A young man in Karachi was detained after allegedly asking an AI tool about a method to kill a traffic officer while working on a fictional crime story. According to sources, the FBI informed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Karachi about the young man’s online activities. Following the information, NCCIA officials took him into custody from the PECHS area. The young man was q...

Google has announced that it will conduct its first test of AI chips in space next week as part of its research project called “Project Suncatcher.” The company plans to send a prototype satellite into orbit to study whether space could eventually be used for large-scale artificial intelligence computing data centers. The mission will be launched through SpaceX’s Transporter-18 rideshare mission. ...

The use of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses is rapidly increasing around the world, offering users a range of features such as hands-free calls, music, AI assistance, photography and video recording. However, the growing popularity of the technology is also raising concerns about privacy and secret recording. Smart glasses equipped with cameras allow users to capture photos and videos...

Apple has launched its first-ever foldable iPhone, entering a market where several other smartphone companies already offer foldable devices. The new foldable iPhone, named iPhone Duo , features a design inspired by a passport. The device comes with rounded edges and a 19-centimeter display that can be used in both horizontal and vertical orientations. The phone also has a smaller display that all...

Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to take action against WhatsApp accounts linked to inactive, cancelled or no-longer-used mobile SIMs. According to the PTA, WhatsApp accounts associated with mobile numbers that are no longer active will be blocked. The authority said that some accounts linked to inactive SIMs may be misused for fraud and other illegal activitie...

WhatsApp users with older Android smartphones are set to lose access to the messaging app as Meta has decided to end support for older Android operating systems. According to reports, WhatsApp will no longer be available on smartphones running Android versions earlier than Android 6, including Android 5 and Android 5.1, from September 9, 2026. Users with affected devices may no longer be able to s...

Social media platform X has announced a new revenue program for content creators around the world, with a focus on rewarding users who produce original and high-quality content. According to X, the new initiative has been named the “Original Content Rewards Program.” The program is aimed at discouraging copied, stolen and low-quality content while providing financial incentives to creators who con...

Instagram has announced a new policy targeting accounts that appear to represent real people but are actually based on fictional characters created using artificial intelligence. The move comes after users reportedly raised concerns about AI-generated profiles that look like genuine people. In some cases, users only discover later that the person shown in the profile does not actually exist and th...

The Islamabad High Court has issued notices to relevant government authorities over a petition seeking regulation of social media use by children under the age of 16. Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court Justice Sarfraz Dogar heard the petition and sought responses from the Ministry of IT, Ministry of Information, Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Law. The Pakistan Telecommunication Author...

Scientists at Flinders University in Australia have developed a new type of battery that can reportedly be fully charged in just three minutes. The battery can also be fully charged up to 60,000 times, potentially giving it a much longer lifespan than conventional batteries. Unlike the lithium-ion batteries commonly used in smartphones today, the new battery uses zinc-iodine technology. Researcher...