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Rays of change: can Pakistan harness the solar power shift?
As Pakistanis embrace solar, a cleaner, more affordable power solution emerges for the country’s grid
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Instagram tops as most used app for teens, but TikTok leads in entertainment
Pinterest has garnered increased interest, rising by six percentage points, while Facebook is up with two points
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Researchers develop real-life sticky-web gadget inspired by Spider-Man
Newly developed fibres have demonstrated the capability to lift objects weighing over 80 times their own weight
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Now this is what you call 'Smartphone of the Year': The new CAMON 30S
With an IMX896 Super Light-Sensitive Sensor, the camera boasts enhanced brightness and clarity in low-light conditions
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WhatsApp beta update introduces chat themes for select Android users
New update offers users the option to personalize their messaging experience by choosing from 20 different colours.
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TikTok lays off hundreds as AI takes over content moderation
TikTok spokesperson state decision aims at improving efficiency in content moderation by combining AI, human oversight
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Hacked robot vacuums shout racial slurs, expose major security flaws
Hacks allow attackers to take control of vacuums’ movement and use their onboard speakers to shout offensive language
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Debate grows on AI weapons making life-or-death decisions
Ukraine's push for automated weapons highlights growing global competition in military tech.
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Tiktok partners with Headspace to promote mental health awareness
Platform will provide users with resources, and tools to report, and prevent bullying
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Hackers misusing ChatGPT easier to detect: OpenAI report
AI tools like ChatGPT have primarily been used by cybercriminals to save time or reduce costs.
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Social media misinformation, the real storm around Hurricane Milton?
Was the destructive hurricane a product of Nature or can the government control weather patterns for political gain?
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Tesla shares drop nearly 9% as Cybercab unveiling 'underwhelms' investors
Vehicle lacking steering wheels, pedals, is part of Musk's ambitious plan of creating fleet of autonomous vehicles.
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Tesla's Elon Musk debuts futuristic Robotaxi and Robovan
Musk reached stage in a 'Cybercab' which he said will go into production in 2026 and be priced less than $30,000.
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Elon Musk unveils Tesla's Cybercab: Key details on features, pricing, and production timeline
Elon Musk has revealed Tesla’s futuristic Cybercab, a fully autonomous robotaxi, during the "We, Robot" event in LA.
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Tech CEO Justin Bingham dies in tragic canyoneering accident at Zion National Park
Opiniion, the software company Bingham co-founded, confirmed his passing in a press release on October 7.
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Aurora forecast: Northern Lights to dazzle Northern Ireland’s skies tonight
Northern Lights are vibrant light shows created when solar winds interact with Earth's atmospheric gases
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CAMON 30S: Powered by Sony AI Camera for exceptional photography experience
TECNO CAMON 30S delivers professional-quality results, at a price comparable to professional cameras
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Internet Archive hacked: 31 million accounts compromised in data breach
Hackers defaced the site and exposed email addresses, screen names, and bcrypt-hashed passwords.
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Harris campaign to broadcast Tim Walz rally on Twitch streamer's World of Warcraft gameplay
Harris' campaign will live stream a Tim Walz rally alongside World of Warcraft gameplay to target younger voters
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US Amazon adds Apple TV+ as Prime Video subscription add-on
Move adds Apple TV+ to Prime Videos selection of 100 subscription options including HBO Max, Paramount+ and Discovery+
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New AI tool Ask Silver helps UK users identify safe texts and combat online scams
Using artificial intelligence, Ask Silver instantly analyses the uploaded content to determine whether it is a scam.
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Kawasaki rolls out first hydrogen-powered motorcycle
Kawasaki plans to roll out the hydrogen-powered Ninja H2 SX, aiming for a greener future.
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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.