The Beep app Pakistan will soon launch for government employees. Officials briefed a National Assembly committee on Tuesday. The secure messaging app is locally developed. It is inspired by China’s WeChat platform. Authorities said the Beep app Pakistan offers strong security. It provides end-to-end encryption for messages and video calls. Government agencies have certified it […]
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AI Glasses Set to Replace Smartphones Soon
Smartphones are reaching their limits, prompting tech giants Apple, Google, and Samsung to race into AI glasses next year. Consumers expect smarter daily experiences. Apple is developing Apple Glass, a lightweight wearable device without AR displays. It will focus on AI-powered image processing and health-monitoring features. READ MORE:Meta unveils smart glasses with built-in display Google […]
Broadband Taxes Stall Pakistan’s Digital Growth
Pakistan broadband tax policies continue to slow digital progress despite repeated promises of a modern economy. Pakistan broadband tax treats internet access like a luxury instead of essential infrastructure. As a result, high costs keep millions from stable broadband connections. This contradiction weakens digital adoption nationwide. Currently, Pakistan broadband tax varies by province after devolution […]
Turkey seeks defence, aviation partnerships with Pakistan
A high-level Turkiye delegation, led by Ahmet Khan, met with Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan to discuss expanding cooperation in defence, aviation, and technology sectors. The delegation, which included senior executives from Turkiye’s aerospace, drone technology, and defence industries, expressed interest in joint ventures, technology transfer, and setting up manufacturing operations in Pakistan. Read […]
Google expands AI-powered virtual apparel try-on for shoppers
Google announced on Wednesday the expansion of its Virtual Apparel Try-On feature, aiming to deliver a smarter and more personalized shopping experience for online consumers. The AI-powered tool allows users to see how clothing items would look on them before making a purchase, helping to reduce uncertainty and boost confidence. This feature is part of […]
Toy Story 5 explores technology’s impact on childhood
LOS ANGELES: The upcoming Toy Story 5 will tackle how modern technology is reshaping the way children play, Pixar director Andrew Stanton revealed. Set to release in 2026, the fifth installment of the beloved franchise will explore the existential challenges faced by toys in a world increasingly dominated by screens. Stanton, speaking to Empire […]
Three-day conference on space science, technology begins today
Pakistan is set to host a landmark international scientific gathering as it welcomes the global space community to its flagship space event – the International Conference on Applications of Space Science and Technology (ICAST-2025). Scheduled from November 18 to 20 at the Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, the conference is designed to promote global […]
NASA’s X-59 makes historic first flight
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s experimental X-59 supersonic aircraft completed its first flight in October, marking a key milestone in the effort to reintroduce commercial supersonic travel in the United States. Unlike traditional supersonic jets, the X-59 is designed to produce a soft “thump” instead of a loud sonic boom, making supersonic flights potentially feasible over […]
Pakistan to unveil 5G spectrum policy soon
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is set to announce its long-awaited 5G spectrum policy in a bid to enhance digital connectivity and accelerate technological growth across the country, state media reported on Wednesday. Speaking at the 26th meeting of the South Asia Telecommunication Regulators Council in Islamabad, Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima said the government plans […]
Pakistan to produce 500,000 Chromebooks by 2026
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s newly launched Chromebook assembly line is expected to produce half a million devices by 2026, the Information Ministry said on Wednesday, calling it a milestone that will empower students and generate employment opportunities. The assembly line, set up at the National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) facility in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was […]