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Microsoft rolls out new tech to connect its cloud to rivals
Microsoft is introducing a new range of technologies for its cloud computing services to work in other data centres.
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Facebook working on ways to protect users in the 'metaverse'
Head of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg stated that Facebook was working on protecting users in the metaverse.
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Netflix rolls out mobile games to subscribers on Android
Netflix has rolled out mobile games to android devices, which are accessible only through a Netflix subscription.
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Facebook shuts down facial recognition system
Facebook has decided to shut down its facial recognition system that identified users in pictures and videos
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Documents indicate Facebook plans to lure 6-year-olds
Facebook Whistleblower leaks document indicating Facebook's plans to introduce new products for kids under 6 years old
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Zuckerberg predicts Metaverse will be mainstream in 5-10 years
Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the new Metaverse is dedicated towards the future, in bringing people together.
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TikTok CEO steps down from Bytedance to focus on the video platform
TikTok CEO steps down as chief financial officer from Bytedance to focus primarily on the popular video platform
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Apple cuts iPad production to feed chips to iPhone 13
Asian newspaper, Nikkei, citing multiple sources declared that the global chip supply shortage is hitting Apple hard
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Facebook whistleblower Haugen urges Zuckerberg to step down
Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen in her first public address urges Mark Zuckerberg to step down and allow change
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Govt launches app to resolve issues of overseas Pakistanis ‘promptly’
Foreign Minister Qureshi rolls out ‘FM Portal’ to provide online services to diaspora living in 187 countries
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Pakistan's Salaam Takaful featured in InsurTech100 for 2021
The list recognizes the year's most innovative and technology-driven companies in insurance
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"Digitising committees": Women-led startup Oraan shares its success story
Pakistani fintech startup Oraan has made $3 million in seed funding.
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Sega, Microsoft explore cloud gaming alliance
Sega and Microsoft are exploring a strategic alliance to develop big budget titles
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Apple objects to links to outside payments ahead of Epic Games hearing
Apple reluctant to allow app developers to link third-party payments options ahead of its hearing next month
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German union calls for strikes at seven Amazon sites
German labour union has called a strike against Amazon for a raise in pay.
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E-health platform Sehat Kahani conducts breast cancer event
Sehat Kahani’s is playing a significant role in increasing awareness through its telemedicine platform
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Tech firms think they have a solution for counting CO2
As companies prepare pledges to help stop climate change, the first problem they face is quantifying their emissions
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Move over Apple, Microsoft now the world's most valuable company
Apple took a $6 billion hit to its sales during the fiscal fourth quarter
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Careem strengthens customer safety protocols
Careem is now conducting thorough background checks on all Captains NADRA and police verification portals
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Cryptocurrency Ether hits all time high of $4,400
Cryptocurrency markets have rallied sharply in recent weeks, and Ether is up over 60% since its September trough
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Meta Platforms shares rise as Facebook rebrands to focus on metaverse
Rebranding comes in the wake of criticism over policing of market power, algorithmic decisions and abuse of service
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GSMA Mobile 360 APAC Conference: '4G for all or 5G for a few'
Jazz CEO says Pakistan should not jump on the 5G bandwagon immediately
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Microsoft nearly overtakes Apple as most valuable company
The two companies have taken turns as Wall Street's most valuable company, with Apple holding the title since mid-2020
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Tesla's Elon Musk becomes richest person in history
With Tesla's stock at a record high, Musk's 23% stake in the trillion-dollar company is now worth about $230 billion
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Facebook changes its company name to Meta
Tech giant says the change would bring together its different apps and technologies under one brand
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Alphabet earns record profit on Google ad surge
Through its search engine, YouTube and partnerships across the Web, Google sells more ads than any other company
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China to step up efforts to build 'civilised internet'
Head of Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said such efforts were crucial to build a "modern socialist country"
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Facebook knew about, failed to police, abusive content globally: documents
Social media giant ‘hasn't hired enough workers who possess skills, knowledge needed to identify objectionable posts’
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Indian celebrities launch NFTs amid global craze
Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik is auctioning a reel where he hit a match-winning six for around 5 ethereums
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Australia plans to force parental consent for minors on social media
If made law, the bill would put Australia among the most stringent countries in terms of age controls for social media
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Gameloft partners with ALT Tech Digital to build meaningful connections with gamers worldwide
ALT Tech Digital enters the gaming industry after providing advertising solutions to top brands worldwide
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Turkish defence firms strike deal to develop AR glasses
BITES, Aselsan Sivas will produce military-purpose glasses equipped with external sensors, cameras, Wi-Fi technologies
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Riding the crypto rollercoaster: Bitcoin nears record high
Bitcoin's latest rally is prompted by the launch of the first US bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund
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Facebook to rebrand itself with new name, says The Verge
News comes at a time when the company is facing increasing US government scrutiny over its business practices
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Easypaisa initiates awareness campaign against 'Pin Chors'
Users are urged to block imposters and report their details to easypaisa to ensure a safe transaction
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China rocket blasts off for longest crewed mission to space station
The country’s longest mission is set to ‘expand China's technological boundary’, says space analyst
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Bitcoin tops $60,000, nears record high
Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, rose 4.5% to its highest level since April 17
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TikTok deletes 81m ‘offensive’ videos in Q2
Pakistan ranks second in terms of removed content
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Govt notifies new social media rules
PTA authorised to block any website or platform on the directions of court, federal govt or interior ministry
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Netflix lowers prices in Pakistan
While Netflix recently hiked prices in NZ, Netherlands as well as Spain, the company has reduced prices in Pakistan
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Getting an electric vehicle? Good luck charging it
While EV sales are on the rise in EU and the US, delays in setting up charging infrastructure are causing a bottleneck
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Facebook to change rules on attacking public figures
List of protected will include those who “have become famous involuntarily or because of their work”
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G7 leaders lay out guidelines for central bank digital currencies
Global central banks have stepped up efforts to develop their own digital currencies to modernize financial systems
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Apple likely to slash iPhone 13 production due to chip shortage
Chip crunch, including lack of parts has had a big impact on automobiles and electronics manufacturers
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Ducky Bhai vs POVA 2: Who’s the real winner?
Grab your latest power packed POVA 2 only for PKR 28,999
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Spotify turns to telcos to facilitate Africa payments
Africa is central to Swedish music streamer Spotify's plans to extend its reach to a billion customers
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Instagram testing feature to notify users of outage
On October 4, a six-hour long outage prevented 3.5 billion users from accessing WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger
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Life on Mars: Simulating Red Planet base in Israeli desert
Inside a huge crater in Israel's sun-baked Negev desert, a team wearing space suits ventures forth on a mission
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Facebook to encourage teens away from harmful content on Instagram
Move follows scrutiny from US lawmakers on how Facebook and Instagram negatively affect young people's mental health
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Sell your digital art NFTs on these platforms
Here are some of the online NFT marketplace platforms, where you can buy and sell digital artworks