Microsoft Ends Mixed Reality Feature
Microsoft (MSFT.O) has decided to discontinue the “mixed reality” feature for Windows, a move that impacts hardware devices and software relying on augmented and virtual reality technologies. The company initially introduced this feature in a Windows 10 update back in 2017, with the mixed reality portal app enabling users to access this technology through compatible […]
EU Launches Probe into Social Media Company X Over Suspected DSA Violations
The European Union has initiated an investigation into social media company X for potential breaches of obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This marks the EU’s first probe under the DSA, which came into force in November last year, compelling large online platforms to address illegal content and threats to public security more effectively. […]
Apple Pauses Sales of Series 9 and Ultra 2 Smartwatches in the U.S. Amid Patent Dispute
Apple has announced the temporary suspension of sales for its Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches in the United States. The decision comes after an order from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in October, which raised the possibility of barring Apple from importing its smartwatches, citing violations of medical technology company Masimo’s patent rights. […]
North Korea Launches ICBM Following Condemnation of US ‘War’ Actions
North Korea has fired a powerful missile that could reach anywhere in the United States marking its second launch within hours. The launch was reported by South Korea and Japan. Japan’s Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defense Shingo Miyake said the missile could travel as far as 15,000 km, landing on Japanese territory or even on […]
HEC and Microsoft Forge Tech Alliance
In a landmark development for educational technology, Islamabad played host to the renewal of a pivotal partnership between the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and global tech giant Microsoft. The collaboration solidified through the signing of the Education Transformation Agreement (ETA), marks a commitment to revolutionize technological education in Pakistan. The ceremony not only […]
Contamination in Pakistani Syrups Sparks Global Health Alert
Maldives has uncovered contamination in syrups and suspension medicines manufactured by Lahore-based pharmaceutical company Pharmix Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd, according to a report by Dawn. The substances detected are commonly used in hydraulic brake fluids, stamp pad inks, paints, plastics, and cosmetics. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a global alert following the report, urging countries […]
Europe Reaches Landmark Deal on AI Regulations
Europe achieved a provisional deal on Friday regarding landmark European Union rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The deal covers a range of areas, including governments’ use of AI in biometric surveillance and the regulation of AI systems like ChatGPT. Following nearly 15 hours of negotiations, EU countries and European Parliament members reached […]
UK Antitrust Regulator Launches Review of Microsoft’s OpenAI Partnership
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Britain’s antitrust regulator, has announced its decision to scrutinize Microsoft’s multi-billion dollar partnership with OpenAI. This move marks the regulator’s second examination of Microsoft’s strategic alliances in the current year, reflecting a growing global concern over the concentration of power in the AI sector. The review comes on the heels […]
EU Lawmakers Pause Talks on AI Act, Negotiations to Resume Amid Fatigue
Negotiations on the European Union’s (EU) groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act hit a roadblock as lawmakers paused discussions after nearly 24 hours of deliberation, resolving to resume talks on the following day. The three-way debate between EU member states, the European Commission, and the European Parliament faced challenges in reaching a consensus on critical issues, […]
Study Commissioned by Apple Reveals a 20% Surge in U.S. Data Breaches in 2023
A study funded by Apple and conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Stuart E. Madnick has found that U.S. data breaches surged by 20% in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the entire year of 2022. This revelation comes approximately a year after Apple introduced an enhanced end-to-end encryption feature for data […]