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…
Pakistan is making bold strides in the global tech landscape, emerging as a key player in artificial intelligence, digital finance, and startup innovation. As the Pakistan Software Export Board prepares to take the spotlight at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, it presents a compelling narrative of digital transformation, investment potential, and technological excellence. This marks Pakistan’s biggest ever…
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…