Elon Musk bans hashtags in all paid advertisements on X (formerly Twitter), with the new policy taking effect from June 27, 2025. The platform’s owner aims to improve ad aesthetics by removing hashtag usage in promotional content. Describing hashtags as an “esthetic nightmare,” Musk claims this decision is meant to clean up the look and…
China develops satellite internet as Chinese researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Peking University of Posts and Telecommunications achieve a major milestone: a 1 Gbps laser-based satellite internet link from a geostationary satellite orbiting 22,807 miles above Earth, about five times faster than current Starlink speeds. “Chinese researchers have just achieved a new 1Gbps data…
Tesla has officially rolled out its Tesla Autonomous Ride Service in Austin, offering rides in driverless Model Y SUVs. While the technology promises a breakthrough in fully autonomous transport, many operational and safety questions remain. Early Launch & Operating Details Technology & Testing Approach Tesla deploys vehicles relying solely on cameras and end-to-end AI, without LiDAR—unlike…
Careem ride-hailing in Pakistan will officially come to an end as the Dubai-based ride‑hailing giant ceases its operations effective July 18, 2025, marking the conclusion of a nearly decade-long era of app-based transport services in the country. Reasons in Careem’s Words CEO and co-founder Mudassir Sheikha described the decision as “incredibly difficult,” attributing it to:…
The National Savings Division held the Rs200 prize bond draw no. 102 in Quetta on June 16, 2025, revealing the names of lucky winners. The first prize of Rs750,000 was awarded to bond number 774331. This bi-monthly draw is one of the most awaited events for small and medium-level investors across Pakistan, who consider prize…
In a major development that will directly impact millions across Pakistan, the federal government has announced a massive hike in petrol diesel prices, significantly increasing the rates effective from June 16, 2025. According to the official notification, petrol has been raised to Rs. 258.43 per liter, while high-speed diesel now costs Rs. 262.59 per liter….
Crude prices surged following Israeli attacks on Iran’s key nuclear and ballistic missile facilities, with international oil prices witnessing a sharp spike of nearly 10%, rising above $75 per barrel. This development has reignited fears of a broader regional conflict that could severely disrupt global oil supplies. The Israeli military operation targeted sensitive Iranian infrastructure,…
Europe has taken a major leap in high-performance computing with the maiden benchmark of Jupiter—a new supercomputer developed by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, Eviden (formerly Atos), and Nvidia. As NVIDIA supercharges Jupiter supercomputer with cutting-edge technology, it marks a significant milestone in the continent’s quest for exascale performance. Deployed in Germany’s Jülich Centre, Jupiter hit…
In a major move for mobile creators, Adobe has officially launched the beta version of Photoshop for Android devices, allowing users to access advanced editing tools—completely free of charge during the beta phase. This release marks Adobe’s continued expansion into mobile-first creativity, following its earlier iPhone launch in February. A Full-Fledged Editing Suite on Mobile…
CD Projekt Red has officially lifted the curtain on The Witcher 4 PS5 with a breathtaking Unreal Engine 5 tech demo running on the PlayStation 5. The demo takes us to Kovir, a previously unexplored region on the continent. Known for its wealth and power, Kovir is now brought to life with hyper-realistic detail, thanks…
