WhatsApp to Stop Working on Older Android and iPhone Devices
CALIFORNIA, Oct 13 — WhatsApp is preparing to block access on older Android and iOS smartphones that no longer meet its minimum operating system requirements. The Meta-owned messaging…
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REVOO A09 Electric Scooter Launched in Pakistan at Rs145,000
LAHORE, Oct 13 — REVOO has expanded its electric scooter lineup in Pakistan with the launch of the A09, a compact urban model priced…
China Tightens Safety Rules for EV Technology
BEIJING, Oct 11 — China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has opened a public consultation on draft rules aimed at tightening oversight of…
BYD Atto 8 Debuts With 9-Minute Flash Charging
PARIS, Oct 13 — BYD has officially unveiled the Atto 8 at the 2026 Paris Auto Show, introducing the large seven-seat electric SUV with…
Bill Gates Warns AI Could Fuel Surge in Cyberattacks
Oct 13: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that the unsafe use of artificial intelligence could contribute to a rise in cyberattacks next year,…
Pakistan Nears Final Satellite Internet Framework, Shaza Fatima Says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in the final stages of preparing a Fixed Satellite Service framework aimed at regulating and expanding satellite internet services, Federal Minister for…
Apple Issues Emergency Fix for iPhone 18 Pro Max Network Problems
CALIFORNIA — Apple has released an emergency carrier update for iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T who are running the iOS 27.2 beta,…
Changan Plans 30-Plus Models Across Four Brands in Pakistan by 2029
Islamabad: Master Changan has outlined plans to introduce more than 30 new models across four brands in Pakistan, aiming to broaden its reach across…
XPeng L03 REEV vs Deepal S05 REEV: Which SUV Offers Better Value?
Islamabad: XPeng has recently launched its new mid-size SUV, the L03, in Pakistan. The model is available in two versions: BEV and REEV. The…
7 EV and PHEV Charging Habits That Can Help Protect Battery Health
Islamabad: Good charging habits begin well before the battery warning appears. Whether you drive a fully electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid, following a…
Scientists Find New Method to Boost Solar Cell Efficiency and Lifespan
Islamabad: Scientists have developed a new method that could make next-generation solar cells more efficient and durable, addressing two major challenges that have slowed…
OpenAI Goes Public in Rare Clash With Former Safety Researchers
Islamabad: OpenAI and three former safety researchers have taken their dispute into public view, trading conflicting claims over why the researchers were dismissed and…
Scientists Build First Practical Nuclear Clocks Using Thorium-229
Islamabad: Scientists in Europe and China have developed the world’s first practical nuclear clocks, marking an important step toward more precise timekeeping and new…
James Webb Detects Changing Water Clouds on Nearby Brown Dwarf
Islamabad: Astronomers have made the first direct confirmation of changing water-cloud thickness on a cold, Jupiter-sized celestial object located about 7.5 light-years from Earth.…
PM Shehbaz Pushes Daanish IT Park as Major AI, FinTech and IT Export Hub
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to develop Daanish IT Park Islamabad into a world-class technology hub, with a…
Apple Scales Back iPhone 18 Pro Production as Demand Weakens
Oct 11, 2026: Apple has asked some suppliers to reduce production of components for the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro…
Nvidia Weighs Bigger Investment or Acquisition of Reflection AI
Oct 11, 2026: Nvidia is in early-stage talks to deepen its investment in open-source startup Reflection AI or potentially acquire the company, the Financial…