Technology
Why is the Internet Slow in Pakistan Again? Here’s What We Know
Pakistan experienced a nationwide internet slowdown after a major upstream network provider suffered a temporary breakdown, disrupting connectivity across multiple cities, official sources confirmed on Thursday. The outage reduced available bandwidth for several internet service providers, leading to slower speeds…
Google Tests New AI-Powered ‘Ask for Me’ Feature to Automate Inquiries About Local Business Services
Google is rolling out a new feature called Ask for Me, which leverages AI to make phone calls on behalf of users to inquire about…
Google Offers Voluntary Exit Package to Pixel and Android Teams in US
Google has rolled out a voluntary exit package for US-based staff in its Platforms and Devices unit, as confirmed by a company spokesperson and multiple…
Google Unveils Next Flagship AI Model in Silence
Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental, Google’s next-generation flagship AI model, was quietly unveiled. The model wasn’t launched with a grand ceremony, but rather in the changelog…
Microsoft Integrates DeepSeek AI Model into Cloud Platform
Despite facing accusations of IP theft and potential terms of service violations from its close partner OpenAI, DeepSeek continues to capture Microsoft’s attention, with the…
Hackers Target WordPress Sites to Spread Malware on Windows and Mac
According to security researchers, thousands of websites are being hacked using old versions of WordPress and plugins. The goal is to deceive users into downloading…
Pakistan’s Spectrum Policy Under Fire by GSMA
ISLAMABAD: The GSM Association (GSMA) has strongly criticized Pakistan’s spectrum policy, warning that the rising cost of spectrum is unsustainable and poses a significant threat…
Intel Prepares Next-Gen Battlemage GPUs to Compete with NVIDIA and AMD in 2025, Leak Reveals
Intel appears to be expanding its Battlemage GPU lineup, as indicated by a recent update to its Linux kernel driver, which includes three new PCI…
Apple Chip Vulnerabilities Expose Sensitive User Data on Macs, iPhones, and iPads
Apple-designed chips in Macs, iPhones, and iPads exhibit two newly identified vulnerabilities that expose credit card information, geolocation, and other personal data from the Chrome…
PTA Issues Warning About Critical Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised users to quickly update their Google Chrome browsers because two serious security issues have been found. The advisory…
DeepSeek Becomes No. 1 App on US Play Store
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek’s Android app now ranks No. 1 on the Google Play Store, just days after its chatbot app led the Apple App…
YouTube Users Report Endless Ads, But Google Claims It’s Not a Glitch
Despite its massive user base, YouTube offers an intriguing economic model that allows users to access all the core services for free on an ad-supported…
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. Government Amid DeepSeek’s Rise
OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, has launched ChatGPT Gov—a specialized version of its popular AI model designed specifically for U.S. government agencies. The announcement was made…