The petition challenges the installation of a firewall, resulting in disruptions to the Internet. According to an IT association, the internet network has been 40 percent slower than normal since July, while documents, photos and voice notes on WhatsApp, used by millions of people, have been disrupted. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has overruled the…
South Korean artificial intelligence chipmakers Rebellion Inc. and Sapon Korea Inc. have signed a definitive merger agreement, the privately held companies said Sunday. He announced the merger talks in June. The deal is the latest attempt by South Korean firms to challenge global AI chip leaders such as Nvidia ( NVDA.O ). Sapeon’s shareholders include…
Samsung Company is expanding its innovative Circle to Search feature, initially launched with the Galaxy S24 series and later added to the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. This feature, which allows users to search the web by circling a portion of an image, text, etc., or video, will now be available on select…
Freelancing platform Fiverr has made several accounts “unavailable” in Pakistan due to possible “internet bottlenecks”, activists using the site have said, while rights activists have lamented the issue. Internet users speculated that these disruptions were the result of the government installing firewalls to monitor and track users. However, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) denied that…
Despite the global restoration of internet connectivity after the submarine cable was broken, Pakistan continues to face disruptions in internet services. Although the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and PTCL announced that services have been fully restored, customers are still experiencing slow speeds and frequent outages. The situation has worsened due to the shutdown of PTCL…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will overtake Bernard Arnault to become the third richest person in the world in 2024. After Meta’s strong second-quarter earnings, Zuckerberg’s wealth rose to $184 billion, marking a significant rebound from 2022, when his net worth was reduced due to Metaverse’s investments. Zuckerberg’s new focus on AI and cost-cutting initiatives has…
Google for Startups has launched AI Academy to support AI startups in Pakistan and the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The program will foster a vibrant AI community, promote cross-border innovation, and provide tailored mentoring for up to $350,000 in Google Cloud Credits, and community-building opportunities.AI Academy aims to fast-track startups by enabling them to create…
On Tuesday, Advanced Micro Devices reported second-quarter earnings. Investors want to see AMD wrest market share from longtime rival Nvidia with its MI300X AI chip and signal growth in its data center AI business. AMD said it sold more than $1 billion of its MI300 chips during the quarter, and its data center category grew…
Tesla plans to begin limited production of its humanoid robot, Optimus, next year, with mass production slated for 2026. Elon Musk envisions these robots replacing the workspace by taking over factory operations by 2024 and being available for purchase by 2025. Competing with Honda and Boston Dynamics, Tesla’s unique approach aims to streamline operations and…
Users get ‘blue screen’ errors. Users around the world were unable to log into their systems as their devices crashed after powering on. Sources said the issue is likely due to a recent update by CrowdStrike, a US-based cybersecurity company that provides endpoint security to many organizations globally. Several services and products across domains including…