AI Agent ‘Dobby’ Could Replace Multiple Smartphone Apps With One Interface
September 18, 2026: A new artificial intelligence agent called “Dobby” is offering a glimpse of a future in which users could interact with devices through a single AI…
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Older People Rely on Family for Digital Support, Kaspersky Survey Finds
ISLAMABAD: Younger family members and friends are playing an increasingly important role in helping older people use digital services, with 88% of respondents in…
iPhone 18 Pro Camera Gets New Feature to Help Verify Photo Authenticity
Apple has introduced a new camera feature for the iPhone 18 Pro aimed at addressing concerns over AI-generated and digitally altered images. The feature…
Mobile Phone Tax Payment Made Easier for Overseas Pakistanis
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approved an installment-based payment facility for sales tax on mobile phones brought into Pakistan from abroad for…
Pakistan Launches Quantum Valley to Boost Startups, High-Tech Businesses
ISLAMABAD, September 16: Pakistan has launched Quantum Valley Pakistan, a new technology and innovation initiative aimed at connecting young people and startups with global…
Pakistan Railways Internet Plans Hit Licensing Hurdle
Pakistan Railways cannot directly provide commercial internet services to passengers under its existing telecom licence, according to a Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) report submitted…
Which iPhones Will Support Apple’s New iOS 27?
Apple is rolling out iOS 27 to iPhone users, bringing new features and updates across several core apps, but some older models will not…
Pakistan’s Asian Games Horse Cleared for Tokyo
KARACHI: The Sindh government has pledged full support for equipping Pakistan’s emerging technology talent with advanced skills and creating an enabling environment for IT…
Want to Break Free From Internet Addiction?
Excessive use of mobile phones, social media, online shopping, video games and television can become a serious problem for some people, affecting daily routines,…
YouTube Rolls Out Profile Lock Feature for Shared TVs
YouTube has introduced a new privacy feature for people who share televisions with family members or others, allowing users to lock their YouTube profile…
86% of SMBs faced a cyber incident in past year, Kaspersky survey finds
ISLAMABAD: Eighty-six percent of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) surveyed globally said they experienced at least one cyber incident over the past year, according…
TCL sues Samsung over alleged misleading Mini LED claims
LAHORE, September 9: TCL has sued Samsung in a US federal court, alleging that the South Korean electronics giant falsely markets some of its…
PTA to Block WhatsApp Accounts Linked to Inactive SIMs
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to block WhatsApp accounts linked to inactive, cancelled or unused SIM cards, urging users to ensure…
iPhone 17 Prices Take a Hit
Prices of Apple’s iPhone 17 series have been reduced in several countries as retailers launch special discount sales ahead of the expected unveiling of…
400km on one charge: New electric car set to launch in Pakistan
KARACHI — Monday, September 7, 2026: Cherry Master Pakistan is set to introduce the fully electric Cherry Q in Pakistan, with the company scheduled…
Samsung to Shut Down Two Galaxy Apps by End of 2026
SEO-friendly headline: Samsung to Discontinue AR Doodle and Quick Measure Apps After December 2026 TECHNOLOGY: Samsung has announced plans to discontinue two of its…
Midea Unveils Smart AC That Follows You With Targeted Cool Air
BERLIN: Air conditioners are becoming increasingly important as global temperatures continue to rise, but a new smart AC showcased by Chinese technology company Midea…