Awaz App for Reporting Human Rights Violations
The government has launched the Awaz App, a mobile application designed to allow citizens to report human rights (HR) violations effectively. Minister for Law, Justice, and Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar officially launched the Awaz App on Wednesday. The Ministry for Human Rights described this groundbreaking application as a pivotal tool in addressing and reporting […]
PTA Clarifies Tax Regulations on Imported Mobile Phones
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important clarification regarding the taxes imposed on bringing mobile phones into the country. Contrary to recent online reports suggesting the removal of these taxes, PTA has confirmed that no official decision has been made to abolish them. In its statement, PTA emphasized that only overseas Pakistanis are […]
India’s ‘Friendly’ Spy Satellite Takes Surveillance to New Heights
India unveils plans for an ‘eye in the sky,’ a state-of-the-art spy satellite designed to keep a watchful gaze over its neighboring nations, particularly Pakistan and China. The Indian Air Force, already equipped with three Phalcon systems utilizing Israeli early-warning radars, looks to extend its surveillance prowess to new heights. The ambitious endeavor to have […]
Japan’s SLIM Achieves Lunar Touchdown, Faces Solar Panel Woes
Japan has become the fifth nation to successfully execute a soft touchdown on the lunar surface with its SLIM spacecraft. However, the triumph is bittersweet as the mission grapples with a power problem stemming from solar panel malfunctions, raising concerns about the mission’s longevity. Japan’s SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) spacecraft made a notable […]
OpenAI Plans Launch of Anti-Disinformation Tools Ahead of 2024 Elections
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, announced its intention to launch tools aimed at countering disinformation ahead of numerous elections in 2024, covering countries that collectively house half of the world’s population. The widespread success of ChatGPT has prompted concerns about AI-generated disinformation influencing voter opinions. To address these concerns, OpenAI declared that its technologies, including […]
Apple is Giving a Special Discount on the iPhone 15 in China
In response to growing competitive pressures in the world’s largest smartphone market, Apple has initiated rare discounts on its iPhones in China, reducing retail prices by up to 500 yuan ($70). The move comes as Apple faces challenges from domestic rivals like Huawei and Xiaomi, which offer competitive smartphone models in the Chinese market. The […]
Microsoft Surpasses Apple to Claim World’s Largest Market Cap
Microsoft has outpaced Apple to become the world’s largest company by market capitalization. The shift is attributed to Microsoft’s strategic focus on generative artificial intelligence (AI), a sector gaining increasing favor among investors. Alongside tech counterparts Nvidia and Amazon, Microsoft has experienced substantial market surges, with its market value soaring by over $1 trillion in […]
SEC Faces Cybersecurity Scrutiny After Unauthorized Tweet Sparks Bitcoin Fluctuations
U.S. lawmakers are calling for a thorough review of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) cybersecurity preparedness following a breach that led to the unauthorized posting of market-moving information on its X account earlier this week. On Tuesday, the SEC confirmed that its X account, formerly known as Twitter, had been briefly accessed, and a […]
Meta Platforms to Enhance Content Controls for Teens
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced increased content controls for teenagers on its platforms, responding to global regulatory concerns regarding child safety. All teens will now be placed in the most restrictive content control settings, and Instagram will limit additional search terms to shield them from potentially harmful content such […]
U.S Supreme Court Rejects X Corp’s Bid for Public Disclosure
In a significant legal development, the U.S. Supreme Court has opted not to review X Corp’s plea on whether Twitter, previously known as X, can publicly reveal the frequency of federal law enforcement seeking user information for national security investigations. The decision upholds a lower court’s ruling, asserting that the FBI’s restrictions on public disclosure […]