Tag: tech news
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Elon Musk launches ‘X TV’ app, challenges YouTube
Tesla Motors and X (formerly Twitter) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has launched X TV, continuing his efforts to transform microblogging platform X into a popular multimedia platform. The tech tycoon and SpaceX owner recently made the beta version of X TV public on social media. The new feature lets users watch movies and live…
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Bill Gates’s old CV reveals his salary at age 18
The CV of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates from when he was 18-year-old has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter). According to his CV, he had experience in various programming languages. At that age, his salary was $35,000, which was very high for a young student. He also mentions his partnership with Paul Allen, with whom…
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Govt confirms installation of Web Monitoring System; blocks access to certain websites, applications
The government of Pakistan has formally confirmed the installation of the Web Monitoring System (WMS) for content management on the Internet. According to the Cabinet, Pakistan Telecommunication (PTA) has installed WMS to manage content on the Internet, and the process of blocking websites and applications within Pakistan is underway. PTA has blocked 2369 URLs and…
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X to introduce video call feature
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) will launch a new video calling feature, providing Zoom-like functionality within the app. X has created a working version of its video conferencing platform, which owner Elon Musk claims he is already using for internal meetings at the company. The new option will be added as a separate functionality…
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Update on petition against slowdown of Internet in Pakistan
The Lahore High Court (LHC) reserved its decision on the petition against the slowdown of the Internet across the country. At the beginning of the hearing, the court adjourned it by ordering the federal government counsel to appear at 12 noon after taking instructions from the relevant authorities. On the resumption of the hearing after…
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Apple is working on first foldable iPhone
Apple will likely introduce its first foldable iPhone as early as 2026, marking the biggest hardware design overhaul for the company’s most popular product, The Information reported on Tuesday. The California-based company’s plan to release a foldable iPhone could mimic a similar move by Samsung Electronics, which entered the foldable segment in 2019 with a…
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Apple reportedly testing Samsung-made camera sensor for iPhone 16
Apple is reportedly testing advanced CMOS image sensors (CIS) from Samsung, which could feature in the iPhone 16 later this year.
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Japanese scientists make smiling robot with ‘living’ skin
Japanese scientists make smiling robot with ‘living’ skin have used human cells to develop an equivalent to living skin that can be attached to robotic surfaces to flash a realistic — if creepy — smile. The University of Tokyo researchers published their findings this week along with a video of the gooey-looking pink material being stretched into…
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Apple to unveil extensive home screen customisation options in iOS 18
In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, tech analyst Mark Gurman has revealed exciting details about the forthcoming iOS 18 update.
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Apple set to unveil new iPad Pro, iPad Air models in May
Apple is preparing for a significant launch event, as reported by Mark Gurman in Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter. The tech giant is set to unveil its latest offerings, the new iPad Pro and iPad Air, during the week of May 6.