Will Android Sideloading Survive Google’s New Verification Mandate?

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Google has announced a major change to how Android sideloading works, introducing mandatory developer verification starting September 2026. This move directly targets the high malware…

Pakistan Desktop Computer Sales Jumps 90% in Q2 2025 Viper Leads Market

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable 90% surge in desktop computer sales during Q2 2025 (April–June), marking one of the fastest growth rates in the region,…

NADRA Pulls ‘Self-Report Death’ Feature from PakID App After Backlash

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has quietly removed a controversial option from its PakID mobile app after it sparked heavy criticism and became…

Google Phone App Brings Custom Calling Cards to Android

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Google is giving Android users a more personal calling experience with its new “Calling Cards” feature. Instead of tiny contact photos, users will now see…

PromptLock: First Ever AI-Powered Ransomware Emerges

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Security researchers at ESET have revealed what may be the world’s first AI powered ransomware, dubbed PromptLock. This alarming proof of concept leverages OpenAI’s gpt…

CCTV Surveillance Harassment Case Leads to Rs50,000 Fine

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Ombudsman for Anti-Harassment has ruled on a CCTV surveillance harassment case, deciding that excessive monitoring of employees amounts to workplace harassment. The judgment…

NCCIA Powers Extended to Probe Money Laundering Cases

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has extended NCCIA powers, authorizing the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to investigate money laundering cases under the Anti-Money Laundering Act…

Pakistan’s IT Exports Hit $3.8 Billion as Govt Pushes Digital Expansion

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan’s digital economy is entering a decisive phase, with new investments, regulatory reforms, and training programs reshaping the technology landscape. The country’s IT exports have…

Qualcomm Unveils Dragonwing Q-6690 Enterprise Chipset, Featuring RFID

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Qualcomm is stepping into a new era of enterprise computing with the launch of its Dragonwing Q-6690 chipset. Designed for industries like retail, manufacturing, and…

Windows 11 Improves Bluetooth Performance for Games and Calls

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Microsoft is finally fixing a long-standing issue with Bluetooth audio on Windows 11. For years, users complained about muffled voices during calls and poor sound…

Gmail Material 3 Expressive Brings Rounded Corners and Motion

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Google has begun a wider rollout of Gmail with the Material 3 Expressive design language. The update changes the visual layout and adds motion that…

SpaceX Starship Latest Flight Secures Major Test Wins

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

SpaceX launched the latest Starship flight from Starbase in Texas (United States) in the evening. The vehicle climbed on dozens of Raptor engines and completed…

Xiaomi to Unveil HyperOS 3 Update on August 28

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Xiaomi has officially set the stage for its next major software release, putting an end to weeks of speculation around its upcoming OS. The company…

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