Apple Targets Mid-Market with AI-Powered iPhone 16e Apple has officially introduced the iPhone 16e, a budget-friendly smartphone featuring advanced AI capabilities. This move aims to attract mid-range consumers in key markets like China and India, where competitors Samsung and Huawei are already integrating AI into their devices. iPhone 16e: A Shift from the SE Series…
NADRA Launches Mobile App for Visa-on-Arrival in Pakistan Pakistan has taken a major step towards simplifying international travel by introducing the Pak ID mobile app, which enables visa-on-arrival applications for citizens of 120 countries. The app, developed by NADRA, eliminates the need for physical paperwork and allows travelers to apply for business and tourist visas…
Chinese AI Chipmakers Leverage DeepSeek to Challenge U.S. Dominance The emergence of DeepSeek’s AI models is transforming China’s artificial intelligence sector, particularly for chipmakers like Huawei, Hygon, and Tencent-backed EnFlame. With Nvidia dominating the global AI chip market, Chinese manufacturers have struggled to develop competitive high-performance AI training chips. However, DeepSeek’s focus on AI inference…
Musk Dismisses Rumors of a TikTok Acquisition Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has firmly stated that he is not interested in purchasing TikTok, the widely popular short-video platform owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company currently facing scrutiny in the United States over national security concerns. During a virtual appearance at a summit hosted by The WELT…
Dubai Games 2025: A Thrilling Showdown Begins The highly anticipated Dubai Games 2025 is set to bring together elite community teams as 27 squads qualify for the prestigious Battle of the Community. These teams will go head-to-head with defending champions Team NAS in a competition that celebrates athleticism, teamwork, and community spirit. This flagship sporting…
TikTok-ification of Pakistan – Asad Shabbir Seven years ago, American Youtuber Casey Neistat triumphantly claimed that “Filmmaking is a sport and now, everyone’s invited.” The assessment stands proud today as social media has wreaked havoc in what was once a calm oasis of mainstream media. Pakistan’s media landscape, once dominated by a handful of TV…
Xiaomi’s Rapid Growth in the Electric Vehicle Industry Xiaomi, the tech giant best known for its smartphones, has made significant strides in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The company’s debut sedan, the SU7, launched in March 2024, has already captured attention worldwide. With over 150,000 units delivered last year, Xiaomi is setting an ambitious goal…
Revolutionary Military Prototype Revealed Students from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Khairpur Campus, have developed a laser-firing defense robot aimed at transforming Pakistan’s defense capabilities. The AI-powered robot was presented at the 4th Research and Technology Showcase at the Karachi Expo Centre, where it garnered significant attention. Laser Weaponry for Cost-Effective Defense The…
Starlink License Application in Progress Starlink, Elon Musk’s innovative satellite internet service, is navigating regulatory challenges in Pakistan. During a National Assembly briefing, PTA Chairman disclosed that Starlink applied for a license on February 24, 2022. However, additional steps, including mandatory registrations with SECP and PSB, remain incomplete, delaying the launch. Government Clearance Essential for…
TikTok Goes Dark for 170 Million U.S. Users TikTok, the widely popular app owned by China’s ByteDance, ceased operations in the United States late Saturday. The abrupt shutdown follows a law requiring TikTok to either sever ties with its China-based parent company or halt its U.S. operations, citing national security concerns. Users attempting to access…