Chinese lab unveils 'reasoning' AI model competing OpenAI's o1
DeepSeek plans to open-source DeepSeek-R1 and release an API.
US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome
DOJ seeks changes to Google's search business practices
US gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work
Their agenda addresses topics, how to better detect and combat a flood of AI deepfakes
Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience
Passkeys are made up of two parts of a code that only makes sense when they’re combined
Bizarre change to astronaut's minds detected after trips to ISS
Some of these changes didn't resolve until the astronauts were back down on Earth
ISRO plans to build space station around moon by 2040
This is part of ISRO’s ambitious objective to establish a long-term presence beyond Earth orbit
Google sues ex-engineer in Texas over leaked Pixel chip secrets
Google sues ex-engineer in Texas over leaked Pixel chip secrets
Soitec reports first-half revenue below last year's level
Soitec reports first-half revenue below last year's level
China's Pony AI seeks up to $4.55 bln valuation in upsized US IPO
China's Pony AI seeks up to $4.55 bln valuation in upsized US IPO
Trump, Musk watch SpaceX launch Starship, booster misses landing
Trump, Musk watch SpaceX launch Starship, booster misses landing
Comcast to spin off some cable TV networks as streaming dominates
Comcast to spin off some cable TV networks as streaming dominates
Ford to cut 14% of European jobs, blaming EV shift challenge, Chinese rivals
Ford to cut 14% of European jobs, blaming EV shift challenge, Chinese rivals
Firstrade to offer overnight trading, joins growing list of US brokerages
Firstrade to offer overnight trading, joins growing list of US brokerages
'Typographical error' led to misunderstanding about VPN use: CII
Modern tools must align with societal principles, says Dr Raghib Naeemi
Australia critical infrastructure faces cyber threats, report says
Over 11pc of cyber security incidents last year related to critical infrastructure
Apple to urge judge to end US smartphone monopoly case
Apple to urge judge to end US smartphone monopoly case
OpenAI launches free AI training course for teachers
It comes as OpenAI is stepping up efforts to highlight the positive role in education of ChatGPT
Apple makes $100 mln investment proposal for new plant in Indonesia
Apple makes $100 mln investment proposal for new plant in Indonesia
Google prosecutors to propose cure for search monopoly
The US Department of Justice brought the case during Donald Trump's first four-year term
Apple to urge judge to end US smartphone monopoly case
prosecutors say the company locks users in and keeps competition out by limiting interoperability
Shaza urges TikTok to use its platform for educational purposes
'Various skills and basic education can be imparted through TikTok'
Internet services providers raise concerns on VPNs ban
Call for fair and balanced regulatory policy on the VPNs.
Microsoft pitches AI 'agents' that can perform tasks on their own
Tech companies working to build AI tools that are better at longer-range planning, reasoning
Trump, Musk watch SpaceX launch Starship, booster misses landing
Starship test flight expected to last 90 minutes
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
Dark energy, which may account for 68% of the cosmos.
US government commission pushes Manhattan Project-style AI initiative
Proposal comes as competition with China over advanced technologies intensifies
India is starting to split in two, new study discovers
Tectonic plate is breaking into two pieces and separating sideways
China unveils plan to capture rock samples from Mars
It plans to fly a pair of spacecraft to Mars in two separate launches
AI startup Enfabrica raises $115 million, plans to release chip next year
AI startup Enfabrica raises $115 million, plans to release chip next year
Xi asks Germany's Scholz to help resolve issue of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
Xi asks Germany's Scholz to help resolve issue of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
Sweden has no plan to take stake in Northvolt, deputy PM says
Sweden has no plan to take stake in Northvolt, deputy PM says
Italian lawmakers urge government to scale back crypto
Italian lawmakers urge government to scale back crypto
Super Micro surges as AI server maker hires new auditor, seeks filing extension
Super Micro surges as AI server maker hires new auditor, seeks filing extension
Alphabet's AI partnership with Anthropic no longer under UK scrutiny
Alphabet's AI partnership with Anthropic no longer under UK scrutiny
Nebius Group to open first US cloud operations after resuming trading
Nebius Group to open first US cloud operations after resuming trading
Indian news agency ANI sues OpenAI for unsanctioned content use in AI training
Indian news agency ANI sues OpenAI for unsanctioned content use in AI training
Sony is in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden Ring'
Sony is in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden Ring'
Nvidia's options primed for $300-billion price swing after earnings
Nvidia's options primed for $300-billion price swing after earnings
Scientists planning spaceship to carry 1,000 people to stars for 250-year mission
The idea is to build such a ship where hundreds of scientists and engineers will live
Federal, Punjab govts to work jointly to promote technical education, industry: minister
Coordination between the two governments is essential
San Francisco mayor-elect taps OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for transition team
San Francisco mayor-elect taps OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for transition team
Software startup ServiceTitan discloses revenue jump in US IPO paperwork
Software startup ServiceTitan discloses revenue jump in US IPO paperwork
Goldman Sachs looking to spin out its digital assets platform, source says
Goldman Sachs looking to spin out its digital assets platform, source says
Revolut gets UK trading license, set to offer UK & EU stock trading
Revolut gets UK trading license, set to offer UK & EU stock trading
Tesla gains on report Trump's team planning federal self-driving vehicle regulations
Tesla gains on report Trump's team planning federal self-driving vehicle regulations
Facebook users affected by data breach eligible for compensation, German court says
Thousands of Facebook users in Germany are demanding compensation from company
Xiaomi raises EV deliveries goal again on surging demand
Xiaomi raises EV deliveries goal again on surging demand
Roblox tightens messaging rules for under-13 users amid abuse concerns
Roblox tightens messaging rules for under-13 users amid abuse concerns
New Nvidia AI chips 'overheating' in servers
The chipmaker has asked its suppliers to change the design of the racks several times
VPNs vital for IT industry despite govt restrictions: PTA chairman
PTA chairman urged IT professionals and businesses to ensure timely registration of their VPNs
China's Huawei starts taking pre-orders for Mate 70 smartphone
Huawei returned to the 5G premium smartphone market last year
Russian court imposes 38,000 dollars fine on Google for non-compliance
Russia has for several years ordered foreign technology platforms to remove content it deems illegal
Crypto exchange OKX launches Singapore dollar funds transfer service for local customers
Crypto exchange OKX launches Singapore dollar funds transfer service for local customers
WhatsApp users to celebrate festivities of New Year with some new feature
The confetti animation transforms a simple emoji reaction into an interactive and fun experience
Chip powerhouse Taiwan calls for economic partnership deal with EU
Taiwanese investment in EU has been anchored by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co
China's Huawei starts taking pre-orders for Mate 70 smartphone
The phones have been celebrated in China as a triumph over U.S. sanctions
Govt. committed to end digital gender divide: Shaza Fatima
Work is underway on the Smartphones for All Policy.
Scientist reveals surprise creature poised to take over the world if humans die out
The surprising creature in question is the octopus
How can you register your VPNs hassle free?
Users can register their VPNs through a new online portal at PTA website
Turkiye fines Amazon's Twitch 2mn lira for data breach
KVKK launched an investigation after a 125 GB data leak
How to earn money from YouTube 'jewels' feature similar to TikTok
YouTube introduces livestream gifting feature for content creators
Now you can generate AI visuals in your Google Docs
Gemini-powered AI image generator let users transform written content into art
Musk expands lawsuit against OpenAI, adding Microsoft and antitrust claims
Musk has a long-simmering opposition to OpenAI, a startup he co-founded
Punjab government claims breakthrough in artificial rain technology
CM Maryam Nawaz praised success as historic moment for Punjab
Interior Ministry asks PTA to take action against illegal VPNs
Ministry highlights misuse of VPNs for accessing and disseminating vulgar content
Musk's SpaceX preparing to launch tender offer in Dec at Dollar 135 per share
Musk's SpaceX preparing to launch tender offer in Dec at Dollar 135 per share
Disney nears tipping point as streaming profits start to offset cable decline
Disney nears tipping point as streaming profits start to offset cable decline
US FTC plans to investigate Microsoft's cloud business
Tactics being examined include substantially increasing subscription fees
US finalises 6.6bn dollars chips award for TSMC ahead of Trump return
In April, TSMC agreed to expand its planned investment by 25bn dollars to 65bn dollars
Internet restrictions have long-term economic costs: Daniel Castro
Says internet disruptions not only hinder economic growth but also limit employment opportunities
Putin will look into YouTube disruptions, Kremlin says
Putin will look into YouTube disruptions, Kremlin says
KKR raises tender offer price for Fuji Soft acquisition
KKR raises tender offer price for Fuji Soft acquisition
China's Alibaba misses quarterly revenue estimates
China's Alibaba misses quarterly revenue estimates
AI Chatbots usage declared security risk
Robust framework is essential to mitigate the cybersecurity risks associated with AI chatbots.
PTA launches new portal for VPNs registration
With the objective of ensuring uninterrupted access to legal and registered VPNs.
Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructure
The president-elect Trump will determine what policies to promulgate and implement
Bluesky attracts millions as users leave Musk's X after Trump win
Bluesky's website attracted around 1.2 million visitors on Nov.6 more than Meta's Threads
US regulator looks to put Google under federal supervision
Google has fiercely resisted the idea over months of highly secretive talks
Foxconn sees robust AI server demand, delays EV target
The company forecast AI servers would account for 50pc of its total server revenue next year
EU fines Meta over abusive practices benefiting Facebook Marketplace
Meta said it will appeal the decision
Foxconn sees robust AI server demand, delays EV target
Foxconn sees robust AI server demand, delays EV target
Climate tech startup Vaulted Deep raises funds to inject carbon waste down wells
Climate tech startup Vaulted Deep raises funds to inject carbon waste down wells
Crypto industry pushes for policy sea change after Trump victory
Crypto industry pushes for policy sea change after Trump victory
Siemens stock surges after Q4 profit beat, flags rising global risks
Siemens stock surges after Q4 profit beat, flags rising global risks
Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
Removing children from social media reduced incentives for platforms
Pakistan joins China's lunar exploration mission
Suparco's rover will join China's Chang'E 8 mission set for launch in 2028
Apple rolls out Final Cut Pro 11 with even more AI features
While the process is fast, accuracy can be hit or miss
OpenAI to launch autonomous AI agent, intensifying tech rivalry
A key shift toward AI systems capable of directly interacting with computer interfaces
The 'morphing' wheel from South Korea that may transform lives and robots
morphing wheels will eventually be used with two and four-legged robots
Guardian quits X social media platform, citing racism and conspiracy theories
Critics say Musk's hands-off approach has allowed lies and hate speech
Fake AI posts about Elon Musk surge on Facebook
They say Tesla billionaire invented everything from a ‘water engine’ to a flying saucer
Spotify launches huge push into video as it takes on YouTube
The music app has expanded into a range of other media in recent years
Asteroid will pass so close to Earth it will experience 'astroquakes'
Scientists predict close encounter will trigger what they call "astroquakes" on the asteroid's
Belgium make new bid to persuade Courtois to return
Courtois has not played for Belgium since June last year
Meta will face antitrust trial over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions
The FTC sued Meta's Facebook in 2020, during the Trump administration
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman returns to ChatGPT maker
Brockman has been working with CEO Sam Altman on creating a new role for him
SoftBank first to receive new Nvidia chips for supercomputer
SoftBank Corp is also planning to use Grace Blackwell chips for a further supercomputer
Flying car that splits in half so you can fly over traffic
The perplexing design will see passengers soar across the skies
World's best-preserved dinosaurs discovered
These extraordinary finds include hundreds of feathered dinosaur skeletons
AI terrible for environment, study finds
Problem is getting worse as AI systems become more complex, researchers warn
Scientists teach AI to recognise when a goat is upset
System could be used to increase animal welfare
Drones to be used to monitor endangered species in the wild
Field trials found the technology can capture images with enough detail
Adobe adds AI tools to its stock photography business
Adobe has been rushing to add AI tools to its software as it faces image generation technology
Apple told by EU to end geo-blocking on services such as App Store
'We are stepping up the fight against geo-blocking'
Why world's most populous India running low on bodies
Medical students are relying on anatomical models or digital simulations for training
Humanoid robot with water-powered muscles comes to life
The robot moves similar to how a person would
China builds new type of satellite-destroying weapon
Jaw-dropping Chinese space weapons with ‘mind-boggling’ capabilities
Mystery object travelling at great speed damages satellite in space
Company released images showing damage caused to its MP42 satellite which was launched in 2022
Japan unveils 65bn dollars plan to aid domestic chip industry
The plan comes as countries look to strengthen control over their chip supply chains
Falling Walls Science Summit - Embracing innovation
Cem Özdemir was the chief guest for Science Breakthrough of the Year award ceremony
OpenAI and others seek new path to smarter AI as current methods hit limitations
Shift could impact AI arms race for resources like chips and energy
PTA kicks off blocking of unregistered VPNs
Users are facing disruption while accessing VPN and social media
Web Summit kicks off in Lisbon as tech leaders weigh Trump's return
Tech leaders and lawmakers to discuss AI, social media regulation, Trump's impact
Elon Musk's Mars dream could get boost from Trump victory
Musk to send humans to Mars in a matter of years,Trump echoed Musk's goal after his endorsement
Fans in awe as Waqar Zaka earns $1 million profit from crypto in record time
Fans in awe as Waqar Zaka earns $1 million profit from crypto in record time
Booking.com could cut jobs as part of reorganization plan
Booking.com could cut jobs as part of reorganization plan
OpenAI's ChatGPT back up after brief outage
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted on X that ChatGPT had been down for 30 minutes
Tesla hits $1 trillion market value as Musk-backed Trump win fans optimism
The stock gained 29% this week, adding more than $230 billion in market capitalisation
Accused fined Rs1 million for sending obscene messages on WhatsApp
Accused appeal has also been rejected
Meta's Zuckerberg not liable in lawsuits over social media harm to children
The 25 lawsuits are among several hundred by children, their families
Artwork created by humanoid robot sold at $1.3 million
Ai-Da Robot is the first humanoid robot artist selling artwork at auction
Swiggy's $1.4 bln IPO oversubscribed as investors bet on quick-commerce boom
Swiggy's $1.4 bln IPO oversubscribed as investors bet on quick-commerce boom
US lawmakers press top chip equipment makers for details on China sales
US lawmakers press top chip equipment makers for details on China sales
Amazon mulls new multi-billion dollar investment in Anthropic
The cloud services giant announced an investment of $4 billion in the OpenAI rival in September 2023
Sony profit jumps as games offset weak movie showing
Sony profit jumps as games offset weak movie showing
TSMC to suspend production of advanced AI chips for China from Monday
TSMC to suspend production of advanced AI chips for China from Monday
Make new friends and boost hiring: How China's chip industry plans to deal with Trump
Firms have been ramping up purchases of foreign chipmaking equipment
LightOn to become Europe's first listed GenAI startup with Paris IPO
France is promoting itself as Europe's main hub for AI
Jupiter has no surface. Here's how that's actually possible
Scientists are still debating the exact nature of the core's material
US Cellular to sell some spectrum licenses to AT&T for $1 bln
US Cellular to sell some spectrum licenses to AT&T for $1 bln
Datadog raises annual forecast betting on AI-driven cybersecurity demand
Datadog raises annual forecast betting on AI-driven cybersecurity demand
Chinese rover helps find evidence of ancient Martian shoreline
Chinese rover helps find evidence of ancient Martian shoreline
Italy minister open to reviewing tax hike on cryptocurrencies
Italy minister open to reviewing tax hike on cryptocurrencies
Amazon to invest 1.3bn dollars in Italy data centre business
The plan was part of the tech giant's effort to boost its cloud offer in Europe
Qualcomm advances on smartphone market revival
The company said it expects sales and adjusted profit for the first quarter
Software provider EPAM lifts annual forecasts as IT spending rises
Software provider EPAM lifts annual forecasts as IT spending rises
SMIC reports profit jump, revenue growth as chip sector recovers
SMIC reports profit jump, revenue growth as chip sector recovers
How Musk's clout with Trump could enrich his companies
Musk sees Trump administration as the vehicle for getting rid of as many regulations as he can
How water flowed on ancient Mars
New research describes how carbon dioxide ice protected lake on ancient Mars
New electric vehicle policy by Nov 30, says minister
Pakistan’s urban areas exhibit some of the world’s highest levels of air pollution
Doctor raises concern over health of Boeing astronaut stuck on ISS
Roughly 2.5hours per day is set aside for astronauts to exercise
Nasa plans to send drone to nearby moon in hunt for alien life
The timeline is official – and there's not long to wait now
UK orders China-registered firm to sell stake in Scottish chip company
UK orders China-registered firm to sell stake in Scottish chip company
Lyft inks deals with Mobileye, others to bring robotaxis to ridehail platform
Lyft inks deals with Mobileye, others to bring robotaxis to ridehail platform
Software firm Trimble raises annual forecast again after Q3 beat
Software firm Trimble raises annual forecast again after Q3 beat
IT, data role vital for sustainable development: Shaza Fatima
Says data empowers policymakers to make informed decisions
How the EU is cracking down on Apple, Google and other big tech
How the EU is cracking down on Apple, Google and other big tech
IAEA chief says might visit Iran in the coming days
IAEA chief says might visit Iran in the coming days
Super Micro slumps as weak forecast, annual report uncertainty fuel investor worries
Super Micro slumps as weak forecast, annual report uncertainty fuel investor worries
Germany's SAP to 'over proportionally' hire in India
Germany's SAP to 'over proportionally' hire in India
US Supreme Court to hear Facebook bid to escape securities fraud suit
US Supreme Court to hear Facebook bid to escape securities fraud suit
'Govt committed to fast-track completion of IT Park in ICT'
Korea’s focuses on establishing partnerships to support Pakistan’s IT sector
Blocked accounts on X can now see your public posts anyway
But critics say the changes could harm victims and survivors of abuse
IT sector playing effective role in country's progress: Shaza
To establish a robust cybersecurity framework critical for the country’s economic, digital stability
Apple set to face fine under EU's landmark Digital Markets Act
This comes just months after Brussels fined Apple 1.84 billion euros ($2.01 billion) in March
Japan's wooden satellite makes historic journey aboard SpaceX rocket to ISS
Scientists expect the wooden material to burn up on re-entry
Gartner raises annual forecasts on strength in conferences unit
Gartner raises annual forecasts on strength in conferences unit
Musk now says it's 'pointless' to build a $25,000 Tesla for human drivers
Musk now says it's 'pointless' to build a $25,000 Tesla for human drivers
Broadridge Financial profit beats estimates on strength in global technology unit
Broadridge Financial profit beats estimates on strength in global technology unit
GlobalFoundries forecasts upbeat Q4 results on strong demand from smartphone makers
GlobalFoundries forecasts upbeat Q4 results on strong demand from smartphone makers
Tax fraud investigators search Netflix offices in Paris and Amsterdam, says source
Tax fraud investigators search Netflix offices in Paris and Amsterdam, says source
China state-linked group accused of hacking SingTel
China state-linked group accused of hacking SingTel
Japan taps US chip startup Tenstorrent to help train new wave of engineers
Starting in April 2025, Japanese engineers will work alongside Tenstorrent executives
Data analytics firm Palantir jumps as AI boom powers robust software adoption
Data analytics firm Palantir jumps as AI boom powers robust software adoption
South Korea fines Meta about 15mn dollars over collection of user data
The US tech giant obtained information from about 980,000 South Korean Facebook users
Russia launches Soyuz rocket with dozens of satellites, including two from Iran
Russia launches Soyuz rocket with dozens of satellites, including two from Iran
Flying taxi could cut your commute from an hour to just minutes
The Midnight air taxi is built to hit speeds of up to 150mph
Robot AI startup Physical Intelligence raises $400 mln from Bezos, OpenAI
Robot AI startup Physical Intelligence raises $400 mln from Bezos, OpenAI
Cryptoverse: US election speculators play the prediction markets
Cryptoverse: US election speculators play the prediction markets
Constellation pursuing data centers at power plants despite regulatory setback
Constellation pursuing data centers at power plants despite regulatory setback
Market value of Nvidia and TSMC surges in October on strong AI chip demand
Market value of Nvidia and TSMC surges in October on strong AI chip demand
Facebook, Nvidia ask US Supreme Court to spare them from securities fraud suits
Facebook, Nvidia ask US Supreme Court to spare them from securities fraud suits
EU to assess if Apple's iPad OS complies with bloc's tech rules
EU to assess if Apple's iPad OS complies with bloc's tech rules
UAE'S ADNOC to deploy autonomous AI in the energy sector for the first time
The UAE is pouring billions of dollars into AI to strengthen its international clout
French families sue TikTok over alleged failure to remove harmful content
The families are taking joint legal action in the Créteil judicial court.
US tech firms warn Vietnam's planned law to hamper data centres, social media
Communist-ruled Vietnam plans to tighten data rules
As the data center industry booms, an English village becomes a battleground
AI boom fuels demand for cloud-based computing from server farms around the world
A robot retrieves the first melted fuel from Fukushima nuclear reactor
The government and TEPCO have set a 30-to-40-year target for the cleanup
US regulators reject amended interconnect agreement for Amazon data center
Big Tech races to grow its data centers needed to expand technologies
Apple to invest up to 1.5bn dollars in Globalstar for satellite coverage expansion
Under the funding agreement, Apple will commit 1.1 billion doolars in cash
US penalizes GlobalFoundries for shipping chips to Chinese firm
US penalizes GlobalFoundries for shipping chips to Chinese firm
France steps up efforts at examining how to protect struggling IT company Atos
France steps up efforts at examining how to protect struggling IT company Atos
Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor faces contempt of court case over $1.2 bln UK lawsuit
Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor faces contempt of court case over $1.2 bln UK lawsuit
A year on, Intel's touted AI-chip deals have fallen short
A year on, Intel's touted AI-chip deals have fallen short
Charter beats Q3 estimates with smaller-than-expected broadband subscriber losses
Charter beats Q3 estimates with smaller-than-expected broadband subscriber losses
Intel rises on recovery hopes as it forecasts revenue above estimates
Intel rises on recovery hopes as it forecasts revenue above estimates
Big Tech's AI splurge worries investors about returns
Big Tech's AI splurge worries investors about returns
Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple's iPhone 16
Companies usually increase the use of domestic components to meet such rules
Apple sells $46 billion worth of iPhones over the summer as AI helps end slump
iPhone 16 was specifically built with AI in mind
OpenAI adds new search function to ChatGPT
Will provide fast, timely answers with links to relevant web sources.
Govt wants to make Pakistan hub of Information Technology: Shaza Fatima
Pakistan ranked in the Top Tier-1ITU-Global Cybersecurity Index
Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta's Llama
China's top PLA linked Academy of Military Science involved
