On June 30, 2025, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and U.S.-based Joby Aviation conducted the region’s first successful test flight of an all-electric air taxi, achieving a vertical takeoff, horizontal cruise, and vertical landing—an operational milestone for urban aerial mobility. Desert Trial The flight at a desert site proved the air taxi can carry…
Pakistan’s Power Division has officially launched the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” mobile application—an App to Track Electricity—to revolutionize how electricity consumption is recorded. Consumers photograph their meter on a specified date each month and submit the readings directly through the app, which uses them for billing. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, inaugurating the app on June…
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…
In a major policy shift aimed at modernizing the electricity billing process, the Government of Pakistan has decided to eliminate the role of manual meter readers in all power distribution companies (Discos), except Karachi Electric (KE). Under the newly approved initiative “Apna Meter Apni Reading,” consumers will now be responsible for recording and submitting their…
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:…
Google officially rolled out Android 16, codenamed Baklava, on June 10, 2025. It’s packed with smart upgrades aimed at improving productivity, security, and overall user experience. Android 16 launches on Pixel 6 and newer, refining the OS and setting the stage for a visual refresh later. Live Updates for Smarter Notifications One of the standout…
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…
Apple has officially introduced Liquid Glass, its most extensive design overhaul ever, across all its platforms—iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26. This sleek and unified visual language aims to elevate the user experience with enhanced clarity, liveliness, and elegance. A Translucent, Responsive Design The core of Liquid Glass lies in…
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…
