Malaysia grants WeChat, TikTok licences to operate under new law
The law aimed at tackling rising cybercrime
Technology will wipe out human race over next 30 years: scientist
Warns AI is changing 'much faster' than he expected
PM emphasises export-led growth for economic development
PM emphasises export-led growth for economic development
Maruti, Mahindra lead Indian carmakers' December sales to dealers
Maruti, Mahindra lead Indian carmakers' December sales to dealers
China's Alibaba to sell Sun Art stake to DCP for 1.6 billion-dollar
China's Alibaba to sell Sun Art stake to DCP for 1.6 billion-dollar
Automakers drive India's blue-chips higher in first session of 2025
Automakers drive India's blue-chips higher in first session of 2025
Internet shutdowns may not be justified: PTA chairman
Rules empower Interior ministry to direct PTA in such matters
Scientists have squeezed diamonds to create an even harder material
The precious stone is a naturally occurring substance made of carbon crystals.
Survey reveals video games not so bad as thought
It reveals 23pc of those who play games feel inspired to take up a sport in real life
No deal finalised with Saudi Arabia regarding Reko Diq: Petroleum minister
Earlier, reports surfaced cabinet approved sale of 15% shares in project for $540m
India delays UPI payments market share cap in relief for Walmart-backed PhonePe, Google Pay
India delays UPI payments market share cap in relief for Walmart-backed PhonePe, Google Pay
Beijing unveils plans to boost driverless vehicle use in capital
Beijing unveils plans to boost driverless vehicle use in capital
US files complaint against fintech app Dave and its CEO
The company is accused of luring users to its personal finance app by advertising cash advances
Sun hurls solar flares towards Earth, could cause communication blackouts
The Sun is currently in its “solar maximum”
Nvidia closes 700 mln-dollar Run:ai acquisition after regulatory hurdles
Nvidia closes 700 mln-dollar Run:ai acquisition after regulatory hurdles
Bezos' Blue Origin gets FAA license for its first New Glenn rocket launch
Bezos' Blue Origin gets FAA license for its first New Glenn rocket launch
Why OpenAI plans transition to public benefit corporation
Why OpenAI plans transition to public benefit corporation
Auto leads recovery in Indian shares after last week's slide
Auto leads recovery in Indian shares after last week's slide
Taiwan's science ministry warns spending cuts could hit chips
Taiwan's science ministry warns spending cuts could hit chips
Russia fines TikTok 3 million roubles over legal violations
Russia fines TikTok 3 million roubles over legal violations
OpenAI lays out plan to shift to new for-profit structure
OpenAI lays out plan to shift to new for-profit structure
Year of AI - Let's learn to live with it
Sooner or later, we are going to live in a highly automated and mechanical world
Nasa spacecraft 'safe' after closest-ever approach to Sun
Nasa spacecraft ‘safe’ after closest-ever approach to Sun
Osamu Suzuki, who led Japanese automaker into India, dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, who led Japanese automaker into India, dies at 94
How smartphones powered AI boom in 2024
Samsung, Google and Apple all launched flagship generative AI tools on their devices during the year
Scientists discover continent that had been missing for 375 years
It was part of supercontinent Western Antarctica and Eastern Australia
Scientists warn of impending volcanic eruption as humanity has no plan address it
The effects could be even worse than in 1815
Pakistani firm to assemble Chinese electric trucks locally
Adoption of electric vehicles could bring international acclaim
Massive ocean beneath Earth contains more water than on surface
Scientists previously discovered that water is stored inside mantle rock in a sponge-like state
Nasa to fly world's fastest object closer to Sun than ever before
The space agency hopes Parker Solar Probe can get to heart of mysteries of the Sun
Taiwan blocks Uber's 950 mln-dollar Foodpanda deal over competition concerns
Taiwan blocks Uber's 950 mln-dollar Foodpanda deal over competition concerns
China's Christmas Eve box office plunges to 13-year low
China's Christmas Eve box office plunges to 13-year low
Sweeping Vietnam internet law comes into force
Under "Decree 147", all tech giants operating in Vietnam must verify users' accounts
Apple seeks to defend Google's billion-dollar payments in search case
It does not plan to build its own search engine to compete with Google
Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play
In September the United States called on Big Tech to help evade online censorship
NASA spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to the sun
NASA spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to the sun
American Airlines lifts ground stop, averting Christmas travel nightmare
American Airlines lifts ground stop, averting Christmas travel nightmare
India's push for home-grown satellite constellation gets 30 aspirants
India's push for home-grown satellite constellation gets 30 aspirants
Google's proposed search result changes get thumbs up from EU airlines
It is trying to comply with Digital Markets Act, which prohibits it from favouring its own products
Apple approaches 4tr dollars valuation as investors bet on AI momentum
The company has pulled ahead of Nvidia and Microsoft in the race
Internet speed likely to increase in Pakistan with new cable
A 45,000-kilometer long internet cable will be connected to Pakistan
Microsoft works to add non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot products
Microsoft is also seeking to reduce 365 Copilot's reliance on OpenAI
Dark energy doesn't actually exist: scientists
Dark energy cannot be seen directly and has never been proven
World's first flying taxi service to launch in Abu Dhabi
A collaboration with US-based Archer Aviation
Pakistan's nuclear programme sticks to highest standards
Pakistan’s defensive doctrine emphasises its nuclear capabilities are solely for deterrence
Biden launches new US trade probe into legacy Chinese chips
Biden launches new US trade probe into legacy Chinese chips
China says it provided information, documents in Baltic Sea cables inquiry
China says it provided information, documents in Baltic Sea cables inquiry
Chinese media hail consumption boost even as caution spurs rentals, not buying
Chinese media hail consumption boost even as caution spurs rentals, not buying
US judge finds Israel's NSO Group liable for hacking in WhatsApp lawsuit
US judge finds Israel's NSO Group liable for hacking in WhatsApp lawsuit
US crypto industry eyes possible day-one Trump executive orders
US crypto industry eyes possible day-one Trump executive orders
South Korean team develops 'Iron Man' robot that helps paraplegics walk
To ensure the user's balance while walking, the robot is equipped with sensors
Japan's antitrust watchdog to find Google violated law in search case
JFTC would ask Google to halt its monopolistic practices
'Alien plant' fossil discovered by scientist isn't related to any species past or present
The plants lived around 47 million years ago
Stars can 'hiccup' - and they could reveal secrets about how the universe is shaped
A new study has found evidence of this rare event
Spaceships of future that could take humans to Mars
Mars is far away – around 140 millions from Earth on average
Albania bans TikTok for a year after killing of teenager
Albania bans TikTok for a year after killing of teenager
OpenAI unveils 'o3' reasoning AI models in test phase
It is opening up an application process for external researchers to test o3 models
Google offers to loosen search deals in US antitrust case remedy
The proposal is much narrower than the government's push to make Google sell its Chrome browser
House Democrat says Republicans protecting Elon Musk's Chinese investments
House Democrat says Republicans protecting Elon Musk's Chinese investments
Qualcomm secures key win in chips trial against Arm
The tech firm said the result affirmed its right to innovate
US plans to blacklist company that ordered TSMC chip found in Huawei processor
US plans to blacklist company that ordered TSMC chip found in Huawei processor
Potential TikTok bidder seeks a CEO, prepares business overhaul
Potential TikTok bidder seeks a CEO, prepares business overhaul
Spire's sale of ship tracking arm raises antitrust concerns
Spire's sale of ship tracking arm raises antitrust concerns
Italy fines OpenAI 15 million euros over privacy rules breach
Italy fines OpenAI 15 million euros over privacy rules breach
UK watchdog says 35 bln-dollar Synopsys-Ansys deal raises competition concerns
UK watchdog says 35 bln-dollar Synopsys-Ansys deal raises competition concerns
Italy fines OpenAI 15 million euros over privacy rules breach
OpenAI found processing users' personal data to train ChatGPT without having an adequate legal basis
You can now call up ChatGPT for conversation
Launch on world’s biggest messaging app is part of OpenAI’s plan to broaden access to AI
India's Tech Mahindra aiming for bigger bite of bank tech spends
India's Tech Mahindra aiming for bigger bite of bank tech spends
Amazon workers strike at seven US facilities ahead of Christmas rush
Amazon workers strike at seven US facilities ahead of Christmas rush
AI's energy hunger fuels geothermal startups but natgas rivalry clouds future
AI's energy hunger fuels geothermal startups but natgas rivalry clouds future
Quantum AI startup SandboxAQ valued at 5.6 bln-dollar
Quantum AI startup SandboxAQ valued at 5.6 bln-dollar
Apple hits out at Meta's numerous interoperability requests
Under EU law, Apple must allow rivals and app developers to inter-operate with its own services
China tests supersonic engine to fly passengers from Beijing to New York in two hrs
The novel engine design uses shock waves from detonation combustion
Monstrous black hole swallows huge part of galaxy and then falls asleep
It has been left with a huge mass
Top Senate Republican urges Supreme Court to reject TikTok appeal
Top Senate Republican urges Supreme Court to reject TikTok appeal
US government tells officials, politicians to ditch regular calls and texts
US government tells officials, politicians to ditch regular calls and texts
Cannae Holdings eyes participating in deal for Rapid7, quits group with activist
Cannae Holdings eyes participating in deal for Rapid7, quits group with activist
Jabil tops first-quarter estimates on data center infrastructure demand
Jabil tops first-quarter estimates on data center infrastructure demand
Hong Kong approves four more cryptocurrency exchanges
Hong Kong approves four more cryptocurrency exchanges
Instagram to make up more than half of Meta's US ad revenue in 2025
Instagram to make up more than half of Meta's US ad revenue in 2025
Trump muses about wars & TikTok in first presser after polls
Trump muses about wars & TikTok in first presser after polls
EU privacy regulator fines Meta 251mn euros for 2018 breach
DPC has so far fined Meta almost 3 billion euros for breaches
PTA says no VPNs blocked, deadline for ban not yet finalised
31,000 VPNs had officially registered with the authority in recent weeks
EU launches space programme to rival Musk's Starlink
Project described as ‘a significant step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity’
Britain sets first codes of practice for tech firms in online safety regime
Sites and apps have until March 16 to assess risks illegal content poses to children and adults
IT minister finally acknowledges slow internet speed in Pakistan
She stated that the launch of 5G will enhance internet quality
OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco apartment
Balaji had publicly spoken out against AI company OpenAI's practices
Japan space firm postpones second attempt at orbit
Japan space firm postpones second attempt at orbit
To rival SpaceX's Starship, ULA eyes Vulcan rocket upgrade
To rival SpaceX’s Starship, ULA eyes Vulcan rocket upgrade
OpenAI fires back at Elon Musk bid to block for-profit conversion
OpenAI fires back at Elon Musk bid to block for-profit conversion
US court rejects TikTok request to temporarily halt pending US ban
The company plans to take its case to the Supreme Court
US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores on Jan 19
US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores on Jan 19
SEC 'reopens' probe into Neuralink, Musk's lawyer says
SEC 'reopens' probe into Neuralink, Musk's lawyer says
Broadcom hits trillion-dollar valuation on lofty forecasts for AI demand
Broadcom hits trillion-dollar valuation on lofty forecasts for AI demand
Turkey fines Google 75 million-dollar for violating competition law
Turkey fines Google 75 million-dollar for violating competition law
Indian Navy's outdated technology a threat to human, sea lives
India continues to spend on nuclear submarines, even as 140 million live below poverty
Canada proposed 15bn dollars incentive to boost AI green data centre investment
Artificial intelligence tools such as OpenAI's ChatGPT depend on chips and energy
Data portal to help Pakistan in key sectors
Data is more valuable than oil in today’s world: Ahsan Iqbal
Texas probes tech platforms over safety and privacy of minors
Those being probed included artificial Intelligence chatbot startup Character AI and fourteen others
Meta releases AI model to enhance Metaverse experience
Meta has also been releasing many of its AI models for free use by developers
Lahore to be transformed into Pakistan's first smart city
CM Maryam invites Chinese firm to invest in Pakistan
Nasa honours Algerian parks with Martian namesakes
They found their Martian namesakes after proposition by Algerian physicist
US asks court to reject TikTok's bid to stave off law that could ban the app
US asks court to reject TikTok's bid to stave off law that could ban the app
Intel executives say manufacturing spinoff is possible
Intel executives say manufacturing spinoff is possible
Autonomous agents and profitability to dominate AI agenda in 2025
Autonomous agents and profitability to dominate AI agenda in 2025
Voice AI startup Vapi raises 20 mln dollars in Bessemer, Y Combinator-backed round
Voice AI startup Vapi raises 20 mln dollars in Bessemer, Y Combinator-backed round
Mobile services startup Gigs raises 73 mln dollars in rare non-AI-centered funding
Mobile services startup Gigs raises 73 mln dollars in rare non-AI-centered funding
Malaysia launches national AI office for policy, regulation
The Southeast Asian country has secured billions of dollars in investment in the past year
Meta donates 1 mln dollar to Trump's inaugural fund
Meta donates 1 mln dollar to Trump's inaugural fund
Samsung accuses India antitrust body of detaining employees, seizing data unlawfully
Samsung is embroiled in the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) investigation
Maryam Nawaz visits Shanghai Experimental School
CM observed cutting-edge teaching methodologies for Artificial Intelligence education
Meta finishes fixing 'technical issue' that caused widespread blackout
Social media users had reported an outage with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
AI-powered bot unveiled to chase down, catch criminals
The balls are capable of detecting disturbances or abnormalities
iPhone brings AI features that let you create pictures of friends
The new tools may perhaps prove the most controversial
Synopsys offers to sell two assets in bid for EU okay for 35 bln-dollar Ansys deal
Synopsys offers to sell two assets in bid for EU okay for 35 bln-dollar Ansys deal
Facebook, Instagram down for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Facebook, Instagram down for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Italy to focus impact of web tax on big tech, shielding small firms
Italy to focus impact of web tax on big tech, shielding small firms
GM's Cruise exit turns focus on challenges of scaling robotaxis
GM's Cruise exit turns focus on challenges of scaling robotaxis
Krispy Kreme says cybersecurity incident is impacting online orders in US
Krispy Kreme says cybersecurity incident is impacting online orders in US
TikTok's Canada unit seeks judicial review of shutdown orders
Says the court could set aside order and return it to the government for review along with guidance
Acadia, companies eye 9 billion-dollar US renewables roll-out
Acadia, companies eye 9 billion-dollar US renewables roll-out
Google parent Alphabet jumps on quantum chip breakthrough
Google parent Alphabet jumps on quantum chip breakthrough
Brussels seeks more information on secret Google-Meta ads deal targeting teens
Brussels seeks more information on secret Google-Meta ads deal targeting teens
OpenAI releases text-to-video model Sora for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users
Microsoft-backed company aims to target similar text-to-video tools from Meta, Alphabet
Headline suggesting Taylor Swift leaving Elon Musk's X is false
Headline suggesting Taylor Swift leaving Elon Musk's X is false
Google says it has cracked a quantum computing challenge with new chip
The tech giant has promised computing speeds far faster than today's fastest systems
New generation must take up fight against nuclear weapons, Nobel laureate group says
New generation must take up fight against nuclear weapons, Nobel laureate group says
ServiceTitan seeks up to 5.95 bln dollars valuation in its US IPO
ServiceTitan seeks up to 5.95 bln dollars valuation in its US IPO
US finalizes more than 6.1 bln dollar chips subsidy for Micron Technology
US finalizes more than 6.1 bln dollar chips subsidy for Micron Technology
Synopsys offers remedies to address EU concerns over Ansys deal
Synopsys offers remedies to address EU concerns over Ansys deal
PTA launches Cybersecurity awareness week 2024
The week-long initiative aims to bolster awareness of digital safety at individual, consumer level
Engro eyes tower-sharing expansion with Veon tie-up
Engro eyes tower-sharing expansion with Veon tie-up
Austria drops veto on Bulgaria, Romania fully joining Schengen travel zone
Austria drops veto on Bulgaria, Romania fully joining Schengen travel zone
Italy wraps up probe into two Meta execs on alleged $938 mln VAT evasion by Facebook owner
Italy wraps up probe into two Meta execs on alleged $938 mln VAT evasion by Facebook owner
ByteDance, TikTok seek temporary halt to US ban pending Supreme Court review
The companies filed the emergency motion with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
China's Xiaomi to launch new SUV next summer amid rising demands
China's Xiaomi to launch new SUV next summer amid rising demands
Europe's Maiaspace steps up effort to counter SpaceX with reusable rocket
Europe's Maiaspace steps up effort to counter SpaceX with reusable rocket
Former Russian ASML employee charged with IP theft and sanctions violations
Former Russian ASML employee charged with IP theft and sanctions violations
Ad giant Omnicom takes aim at Big Tech, AI era with 13 billion dollar Interpublic deal
Ad giant Omnicom takes aim at Big Tech, AI era with 13 billion dollar Interpublic deal
China investigates Nvidia over suspected violation of anti-monopoly law
China investigates Nvidia over suspected violation of anti-monopoly law
Intel should have focused on AI rather than chipmaking
Intel should have focused on AI rather than chipmaking
Former SpaceX engineer seeks to help end US dearth of special uranium fuel
Former SpaceX engineer seeks to help end US dearth of special uranium fuel
Education department imposes ban on mobile phones in schools
Teachers, students, non-teaching staff required to submit mobile phones to heads
China investigates Nvidia over suspected violation of anti-monopoly law
It comes after US launched its third crackdown in three years on China's semiconductor industry
Trump's Musk-led efficiency drive may spur defense-tech partnerships
Trump's Musk-led efficiency drive may spur defense-tech partnerships
Trump aides contact Google, Meta, Snap over online drug sales
The transition officials want to hear from the companies about their priorities
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma sees AI future for Ant Group, in rare appearance
Speaking at the 20th anniversary celebration for Ant Group, Ma welcomed AI technological revolution
Ant Group's President Han to become CEO in March; Jing to stay as chairman
Ant Group's President Han to become CEO in March; Jing to stay as chairman
Japan's Chugoku Elec restarts Shimane reactor for first time in 13 years
Japan's Chugoku Elec restarts Shimane reactor for first time in 13 years
India's company renames electric car amid aviation giant IndiGo's trademark challenge
India's M&M renames electric car amid aviation giant IndiGo's trademark challenge
US TikTok content creators warn followers to find them on Instagram, YouTube
US TikTok content creators warn followers to find them on Instagram, YouTube
US AI task force co-chair asks FERC to support co-located data centers
US AI task force co-chair asks FERC to support co-located data centers
TikTok closer to US ban after losing court appeal
The potential ban could strain US-China relations just as Donald Trump prepares to take office.
Mexico's labor reform for app drivers looks poised to pass via fast-track
Mexico's labor reform for app drivers looks poised to pass via fast-track
US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale
US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale
Musk's xAI raises around 6bn dollars in equity financing
It comes at a time xAI is looking to increase its footprint in the artificial intelligence industry
Nvidia's business practices in EU antitrust spotlight, sources say
Nvidia's business practices in EU antitrust spotlight, sources say
Tarar, Meta's global head discuss digital child safety
The meeting highlighted the success of the 'Take It Down' initiative
PTA, NCERT sign MoU to strengthen Cybersecurity resilience
Chairman PTA underscored the critical role of cybersecurity in protecting communication networks
The most read pages on Wikipedia in year 2024
Various pages on Wikipedia were visited and read 76 billion times
OpenAI launches $200 ChatGPT subscription for research use
ChatGPT Pro to unlimited access to its new reasoning model o1, o1 mini, GPT-4o and advanced voice
PICA amendments under review to address fake news, online misinformation: Shaza Fatima
Govt. holds 5G spectrum auction in April 2025
Scientists create battery that lasts 5,700 years
Diamond batteries offer a safe, sustainable way to provide continuous microwatt levels of power
NASA announces further delays Artemis moon missions
NASA announces further delays Artemis moon missions
EU orders TikTok to freeze Romanian elections data
EU officials issued a 'retention order' under the bloc's wide-sweeping Digital Services Act
Turkish antitrust authority ends Meta probe over Threads data-sharing
The board launched investigation into Meta last year over a possible violation of competition law
Amazon successfully tests using delivery drones in Italy
The test was carried out on Wednesday in San Salvo
Broadcom unveils new tech to speed up custom chips amid rising GenAI demand
Broadcom unveils new tech to speed up custom chips amid rising GenAI demand
Italian startup iGenius and Nvidia to build major AI system
Italian startup iGenius and Nvidia to build major AI system
European Space Agency's sun-studying Proba-3 mission lifts off on ISRO rocket
European Space Agency's sun-studying Proba-3 mission lifts off on ISRO rocket
Nvidia signs AI cooperation agreement with Vietnamese government
Nvidia signs AI cooperation agreement with Vietnamese government
Apple plans 1 bln dollar manufacturing plant investment in Indonesia
Apple plans $1 bln manufacturing plant investment in Indonesia
Britain approves $19 billion Vodafone-Three mobile merger
Britain approves $19 billion Vodafone-Three mobile merger
Musk's xAI plans massive expansion of AI supercomputer in Memphis
The plan to expand the xAI supercomputer tenfold will likely raise environmental concerns
Billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk is Trump's pick to lead NASA
NASA is counting on SpaceX to get astronauts to the lunar surface via Starship
OpenAI's Sam Altman 'not that worried' about rival Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration
Lawyers for both sides gathered before a New York federal magistrate judge to work out disagreements
ChatGPT refusing to say five things
ChatGPT users have raised concerns about AI bot’s inability to say certain names
Drone with bird-like legs takes off by jumping into flight
It will lead to development of drones for complex terrains
UK to publish provisional report on cloud computing in January
UK to publish provisional report on cloud computing in January
Ubisoft pulls the plug on XDefiant, to close San Francisco and Osaka studios
Ubisoft pulls the plug on XDefiant, to close San Francisco and Osaka studios
Marvell shares surge on AI chip demand, forecasts strong Q4
Marvell shares surge on AI chip demand, forecasts strong Q4
Australia urges greater internet user choice amid Google dominance, genAI
Raises concerns about the accuracy and reliability of search queries.
Internet speed issue likely to be resolved within three months: expert
Says not a single IT company left the country due to internet speed issue
Govt committed to addressing freelancers' challenges, promoting IT growth: Shaza
National Fiberisation Plan aims at improving connectivity across the country
Nasa to pay you $20,000 to invent way to rescue astronauts stranded on Moon
There are some rules you can't break though
Senator Ted Cruz demands probe into European influence on AI policy
Senator Ted Cruz demands probe into European influence on AI policy
Google strengthens commitment to Pakistan's digital economy, online safety
'We are committed to working closely with the Pakistani government and local stakeholders'
