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Research suggests Tetris can be a surprising fix for PTSD flashbacks
Researchers find playing Tetris reduces PTSD flashbacks in trauma-exposed workers.
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Google caught up in million dollars fine over data privacy violations in South Korea
Google disputes a $51.7M fine by South Korea for alleged violations of data consent laws in its user sign-up process.
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IT minister highlights 27% growth in exports despite challenges
Pakistan has secured a Tier One ranking in the global cybersecurity index, says Shaza Fatima
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Earth new moon 2024 PT5: Can it be seen?
2024 PT5 is a near-Earth asteroid and is 11 meters in diameter which is about the same as two giraffes
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SpaceX to launch five uncrewed Starships to Mars within two years, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk has long voiced his intent to make humanity “multi-planetary,” even from 2018
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Young US entrepreneurs use AI chatbots to predict elections better than human polls
Startup Aaru’s AI polling method predicts elections faster and cheaper, claiming more accurate results than humans.
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Elon Musk's X social media platform backs down in fight with Brazilian judges
X has agreed to pay fines, and take down user accounts that the court had ordered removed.
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WhatsApp, Instagram users report outages across Pakistan
Users in Karachi and Lahore also reported problems with internet service on mobile phones
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Qualcomm explores potential Intel takeover, WSJ reports
The New York Times confirmed the report, noting that “Qualcomm has not yet made an official offer for Intel.”
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SpaceX expansion in Texas spurs concerns over political ties, lobbying
Musk, SpaceX lobbyists, and affiliated businesses have contributed $500,000 to campaigns of two dozen officials
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TikTok fights US sell-off order as support for ban dwindles
According to data from Visual Capitalist, public backing for the push to sell TikTok has dropped significantly
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Google unveils new AI updates for Google Ads at top digital marketing event
Google is also rolling out its AI image editing tools across more campaign types.
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YouTube unveils new auto-dubbing tool to help creators reach wider audiences
The development was revealed during the platform’s “Made on YouTube” event this week
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows set for November release: Five things we know so far
After releasing the smaller-scaled Assassin's Creed Mirage in 2023, Ubisoft returns with a more ambitious project.
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How can your social media audio be faked?
Sterling Bank warns online audio can be forged using AI, risking scams against family and friends. Awareness needed.
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Huawei’s $2,800 Mate launch sparks frustration over supply issues
Eager buyers in China were met with frustration as only pre-order customers could purchase the new phone
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LinkedIn is training AI models on user data
LinkedIn uses data to train its AI model without asking users; an opt-out option is available in account settings.
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EU warns Apple to open up iPhone operating system
EU warns Apple to open iPhone, iPad systems to rival tech or face potential fines.
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YouTube Studio now helps creators brainstorm video ideas, thumbnails, and comment replies
YouTube introduces video brainstorming help, AI-generated thumbnails, and comment reply suggestions for creators.
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Tesla, SpaceX, X employees favour Harris as Musk backs Trump
According to OpenSecrets,Tesla employees have donated $42,824 to Harris’ campaign compared to $24,840 to Trump
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Global crackdown on 'Ghost' cybercrime platform results in 51 arrests
Ghost is infamous for allowing criminals to operate covertly and coordinate large-scale illegal activities
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"It makes sense, really": Vince Zampella on PS5 Pro's $700 pricetag
Fans question if Sony's $700 PS5 Pro is worth it as EA's Vince Zampella offers thoughts on its impact on future games.
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23andMe Board resigns en masse amid CEO Anne Wojcicki's plans to take DNA testing company private
The entire board of directors at 23andMe has resigned, citing disagreements over CEO Anne Wojcicki.
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Pokémon wins $15 million copyright lawsuit over cloned game
The Pokémon Company secured a victory in a copyright infringement lawsuit against a Chinese mobile game developer.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signs bills to protect actors from AI-generated digital replicas
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills for protections for actors from AI-generated digital replicas.
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Leaked Nintendo Switch 2 images: Surprisingly familiar, powerfully upgraded
Leaked images of the Nintendo Switch 2 have surfaced, showcasing a design that's similar to its predecessor.
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YouTuber transforms regular calculator into a device with internet and ChatGPT
A new modification for the TI-84 Plus adds internet and ChatGPT features, raising concerns over academic misuse.
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SpaceX booster lands successfully after launching European Galileo satellites
Falcon 9 rocket carrying satellites lifts off at 6:50 pm marking step in expanding Galileo satellite constellation
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Google overturns $1.66 billion antitrust fine in EU court
Google won its challenge against the $1.66 billion antitrust fine for hindering rivals in online search advertising.
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Gold Apollo, Taiwanese brand behind Lebanon's deadly pagers, says devices made in Budapest
Taiwan's Gold Apollo says AR-924 pagers were branded with their logo, but were produced by a company in Budapest.
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Discord introduces end-to-end encryption for audio and video calls
Discord rolls out end-to-end encryption for calls, enhancing privacy.
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Sam Altman leaves OpenAI’s safety committee
Sam Altman departs OpenAI's Safety and Security Committee amid rising concerns over AI safety practices.
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Humanity's Last Exam: A global call for tougher tests to stump AI
A global project called is seeking tough, expert-level questions to assess the progress of artificial intelligence
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Instagram introduces new parental controls amid growing worries over teen social media impact
Users under 16 can change the default settings only with a parent's permission
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Man controls Amazon's Alexa with mind after brain implant
An implant in a blood vessel on the surface of the 64-year-old man’s brain let him mentally “tap” icons on Fire tablet
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Apple's iOS 18 launch: Check eligible devices and discover new features
If you're planning to get one of the upcoming iPhone 16 or 16 Pro models, they will come pre-installed with iOS 18
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Meta bans Russian state media outlets over 'foreign interference'
Meta accuses outlets RT and Rossiya Segodnya of employing tactics to manipulate public opinion and evade detection
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Tesla Cybertruck tires reportedly last only 6,000 miles
Tesla Cybertruck owners report tyre wear after 6,000 miles, with some vehicles showing tread depths
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Women and low-skilled workers more likely to be replaced by AI: IDB study
Study by the Inter-American Development Bank finds AI advancements to affect 43 million jobs in the United States
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Demand for iPhone 16 Pro lower than anticipated: analyst
First-weekend sales of the iPhone 16 series saw a 13% drop compared to the iPhone 15 series.
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Flappy Bird to relaunch without creator Dong Nguyen’s backing amid rights dispute
Foundation claims to have acquired rights from Gametech Holdings, LLC, which allegedly terminated Nguyen’s trademark.
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New Covid variant XEC emerges in Europe, scientists raise alarm over rapid spread
Symptoms include fever, sore throat, headaches, cough, loss of smell and body aches
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Google fixes Android app glitch after users report widespread crashes
Earlier users across the globe observed the crash of android app immediately upon opening
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Education emergency that never ends
Despite record-high budgets allocated to the EDU sector in Pakistan, the system continues to produce dismal outcomes
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Apple iPhone 16 will be the first in years without stickers in the box
Apple confirmed that the iPhone 16 will not include Apple stickers in the box.
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Turning Views into Ventures
How small business owners & creators leveraged TikTok's massive audience to turn their passions into booming ventures
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Innovation redefined: TECNO unveils the all-new smartphones PHANTOM V Fold2 and Flip2 5G
Smartphones powered by cutting-edge AI are designed to increase productivity for both professionals and creatives
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Iran launches research satellite using revolutionary guards' rocket
The Chamran-1 satellite, launched by the Qaem-100 carrier, reached a 550km orbit, and its first signals were received
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Choosing your iPhone 16: Which model suits you best?
Experts advise only buying new models when absolutely necessary
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Social media companies at risk of fines in Australia for enabling misinformation
Internet platforms could face fines up to 5% of global revenue for failing to curb online misinformation.