Why Google is betting bigger on Pakistan in 2026: 3 reasons
ISLAMABAD: Google’s decision to deepen its presence in Pakistan is no longer just about serving a large internet market. The opening of its office in Islamabad in 2026…
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Pakistan among targets of HoneyMyte cyber-espionage campaign, Kaspersky warns
ISLAMABAD: Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an upgraded malware campaign targeting organizations and government entities in Pakistan and several other countries, with attackers using more…
Infinix HOT 70 Pro Promises Sharper Low-Light Shots With 50MP Sony Camera
Infinix is positioning the HOT 70 Pro as a smartphone built for everyday photography, highlighting its 50MP Sony camera and ability to capture fast-moving…
Free Gemini for Pakistani Students
Google is set to offer students across Pakistan a one-year free subscription to its Gemini AI service, according to Google Vice President for Government…
YouTube Is Changing View Counts
YouTube is changing how it counts video views, with a new system set to take effect worldwide on August 24, 2026. Under the updated…
Google Opens Office in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Google has officially opened its office in Pakistan, marking a new phase in the technology company’s engagement with the country’s digital economy. Prime…
29 US States Take Meta to Court Over Alleged Harm to Children From Social Media
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing a major federal trial in California over allegations that its social media platforms…
WhatsApp Announces AI Scam Alerts to Protect Users From Online Fraud
WhatsApp has announced a new AI-powered scam alert feature designed to help users identify potentially fraudulent messages from people who are not in their…
Google Celebrates Pakistan’s Independence Day
ISLAMABAD: Google has joined Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations by featuring the country’s green-and-white crescent flag in a special homepage doodle marking Pakistan’s 79th Independence…
Viral SpaceX-Moon Collision Video Is Fake
A viral video claiming to show a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket colliding with the Moon has been debunked, with experts saying the footage is…
1 in 5 Pakistani Employees Make IT Mistakes Over Cybersecurity Gaps: Kaspersky
ISLAMABAD: Nearly one in five employees in Pakistan say they have made IT-related mistakes because of limited cybersecurity knowledge, highlighting the growing risks posed…
BYD Pakistan Launches Freedom Festival With Free Home Charger Offer
ISLAMABAD, August 11, 2026: BYD Pakistan–Mega Motor Company (MMC) has launched its BYD Freedom Festival, offering customers a complimentary 7kW home charger with installation…
AI Advice Leaves Chinese Farmer With 25-Acre Crop Loss
BEIJING: A 67-year-old farmer in China has reportedly lost his entire sesame crop after following pesticide and weed-control advice generated by an artificial intelligence…
Matnsaz Launches Urdu Keyboard on Android, Expands Access to Mobile Users
SEATTLE, August 2026: Urdu typing platform Matnsaz has launched its Android app, expanding its availability beyond iOS and bringing its shape-based Urdu keyboard to…
Deepfake Alert: Can You Spot the Fake?
Artificial intelligence is making fake videos, images and audio increasingly difficult to distinguish from authentic content, raising concerns about fraud, misinformation and the misuse…
4 Google Search Tricks to Shop Smarter Online
ISLAMABAD, August 10, 2026: Google has highlighted four ways shoppers can use Search, AI Mode and Google Lens to compare products, find fashion items…
ChatGPT May Soon Let Users Create Stickers for WhatsApp
August 9, 2026: OpenAI may be developing a new ChatGPT feature that would allow users to create personalised stickers and add them directly to…