A tea-making robot drew significant attention at the 9th China-South Asia Expo, captivating visitors with its graceful execution of traditional Chinese tea ceremonies. The robot, a blend of modern engineering and cultural artistry, showcased how technology can preserve heritage while redefining how it’s experienced. With robotic arms mimicking the movements of a seasoned tea master,…
By the end of this decade, the boundary between human and machine may begin to blur. Emerging technologies are poised to grant abilities once reserved for comic book heroes—ranging from superhuman strength to enhanced vision and digital cognition. Robotic Exoskeletons: Redefining Human Strength Industrial and defense sectors are rapidly adopting robotic exoskeletons. One notable example…
Drones in Makkah: A New Chapter in Pilgrimage Security Saudi Arabia has initiated the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to detect and deter unauthorized Hajj pilgrims from entering Makkah, a move that reflects the Kingdom’s increasing reliance on technology for public order and religious management. According to official sources, the drones are already operational…
A New Challenger Enters the AI Arena In a bold stride toward redefining the future of conversational AI, Amazon has unveiled its latest innovation: Nova Sonic, a next-generation voice AI model. This launch, accompanied by improvements to Nova Reel 1.1, signals Amazon’s intensified push to compete with cutting-edge voice technologies from rivals such as OpenAI’s…
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…
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…
New AI Model “Orion” from OpenAI Expected to Offer Limited Advancements Over GPT-4 OpenAI’s forthcoming model, Orion, has AI enthusiasts excited yet cautious, with many wondering whether it will truly elevate the large language model (LLM) landscape. As the successor to GPT-4, Orion is expected to perform better in language tasks but may not showcase…
OpenAI’s Greg Brockman Returns After Sabbatical to Take on New Role Three months after stepping away, OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to the AI giant with a fresh focus. Announcing his comeback on X, he wrote, “Longest vacation of my life complete. Back to building @OpenAI.” The company later confirmed Brockman’s return, stating he…
Apple Intelligence Launches Next Week: Discover the Future of AI on iPhone and Mac Apple is set to make waves next week with the debut of Apple Intelligence, its cutting-edge generative AI platform, launching alongside iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. While the exact release date remains under wraps, tech experts anticipate availability…
In a remarkable technological advancement, a man suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been able to control Amazon’s Alexa using only his mind. This groundbreaking innovation was announced by Synchron, a company specializing in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Through an implant in a blood vessel on the brain’s surface, the 64-year-old patient, identified as…