Technology
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15Apple introduces new MacBook Pro in 16-inch and 14-inch sizes
The new MacBook Pro 2021 is launched by Apple which comes in two sizes, a 16-inch model and a new 14-inch version, and includes...
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43Vivo X70 Pro, X70 Pro Plus launched in Pakistan, price starts at Rs 139,999
In Pakistan, Vivo launched the X70 Pro, marking the next step in the company’s worldwide imaging partnership with ZEISS and their shared...
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114Microsoft Azure fends off 2.4 Tbps DDoS attack, one of the largest ever recorded
The largest Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack in history was successfully evaded by Microsoft. The company claimed that its Azure cloud...
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1.3KChina has already won global tech war says former software chief at Pentagon
According to the Financial Times, China has defeated the United States in the artificial intelligence (AI) race and is on its way...
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42Telegram, Signal gain millions of new users after WhatsApp and Facebook went down
Messaging apps Telegram and Signal recorded huge downloads and user sign-ups when Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram went down for around six...
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85Pakistan slips 14 spots to 97th on Digital Quality of Life index
Pakistan ranks 85th on e-government and 66th on internet affordability, according to a global index on digital quality of life in 110...
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440Google, YouTube to stop serving ads on climate change misinformation
Google announced that it will no longer run advertising next to climate change misinformation on its search engine or on YouTube which is the...
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98How to upgrade to Windows 11 without waiting in line
Windows 11 is now available and will be installed on millions of PCs around the world. But, like with any new OS,...
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105A Beginner’s Guide on How to Cash Out Bitcoin Instantly
Bitcoin has become one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the world today. Apart from the rapidly increasing value, the BTC blockchain...
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109Personal data of over 1.5 billion Facebook users found for sale on hacker forum
On a famous hacking-related forum, the private and personal data of over 1.5 billion Facebook users is being sold, possibly allowing cybercriminals...
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118Nokia shows interest in helping Pakistan develop 5G ecosystem roadmap
Nokia has recently expressed interest in supporting technology sector of Pakistan in developing a 5G ecosystem. In this regard, the Finnish multinational...
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184Zuckerberg took $7 billion loss within hours of Facebook outage that cut off 3 billion users
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp experienced a catastrophic outage that caused all of the platforms’ services to be unreachable for 6 hours for...
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119OPPO plans to export 5 million mobile phones from Pakistan every year
A big news has emerged recently as OPPO announced that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is planning to export 5 million mobile phones from Pakistan every year. To achieve this target...
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107WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram global outages caused by ‘faulty configuration change’
WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook have started to come back online after being down for more than six hours in a major outage. The three social media platforms...
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62Want to send a message to yourself on WhatsApp? Here’s a step-by-step guide
WhatsApp, the famous instant messaging app, includes a function that allows you to send message to your own phone number in order...
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48Facebook introduces short video format ‘Reels’ for users in US
Facebook has announced that it will begin testing a new feature called Facebook Reels, which will allow users to produce and share...
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103OKEx lists Pakistan’s first cryptocurrency token on its exchange
TenUp Smart, the first-ever Pakistan-based crypto project to be hosted on an international exchange, has been listed on OKEx, a widely renowned platform for...
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87Top six teams will qualify for PMPL MENA and South Asia Championship
The top six teams from the PUBG Mobile Pro League (PMPL) Arabia season two grand finals will advance to the PMPL MENA and...
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92Crypto ban by China could release more energy than Finland consumes in a year
China announced that all crypto-related activity would now be illegal, bringing the country’s campaign on cryptocurrency to a conclusion. The reasons for...
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40Nokia teases its second Android tablet for October 6 launch
Finland-base HMD Global owned Nokia is teasing a new tablet to be announced on October 6. The teaser shows the tablet’s side...
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46Govt to collect taxes directly from social media giants
According to the proposed framework, social media powerhouses such as Facebook, Google, YouTube, and Twitter would be compelled to open offices in...
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135Zong wins 4G cellular spectrum auction for AJK and GB
The 1800 MHz spectrum auction for Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) was held in PTA’s headquarters in Islamabad,...
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44Twitter finally upgrades from lower quality video uploads
Twitter says that the social media has made updates to fix the poor video quality of their platform, which has been an...
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75TikTok hits 1 billion monthly users worldwide
TikTok announced on Monday that it had reached one billion monthly users. It’s an impressive number for a platform that debuted in...
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211PTA allows import of 5 mobile devices for personal use in a year
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released the ‘Type Approval Technical Standards Regulations 2021,’ which permits the import of only five mobile devices...
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80Cryptocurrency exchanges stop letting Chinese users sign up after Beijing’s ban
Major cryptocurrency exchanges and service providers are scrambling to sever business ties with mainland Chinese clients after Beijing renewed a crackdown on...
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43Microsoft has just made its Surface line-up better than ever!
Microsoft showed off its updated and expanded line of Surface devices this week, positioning the new Surface Laptop Studio as its flagship...
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108Airlink Communication will be Apple’s authorized reseller in Pakistan
Airlink Communication Limited received the authorization to resell Apple devices in Pakistan after signing a deal with Apple Inc. As per stock filing...
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51Pakistan rises 8 places in this year’s Global Innovation Rankings
On the Global Innovation Index 2021, Pakistan has risen eight places to 99th place in 2021, up from 107th place in 2020,...
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98Facebook introduces two new Portal devices for all-day video calls
Facebook has refreshed its video-call-centric device lineup with two new Portal devices, including the first portable model. The social media giant also...
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163Samsung Electronics setting up TV line-up plant in Karachi
According to Abdul Razak Dawood, the Adviser for Commerce and Investment to Prime Minister Imran Khan, Samsung Electronics is establishing a television...
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61EA delays Battlefield 2042 until later this summer
Electronic Arts has pushed back the global release of its Battlefield 2042 by a month to November 19, citing the pandemic’s impact...
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78WhatsApp launches an in-app local business directory
WhatsApp the world biggest messaging service app has added a new feature that allows users to search for businesses within the app for the...
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61China orders Ant Group to break off loans business from Alipay
Regulators ordered substantial modifications to Alipay, China’s largest payment service, in an attempt to curb in the country’s “unruly growth.” According to...
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87What will Microsoft announce at its 22 September Surface event?
On September 22nd, Microsoft will have a Surface event where “the company will talk about devices and Windows 11.” With the release...
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70Epic Games vs Apple trial & verdict – all you need to know
Epic Games’ approach, which resulted in its lawsuit against Apple, has been over a year in the making. And, barring any inevitable...
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56Samsung adds 4GB virtual RAM to Galaxy A52s 5G in new update
Samsung has added 4GB virtual memory or RAM Plus to Galaxy A52s 5G in India via an over-the-air (OTA) update. Virtual RAM is a...
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98New app launched to let parents track children’s school buses
Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has released an app that allows parents to track their children’s school buses. In Sharjah, a new...
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76PTA sets conditions for lifting TikTok ban
Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) will lift the ban on TikTok only after the conditions of removal of all the indecent videos and...
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50Apple says iPhone cameras can degrade by motorcycle vibrations
According to MacRumors, exposing an iPhone to high-amplitude vibrations, “specifically those created by high-power motorcycle engines,” could degrade the camera system. The...
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63Apple Watch Series 7 arrives with a larger, more rugged display
Apple has unveiled Apple Watch Series 7, which features a larger, more sophisticated display, according to the brand. The company released a...
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195iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max feature 120Hz display, better cameras, 1TB of storage
The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, the high-end phones of the iPhone 13 lineup, have been officially revealed by Apple. They...
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77Here’s everything Apple unveiled at its big iPhone event
Apple announced plenty of new products at its event, including the iPhone 13 smartphone lineup, bigger Apple Watches, and new iPads. This is a...
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129PTA fines telecom companies Rs 150 million for issuing illegal SIMs
The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Amir Azeem Bajwa stated that two telecom companies have been fined substantial sums of Rs 100 million and...
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84Samsung Galaxy Wide 5 unveiled with 64MP camera and 5000mAh battery
Samsung has unveiled a new mid-range smartphone Galaxy Wide 5 with a unique brand name and camera design. However, the Galaxy Wide 5...
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62WhatsApp adds end-to-end encryption for iCloud, Google Drive backups
WhatsApp has stated that it will roll out end-to-end encrypted backups for iCloud and Google Drive, according to a announcement made in...
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152Facebook debut Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses
Ray-Ban and Facebook have debuted their new smart glasses, the latest push in a challenging, niche sector that the social media behemoth...
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99In a first, Pakistani clean water charity raises over Rs 2 million using NFTs
A Pakistani charity focused on water shortage and accessibility claims to have generated Rs 2 million through a restricted collection of Non-Fungible...
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113Twitter announces Super Follows feature to let users make money from subscription
Twitter has officially revealed its long-awaited “Super Follows” function, which allows creators to charge for access to exclusive material. The move comes...
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67Alexa will now speak louder if it detects background noise
Tech giant Amazon is introducing a new feature — Adaptive Volume — that will make Alexa respond louder if it detects a...
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58Microsoft will release Windows 11 on October 5, but without Android app support
Windows 11 will be released on October 5th, according to Microsoft, but the update won’t include Android app support. The company has confirmed this...
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95Apple Watch Series 7 may get delayed due to production issues
Apple is expected to launch iPhone 13 series along with Watch Series 7, AirPods 3 as well as a new iPad Mini this...
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54After the Twitter fleets, LinkedIn gives up on its Stories feature
After Twitter, which gave up its fleets on August 3rd, it is LinkedIn turn which said Tuesday that its ephemeral Stories feature...
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87Nadra launches Pak-ID app to facilitate CNIC applicants
The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has introduced an innovative mobile application, Pak-ID, enabling people to use their smartphones for biometric...
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120China bans kids from playing online games Monday through Thursday
From Monday to Thursday, the government of China has banned minors from playing online games, citing concerns that children would become addicted...
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105Only 1 percent of users have been misusing TikTok, IHC points out to PTA
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is convinced that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) imposed a ban on TikTok without good reason. The court underscored...
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93Government prohibits employees from using social media platforms
In an apparent bid to prevent the leak of official information and documents, the government has banned all government employees from using...
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78The iPhone 13 will be launched on 14th September
Apple’s upcoming iPhone, said to be called the iPhone 13, is expected to debut as early as the middle of next month with...
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107Whatsapp rolls out ‘Fantasy Football’ sticker pack for Android, iOS
WhatsApp, the widely used communication application, introduced a new sticker pack, which is great news for soccer enthusiasts. In a tweet, WABetaInfo said, “Fantasy...
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125Xiaomi rolls out MIUI 12.5 update for Mi 10 and Mi 11 phones
On August 13, Xiaomi began rolling out the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in China, with the first batch estimated to be ready...
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101WhatsApp tests message reactions, new UI colors in beta versions
WhatsApp is experimenting on message reactions, which would allow users to express their feelings in reaction to messages they receive on the...
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129Facebook ready to launch Novi digital wallet
Facebook is planning to link its launch of the Novi digital wallet to the debut of the digital coin Diem that will...
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105Nokia wins 5G order for three European markets
Nokia, the Finnish telecom equipment maker, announced on Monday that A1 Telekom Austria Group has awarded it a 5G network order for...
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97Huawei denies allegations of implanting backdoor for spying in Pakistan
Huawei issued a statement refuting charges that it spied on Pakistan and stole trade secrets, claiming that there is no evidence that...
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150PM welcomes $85 million investment in Airlift, a record for startups in Pakistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has praised Airlift Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a Lahore-based online shopping delivery platform, for receiving $85 million in the...
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110Mobile app ‘MyCare+’ to protect emotional health of frontline workers in works
Pakistan is going to launch mobile application MyCare+ to “protect emotional health of the front line responders as part of the Covid-19...
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70Facebook Messenger audio and video calls get end-to-end encryption
Facebook began encryption of audio and video chats conducted through its Messenger texting service on Friday, giving users more privacy. The move...
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78Poly Network hit by $600 million heist asks hacker to become its security advisor
The cryptocurrency platform, Poly Network, targeted in a massive heist is now inviting the hacker behind it to become an advisor to...
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83Reddit valued at more than $10 billion after new fundraising round
After obtaining an extra $410 million in fundraising, Reddit, the self-proclaimed “first page of the internet,” claims it is now worth more...
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66Instagram announces new features to protect users from online abuse
Instagram has introduced a set of new capabilities aimed at protecting users and combating events like the online abuse directed at England...
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241Rs 10 billion fund established for IT industry to enhance tech exports
The government has approved the establishment of a Rs 10 billion fund for providing cash rewards to IT companies against their exports. In a meeting...
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164Vivo sets up its first mobile production facility in Pakistan
Vivo opened new production facility to cover its consumer bases in Pakistan, expanding its global manufacturing efforts as it looks to accelerate...
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241Hackers return nearly half of $600 million they stole in biggest crypto theft in history
Hackers have returned nearly half of the $600 million they stole in what’s likely to be the biggest crypto currency theft of...
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271Lucky gets permission by PTA to set up assembly plant for Samsung phones
PTA has authorized Lucky Motor Corporation Limited (LMCL) to manufacture Samsung mobile devices in Pakistan. On Tuesday, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced...
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104Apple confirms existing iCloud Photos will be scanned for child abuse
Apple announced that it will implement a mechanism that will check photos taken on iPhones in the US before they are uploaded...
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75Xiaomi overtook Samsung and Apple in June smartphones sales: Counterpoint
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi sold more phones in June than its rivals Samsung and Apple, according to research firm Counterpoint. Xiaomi overtook Apple as the...
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97Elon Musk sides with Epic Games in Apple dispute
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, expressed his support for Epic Games, the developers of “Fortnite,” which has challenged Apple’s App Store...
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Google officially confirmed Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro with custom Tensor SoC
Google has confirmed the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, as well as providing an early look at the devices and highlighting...
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210Google, Kantar research highlights digital revolution overtaking Pakistan
According to a survey, Pakistan is undergoing a digital revolution and the majority of its residents are eager to accept it. More...
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110Telegram adds video calls with up to 1000 viewers and video playback speed
Telegram has added group video calls to up to 1000 viewers. Telegram, a popular messaging service, has added new features to its...
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102Tech giants post second-quarter profits of over $50 billion
Tech giants Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet, the parent company of Google, posted combined profits of more than $50 billion in the April-June quarter. ...
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111What Makes Cryptocurrency Go Up or Down?
Investors around the world are usually curious about what drives any asset, such as fixed income, equities, or commodities, as well as...
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108‘Metaverse’: the next internet revolution?
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that his social network is readying itself to become “a Metaverse company”. Which begs the question; what...
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120Facebook introduces Marketplace for Pakistani entrepreneurs
After social media giant Facebook announced its customer-to-customer Marketplace service, which would allow users to buy and sell things, a new chapter...
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185Pakistan’s internet penetration stands at 54 percent
Pakistan’s internet penetration stands at 54 percent during this year, with almost half accessing the facility every day. A new study has...
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142Razak Dawood clarifies after reports claim Samsung refusing to come to Pakistan
Abdul Razak Dawood, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce, has denied a recent media report about Samsung impending presence in Pakistan’s...
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119PTA says WhatsApp was involved in Pegasus spyware scandal
According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), WhatsApp played a major role in what Israeli surveillance firm ‘NSO Group’ did with its...
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286Pakistan set to export mobile phones in January 2022
Pakistan is going to export mobile phones in January 2022 as Chinese company is setting up a mobile phone manufacturing factory in Karachi, announced Razak Dawood. On...
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175PTA to form cybersecurity agency to prevent Pegasus-like spyware attacks
Cybersecurity agency is going to be formed under the newly-approved cybersecurity policy by PTA to deal with cyber-attacks and spyware attacks like...
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13588 percent households in Pakistan don’t have any large screen digital devices
Around 88 percent of households in Pakistan have reported having no large screen digital devices such as computer, laptop and tablet. According...
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397Bitcoin cryptocurrency price rises for 8th day, returns to $40,000 mark
A continuing recovery in Bitcoin has put the largest cryptocurrency on course for its longest winning streak this year. Bitcoin was trading...
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161Mobile phones import surge 50% to $2.065 billion in FY21
According to figures from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), mobile phones import reached $2.065 billion in 2020-21, up from $1.369 billion...
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173Japan breaks internet speed record with a 319Tbps data transfer
Scientists from Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) have broken the internet speed record by transferring data at 319...
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118Google fined $592 million in dispute with French publishers
Google was fined 500 million euros ($592 million) by France’s competition regulator on Tuesday for failing to negotiate in good faith with French...
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93WhatsApp blocks 2 million accounts in the fight against hoaxes in India
In May and June, WhatsApp stated it blocked over two million accounts in India for misusing its services, which is the largest...
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104TikTok blocked in Pakistan, Yet Again
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority announced Wednesday that ByteDance’s video-sharing platform TikTok has been blocked once again in the country due to “inappropriate content.” The telecom regulator...
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86iOS Zero-Day Lets SolarWinds Hackers Compromise Fully Updated iPhones
Hackers behind last year’s SolarWinds supply chain attack recently exploited an iOS vulnerability, putting millions of fully updated iPhones in jeopardy. The...
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122Vivo S10 Series launched with 44MP selfie and 108MP back cameras
Vivo has unveiled the all-new S10 series, which includes the S10 and S10 Pro models in the Chinese market. Under all that...
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112TikTok rival YouTube Shorts now launched in Pakistan
YouTube Shorts are now available to creators all over the world, including in Pakistan. According to a Google alert, “We’re now expanding...
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256PM Imran Khan was potential target of Israeli-made Pegasus spyware program
Prime Minister Imran Khan was a potential target of the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware program by clients of the NSO Group cyberespionage firm, media reports claimed on Monday. On...
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165Know How To Schedule Messages On Telegram
Have you ever wished to schedule a message for a buddy on a messaging app, If so, Telegram has a function that...
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125Xiaomi overtakes Apple in the global smartphone market
According to a new analysis from Canalys, Xiaomi is now the second largest smartphone vendor in the world, overtaking Apple, based on worldwide...
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92Here’s how to download Windows 11 on your PC
Windows 11 is soon to be released, and it will provide you with the best experience Microsoft has to offer this year....
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374Samsung, Lucky Group join hands to assemble smartphones in Pakistan by year-end
By December 2021, a subsidiary of Lucky Cement will be producing mobile phones in Pakistan for Samsung, the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer. ...
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126Amazon restores service after global outage
After a global outage that impacted tens of thousands of customers, online retailer Amazon has finally restored. Several nations throughout the world...
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122Facial recognition being used by China’s Tencent to stop kids gaming at night
Tencent, a Chinese gaming giant, has begun using facial recognition technology to prevent youngsters in the country from playing games between the...
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143RDS to bring Google Cloud and Google Education technologies to Pakistan
REDtone group today announced that REDtone Digital Services (RDS) has joined the Google Cloud Partner Advantage program to bring cloud technologies to Pakistan. This is a...
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98TikTok now lets users send video resumes directly to brands for jobs
TikTok, a short-video sharing app, introduced a test initiative that allows users to upload video resumes for jobs in the United States, ranging...
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117Richard Branson soars to space aboard Virgin Galactic rocket plane
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic rocket plane soared more than 50 miles over the New Mexico desert on Sunday, safely returning in the...
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171Government to investigate why PayPal is not operating in Pakistan
On Wednesday, a parliamentary committee ordered the finance secretary to convene a conference with all parties to investigate why PayPal is not...
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133Govt to make 400,000 electronic voting machines in next 6 months
Shibli Faraz, the Federal Minister of Science and Technology, has stated that between 350,000 and 400,000 electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be...
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215Samsung in talks with Korean companies for setting up cellphone assembly in Pakistan
Samsung has been in talks with three investors about establishing a mobile manufacturing facility in Pakistan after Minister Hammad Azhar shared news...
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105TikTok rolls out option to create longer videos of up to three minutes
To remain ahead of the competition, TikTok began allowing users to publish up to three minutes longer videos, tripling the previous limit. TikTok is popular...
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91Andy Jassy officially takes over as Amazon CEO from Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos, who has been the CEO of Amazon since it was founded exactly 27 years ago on July 5th, 1994, has...
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254WorldCall partners with World Mobile Group for Blockchain deployments
WorldCall Telecom and World Mobile Group are collaborating to create an integrated digital economy landscape that will provide clients with a cutting-edge Digital...
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129Social media, technology causing alarming behavioural changes, say biologists
As the usage of technology and social media is on rise, it is causing misinformation and behavioral changes, says biologists and ecologists. According to...
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146Pakistan revokes TikTok ban
The Sindh High Court has lifted the ban on TikTok, a video-sharing app for the third time after the telecom regulator assured the...
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122TikTok responds to Sindh High Court’s suspension
Tiktok has reacted to the Sindh High Court’s (SHC) decision to ban the app across Pakistan on Thursday by saying it is...
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127Details of 700 million LinkedIn users up for sale on dark web
LinkedIn was recently the subject of a government investigation after data on 500 million of its users was scraped and released online....
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177Pakistan among top 15 countries in the world in cryptocurrency adoption
Pakistan is now among the top 15 countries in the world in terms of cryptocurrency adoption according to the ranking of blockchain...
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168Fawad terms TikTok ban by SHC ‘judicial activism’ that has cost Pakistan billions of dollars
Fawad Chaudhry has lashed out at the Sindh High Court’s (SHC) verdict banning TikTok across Pakistan till July 8, terming it “judicial activism”. On Wednesday,...
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19947% growth seen in Pakistan’s IT exports from July-May in fiscal year 2020-21
According to figures given by the State Bank of Pakistan, Pakistan’s IT exports increased by 47% from July to May in fiscal...
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119Tech billionaires Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey to discuss Bitcoin at ‘B Word’ event in July
Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey, two influential tech billionaires, have agreed to discuss Bitcoin at “The ₿ Word” event on July 21. Musk...
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167Xiaomi Mi 11 launched in Pakistan with 2K AMOLED Display and 55W Charging
The Xiaomi Mi 11 is now available in Pakistan as one of the most powerful phones. For Rs 144,999, you get one of...
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157Software mogul John McAfee’s widow blames US for death
The widow of US software mogul John McAfee blamed US authorities on Friday for his death in a Spanish prison where he...
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218Windows 11 released by Microsoft with a new UI and Android support
After months of teases and massive leaks, Microsoft has officially announced Windows 11. The revamped user interface, efficiency and multitasking enhancements, a...
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2005 Quick ways to download videos and songs from YouTube
Streaming songs and videos from Youtube is one of my favorite activities when traveling or having free time. It’s just that, not...
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161Bitcoin, Ethereum drop as China intensifies crypto mining crackdown
On Monday, the cryptocurrency market was under increasing pressure, with a number of coins and tokens mainly Bitcoin and Ethereum losing double...
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173Alibaba co-founder says Jack Ma is now focusing on hobbies and philanthropy
According to a Chinese e-commerce executive, Alibaba founder Jack Ma is “lying low” and has “taken up painting as a hobby.” Joe...
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140E-waste poses serious health threat to Pakistan, says UN study
Pakistan has been included in those 15 countries’ list where electronic-waste (e-waste) dismantling and recycling is considered a major health hazard. On Tuesday,...
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31832-year-old Lina Khan named top federal regulator by Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden has chosen Pakistan-origin Lina Khan, a staunch critic of big tech, to lead the Federal Trade Commission. Lina...
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141Pakistani firm RNS Solutions to develop Blockchain based FinLit Platform for IsDB
The ICD-Islamic Development Bank Group, a multilateral development bank that promotes social and economic development in member countries, and Trustedchain, a software development...
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182Elon Musk says Tesla will accept Bitcoin again once miners use 50% clean energy
After yet another weekend of price swings following tweets from Tesla boss Elon Musk, Bitcoin climbed above $40,000 on yesterday. Due to...
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154RockYou2021: Largest data breach in history leaks 8.4 billion passwords
In a yet another password breach, now labelled as the RockYou2021, hackers have been able to leaked 100GB of data which includes...
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427Nikkah registration process in Punjab to be digitalised
In order to eliminate fake marriage certificates, the Punjab government is going to “digitise” the nikkah registration process across the province that will discourage registration based on...
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175Apple brings new update to AirTags after stalking fears
Apple has published a software update for its AirTags after fears that they may be used to secretly track someone’s whereabouts in real time. ...
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209El Salvador plans to use electricity generated from volcanoes to mine Bitcoin
The president of El Salvador announced Wednesday that the country’s state-run geothermal energy utility would begin using power derived from volcanoes for...
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129Trump-era ban on TikTok dropped by Biden; orders new review
President Joe Biden has revoked an executive order issued by former president Donald Trump, that prohibited the use of Chinese apps such as TikTok and...
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122Rival search engines won’t have to pay Google to be Android default
Google has bowed to competitor pressure and agreed to let them compete for free to be default search engines on Android smartphones...
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283FaceTime is coming to Android and Windows via the web
Users on Android and Windows will be able to join FaceTime calls for the first time. Apple said during its WWDC keynote...
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145Google to change global advertising practices after fined €220 million in France
In a landmark settlement with French authorities, Google said it would make adjustments to its global advertising business to guarantee it would...
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163Google announces $99 wireless earbuds Pixel Buds A-Series
The Google’s Pixel Buds A-Series have been officially released, as per company’s official announcement, which is a more affordable variant of its existing...
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143Everything Apple announced at its WWDC 2021 keynote
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s WWDC keynote of Apple was conducted virtually, just like last year’s. This time, the company...
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263Amazon’s billionaire founder Jeff Bezos to fly to space next month
Jeff Bezos, the billionaire creator of Amazon, said on Monday that he and his brother Mark will go in space for the first-time next...
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143Apple working on iPad Pro with wireless charging, new iPad Mini
Bloomberg News reported on Friday that Apple Inc is working on a new iPad Pro with wireless charging and a revamped iPad...
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165Microsoft will announce its next generation of Windows on June 24th
At an event slated for June 24, Microsoft plans to unveil its “next generation of Windows.” The software behemoth has begun sending...
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168Pakistani startup ‘Abhi’ raises $2.1 million for its salary advance platform
Karachi based fintech firm Abhi has raised more than $2 million for their seed round in order to launch salary advance platform...
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138Facebook says it’s justified in suspending Trump for 2 years
Facebook Vice President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg said Sunday that the company is “justified” in its decision to keep former President...
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209Pakistani made P40 laptop launched by Viper
Viper Technology, a rising brand in Pakistan’s laptop industry, has unveiled the much-anticipated Viper P40 Notebook, a locally built computer with a feature-rich...
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121China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets new record of 120 million Celsius temperature
China has set a new world record when scientists managed to maintain their nuclear-powered artificial sun functioning for more than 100 seconds...
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144NASA plans two new missions to Venus for the first time in decades
For the first time in almost 30 years, NASA plans to launch two new research missions to Venus between 2028 and 2030. ...
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157LG to use its smartphone factory to build home appliances
LG recently exited its dead smartphone segment, which had been a drag on the company’s revenues for years. The Korean business, on...
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270Pakistan receives $76.28 million loan from South Korea to build IT Park
South Korea has provided the Pakistani government with a $76.28 million loan to help fund the development of an IT park in...
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237The best smartphones under Rs 30,000 you can buy in Pakistan
Are you considering purchasing a new smartphone but are concerned about the cost? We’ve compiled a list of the best cellphones available...
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175Facebook & telcos discuss urban connectivity solutions for an inclusive digital economy
Broadband and connectivity are becoming engines of economic growth in Pakistan as already proven in other parts of the world. The theme...
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173Playstation games are coming to mobile phones this year
Some top-rated and iconic Sony PlayStation games will soon find their way to mobile applications and a wider audience with smartphones. There is a...
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166PTA receives Rs 15.82 billion against second installment of license renewal fee
Two Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), Telenor Pakistan and Pakistan Mobile Communication Ltd (Jazz), have paid the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Rs 15.82...
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160WhatsApp sues govt of India, says new media rules mean end to privacy
According to sources, WhatsApp has launched a law suit in Delhi against the government of India, attempting to prevent legislation from taking...
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172Govt to generate $1 billion through auction of 27.8MHz next-gen mobile spectrum
The government is set to generate more than $1 billion by offering minimum spectrum for telcos in the upcoming auction for Next...
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226Google to open its first retail store in New York
The tech giant Google has revealed its intention to launch its first retail store in Manhattan’s Chelsea district in the summer of...
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155Pro-Palestinian activists tank Facebook app rating to 2.2 on Google and Apple app stores
After individuals boycotted the world’s most popular social media network for flagging and deleting postings condemning Israeli military violence against Palestinians, Google...
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133PayFast becomes first payment gateway to get commercial license from SBP
Karachi: PayFast, the indigenous payments solution by APPS, is now the first payment gateway in the country to receive a commercial license...
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148Twitter opens verification applications for blue check mark
After a year-long suspension on public submissions for the site’s blue check marks, Twitter users can now request to be verified again,...
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219Google reveals the number of active Android devices has surpassed 3 billion
Google announced that Android has crossed around 3 billion devices that are actively being used currently around the world. The Google I/O 2021 conference...
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219Government to set up software technology parks in Rawalpindi and Faisalabad
The growth in IT sector in Pakistan continues as Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked for creating two software technology parks in...
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219‘Apple made more than $100 million in commissions from Fortnite’
During the two years that Epic Games’ “Fortnite” was available on the App Store, Apple Inc made more than $100 million in...
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183Microsoft is saying goodbye to Internet Explorer as it seeks ‘EDGE’ in browser war
Microsoft will phase out its once-ubiquitous Internet Explorer browser next year as it plans to compete with market leader Chrome with its...
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321Bitcoin price continue to tumble as China crypto miners suspend operations
Bitcoin price dropped to $35,201.81 at noon today according to figures from Coindesk following intensified crackdown on bitcoin mining and trading by Beijing. Major...
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167Mark Zuckerberg announces new revenue options for Instagram creators
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, has revealed details on new features coming to Instagram that would enable creators to be compensated...
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143Ethereum: What is it and how is it different from bitcoin?
Ether, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, has recently eclipsed bitcoin in terms of market capitalization. After reaching a record high of...
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170Clubhouse Android app now available for download across the globe
The Clubhouse Android app is available for download through Google Play Store and is compatible with devices running Android 8.0 or later. Although the Android version is now available, Clubhouse is still based...
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195What’s Bitcoin mining and how much energy does it consume
A recent tweet by Elon Musk saying Bitcoin mining consumes a lot of energy and it is a cause for concern for the...
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197Twitter to reportedly launch a $2.99 ‘Twitter Blue’ subscription service
For several of its services, Twitter has been experimenting with a paid subscription model. Twitter Blue is the provisional moniker given to...
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191Facebook-backed crypto project Diem to launch US stablecoin in major shift
Diem Association, formerly the Libra project of Facebook Inc (FB.O), wants to introduce a US dollar stablecoin as it cuts back its worldwide aims...
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410Ahmad Awais – a Pakistani Developer recognized for contributions to NASA software code
The Pakistani engineer, Ahmad Awais has been internationally recognized for contributing software code to the Mars 2020 helicopter mission, also known as NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter. The international recognition...
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160New neurotechnology may be able to assist humans in ‘erasing’ painful memories
A new neurotechnology technique, decoded neurofeedback, has been developed to help humans erase painful memories from their brains. According to a leading neurologist, the revolutionary neurotechnology...
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243WhatsApp new privacy policy just kicked in. Here’s what you need to know
WhatsApp new privacy policy has come into effect starting May 15 and the popular messenger has announced that if users do not...
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370Dogecoin funded Moon mission will be launched by SpaceX in 2022
Elon Musk’s commercial rocket venture, SpaceX, will launch the “DOGE-1 Mission to the Moon” in the first quarter of next year, accepting...
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237IBM creates the world’s first 2-nanometer chip technology
On Thursday, IBM announced a breakthrough in integrated circuit design: the world’s first 2-nanometer process for faster computing. Every generation of computer chips has...
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151Donald Trump returns to social media with a blog where only he can post
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a new communication platform after being banned from mainstream social media sites like Facebook and...
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169Oxford study finds no link between technology and mental health in teens
According to a recent Oxford report, there is little to no connection between technology and mental health issues in teenagers. The data...
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2723G, 4G users reach 98.12 million after mobile subscribers exceed 183 million
By the end of March 2021, Pakistan had 183.20 million mobile users, up from 181.27 million at the end of February, a...
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163Govt to form focus group to help Pakistani sellers on Amazon
The National E-Commerce Council will convene a focus panel of professionals to discuss the obstacles to Amazon being a competitive global marketplace...
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180Dogecoin tumbles after Elon Musk calls it a ‘hustle’ on ‘SNL’ show
The value of dogecoin plummeted in the early hours of Sunday in the United States, after Tesla CEO and cryptocurrency supporter Elon...
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184Facebook & Instagram notices in iOS apps tell users tracking helps keep them ‘free of charge’
Facebook has added a note within its iOS app reminding users that the details it gathers from other applications and websites will...
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166Verizon sells AOL and Yahoo for about half of what it paid
Verizon has sold its AOL and Yahoo assets to Apollo Global Management for $5 billion, less than half of the almost $9...
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139Samsung Galaxy A72 4G full specification and price
A 6.70-inch touchscreen display is featured on the Samsung Galaxy A72 smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy A72 4G is powered by a 1.8GHz...
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216Samsung Galaxy A52 5G full specification
Galaxy A52 5G smartphone has a 6.50-inch touchscreen display with a 1080×2400 pixel resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The new A...
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248Samsung Galaxy A32 4G full specification
Samsung Galaxy A32 comes with a big 6.40-inch touchscreen. A 2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 processor powers the Samsung Galaxy A32 4G....
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262Ethereum cryptocurrency breaks past $3,400 to quadruple in value in 2021
On Monday, the cryptocurrency ether, the ethereum blockchain’s token, surpassed $3,400 for the first time, setting a new record high in a...
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148TECNO launches Spark 7 Pro in Pakistan along with other Ramadan offers
TECNO has officially launched the new and amazing “Gaming King” smartphone called the Spark 7 Pro on Sunday. Featuring a MediaTek Helio...
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133Sony sold 7.8 million PlayStation 5 consoles since launch
Sony revealed in its annual revenue report for FY2020 on Wednesday that its PlayStation 5 console has sold a total of 7.8...
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168Spotify posts rare net profit as paying users reach 158 million
As the audio streaming and media services company launched in dozens of new markets, Spotify recorded a rare net profit and a...
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164China launches Heavenly Palace, the first module for new space station
The first module of China’s “Heavenly Palace” space station was launched on Thursday, marking a significant step forward in Beijing’s revolutionary goal...
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120Cryptocurrency Ethereum hits another record high
On Thursday, Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, hit a new high, with participants quoting media reports about the European...
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356Karachi students design Pakistan’s first microprocessor
Dr Ali Ahmed Ansari, who leads and supervises a team has designed Pakistan’s first microprocessor that has added Pakistan to the list...
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107Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up
The introduction of a new feature to iPhones and iPads has sparked a major feud between Apple and Facebook. It will give users...
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261The ‘Disaster Girl’ made almost half a million by selling the NFT of her meme
Zoe Roth, aka “Disaster Girl,” made a fortune by selling the original picture of her meme as an NFT for nearly half...
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168Web designer buys Google Argentina domain name for £2
Last Wednesday, a web designer purchased Google Argentina’s domain name when the site was down for two hours in Argentina. Nicolas Kurona,...
