happened: Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin informs on Friday that there would be no tax on internet usage and SMS, however a tax of 75 paisa would be collected for every phone call that exceeds five minutes. Tarin also announced that visually impaired persons will not have to pay taxes on hansets. Backstory: These changes […]
What happened: Ads for the top producer of metallurgical-grade silicon (MGS), Hoshine Silicon, ask for only applicants who speak Mandarin, have clean political record, and are able to “bear hardships”. According to research, state labour programs recruit residents as a form of forced-labour which applicants can not refuse due to detention and other threats. Muslims […]
What Happened: Pakistan’s Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB) and Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has received outstanding achievement award from International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Backstory: A press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that The International Atomic Energy […]
What happened: The world’s largest cargo aircraft, known as Antonov An-225 Mriya, landed at Karachi airport on Wednesday. Background: The Russian-made aircraft is said to be the longest and heaviest plane ever built. It is powered by six turbofan engines and has a maximum take-off weight of 700 tonnes, It also has the largest wingspan […]
What are “sugar-free” mangoes: These new mangoes, called Sonaro, Glenn, and Keitt in local markets, have only about 4 – 6pc sugar level. Most mangoes like the Sindhri and Chaunsa have 12 – 15pc sugar level. Backstory: Pakistani experts from M H Panhwar Farms introduced the three varieties of sugar-free mangoes ideal for diabetics after […]
What happened: US government sources tell Reuters and The Associated Press that US Justice Department and Commerce Department have seized about three dozen websites. Details: The websites seized include Press TV, Al-Alam, Houthi and Palestinian websites. Press TV is Iran state media’s English-language outlet while Al-Alam is the state’s Arabic-language channel. Palestine Today, a Gaza […]
What happened: According to WABetaInfo, the messaging giant WhatsApp will incorporate the “view once” feature into its application. What this means: You will be able to send and receive images and videos that can only be viewed once. Verification of whether the recipient has opened the media will also be possible. The “view once” feature […]
What happened: Dwellers in certain parts of the city had to put up with power outages amidst the scorching temperatures caused by a nationwide heatwave. On Wednesday the total demand of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) touched 4500 MW and suffered a more than 800 MW shortfall out of their 3,700 MW supply. To […]
Car aficionados in Pakistan have been sent into a frenzy as Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SEWL) recently decided to simultaneously introduce two new SUVs, the Haval H6 and the Haval Jolion in the country. What Happened: Haval is a subsidiary of a large Chinese automotive group called Great Wall Motors (GWM). The brand particularly specializes […]
Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a significant decrease in value following Twitter comments by Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, implying that Tesla is all set to sell or has sold its BTC stock due to environmental concerns. The currency saw a record drop, closing in on $43,874 on Sunday. Musk’s disclosure early February that Tesla had […]
In a historic development on Tuesday night, North Waziristan reportedly sighted the Shawaal moon, declaring Eid Ul Fitr on Wednesday morning. This is the first declaration of moon sighting 48 hours before the expected appearance on the Ruet App, as announced by former Minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry. The North Waziristan police lodged […]
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla tweeted on Tuesday, asking his followers whether Tesla should accept Dogecoin as a payment method. This tweet follows multiple similar instances, where Elon has spoken about the cryptocurrency, leading to an immediate boost in its stock price. What is Dogecoin? Block Chain technology opened up the […]
The Rocket: The Chinese Rocket, Long March 5 was launched last week as part of the program for the Chinese Space Station. Parts of the rocket were expected to be the future living space for the Space Station. Re-entry to orbit: It is uncommon for rockets to reach the necessary velocity to re-enter the orbit, […]
The Report: According to the findings of the ‘Annual Pakistan media legal review 2020’ report launched by the Institute of Research, Advocacy and Development (IRADA), internet freedom declined in Pakistan in 2020 due to the consistent blocking of political, social and cultural websites by the government. 2020 saw many different social media bans because of […]
Russia’s plans: Russia is in plans to breakaway from the International Space Station and build their own, if approved by President Vladimir Putin. According to Roscosmos, Russia is expected to leave the ISS by 2025 with the aim of launching their own space station into orbit by 2030. This could mark a new era for […]
What Happened: On Monday, NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter became the first aircraft to be flown on Mars. The solar-powered helicopter reached an altitude of 10 feet and remained airborne for 31 seconds. The helicopter flew autonomously– the flight was not controlled in real-time. This is the first time NASA has been able to achieve such a […]
Late on Friday night, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Facebook Messenger went down for close to 30 minutes. On opening Instagram, the app says, “We’re sorry, but something went wrong. Please try again”. WhatsApp is experiencing a similar issue, with messages being sent for some but calls not connecting or going through. As of yet, Facebook […]
With the burgeoning demand of low-cost cellphones in the market, Pakistan’s cellphone imports grew by 51.5 per cent to $1.311 billion in 8MFY21 as compared to $865m in the same period last year, according to the data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday. This increase could be credited to Korean and Chinese manufacturers who have […]
One month after Uber lost a legal battle in the UK that started off in 2016, over drivers’ status, the US firm says it will give its 70,000 drivers in the UK a guaranteed minimum wage, paid holidays and even pensions. The ride-hailing giant said drivers would earn at least the UK’s minimum Wage, paid to the […]
A Karachi-based telemedicine startup by two female doctors, Sara Saeed Khurram and Iffat Zafar Aga, Sehat Kahani has raised $1 million in a Pre-Series A round, it announced yesterday. Investors: The investment came from Islamic Development Bank, 10Pearls Ventures, Mentors Fund, Singapore-based Korean Impact Fund, and Impact Investment Exchange. KASB Securities, Din Group, and some angels also joined the round. […]
Dr. Sarah Qureshi has designed the world’s first eco-friendly aircraft engine which is currently under development. It runs via an idiosyncratic pressure-based condensation system that will help in cooling the water vapors in the airplane exhaust. The water will be on the airplane and can also be released as rain if required. Who is She?: Qureshi is the founder […]
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has ordered the internet service providers to straight away block access to TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform, on the directions of Peshawar High Court. What the PTA said: “In respectful compliance to the orders of the Peshawar High Court, PTA has issued directions to the service providers to immediately block access to the TikTok App,” […]
What happened? Internet services across Pakistan have been disrupted due to a fault developed in the submarine cable system near Abu Talat, Egypt. What you should know The Trans World Associates (TWA) communicated the service deterioration on the international connectivity towards Europe on the SMW5 cable system due to a subsea fault in the cable […]
What happened Karachi-based fintech Safepay received venture capital funding from the global financial technology platform Stripe. The startup didn’t reveal the exact size of the deal but mentioned to MenaBytes that it’s a seven-figure (USD) amount alongside the participation of other local and international investors. The round also includes Berlin-based Global Founders Capital (which invested last […]
What happened? In Australia, the tech giant, Google is threatening to unplug its homepage in a standoff with the government. Earlier In December, the government introduced “world-first” legislation which forced tech giants to pay local news outlets for featuring and linking to their stories. Google refused, warning that the proposed news media bargaining code would […]
Mobile data network operator Zong’s services shut down in major cities on Wednesday afternoon. The issue was highlighted after customers complained of slow browsing and being unable to make or receive calls on Twitter. Customers based in Lahore said that they were facing issues making calls, while others inquired if the signal issues were a […]
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque announced that 5G services will be initiated in Pakistan in December 2022. He elaborated that the IT ministry is working with the prime minister to launch 5G services in the country. It is the IT ministry’s vision that every Pakistani should have a smartphone, the minister […]
What is this device? Chinese device-maker Xiaomi published a YouTube video where it revealed its “Mi Air Charge Technology” that is in development, showing off some vague details about its upcoming long-range wireless power system. This innovation from the global tech name will allow its users to remotely charge electronic devices without any cables or […]
“The programme will work towards developing mentorship and connecting young Pakistani women to academic and professional networks for educational and career advancement” The Society for International Education, funded by the US Department of State, has opened applications for the selection process of the Sister2Sister Exchange Programme 2021. The website states that the programme “plans to […]
What happened: Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services, Murad Saeed said that the federal government has decided to expose all social media accounts involved in spreading misinformation against Pakistan. He noted, while addressing an event in Islamabad, that India has started spreading hate and misinformation about Pakistan in order to distract from its own […]
Wearable ketamine either sounds like a fashion brand named by a teenager or a street name for ketamine cut with other drugs, but in fact it is neither of those things. Wearable ketamine is a medical device for to be used for the purposes of pain management. The wearable version of the anesthetic drug, commonly […]
What happened: Officials from the American Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) notified congressional oversight, today, that they have evidence both the DOE and NNSA have been infiltrated by hackers. “This is a developing situation, and while we continue to work to understand the full extent of this campaign, we […]
On Thursday, 10 Dec, POCO Global dropped the brand-new entry-level smartphone, POCO M3, which comes with great specs but more importantly, a reasonable price tag. With its long battery life, FHD+ smartphone display and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 chipset, the POCO M3 is perfect for millennials and Gen Z who don’t want to break the bank […]
What happened: At Enrico Iori’s Italian factory and U.S. offices, about 150 employees wear bracelets, belt clips and lanyards that illuminate, vibrate and make irritating sounds whenever they get within six feet of each other. Apart from Iori’s company, tech giants including Samsung Electronics Co are one of about 60 companies offering these protective wearables […]
What happened : Fixing mistakes on your iPhone is very easy. While the Mac has Command-Z, iPhone itself has its own feature that rectifies mistakes: Shake to Undo. With Shake to Undo turned on, iOS users can quickly fix mistakes. Shaking your device to go back or undo a mistake has been around since 2009 […]
What happened : More than 45 state prosecutors along with US federal regulators have sued Facebook, blaming the social media giants of taking illegitimate actions to buy up competitors and stifle competition. In recent years Facebook has bought some major social media platforms including Instagram and Whatsapp, and this was the cause of growing concern […]
What happened: On Wednesday, google unveiled its top trending searches of 2020. It says the trending results are searches that had a high spike in traffic over a sustained period in 2020. The ‘Year in Search Pakistan’, is a list which highlights popular searches carried out in the country in different categories throughout the year. […]
What happened : San Diego based Aptera has unveiled a new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) which has a battery of 100 Kwh and can get up to 1000 miles of range. The new three-wheeled, two-person vehicle has a solar roof array that can provide up to 45 miles of range per day and this set […]
Online dating has become a firm fixture of the Pakistani dating scene, despite some dating apps like Tinder and Grindr being banned. Far from decreasing the popularity of online dating the Pakistani government’s ban only propelled Pakistanis to migrate to other dating apps, like Bumble. In 2020, between the months of January to September, Bumble […]
After both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 launched last month. The new consoles are notoriously hard to get a hold of but one group of friends in Singapore found another way to level up their gaming experience. They actually rented out an entire cinema just to play games for three hours. Les, who […]
What Happened: On Wednesday, The Federal Minister for Industries & Production Hammad Azhar announced on Twitter that the Chinese smartphone company Vivo has decided to establish a manufacturing plant in Pakistan. VIVO is one of the world’s most popular smartphone companies, it currently has 200,000,000 users around the world and is committed to provide premium […]
What happened: Singapore has approved lab grown chicken meat for human consumption. This is the world’s first regulatory approval for ‘clean’ lab grown meat, that does not come from animals. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) stated that a working group comprising of experts reviewed meat samples, manufacturing control and safety testing of the cultured chicken […]
What happened: Fuel loading has started for the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 (K-2), on Tuesday. After a fuel load permit was obtained from the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority the process for loading fuel into the 1,100MW nuclear power plant began. The K-2 power plant, is going through a testing phase right now, and it is […]
What happened: The Switzerland parliament released a bombshell report, which exposed Swiss-based tech company Crypto AG. This company was actually a front for the CIA and German secret service and have been providing crucial information to them for decades. What is Crypto AG: Crypto AG is an encryption device maker company which was founded in […]
Smog season is upon us. And it has already made the air quality so bad that on some days the air quality in Lahore, especially, crossed unhealthy to become actually hazardous. So, if you want to breathe easier and are looking to make sure you’re taking care of your health then invest in an air […]
What happened: Tom Moyer, Apple’s head of global security, has been indicted in a bribery scandal revolving around trading ipads for concealed carry gun permits. Two Santa Clara police officers are also involved in this bribery scandal. Santa Clara County undersheriff Rick Sung and Captain James Jansen withheld 4 concealed carry permits from Apple, until the […]
What happened: The Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry announced a government programme for video game and animation enthusiasts, via a tweet, on the 25th of November. In his tweet Fawad Chaudhry stated, “If you are not interested in reading, instead you are interested in video games on your phone, then get ready, […]
The Government of Pakistan has recently passed new laws to regulate social media. However, these laws been the subject of much criticism by digital activists and major social media companies. The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) said, “The Rules would make it extremely difficult for AIC members to make their services available to Pakistani users and […]
What happened: On Thursday, the Government of Pakistan presented some rules that define how social media will be governed. After the decision came out many big tech companies announced that these regulations would make it difficult for them to continue their operations in the country. Tech companies are threatening to pull out their stocks from […]
What happened: On Tuesday evening, a government website (https://sindhinvestment.gos.pk/) belonging to the investment department of the government of Sindh was hacked by Anonymous hackers as a result of a cyber-attack. Hacked By Anonymous. This is a warning message to Pakistan Government,” screams the message when you opens https://sindhinvestment.gos.pk/ “Student Lives are no joke! Shut the […]
If you’ve seen the video of Prime Minster Imran Khan and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif singing the 80s hit ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ then you know what deepfakes are. For everyone else, deepfakes encompass audio or video content that has been manipulated to look different but just as realistic as the original. It is […]
The U.S military has been buying data on people’s everyday movements, which has been mined from popular apps on their phone. One of the sources of data is an extremely popular Muslim prayer app, Muslim Pro, which has been downloaded 98 million times. Apps that appear to be innocuous like Muslim pro, a weather tracking […]
Player’s Unknown Battleground (PUBG Mobile) announced, via twitter, that they will be launching Urdu language voice packs for Pakistani players. The voice packs will make the gaming experience better for players as they will be able to navigate the game easily and understand things quicker. Players will also have the opportunity to win a free […]
On the evening of the 15th of November Pakistani music lovers discovered a verified Instagram account for Spotify Pakistan. The account has no posts yet, and Spotify has not officially commented on their potential entry into the Pakistani market either. However, the verified Instagram account has garnered a lot of buzz on Pakistani social media, […]
Facebook as a social media app has expanded itself into every sphere of life dramatically. From political mobilization to cultural sensitivity, facebook has impacted our way of seeing and interpreting everything. There are two extremes of facebook, either it can be just an app to find old school friends or it can be an ideal tool […]
PG Exclusive: Pakistan’s entrepreneurs: The Viral Camper. Mansoor Mustafa, a 26 year old resident of Balakot, appeared in a video on the Facebook page ‘Survival Man’ four days ago. He came on to speak about his small car camper named ‘teardrop trailer’ and has been overwhelmed by the feedback since then. Being a start-up ourselves, […]
What Happened: A huge fire broke out at Lahore’s most famous tech bazaar, Hafeez Centre. The fire erupted on Sunday morning, October 18, and raged on until 9:00 PM. The Punjab Emergency Service, Rescue 1122, said that they received the fire call at 6:11 AM, which means the fire ravaged Hafeez Centre for about 15 […]
Apple’s computers just never lose their appeal, despite the fact that there are other laptops out there capable of competing – and even beating – the MacBook in terms of performance. Whether it is their longevity, design, or simply the Apple branding, nearly everyone in 2020 wants to buy a MacBook. The only kicker? The […]
TikTok has been blamed for a lot of things during its rise to the top. One of the greatest on-going grievances people raise is that it pollutes minds and encourages toxic behaviour. Created in 2016 by a Chinese company, TikTok steadily gained popularity over the years to the point that it is now expected – […]
The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is the first of its kind: offering graduate level research-oriented Masters and PhD degrees in the up-and-coming field of AI. Although it was originally set to open in September, its launch has been postponed to January 2021 presumedly due to the worldwide pandemic. The university will be […]
In Samsung’s unpacked event, streamed live from South Korea, the company unveiled more than 5 new devices, including the Galaxy Note 20 models, Galaxy Buds Live and the Galaxy Watch 3. While the majority of the releases cost upwards of a thousand dollars, the Galaxy Buds Live will be available on Aug 6th for $169.99 […]
It is amazingly tone-deaf that Pakistani authorities think that the best way to improve mental health in Pakistan is censorship and restricting freedom instead of actually investing in and reducing the stigma against mental healthcare. The classic example of this is is the PUBG ban imposed by the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA). In its detailed […]
The Supreme Court on Wednesday hinted at banning YouTube in Pakistan over ‘objectionable content’. This news comes a day after live-streaming app Bigo was banned and TikTok was issued a ‘final notice’ over ‘obscenity’. Earlier this month, PTA had also banned the popular video game PUBG — which I wrote on — that sparked an […]
An annular solar eclipse will be visible to Pakistanis on Sunday, June 21, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Annular solar eclipse? A solar eclipse is when the moon covers the sun. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon covers the center of the sun, leaving a “ring of fire” to be seen by spectators. It […]
Indian-based cyber company BellTroX InfoTech Services helped clients spy on over 10,000 email accounts, reported Reuters. What did the cyber company do? The firm offered its hacking services to clients to spy on email accounts throughout the world. Thousands of messages were sent to email accounts between 2013 and 2020, aiming to trick victims into […]
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) CEO Air Marshal Arshad Malik revealed in a meeting with Imran Khan that his company has been making a loss of Rs. 6 billion every month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Why is this loss happening? The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a massive decrease in air-travel as countries […]
On Tuesday, Facebook announced that they shut down pages and accounts associated with alleged hate groups including American Guard. The group allegedly discussed bringing weapons to protests occurring nationwide against police brutality and racism. The Anti-Defamation League accused the group of having connections to “anti-immigrant extremism, hatred and violence”. Facebook also removed accounts linked to the […]
Video giant attributes automatic deletion of criticisms to an error in its systems. Upon receiving censorship complaints, YouTube is investigating the automatic deletion of comments criticising the Chinese Communist party. The company claimed that the filtering was “an error” resulting from a greater reliance on automated systems during COVID-19, considering its human checkers had been […]
Almost 11 TV stations aired an identical propaganda piece written and produced by Amazon’s PR team. Local news stations across the U.S. aired the same segments that praise Amazon’s role in reaching necessary groceries and cleaning supplies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and its agenda to do so while “keeping its employees safe and healthy.” The […]
The recent image could be the only existential evidence of a planet’s birth in interstellar space, according to study published in Astronomy & Astrophysics. AB Aurigae – a star found some 520 light years from Earth- has gripped scientists because it is surrounded by a thick disk of dust and gas, creating the ideal conditions […]
Hackers release the first public jailbreak for Apple’s iOS operating system that they claim works on all iOS devices. A hacker who worked on the jailbreak mentions that it works by capitalizing on a vulnerability in iOS that Apple is not yet aware of. According to iOS security researcher Pwn20wnd, who uncovered Apple’s vulnerability, this […]
Even if greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions were reduced, rates of climate change in the Earth’s sea could be seven times higher than current degrees by the second half of this century, says new research. Varied global heating at variable depths could significantly impact marine wildlife, creating discord as interdependent species are forced to move. Professor […]
A cafe in Daejeon, South Korea has hired a robot barista responsible for recording and serving orders to implement the South Korean government’s distancing protocols. As customers lean in to grab their drinks from the trays installed within its large computer, it says “Here is your Rooibos almonds tea latte, please enjoy. It’s even better […]
A disk galaxy in the early universe, just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, somehow formed during a time of chaotic cosmic conditions. According to previous estimations, disk galaxies should take 6 billion years to form, reports VICE. The galaxy DLA0817g is informally known as the Wolfe Disk Disk galaxies, like our own Milky […]
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey told employees in an email that they would be allowed to work from home indefinitely, even after COVID-19 shutdowns end. Dorsey also said Twitter’s offices wouldn’t be reopened until September at the earliest, BuzzFeed News first reported. Twitter told employees to start working from home in March, but the offer doesn’t extend to […]
The Pentagon on Monday released three declassified videos that show US Navy pilots encountering what appear to be unidentified flying objects. The grainy videos, which the Pentagon says depict “unexplained aerial phenomena”, were previously leaked, with some believing they show alien unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The Pentagon said it released the footage to “to clear up […]
The pandemic is driving users to pirated movie websites in greater numbers than ever before, according to piracy tracking firms. Data provided to Vice by London-based Muso TNT show that between February 20 and March 20, visits to pirated movie websites by users in both the U.S. and UK jumped 31 percent. The data shows similar growth […]
Facebook has added a wave of new video-calling features to WhatsApp, Messenger and its main app, following increased demand for social video calling. New Messenger Rooms will let people start group video chats that can be joined by up to 50 people. The company told the BBC it released the features earlier than planned due […]
Nearly half the “people” talking about the coronavirus pandemic on Twitter are not actually people, but bots, according to new research from Carnegie Mellon University. And many of those bots are rapidly feeding Twitter with harmful, false story lines about the pandemic, including some inspiring real-world activity, such as the theory that 5G towers cause COVID-19, […]
In a world hit by Covid-19, bathroom breaks are to be determined by traffic lights in keeping with the requirements of social distancing and other protective measures. How it works A yellow and green traffic light system was installed to keep the bathrooms safe in the ISA factory in Italy. Employees are required to flip […]
More than a decade ago, the Hubble Space Telescope spotted a Jupiter-scale planet orbiting Fomalhaut, a star about 25 light years away from our solar system. The discovery marked the first time that an exoplanet, a world that orbits another star system, had ever been directly detected in visible light wavelengths. However, when András Gáspár, an assistant […]
Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) is assessing a government report about the threat of another tsunami headed towards its wrecked Fukushima nuclear station. Tepco is in the process of cleaning up its Fukushima Daiichi plant since it was hit by an earthquake and tsunami in 2011. Now, there is a chance that the plant could […]
WhatsApp is planning to expands its group video chat function to allow up to 8 members. The app is currently in beta, but testers on iOS and Android can download it. Earlier this month, WhatsApp started offering video calls of up to 4 people and now it plans to extend the limit twofold. However, given […]
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an order allowing online marriages, as many weddings are cancelled under lockdown restrictions. From now on, people in the US state will be able to apply for marriage licences remotely and clerks allowed to conduct ceremonies virtually. Mr Cuomo joked that the decision meant there was now “no […]
According to a group of paranormal enthusiasts on Reddit, astral projection could be the vehicle we need to go out in the lockdown. Reddit’s /R/AstralArmy is a focal point for the psychically curious to embark on out-of-body “missions” to off-limits locations, including military bases, Wuhan, the Pentagon, and supposed hives of paranormal activity like Skinwalker Ranch. The idea […]
The new Facebook update has added a new “care” reaction to the existing six reactions as a means to show appreciation for loved ones. When can I “care” react? The new emoticon, to be added alongside the thumbs up, the heart, laughter, shock, sadness and anger, will make its debut on Facebook and Messenger […]
Many governments around the world have tapped into new data in smartphones that will allow them to track the spread of the virus. This tactic also allows governments to track whether social distancing measures are being followed and if people are at risk of exposure to Covid-19. How it works Facebook provided a map which […]
A robotic delivery service in Milton Keynes could prove to be the future of locked-down Britain, as miniature autonomous vehicles bring food deliveries to almost 200,000 residents of the town. Starship Technologies, an autonomous delivery startup created in 2014 by two Skype cofounders, has been testing its beer cooler-sized robots in public since 2015. The small, white, […]
With more people than ever using zoom to work from home, users are finding new ways to spice up endless remote meetings and group hangs by looping videos of themselves looking engaged, adding wacky backgrounds, and now, using deepfake filters for impersonating celebrities when you’re tired of your own face staring back at you in the front-facing […]
Apple is releasing a new iPhone that will be vastly cheaper than the models it rolled out last fall when the economy was booming and the pandemic had yet to force people to rethink their spending. The second-generation iPhone SE introduced Wednesday will sell for as little as $399, a 40% markdown from the most […]
While iPhone users can still unlock their phones by entering their six-digit passcode, that process is less convenient. Hence, people usually prefer using the Face ID. However, unlocking iPhone with Face ID during coronavirus times has become difficult. But there is a way around to it. Researchers at Tencent Xuanwu Lab have discovered how to […]
NSO Group was implicated in the hacking and spying of activists in Mexico. Although the company strongly denies it, it’s alleged to have helped the Saudi government in its brutal operation to kill and behead Washington Post journalist Jamal Khasshoggi. Now, the company says it’s adding its surveillance expertise to quell the current pandemic. NSO Group, the infamous […]
Astronomers have discovered the brightest supernova ever observed, which blasted out at least twice as much light as the next biggest star explosion on record. First spotted on February 22, 2016 by the Pan-STARRS observatory in Hawaii, the gigantic detonation emitted the “largest radiated energy for any confirmed supernova,” according to a study published on Monday in Nature […]
Many smartphone makers are now hoping that sales in China can cushion declines in overseas markets in coming months. Sources report Apple Inc (AAPL.O) shipped roughly 2.5 million iPhones in China in March, a slight rebound after one of its worst months in the country ever, according to government data published on Friday. Chinese retailers […]
Apple and Google announced Fridayan unprecedented collaboration to leverage smartphone technology to help trace and contain the spread of coronavirus. The collaboration will open up their mobile operating systems to allow for the creation of advanced “contact-tracing” apps, which will run on iPhones and Android phones alike. The apps would work by using the Bluetooth technology in mobile phones […]
Particles carrying the coronavirus can remain in the air longer than previously thought, according to researchers. Scientists in Finland have released a 3D model showing how coronavirus is transported through extremely small airborne aerosol particles when a person coughs, sneezes or talks. They said their findings “emphasise the importance of avoiding busy indoor spaces” during the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
The Aga Khan University has launched a new mobile application, ‘CoronaCheck’, enabling people to safely evaluate coronavirus symptoms with an in-home screening tool of the application. The application also provides guidelines for people to look after themselves if they are having any sort of symptoms of the highly contagious disease. How does it work? According […]
Digital service provider Jazz has pledged PKR 1.2 billion support towards coronavirus relief, a statement from the company said on Wednesday. The support will include short to mid-term initiatives aimed to limit the negative impact of the pandemic, primarily for the most vulnerable communities, the company said, adding it will provide support to leading welfare […]
To curb the spread of fake news through its platform, WhatsApp has added a new feature that will allow users to share frequently forwarded messages to only one chat at a time. Frequently forwarded messages are indicated with a double tick on top on WhatsApp. The Facebook-owned company is also working on a new feature which will let users verify forwarded […]
The coronavirus pandemic has not only changed the way we socialise but also the way we work. At the forefront of the change is Silicon Valley based video conferencing app Zoom. Zoom launched in 2013 and has steadily become the preferred video conferencing app for businesses, overtaking the likes of Skype and Google Hangouts. The […]
Popular video-conferencing Zoom is leaking personal information of at least thousands of users, including their email address and photo, and giving strangers the ability to attempt to start a video call with them through Zoom. The issue lies in Zoom’s “Company Directory” setting, which automatically adds other people to a user’s lists of contacts if […]
Zoom, a video conferencing app has become an essential for all businesses worldwide during the hard times of the ongoing pandemic. Video conferencing is how everyone is holding meetings these days. Be it official business meeting or school lectures, zoom has become the must have app for everyone. All this though happened overnight. As the […]
April Fools’ Day is one of the most annoying internet traditions, but this year Google — infamous for its numerous elaborate pranks that typically touch on nearly every major product the company makes — won’t be participating due to the serious threat of the coronavirus that continues to impact the entire world. According to an internal email obtained […]
Abbott Laboratories is unveiling a coronavirus test that can tell if someone is infected in as little as 5 minutes, and is so small and portable it can be used in almost any health-care setting. The medical-device maker plans to supply 50,000 tests a day starting April 1, said John Frels, vice president of research […]
A security firm has released a new app iVerify that promises to detect when your iPhone gets targeted by hackers, but the devil is in the details. Know more iVerify, now on the iPhone App Store— is one of the first ever apps that promises to catch iPhone hacks to be approved to be on […]
A billion Android devices are at risk of being hacked because they are no longer protected by security updates. The vulnerability could leave users around the world exposed to the danger of data theft, ransom demands and other malware attacks. Anyone using an Android phone released in 2012 or earlier should be especially concerned, the […]
US Scientists have discovered the oldest and most distant “blazar,” Super massive black hole that spews out mind-boggling amounts of light, at the edge of space and time. It is said that the object is nearly 13 billion years old, but scientists were able to detect it because it is so “radio-loud,” meaning it is […]
Pakistan has the highest male-female gap in terms of cell-phone set ownership among 15 countries, said a report issued on Thursday by the GSMA, an organisation representing the interests of mobile operators worldwide. According to the report, the gender gap over mobile internet usage in Pakistan is even higher. The report highlights that among all the 15 […]
Twitter has announced that it will be “strongly encouraging” all of its employees around the world to work from home “if able,” as the company seeks to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19. The company hasn’t said how long it will be encouraging employees to stay home. The request for employees to work at […]
NASA has reached out to everyone — including school students — in a bid to make its Moon and Mars missions a success, tech website End Gadget reported. According to the publication, NASA commenced a new round of its Moon to Mars Exploration Systems and Habitation Academic Innovation Challenge (M2M X-Hab) that challenges university students to study […]
The secret is out of the bag and we have Director Rian Johnson to thank for it. During an interview with Vanity Fair discussing a scene from Knives Out, Johnson shared, “Bad guys cannot have iPhones on camera.” Apple is hyper sensitive about its brand image and the idea that a fictional character holding the […]
Pakistan is set to unveil the world’s first-generation contrail-free aircraft engine between mid-to-late 2020, the technological marvel’s inventor Dr Sarah Qureshi revealed on Tuesday. Qureshi has been working on the project since 2018 to eliminate the negative impact of commercial air carriers on the stratosphere that contributes to global warming. The Pakistani scientist explained the […]
