Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Microsoft boosts U.S. AI leadership with $80 billion data center funding

The development of AI models requires substantial computing power, driving the need for specialized data centers capable of linking thousands of chips in clusters

Intel launches first artificial intelligence chip Springhill

JERUSALEM: Intel Corp on Tuesday launched its latest processor that will be its first using artificial intelligence (AI) and is designed for large computing...

Google loses second India policy head in as many years

Iarla Flynn, policy head for northern Europe, will serve as the interim policy lead for India, says Google's internal memo

Fact check: PayPal is not coming to Pakistan

Contrary to IT minister Umar Saif’s claims, PayPal and Payoneer are just entering into a partnership to add PayPal as a payment method on Payoneer

Ziff Davis files lawsuit against OpenAI over ChatGPT’s use of copyrighted works

Ziff Davis' portfolio includes well-known tech news outlets like ZDNet, PCMag, CNET, IGN, and the advice website Lifehacker

Who is to blame for Careem’s criminal data breach?

Over the past one year, Pakistani security researchers warned the ride-hailing giant about the security flaws that could result in a cyber-attack.

‘No plan to dissolve PTA’

-- IT minister says the capacity of institution will be enhanced to facilitate masses ISLAMABAD: Information Technology and Telecommunication Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has...

Pakistan’s first blockchain-based cross border remittances service launched

The blockchain-powered remittance service will make round-the-clock, real-time money transfers between the two countries possible at a competitive exchange rate, with Alipay’s transaction fees waived during the one-year trial period

Data usage jumped 25pc, revenue from voice traffic declined 10pc during lockdown

ISLAMABAD:  Apart from other impacts of the outbreak of coronavirus, the lockdowns and work from home initiatives have also changed the consumers’ behaviour and...

Lahore-based eCommerce startup Zarya announces raising $1.7mn in pre-seed funding

Lahore-based Zarya, which positions itself as a digital wholesaler for online sellers, today said in a statement that their startup had raised $1.7 million...

Pakistani IT firms showcase AI and Big Data solutions at European expo

REACH THE GLOBE, ICILtek, NorthBay Solutions, and Sofizar/ConstellationCK participate in the “AI and Big Data Exhibition Europe” in Amsterdam

Amazon reports bumper profits, raises prices for US Prime subscribers

WASHINGTON: Amazon.com Inc more than doubled its profit on Thursday and predicted strong spring results as the world’s biggest online retailer raised the price...

Apple opens core AI model to third-party developers

Apple says it will allow developers to access the foundational AI model that powers some of its features

Facebook to integrate more videos into user’s newsfeeds

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc said on Thursday it would begin to promote videos more prominently inside its News Feed, leveraging the social network’s centerpiece...

Zong’s ‘one-of-a-kind’ concept store is now open for customers

Zong has announced the opening of ‘one-of-a-kind’ concept store in Lahore hat is equipped with latest Zong products and state-of-the-art gadgets. This multi-purpose store will...