A federal judge has signed off on Elon Musk’s $1.5 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. But the approval came with a warning most defendants never get: the judge herself doesn’t fully trust the deal. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan approved the settlement on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, ending a case that…
WhatsApp is testing a new Green Dot live online indicator for iPhone users, making it easier to identify contacts who are currently active on the platform. The feature is currently available to a limited group of beta testers through the latest iOS beta version and is expected to roll out to more users after successful…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced positive news for internet users across Pakistan, confirming that the country’s internet connectivity has been fully restored after recent disruptions. According to the telecom regulator, the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system has been successfully restored. As a result, internet traffic has returned to normal levels, allowing…
WhatsApp is taking a major step toward improving user privacy by introducing username reservations. The feature enables users to reserve a unique username today, ahead of its global rollout later this year, so they can chat with new people without revealing their phone numbers. The update marks one of WhatsApp’s biggest privacy enhancements in years….
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has achieved another major milestone ahead of its release by becoming the No. 1 best-selling game on both the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store, despite being several months away from launch. The game has climbed to the top of the digital storefront rankings following the opening of pre-orders, proving…
Pakistanis looking to purchase premium imported smartphones may soon get some much-needed relief. The federal government is expected to reduce taxes and duties on high-end imported mobile phones starting July 1, 2026, potentially lowering prices by as much as Rs. 14,000 for certain devices. The proposed tax reduction is part of broader efforts to streamline…
Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company will be forced to raise prices on some of its products as soaring memory and RAM costs continue to put pressure on Apple’s finances. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Cook described the current situation as “unsustainable,” noting that Apple can no longer absorb…
Thailand’s leading motorcycle manufacturer, GPX, has officially entered the Pakistani market through a partnership with Royal Power Pakistan. Operating under the RoyalGPX brand, the company has introduced a range of motorcycles designed to compete in the country’s rapidly growing premium commuter and sports bike segments. The launch brings modern styling, advanced technology, and competitive pricing…
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 brought some of the biggest software announcements in the company’s history, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, privacy, and ecosystem-wide integration. Held on June 8, 2026, the event introduced iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, a completely redesigned Siri AI, enhanced Apple Intelligence features, and major updates across iPad,…
Stockholm-based AI startup Lovable has signed an expanded multi-year agreement with Google Cloud, marking a major step in the company’s rapid growth journey. The new partnership is expected to increase Lovable’s use of Google Cloud infrastructure and AI services by approximately five times, according to a source familiar with the deal. The agreement strengthens Lovable’s…
