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Two Pakistani girls win Global Techathon with AI solution for menopause support
Pakistani teens win with Menova, an AI tool aiding menopausal women through culturally sensitive, personalised support
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Amazon faces White House backlash over reported plan to show tariff costs on product pages
WH slams Amazon for tariff cost plan; Leavitt says it's political, questions silence during Biden-era inflation
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Earth-observing satellite launched to track forest biomass
New technology offers insight into ecosystems hidden from traditional satellites.
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University researchers run bot experiment on Reddit users without consent
Experiment takes place on r/changemyview, prominent debate-focused subreddit with 3.8 million members
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Voice and video calls coming soon to WhatsApp Web
The feature will enhance user access across devices without extra software installations.
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Scientists discover massive hidden molecular cloud near Earth
Named "Eos" after Greek goddess of dawn, cloud spans 40 times width of full moon with mass 3,400 greater than sun
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Alibaba launches Qwen3 'hybrid' AI model to challenge OpenAI, Google
Qwen3 models supports 119 languages, trained on 36 trillion tokens sourced from textbooks, code, datasets, AI material
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OpenAI turns ChatGPT into shopping assistant with new commerce features
Features include enhanced product results, visual details such as pricing, reviews and direct links to purchase items
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Amazon launches first Kuiper satellites, challenges SpaceX’s Starlink
Successful mission represents key milestone in Amazon’s $10 billion plan to deploy more than 3,200 satellite
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Pakistani-born scientist appointed to Scottish Science Advisory Council
Dr Abbasi became the first Pakistani appointed to the Scottish science council, advising ministers on science and tech
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UAE set to launch national crypto stablecoin
Launch of AE coin part of broader digital currency strategy aims at enhancing retail payment, bolster economy
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WhatsApp beta rolls out simplified voice note recording feature
The move reflects WhatsApp's ongoing efforts to enhance ease of use and simplify communication.
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MyPillow CEO's lawyer faces sanctions over AI-generated brief with fake citations
Issue arose during defamation lawsuit accusing Lindell of spreading false claims about 2020 US presidential election
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4chan returns online after two-week shutdown
4chan went offline in cyberattack when hackers gained access to servers using fraudulent PDF upload, vandalizing site
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Scientists create artificial leaf to convert CO2 into chemicals using sunlight
Breakthrough part of the LiSA, a multi-institutional initiative aimed at creating liquid fuels from solar energy
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Google Photos enhances face recognition with new thumbnail feature
The update., still in testing phase, will make it faster to spot faces in images without extra taps, swipes
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Huawei develops new AI chip to challenge Nvidia dominance
Huawei aims for Ascend 910D to surpass Nvidia’s H100 chip, with first samples expected by late May
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Uber CEO highlights UAE's ambitious driverless vehicle plans
Khosrowshahi touts Uber's partnership with WeRide on autonomous services in Abu Dhabi
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TikTok to debut e-commerce platform in Japan
Move aims to strengthen position in global e-commerce as uncertainty in US grows due to regulatory challenges
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The AI race is on & Pakistan’s falling behind
As AI transforms economies worldwide, Pakistan risks being left in the dust, unless it acts now
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How much duty will Pakistanis pay on iPhone 16, older models? Here are the details
The Directorate reviewed 90 days of import data before finalising the new customs values.
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WhatsApp introduces new Advanced Chat Privacy feature
The feature has now been made available to all users.
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Nike sued for $5 million over NFT, crypto assets collapse
Proposed class-action lawsuit alleges Nike misled buyers about security and value of its NFTs.
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Researchers develop wireless, light-activated pacemaker the size of a grain of rice
World’s smallest pacemaker can provide temporary cardiac pacing, especially for newborns with congenital heart defects
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YouTube marks 20 years with big numbers and bigger ambitions
Now a Google-owned platform, YouTube has transformed from a basic video-sharing site into a social media powerhouse.
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iPhone 16 series hit by new import valuations in Pakistan
Customs reviewed 90 days of import data, held meetings, and analyzed pricing to update iPhone import valuations
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China dominates global auto stage at Shanghai expo with EVs, robots, and flying cars
Amid trade tensions, Shanghai Auto Show marks turning point as China takes lead in shaping future of global mobility
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iPhone 17 Air revealed in new leak with ultra-thin design
The video, shared by Unbox Therapy on YouTube, offers a first look at the iPhone 17 Air.
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Yahoo eyes bid for Google Chrome as US considers browser breakup
Yahoo plans to bid for Google Chrome if a court orders its sale, calling it key to web dominance.
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PayPal, Coinbase expand stablecoin crypto partnership to boost innovation
Coinbase to support fee-free purchases of PYUSD, provide 1:1 conversions to US dollars across custody,trading platform
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Apple to shift all US iPhone production from China to India by 2026
Apple aims to manufacture 60 million iphones from India amid escalating trade hostilities between Washington, Beijing
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Slate Auto unveils $25K customisable EV pickup backed by Jeff Bezos
Unlike rivals Tesla, Rivian whose pickups start near $70,000, Slate intends to offer most affordable new EV truck
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Bluesky suffers temporary outage despite decentralised design
Outage blamed on networking issue affecting core infrastructure
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Over 37m Pakistanis connected through telecom projects
USF connected over 37.1m people, laid 17,200 km of fibre optic cable through 161 projects across country: IT Minister
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India blocks access to Government of Pakistan’s social media account
Account now shows a message stating it has been "withheld in India in response to a legal demand."
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Apple overtakes Samsung to become the world’s top smartphone brand
Apple kicks off 2025 with a global win and Samsung just lost its crown.
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Instagram launches ‘Edits’ app to compete with TikTok's CapCut
Instagram’s new app is here to give CapCut some serious competition.
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South Korea accuses China's DeepSeek of transferring data without consent
South Korea says China’s DeepSeek sent user data and AI prompts abroad without consent during app launch.
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Meta launches 'Edits' globally to compete with CapCut
Edits offers AI features like scene detection, intelligent cropping, and easy sharing to Instagram and Facebook.
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Tesla Q1 earnings plunge 71%, miss Wall Street estimates by $1.8 billion
Tesla's Q1 2025 net income falls 71% as revenue drops and deliveries decline amidst anti-Elon Musk backlash.
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Apple, Meta hit with €700 million+ in fines by European Union
EU slaps €700m in fines on Apple and Meta for violating Digital Markets Act rules on fair competition and user rights.
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Instagram co-founder accuses Zuckerberg of stifling app’s growth in FTC trial
This includes denying requests for staff increases, pulling back tools that had initially aided Instagram’s growth
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Intel to cut over 21,000 jobs in major restructuring under new CEO: report
20 percent global workforce layoff comes amidst efforts to streamline operations, reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies
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BMW to integrate DeepSeek AI in China-made vehicles by year-end
Move reflects BMW’s ongoing commitment to local innovation and deeper collaboration with Chinese tech firms
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Mars may have once had rain and rivers, new study suggests
Terrain features on mars suggest ancient rainfall shaped valleys across wide elevations
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China rolls out world’s first 10G broadband; here’s how fast it is
The network can download a 20GB file in under 20 seconds, a leap in home internet speeds.
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Instagram tests AI tools to restrict underage accounts and enhance privacy
Meta’s new AI system proactively identifies teens posing as adults and restricts their access to content.
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China's BYD to reboot European operations due to strategy mishaps: sources
BYD retools its Europe strategy with local hires, more hybrids, and an expanded dealer network after early missteps.
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Tesla’s Optimus robots hit by China’s rare earth export curbs
China imposes export curbs on heavy rare earths like terbium, dysprosium over concern of usage for military purposes
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Samsung, LG sue Indian govt over e-waste recycling price rules
New e-waste recycling regulations mandate minimum payment of US$0.26 per kg to recyclers