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TikTok sued by US states over allegedly harming 'teen mental health'
Coalition, led by New York Attorney General James, alleges TikTok uses addictive features to keep young users engaged
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Alarmo: Nintendo reveals motion-controlled alarm clock with sounds from Switch games
Nintendo unveils Alarmo, a motion-controlled alarm clock featuring sounds from Switch games and sleep tracking.
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US mulls Google breakup after legal ruling on monopoly
Case could force Google to divest parts of its business, such as its Chrome browser and Android operating system
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Brazil’s supreme court lifts ban on X after compliance with judicial demands
Platform suspended after Musk's X refused to comply with court orders to curb misinformation, anti-democratic content
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Internet slowdown to be resolved by October 20: PTA
Installation of web management system (WMS) and up-gradation will be completed by October 20, say officials
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Apple moves away from its annual product release strategy: What to expect next
Apple has followed an annual schedule for its major product launches.
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Samsung admits struggles with AI chips, issues rare apology to investors
The company's CEO promised major changes after admitting delays in key chip deliveries.
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US judge orders Google to open app store to competition
Lawsuit brought by Fortnite developer Epic Games which accuses Google of monopolising app distribution
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GEICO car insurance may no longer cover Tesla Cybertrucks
Second-largest auto insurance company of US cited 'underwriting guidelines' which they said affected several owners.
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WhatsApp introduces new feature for custom chat colours
The app will automatically set a wallpaper that complements the selected message colour, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic
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Telegram app facilitates underground crime markets of Southeast Asia: UN report
Report represents latest allegations to be levied against the controversial encrypted app since France.
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Harvard group upgrades Ray-Ban Meta glasses with facial recognition tech
With cameras becoming increasingly prevalent, privacy issues rise simultaneously as startups push for on-device AI.
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Nintendo stock jumps on Saudi fund's potential stake boost
PIF, which manages assets of around $760 billion, is already one of Nintendo’s top shareholders, holding an 8.6% stake
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Ready for AI to fly your plane? World’s first AI passenger plane could make it happen
According to Embraer, AI would control the plane’s operations, completely replacing the role of a traditional pilot.
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Google testing new feature to identify legitimate businesses
The new search feature appears to extend Google’s Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI).
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Kazakhstan holds referendum on building first nuclear power plant
Vote comes as Central Asian nation seeks to reduce its reliance on coal and secure a more sustainable energy future
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Pakistan sequences genome of medically important indigenous fly for the first time
It is the first ever genome draft of medically and economically important insect from Pakistan
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Tesla recalls 27,000 Cybertrucks over rearview camera display fault
Recall marks the fifth time Tesla had to issue corrective measures for its Cybertruck model since late 2023.
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World’s first ovarian cancer vaccine could eliminate deadly disease
If successful, the vaccine could be given preventatively to women on the NHS
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Google threatens to block NZ news links over proposed 'link tax' bill
Bill, introduced by Labour govt, would require Google to pay news organizations for linking their content
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Facebook launches Content Monetization beta to boost creator earnings
Facebook merges In-stream ads, Ads on Reels, and Performance Bonus into a single unified monetization platform.
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YouTube Shorts expands maximum length to 3 minutes
This change aligns with TikTok, which expanded its video length limits to 3 minutes in 2021.
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Apple releases iOS 18.0.1: Fixes critical iPhone bugs, camera and performance issues
iOS 18.0.1 addresses bug fixes for iPhone users, including issues with the camera, Messages, performance, and more.
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Tesla drops its most affordable Model 3 as US tariffs hit Chinese-made components
US recently imposed a 100% tariff on EVs imported from China, 25% tariff on EV batteries and critical minerals
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OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in funding from Microsoft, Nvidia
Funding round comes amidst restructuring within OpenAI, following departure of its CTO Mira Murati
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Musk funded conservative groups prior to Trump endorsement: report
Musk contributed millions to right-wing nonprofit, Building America’s Future, that criticised Biden administration
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Hacker receives appreciation letter from NASA for uncovering security flaws
The letter commended the hacker’s role in identifying and responsibly reporting the security vulnerabilities.
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Open AI faces competition as Nvidia releases an AI model that is ready to rival GPT-4.0
Nvidia's new open-source AI model rivals top proprietary systems from industry leaders like OpenAI and Google.
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Apple may turn to China for supplies after fire at Indian Tata plant
The weekend blaze has indefinitely halted the production of iPhone back panels at Tata's Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu
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PTA chairman says X shutdown decision rests with govt
Maj Gen (retd) Hafeezur Rehman says internet restrictions are not unique to Pakistan, noting incidents across Asia
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Samsung denies Epic Games' allegations over Fortnite download process
Epic claims users must go through 21 steps before they can play the game on a new Samsung device.
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vivo V40 Series launched in Pakistan: Co-engineered with ZEISS for professional portraits
Vivid moments can be captured with the V40 5G thanks to its cinematic video features and stunning portraits.
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Google is now offering Gemini Live assistant to all app users
Google's Gemini Live Assistant is now available to all free users via the Gemini app.
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Huawei's Meng Wanzhou takes over as rotating chairperson amid competitive smartphone battle
Meng Wanzhou steps into the role of Huawei's rotating chairperson while continuing as CFO
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Pakistan recognized as 'Tech Destination of the Year' at GITEX Global 2024
Pakistan recognized as Tech Destination of the Year at GITEX Global 2024; event to be held from Oct 14 to 18, 2024.
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WhatsApp teams up with Cloudflare to improve key transparency for encrypted chats
This verification process is vital for maintaining privacy in digital communication.
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Reddit's new restrictions limit subreddits’ ability to protest
Last year, public subreddits went private to protest Reddit's policies, new policy now mandates prior approval.
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Snapchat's new Footsteps feature can track location history
Snapchat's "Footsteps" tracks users' travels via Snap Map, letting them see how much of the world they've explored.
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Google invests $1bn in Thailand to build data center, boosting AI and cloud growth in Asia
Google's $1 billion investment in Thailand will establish a new data centre and expand cloud and AI infrastructure
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Epic Games accuses Samsung of blocking Fortnite downloads with security feature
Epic claims Samsung's Auto Blocker feature obstructs Fortnite downloads on certain devices
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Massive PlayStation network outage disrupts gaming across PS5, PS4, and PS3 platforms
Users on consoles like the PS5, PS4, PS Vita, and PS3 reported being unable to start games or apps due to errors.
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Meta to expand production of mixed reality headsets in Vietnam by 2025
In addition to hardware manufacturing, tech giant also announced plans to advance AI technology in Vietnam.
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PlayStation Network outage leaves PlayStation gamers offline
Sony's PlayStation Network is experiencing a widespread outage, leaving PS5 and PS4 players unable to connect online.
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Verizon users across the US report widespread outages, phones stuck in SOS mode
Technology websites, The Verge and USA today reported about the sudden outage of services on Monday morning
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Raspberry Pi and Sony launch AI-powered camera module
Raspberry Pi and Sony have co-developed a $70 AI-powered camera module, designed for edge AI applications.
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OpenAI to raise ChatGPT Plus subscription price as industry costs surge
ChatGPT Plus subscription can cost $22 by year-end, with potential hikes reaching $44 monthly by 2029.
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ByteDance reportedly adopts Huawei chips as US curbs Nvidia exports
The shift to Huawei chips for AI model marks ByteDance's strategy to counter challenges posed by US trade curbs.
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Apple's rumored smart display to launch in 2025 with new homeOS
Apple plans to debut a new operating system called homeOS with its long-rumored smart displays.
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California Governor vetoes landmark AI safety bill, citing innovation concerns
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes a landmark AI safety bill, citing concerns over stifling innovation
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WATCH: Swiss scientists create a robot hand that can detach and crawl over to objects
A new robotic gripper showcased at the IEEE Conference challenges biological limits with new dexterity.





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