After nearly two years of stability, hard disk drive (HDD) prices are once again on the rise, driven by renewed demand and market dynamics in China. According to a report from Digitimes Asia, citing Nikkei, HDD contract prices increased by approximately 4% quarter over quarter in Q4 2025. This marks the largest quarterly increase in…
German digital bank N26 has once again come under regulatory pressure after financial watchdog BaFin imposed a new set of restrictions, citing serious operational weaknesses. The move marks the latest challenge for the online lender, which has been under scrutiny for several years. According to BaFin, a special audit conducted last year uncovered major deficiencies…
Meta has postponed the launch of its upcoming mixed reality glasses, code-named Phoenix, moving the release window from late 2026 to the first half of 2027. The revised timeline reflects a broader shift in strategy within the company’s hardware division, as leadership prioritises stability, performance and long-term sustainability over rapid releases. Business Insider reported that…
OpenAI has taken a significant step toward expanding its global infrastructure footprint by striking an agreement with Australian data centre operator NextDC to develop a large-scale artificial intelligence facility in western Sydney. The Brisbane-headquartered firm confirmed it has signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI to jointly create an advanced AI campus featuring a high-density…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a temporary suspension of its mobile device registration service this weekend, citing planned system maintenance by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The disruption will affect the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS), which handles verification and registration of mobile devices entering Pakistan. According to the notice,…
Chinese tech companies are accelerating efforts to expand into global markets as demand for smart glasses surges, fuelled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence and growing interest in wearable technology. Once a niche product with limited mainstream appeal, smart eyewear is now experiencing renewed momentum, with China emerging as one of the most competitive battlegrounds.…
Vivo may be preparing a major shake-up in the smartphone market with a new device reportedly packing a massive 7,000mAh battery. According to a leak circulating in China, the phone, expected to be named the vivo X300s, is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2026. If accurate, the device would arrive between January…
Pakistan has outlined an ambitious national plan to accelerate the adoption of clean transportation by establishing 3,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country by 2030. The initiative marks one of the most significant steps taken toward building large-scale EV infrastructure in Pakistan. According to an official document shared with the Associated Press of…
Google is rolling out a major upgrade to its popular Circle to Search feature, bringing deeper AI-powered capabilities to Android devices. Originally introduced with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the feature allowed users to circle, highlight or scribble on anything appearing on their screen—whether in apps, videos or social media posts—to instantly search for related information.…
Google has quietly tightened access to its newly launched Gemini 3 Pro model, leaving many users unclear about what remains available for free. Initially introduced alongside the Nano Banana Pro model, Gemini 3 Pro was positioned as a major advancement in Google’s AI lineup, offering powerful capabilities even to users on the free tier—though only…