Apple has strengthened its engagement with Pakistan by appointing Salman Dar as its head of government affairs for the country, a move that could signal increased interest in the local market. Dar announced his new role in a LinkedIn post, saying he will lead Apple’s government affairs activities in Pakistan and manage the company’s engagement…
LG has rejected allegations that its smart televisions continuously record private conversations or secretly upload ambient audio, following a recent investigation that raised questions about the company’s privacy practices. The claims emerged after YouTube channel Gamers Nexus worked with security researchers to examine LG smart TVs. The investigation used methods including network packet captures and…
Apple has officially revealed the battery capacities of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, providing details that the company typically does not include in its standard technical specifications. The battery information has been disclosed through the European Union’s mandatory Energy Labels, which require manufacturers to provide specific information about smartphones and other…
The federal government has reduced regulatory duty and additional customs duties on imported mobile phones for the fiscal year 2026-27, a move that could lower the tax burden on smartphones across several price categories. The biggest reduction applies to high-end smartphones priced above $500. The regulatory duty on these devices has been cut by Rs.…
Meta has launched Muse, a new personal artificial intelligence agent designed to do more than simply answer questions. The company says Muse can complete tasks, manage projects and help users turn long-term goals into practical action plans. The AI agent is powered by Muse Spark, which Meta describes as its most capable model for agentic…
Anthropic has reportedly decided to abandon a potential acquisition of Decart AI after completing due diligence on the artificial intelligence company. According to Bloomberg, the proposed deal was previously reported to be worth around $6 billion. However, Anthropic has now chosen not to proceed with the purchase. The decision comes after weeks of discussions between…
Microsoft is preparing to introduce a new monthly usage limit for Xbox Cloud Gaming, with users reportedly set to receive a maximum of 15 hours of cloud gaming each month starting in November. The change is expected to affect Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers as well, meaning even users on Microsoft’s higher-tier gaming subscription could…
KARACHI: The Modern Hospital Group continues to expand its network of healthcare projects across Sindh. Following ongoing initiatives in Hyderabad, Gharo, Islamkot, Mithi, and Sukkur, the network marked a major milestone on September 6, 2026, with the groundbreaking ceremony for The Modern Hospital Trauma Centre in DHA City Karachi. Addressing the ceremony as Chief Guest,…
NVIDIA has agreed to acquire artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face in a deal valued at approximately $12.93 billion, marking a major development in the rapidly expanding global AI industry. The proposed acquisition is expected to help NVIDIA expand Hugging Face’s platform, strengthen its underlying infrastructure and make artificial intelligence tools more accessible to developers and…
New York City Public Schools has introduced a new artificial intelligence policy for the 2026 academic year that places significant restrictions on how students can use generative AI for schoolwork. Under the new rules, students in grades 2 through 8 will not be permitted to use generative AI for academic assignments. High school students will…