TikTok has introduced a new set of tools to help users build healthier screen-time habits and reduce mindless scrolling. These features include a journal with over 120 affirmations, calming sound options, and breathing exercises. At the center of this update are TikTok digital well-being badges, which reward users for following healthier usage patterns and encourage […]
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Lunar missions surge as experts warn of rising collision risks
With global interest in returning to the Moon rapidly accelerating, space experts are warning that preventing collisions in lunar orbit may soon become a major challenge. Over the past two years, twelve missions have been launched toward the Moon, nearly half by private companies, signalling a new era of intense competition and congestion. Although cislunar […]
Samsung faces scrutiny over alleged Israeli spyware on Galaxy phones
SEOUL – Samsung is under the spotlight after claims surfaced that its Galaxy phones come pre-installed with an “unremovable Israeli spyware” called AppCloud. The issue is trending on social media platform X, with concerns being raised over privacy, security, and the forced installation of apps. Read More: Samsung unpacks galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and first budget […]
Elon Musk rolls out “X Chat” with encrypted messaging
Elon Musk announced the launch of “X Chat,” a new communication feature integrated into the social media platform X, to a limited number of beta users. The product, unveiled by Musk and the platform’s Chief Technical Officer on Thursday, replaces and merges with the existing direct messages (DMs) system. X Chat offers end-to-end encryption, audio […]
US losing AI edge to China, warns Databricks co-founder
WASHINGTON – Andy Konwinski, co-founder of Databricks and AI-focused venture firm Laude, has expressed concern that the United States is losing its dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) research to China, describing the shift as an “existential” threat to democracy. Speaking at the Cerebral Valley AI Summit this week, Konwinski noted that PhD students at Berkeley […]
Pakistan targeted by seven APT groups amid rising cyberattacks
Pakistan is facing an escalating wave of cyberattacks, with seven advanced persistent threat (APT) groups actively targeting government agencies, intelligence services, the oil and gas sector, and corporate entities, a global cybersecurity firm has revealed. According to Kaspersky, the country experiences around one million attacks every month, equating to cyber threats on a per-minute basis. […]
ChatGPT’s new feature turns AI into social hub
OpenAI has launched a new group messaging feature in ChatGPT, turning it into a social platform. The feature allows multiple users to chat together. ChatGPT will act as a guide, assisting users in group conversations. Currently, the feature is available in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan. OpenAI plans to expand it globally in […]
Apple says EU fee cuts haven’t lowered app prices
Apple has claimed that lower developer fees implemented to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) have not led to reduced app prices for users. The tech giant’s study, commissioned from Analysis Group, found that most developers have either maintained or increased their prices despite paying lower commissions. Last year, Apple allowed EU […]
AMD shares jump 7% on ambitious $100bn AI data-center goal
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares surged 7% on Wednesday after the chipmaker unveiled an ambitious plan to achieve $100 billion in annual data-center revenue. CEO Lisa Su outlined the company’s strategy to expand its presence in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) market, currently dominated by Nvidia. During AMD’s first analyst day in three years, […]
Information Technology University Hosts Symposium on Cybersecurity, AI & Infrastructure Governance
Lahore, Pakistan – November 11, 2025 — Information Technology University (ITU) today hosted a One-Day Symposium on “Securing the Future: Cybersecurity, AI, and Infrastructure Governance in Practice,” bringing together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss Pakistan’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. The symposium featured expert sessions covering key areas of cybersecurity, AI governance, and […]