In a stunning scientific breakthrough, researchers in South Korea have created an artificial muscle that can lift around 4,000 times its own weight, marking a revolutionary step toward the development of more lifelike humanoid robots and wearable technologies. The research team at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), led by Professor Hoon […]
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Nvidia Unveils First U.S.-Made Blackwell Wafer as AI Chip Demand Surges
PHOENIX – Nvidia (NVDA.O) has unveiled the first U.S.-made Blackwell wafer, produced at TSMC’s semiconductor plant in Arizona, marking a major milestone in America’s AI and chip manufacturing capabilities. As the global race for AI computing power intensifies, companies like Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom are investing heavily to meet the growing demand for chips that […]
Pakistan Ranks Second in South Asia for Mobile Game Development
KARACHI – Pakistan, long recognized for its massive mobile app usage and gaming enthusiasm, is now making waves as a leading developer of mobile games in the region. From social media and e-commerce platforms to popular games like PUBG, Pakistanis are among the most active digital users in the world. But beyond just playing global games, […]
Pakistan, KSA to boost cooperation in AI, digital infrastructure
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and CEO of GO Telecommunications Group Yahya bin Saleh Al Mansour discussed collaboration in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), and talent development during a meeting in Riyadh. According to a news release received here on Saturday, Shaza Fatima Khawaja visited the GO Telecommunications Group headquarters […]
Energy minister calls for clean tech collaboration at COMSATS seminar
The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), in collaboration with a number of national and international partner organizations, held international Seminar on The Future of Energy: Innovations in Renewable and Clean Energy Technologies. H.E. Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Federal Minister for Energy, Government of Pakistan, graced the inaugural […]
China rolls out K-visa to attract global STEM talent
China has launched a new visa category called the K-visa to attract young science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduates, positioning itself as a welcoming destination while the United States tightens immigration policies. The move comes as Washington recently announced a steep $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas, which are widely used by American tech […]
President Zardari calls to boost Pakistan-Russia partnership in trade and technology
President Asif Ali Zardari praised the growing ties between Pakistan and Russia during a ceremony marking Russia’s 35th National Day. He called on both countries to fully use their potential to expand cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and people-to-people exchanges. The event saw participation from top officials and diplomats. Zardari said Pakistan views Russia as […]
TikTok fined $600 million by EU over user data transfers to China
The European Union has fined TikTok a record $600 million for sending user data to China without proper protection. The Irish Data Protection Commission issued the penalty under the EU’s GDPR laws on May 1, 2025. Most of the fine—$551 million—was for failing to safeguard user data. The rest targeted TikTok’s unclear privacy policies, which […]
WhatsApp faces global outage, users in Pakistan also affected
WhatsApp users in Pakistan and many other countries faced major service issues on Saturday. Many people couldn’t send messages or share media files. The disruption started around midday in Pakistan and quickly spread. Users flooded social media with complaints and shared their frustration over the sudden outage. One user on X (formerly Twitter) said, “Messages […]
Webb telescope uncovers fiery death of alien planet
The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed new details about a planet’s dramatic end. Previously, scientists thought the planet was swallowed when its star expanded. But new data shows the planet actually spiraled into the star after its orbit slowly broke down. This dying plunge caused a violent reaction. The planet hit the star’s atmosphere, […]