Mobile Services Suspended in Twin Cities Amid PTI Protest Unrest

ISLAMABAD: Mobile phone services in Rawalpindi and Islamabad remained suspended for the third consecutive day on Sunday, as unrest continued due to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests in the federal capital. The suspension caused significant disruption, leaving residents frustrated and disconnected. In several areas, including Sri Nagar Highway, Zero Point, and Faisal Avenue, containers were still …

WhatsApp to Introduce Instagram-Like Features in Status Updates

Meta’s messaging platform WhatsApp is preparing to roll out new features similar to Instagram Stories, allowing users to tag or mention others in their Status. According to tech website Gagadget, this upcoming feature will enable users to privately mention and tag others in their Status updates. Unlike Instagram, where anyone can see who is mentioned …

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rockets Grounded Again After Ocean Crash

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets have faced yet another setback. The iconic rockets are grounded for the third time in three months. This grounding follows an incident where part of a rocket crashed uncontrollably into the ocean. The Falcon 9 rocket was on a mission to deliver a capsule for a “rescue mission.” This mission aims …

Google Expands Free Access to Gemini Live for Android Users

Google announced that Gemini Live, initially launched at the Pixel 9 event, is now available for all Android users at no cost. The company shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “We’re starting to roll out Gemini Live in English to more people using the Android app, free of charge.” Users can now go …

Astronomers Discover New Exoplanet Orbiting Barnard’s Star

Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT), astronomers have discovered an exoplanet orbiting Barnard’s star. This star is the closest single star to our sun. The newly discovered exoplanet, named Barnard b, has at least half the mass of Venus. Interestingly, a year on Barnard b lasts just over three Earth days. …

New Device Generates Electricity from Solar Power Even at Night

Advancements in renewable energy continue to surprise both scientists and the general public. Recently, researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) achieved a significant breakthrough in solar technology. They developed a device capable of generating electricity from solar energy even after the sun has set. This innovative technology harnesses the Earth’s infrared emissions …

Annular Solar Eclipse Forecasted for October 2-3, But Not Visible in Pakistan

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced on Monday that an annular solar eclipse will occur on October 2-3. However, the Met Office clarified that this spectacular astronomical event will not be visible from Pakistan. The annular solar eclipse will provide a stunning view for those located in South America and parts of North America, …

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Launches with Bigger Display

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S24 FE, introducing several key upgrades over its predecessor. The latest model comes with a larger 6.7-inch display and a bigger battery, aiming to offer users enhanced performance and longer battery life. Unlike previous years, there will be no variation in chipsets across regions. The Galaxy S24 FE is powered …

Leadership Changes as OpenAI Goes For-Profit

OpenAI plans to shift from a nonprofit organization to a for-profit company while experiencing significant personnel changes. This includes the sudden resignation of Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati on Wednesday. Converting to a for-profit model would mark a major shift for OpenAI. Founded in 2015, the organization aimed to develop AI technology to benefit humanity …

Astronauts Return to Earth After Being Stuck on ISS for Six Months

The Russian cosmonauts set a new record for the longest stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), spending 374 days in space. Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, along with c Tracy Dyson, have safely returned to Earth. They landed in Kazakhstan aboard the Soyuz space capsule after a mission aboard the ISS. Meanwhile, Tracy Dyson …

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