Microsoft Reportedly Closing Operations in Pakistan After 25 Years

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

In a development that has stirred the local tech community, Microsoft is reportedly closing its operations in Pakistan after a 25-year run. The news surfaced…

Islamabad Traffic Police Drones to Enforce Rules on Major City Roads

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has started using drones to monitor traffic flow and enforce laws on some of the busiest roads in the capital.…

Amazon to Shut Down Freevee App by August

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Amazon is officially phasing out its standalone Freevee app by August 2025, marking a major shift in its streaming strategy. Users of the free, ad-supported…

Microsoft to Lay Off 9,000 Employees, Impacting Less Than 4% of Workforce

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to a CNBC story, Microsoft plans to lay off 9,000 workers, which will affect fewer than 4% of its global workforce. In its most…

Apple Safari Browser Update: Tech Preview 222 Released With Fixes

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A new version of Apple’s experimental Safari Technology Preview browser has been released. The browser, which was first released in 2016, allows users to test…

Google Faces €525M Fine Over Gmail Ad Privacy in France

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Google is under threat of receiving a €525 million (£443 million) fine from France’s data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés…

Google Doubles Energy Use, Pushes for Carbon-Free Future

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Google’s latest sustainability report reveals a staggering increase in electricity consumption. In 2024, the tech giant’s data centers consumed 30.8 million megawatt-hours of electricity, more…

NCCIA Shuts Down 12 Illegal Call Centres Under ‘Operation Grey’

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has intensified its crackdown on cyber scams and digital money laundering, successfully shutting down 12 illegal call centres…

Apple Is Reportedly Making New XR Smart Glasses To Stay Ahead of the Curve

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Apple is accelerating into immersive tech in a major way. Once niche, the Vision Pro headset is now spawning a full, new XR product family.…

Hackers Are Now Deploying Stealthy Remcos Malware via Windows

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

As if we could catch a break, a new cyber threat nicknamed Remcos Malware is quietly taking hold of Windows users with alarming precision. Hackers…

Bidding for Karachi IT Park Re-Advertised After Delays

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a key development for Pakistan’s tech landscape, the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology was informed that the bidding process for the Karachi IT…

Apple explores using OpenAI & Anthropic AI to power next-gen Siri

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Apple is reportedly exploring the possibility of integrating AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic to power the next version of its voice assistant, Siri. This…

Pakistani App ‘Zehni’ Lets You Voice Your Feelings

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A new Pakistani app called ‘Zehni’ is turning heads by letting users voice their feelings, track their moods, and get gentle AI support in return.…

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