IT Ministry Set to Launch Telecom Infrastructure Sharing Framework:
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is all set to launch Infrastructure Sharing Framework after the cabinet’s approval. This was stated by Member Telecom Omar Malik while speaking at a webinar titled “Adopting 5G to Positively Impact Environment: A Roadmap for Pakistan” organized by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) on Wednesday.
Android 14 Beta 1 is Here With Several Useful Features:
Google has just made the first beta of Android 14 available to the public, following two developer previews earlier this year. This means that even non-developers can easily try out the upcoming software by enrolling their compatible Pixel device at the Android Beta website. Once enrolled, Android 14 Beta 1 will be delivered as an over-the-air update. If you’re already enrolled in the Android 13 QPR Beta program with a compatible device, you’ll automatically receive the update to Android 14 Beta 1.
PITB, Zindigi Sign MoU to Integrate Zindigi App with E-Pay Punjab:
Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zindigi, powered by JS Bank Limited for the online payment of government receipts through e-Pay Punjab. As per the MoU, Zindigi will be on-boarded for the digital integration of the Zindigi App with e-Pay Punjab. After the integration, one million plus users of the Zindigi App will be able to pay traffic challans and 25 other taxes directly via e-Pay Punjab App.
Germany is Training African Students to Become IT Experts:
Augustine Normanyo was unemployed for months after completing his IT studies in Ghana’s capital Accra. “After my studies, I looked for a job in the tech industry,” Normanyo told DW. But due to his lack of practical experience, he had no success. Until a friend introduced him to the company AmaliTech. Now, a year later, Normanyo is almost finished with his advanced training as a software engineer. “At the moment, my goal is to work in the service center and further develop my skills.”
This Ukrainian Game Was Made Entirely During War:
“We can’t just stand by,” tweeted the Ukrainian video game studio Frogware, a few hours after Russia invaded Ukraine on the morning of February 24, 2022. Since then, the Kyiv-based studio has used its social media platforms for more than the usual video game trailers and announcements — it also shares information about what it’s like living and working during a war.
Apple Announces Multiple Job Vacancies Across UAE:
Tech giant, and iPhone maker extraordinaire Apple is recruiting for multiple positions in retail operations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The company is recruiting for its four stores in the UAE, located in Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Yas Mall, and Al Maryah Island. In a recent report by Bloomberg, it was stated that the development and preservation team of Apple would be affected by layoffs. Although the exact number of job cuts was not specified, it is expected to be minimal.
MMBL and MateSol Unite to Improve MSMEs’ Cash Flow through State-of-the-Art Invoice Financing:
Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd. (MMBL), Pakistan’s leading microfinance institution, and MateSol, a blockchain-based invoice verification platform with a global footprint, have signed a partnership agreement to offer better access to invoice financing for Micro Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). As per the partnership agreement, MMBL will utilize MateSol’s innovative blockchain-based invoice management system ‘InvoiceMate’ to finance invoices, offering MSMEs swift, hassle-free, secure, and transparent invoice financing solutions.
Here is How You Can Stay Safe From Different Cyber Attacks:
New research reveals nearly 4 in 5 ransomware attacks include threats beyond data encryption. Online users today, especially businesses, have to be extremely vigilant of cyberattacks. Cybercriminals today are extremely clever, misleading online users in an attempt to steal their personal information. In 2022, 82% of all breaches involved ‘the human element’. For example, ‘vishing’, emotional manipulation, ‘deep fakes’, and phishing emails.
Pakistan Emerges as a Competitive Techdestination at Japan IT Week 2023:
Pakistan is making significant strides in its efforts to grow the IT sector by exploring and expanding into new markets. Recently, 11 prominent IT companies from Pakistan showcased their IT expertise at the Techdestination Pakistan pavilion organized by the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), and Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT and IT-enabled Services (P@SHA) at the Japan IT Week Spring 2023. The event took place from April 5th to April 7th at Tokyo Big Sight.
WhatsApp Will Let You Use The Same Account on 4 Phones Soon:
WhatsApp’s multi-device feature has been around for years, but it only allows you to connect your account to laptops, desktops, and tablets. This is about to change as the long-promised Companion Mode has been widely released to all WhatsApp beta users. This feature is now one step closer to launching on the app’s stable version. As always, the news was first shared by folks over at WABetaInfo. Companion Mode will be a significant upgrade for WhatsApp as it will let you use the same account on 4 different smartphones. This should be highly convenient for those who have multiple phones and want to use the same account on each one.
Android is Getting a Handy Space Saving Feature:
Google is rolling out its auto-archive feature on Android, which allows you to remove unused apps from a device without erasing user data. This new feature is comparable to Apple’s Offload Unused Apps feature on iOS and can free up nearly 60% of an app’s storage space without having you delete any of your apps. What’s even better is that this feature is automatic, meaning you won’t have to go cleaning up all your storage when you run out of space. Still, the feature will ask for permission before removing anything.
Official Global Launch Date of Xiaomi 13 Ultra Announced:
The official launch date for Xiaomi 13 Ultra has been announced. Xiaomi will be holding a global launch event for the device on April 18th, coinciding with its unveiling in China. This marks the first Xiaomi Ultra phone to hit the global market. Although there is no confirmation yet, it is possible that Xiaomi may reveal additional products during the launch event. There is a chance that the Xiaomi Pad 6 series may also be announced on the same day.
NPR quits Twitter over ‘government-funded’ label:
National Public Radio (NPR) in the US has announced it will stop using Twitter in a row over how its account is described. The US not-for-profit news organization clashed with the social media platform over its decision to describe the outlet as “government-funded media”. NPR says it undermines its credibility, as US government funding accounts for less than 1% of its budget.
Twitter and hate speech: What’s the evidence?:
Among the topics discussed during Elon Musk’s interview with the Media was the prevalence of hate speech and misinformation on the platform. “Do you see a rise of hate speech?” Mr.Musk said. “I don’t.” He asked our reporter James Clayton for specific examples of hateful content. When he couldn’t pinpoint individual messages, Mr. Musk said: “You don’t know what you’re talking about… you just lied.” It’s prompted intense criticism on Twitter itself, mostly – but certainly not exclusively – from right-wing and far-right accounts.
Plans for 5G mast in Edinburgh ‘will damage iconic castle view’:
Plans for a 5G mast in the middle of the most photographed view of Edinburgh Castle have been described as “damaging” by a conservation charity. An application has been lodged to erect the 17m (56ft) structure on Johnston Terrace, which passes below the castle. Mobile network Three UK says the mast is “vital” and will not spoil the view.
Elon Musk: Twitter owner changes BBC account’s ‘government funded’ label:
Twitter has changed a label on the main BBC account, saying it is “publicly funded” instead of “government funded media”, after the broadcaster objected. In an interview with BBC News on Tuesday, the social media giant’s owner Elon Musk said he would make the change because “we’re trying to be accurate”. On Sunday, the BBC disputed the original description, saying: “The BBC is, and always has been, independent. “We are funded by the British public through the licence fee.” Speaking to BBC North America technology reporter James Clayton in San Francisco, Mr Musk noted: “I know the BBC for example’s not thrilled about being labelled state-affiliated media.”
Cambridge University scientists create robotic hand able to hold objects:
Scientists have designed a robotic hand that can grasp and hold objects using only the movement of its wrist. The 3D-printed hand was created by a team at the University of Cambridge. It was implanted with sensors that enabled it to “sense” what it was touching and more than 1,200 tests were carried out, using objects including a peach, computer mouse and bubble wrap. Researchers said the human hand was extremely complex and recreating its capabilities was a massive challenge. Dr Thomas George-Thuruthel, formerly of the University of Cambridge who is now a lecturer in robotics and AI at University College London, said: “The sensors, which are sort of like the robot’s skin, measure the pressure being applied to the object.
Pentagon leak: How secret files on Ukraine spread, then disappeared:
The first screenshots of the documents we’ve been able to verify were posted on 1 March. More appeared a few days later. They appeared on Discord – a social media platform popular with gamers – and were shared on several discussion channels. These channels aren’t about politics or military intelligence, they’re for players of the computer game Minecraft and another for fans of a Filipino YouTube celebrity. In one of the channels, after a brief argument about Minecraft and the war in Ukraine, a user says “here, have some leaked documents” and posts several screenshots.
Kuwait news outlet unveils AI-generated presenter Fedha:
A Kuwaiti media outlet says it has created a virtual news presenter using artificial intelligence (AI). “Fedha” made her debut on the Twitter account of Kuwait News, an affiliate of the Kuwait Times. She appears as an image of a woman with light-coloured hair, wearing a black jacket and white T-shirt. Abdullah Boftain, deputy editor-in-chief for Kuwait News, told AFP news agency the move tested AI’s potential to offer “new and innovative content”. “I’m Fedha, the first presenter in Kuwait who works with artificial intelligence at Kuwait News. What kind of news do you prefer? Let’s hear your opinions,” the AI-generated presenter said in Arabic.