First Private Spacewalk Completed by Billionaire and SpaceX Engineer

Two astronauts, a billionaire and an engineer, successfully completed the world’s first private spacewalk on Thursday, outside a SpaceX capsule. This groundbreaking mission, part of the Polaris Dawn project, involved Jared Isaacman, the founder of Shift4, and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis. The astronauts spent around 10 minutes each outside the Crew Dragon capsule, secured by …

OpenAI Launches Advanced AI Models for Complex Problem Solving

OpenAI, backed by Microsoft (MSFT.O), announced on Thursday the launch of new AI models aimed at tackling complex problems in fields like science, coding, and math. The models, named o1 and o1-mini, are designed to spend more time processing tasks, improving their ability to reason and solve harder problems compared to previous versions. Starting Thursday, …

Social Media Platform X Restored Across Pakistan, PTA Tells SHC

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday that social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has been restored for users across the country. PTA’s lawyer, Ahsan Imam, announced that the authority has withdrawn its previous notification regarding the suspension of X services. This statement was submitted in response …

NASA Releases Stunning Image of Red Spider Nebula

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has shared a mesmerizing image of the Red Spider Nebula, a celestial phenomenon located 3,000 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius. The photograph showcases the nebula’s vivid red hues and spider-like appearance, leaving social media users captivated by its beauty. The image features striking orange waves of heated …

Apple Unveils AI-Powered iPhone 16 and Upgraded Siri

Apple unveiled its long-awaited AI-powered iPhone 16 on Monday, alongside improvements to its Siri personal assistant, as the tech giant continues its push into artificial intelligence. The company announced that test versions of its AI software, Apple Intelligence, will roll out next month, with localized versions following in 2024. “This marks the beginning of an …

Automechanika 2024: Frankfurt Hosts Major Automotive Event on Future Trends

The international automotive industry is gearing up for a major event in Frankfurt from 10 to 14 September. Participants from over 170 countries, including 4,200 exhibitors, will gather at this five-day trade fair, focusing on electrification, sustainability, digitalisation, AI, and recruitment. Detlef Braun, a member of Messe Frankfurt’s Executive Board, emphasized the importance of the …

Astronomers Capture First Detailed Image of Galactic Gas Halo

A team of astronomers took a $150,000 gamble by pointing the Keck telescope, one of the world’s largest optical telescopes, at what appeared to be empty space in the universe. This high-stakes risk paid off spectacularly, revealing the first-ever detailed image of a galactic gas shroud extending 100,000 light years beyond its galaxy. The breakthrough, …

Elon Musk Announces SpaceX’s First Uncrewed Mars Missions Set for 2026

SpaceX is set to take a major leap toward Mars in two years, with the launch of its first uncrewed Starship missions to the Red Planet, CEO Elon Musk announced in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter). Musk confirmed that these missions will coincide with the next Earth-Mars transfer window, a period when the …

Apple Faces Delays in AI Rollout, iPhone 16 Unlikely to Spark Super Cycle

Apple Inc. continues to face challenges in its push toward integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features, which could significantly impact the launch of its highly anticipated iPhone 16. Despite the excitement surrounding AI in tech circles, the company’s latest delays suggest that a “super cycle” of iPhone upgrades, driven by pent-up demand, is unlikely to …

Google Unveils Plans to Address Skills Gaps and Promote Exports

Google reiterated its commitment to empowering Pakistan’s digital economy during an event titled “Move Forward: Google for Pakistan,” held in Islamabad on September 5, 2024. The event focused on the importance of bridging the digital skills gap, promoting digital exports, and securing the country’s economic future. Google’s ongoing initiatives, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), have …

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