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‘Cursor’ wows Islamabad tech crowd
AI startup worth $9.9b holds meet up, attracting developers, students & tech enthusiasts
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Threads closes in on X’s daily active users, new data reveals
Threads has reached 115 million daily mobile users, closing the gap to X, according to data from Similarweb
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Samsung faces 56% profit decline in Q2 due to struggles with AI demand
Samsung's second-quarter profits are set to fall 56%, impacted by weak demand for memory chips crucial for AI tech
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Jack Dorsey launches 'Bitchat', a Bluetooth messaging app to rival WhatsApp
Bitchat enables encrypted, ephemeral communication between nearby devices, expanding privacy-focused tech
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Ubisoft's new EULA requires gamers to 'destroy' all copies of outdated games
The new EULA clarifies players no longer 'own' games, leading to significant backlash on X about digital ownership
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Windows 11 becomes the most popular desktop OS globally
Windows 11 has become the most used desktop OS globally, surpassing Windows 10 ahead of its end-of-life deadline
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AI chatbots like ChatGPT risk escalating psychosis, as per new study
Stanford researchers say ChatGPT may be fuelling psychosis, mania and suicide in vulnerable users
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Google-backed Isomorphic Labs to launch human trials for AI-designed drugs
Alphabet’s Isomorphic Labs is nearing human trials of AI-designed drugs following years of research and funding
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Nvidia unveils AEON humanoid robot in bid to expand AI power
Nvidia's robotics unit made $1.7B last year but AEON could help push that to $7.5B by early 2030s
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China’s Abee launches high-powered mini PC with built-in AI engine
Abee’s liquid-cooled AI Station mini PC packs AMD’s Ryzen AI Max 395 and 126 TOPS in a 21cm frame with a 400W PSU
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Microsoft shuts down operations in Pakistan after 25 years
The tech firm operated liaison offices in the country and has announced 9000+ job cuts globally
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Steam's Summer Sale is now live with top deals, including 40% off on Elden Ring
The 2025 Summer Sale runs until July 10, with major discounts on top games like Elden Ring, AC: Shadows, and more
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Bezos-backed $88m methane-tracking satellite lost in space
MethaneSAT offered high-resolution data on methane sources, unlike other satellites monitoring broader emissions
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Mark Zuckerberg announces launch of Meta Superintelligence Labs
Meta forms new AI unit led by Alexandr Wang and Nat Friedman to develop next-gen superintelligence models
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Google faces record €525m fine in France over Gmail ads
France may fine Google €525m over Gmail ads for alleged privacy breaches tied to cookie consent and targeting
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Anosh Ahmed empowers public services via blockchain technology
With innovation, community empowerment, and Chicago Crypto Hub, Dr Ahmed promotes public policy adoption of blockchain
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Trump claims 'very wealthy' group to buy TikTok amid US ban threat
US TikTok ban set for Jan 19 paused by Trump, who supports app despite national security law and campaign use
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Top AI models show alarming traits, including deceit and threats
Claude 4 AI threatened to expose engineer’s affair when faced with shutdown, highlighting alarming new behavior
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AI breakthrough helps detect hidden apps on smartphones
Study finds machine learning can detect hidden vault apps on Android with up to 98% accuracy, aiding digital forensics
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AI and cloud boom spark ‘climate strategy crisis’ for tech giants
Campaigners fear data center energy use may derail Big Tech’s 2030 net-zero goals as AI demand surges across the US
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Fortnite players to get $126 million in refunds after FTC settlement
Fortnite players who were charged for unauthorized purchases can now apply for refunds after FTC settlement with Epic
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MindsEye developer announce layoffs after game was critically panned
After MindsEye’s troubled launch, Build A Rocket Boy announces layoffs, with around 100 employees affected
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China’s satellite internet achieves 1Gbps, five times faster than Starlink
Chinese researchers achieve 1Gbps satellite internet speeds, outperforming Starlink's current capabilities
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FICO to include 'Buy Now, Pay Later' data in US consumer credit scores
BNPL loans will affect credit scores, giving lenders better insights into repayment behaviour
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Sony faces lawsuit over alleged 'Sony Tax' on digital PlayStation games
A class action lawsuit claims Sony's digital game prices are 47% higher than physical copies, costing the Dutch $505m
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Versailles statues now talk to visitors in AI-powered experience
Visitors can scan QR codes at Versailles statues for interactive chats in French, English, or Spanish
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UK regulators target Google search practices
CMA proposes to designate Alphabet-owned Google with 'strategic market status'
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T-Mobile to launch Starlink-powered satellite service in July
T-Mobile’s Starlink-powered satellite service 'T-Satellite' launches 23 July with messaging and data support
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Samsung announces 'Galaxy Unpacked' event, expected to launch Galaxy Fold 7
Samsung has confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked event for 9 July, with new foldables and wearables expected to headline
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Death Stranding 2 debuts to widespread critical acclaim
Critics have singled out the game for its refined gameplay, bold narrative, and Kojima’s signature creative vision
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Hytale cancelled by Riot Games after 7 years of development
Riot Games has cancelled Hytale and will shut down Hypixel Studios after years of stalled development
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E.coli can turn plastic into painkillers, chemists discover
Chemists modified E.coli to produce acetaminophen, commonly known as paracetamol, from a bacterial molecule
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World’s largest camera captures first images at Vera Rubin Observatory
An 8.4m telescope with a 3,200MP car-sized camera captures ultra-high-res images, tripling Japan’s top space camera
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Iran’s Sejil missile: A regional game-changer?
Iranian experts consider the Sejjil a key symbol of Tehran's regional missile power
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The EV wheels are turning in Pakistan
From two-wheelers to four, Pakistan’s electric future is rolling — but can policy, trust, and infrastructure keep up?
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Apple mulls bid for AI startup Perplexity in search shake-up: Bloomberg report
Discussions at an early stage and may not lead to an offer since discussion with Perplexity's management
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Intel to layoff 20% factory workers, outsource marketing to AI and Accenture
Intel will outsource major marketing functions to Accenture and AI, sweeping layoffs as part of a corporate overhaul
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Snapchat acquires social-calendar app 'Saturn' to strengthen Gen Z appeal
Saturn, a social-calendar app, is used in roughly 80% of US high schools
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Tesla's 'Robotaxi' won't be driverless, set to launch with 'human monitors'
Tesla’s robotaxi launch includes human monitors, contradicting Elon Musk’s earlier claims of fully driverless rides
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24M unveils breakthrough EV battery with 1000-mile range, ultra-fast charging
24M’s Eternalyte electrolyte could enable 1,000-mile EV range and four-minute rapid charging
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Meta unveils Oakley smart glasses with AI and 3K video
Meta’s new Oakley smart glasses offer 3K video, AI, and 8-hour battery life, with Kylian Mbappé as ambassador
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Excessive AI use may lead to cognitive decline, reveals MIT study
Findings have vast practical implications such as decline in critical thinking, creativity, and independent reasoning
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Adobe launches 'Project Indigo', a free-to-use iPhone app for SLR-style photos
Adobe launches Project Indigo, a free iPhone app using AI to capture SLR-style photos without a login
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Midjourney launches first AI video tool to animate images
Midjourney has released its first AI video generator, animating user-uploaded or platform-created images
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Japan discovers low-cost catalyst that boosts hydrogen output 10x
Japanese researchers discover a manganese catalyst that boosts hydrogen output by 1,000%, avoiding rare metals
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Centurylink internet outages affect thousands in US
A major internet outage left over 45,000 users offline across the US hitting Colorado communities hardest
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Nvidia backs $650m funding round for Bill Gates’ nuclear firm TerraPower
Bill Gates' TerraPower secures $650m to build US advanced nuclear reactor, with Nvidia’s VC arm among key investors
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Veo 3 set to be integrated with YouTube Shorts over the summer
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan confirmed the news during Cannes Lions 2025
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US tech workers prefer YouTube over formal courses, survey finds
A new survey revealed 71% of tech workers now prefer YouTube as the premier learning tool for quick upskilling
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Apple wants AI to help build its next-generation chips
Apple is looking to harness generative AI to accelerate custom chip design, according to Johny Srouji