vivo V30e 5G: What is the Hype All About?:
The launch of the vivo V30e 5G has generated significant buzz in the tech community, and for good reason. This latest addition to the vivo V series promises to elevate the user experience with its blend of sleek design and cutting-edge technology. So, what exactly is driving all this hype? First and foremost, the vivo V30e 5G makes a bold style statement with its design. The smartphone features a stunning 120Hz 3D Curved Screen, a standout in its category.
Dominating the Pakistani Market: Commtel Clinches Cisco Impact Partner of the Year Award 2024:
Commtel, a leading Cisco partner in Pakistan, is proud to announce their win at the recent Cisco Gulf Partner Summit held in Dubai, UAE. Commtel was recognized as the Impact Partner of the Year for Pakistan in 2024, solidifying their commitment to innovation and customer success within the Pakistani market. The Cisco Gulf Partner Summit, held on June 11th, 2024, was a gathering of partners from across the region, offering opportunities to connect with Cisco leadership, explore the latest innovations, and network with industry peers.
Nvidia Beats Apple, Microsoft to Become Most Valuable Company On Earth:
Nvidia has become the most valuable company on earth after it surpassed Apple ($3.32 trillion) and Microsoft ($3.28 trillion) after an explosive share price growth on Tuesday, with its market cap reaching $3.34 trillion.This surge, driven by Nvidia’s strong performance in the AI sector, saw its stock rise over 3 percent, international media reported late on Tuesday.The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund’s upcoming rebalancing will significantly increase Nvidia’s representation, more than doubling to around 21 percent and similar to Microsoft’s share. In contrast, Apple’s share in the index will drop to about 4.5 percent. It is expected that US-based State Street Global Advisors will invest $10 billion in Nvidia shares, and other index-tracking funds will also boost their holdings.
Fault in Submarine Cable is Disrupting Internet in Pakistan Once Again:
Internet services in certain areas of Pakistan are experiencing disruptions due to a fault in the global submarine cable SMW4, spokesperson for the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) told Media. The SMW4 cable is one of seven submarine cables that connect Pakistan to the global internet infrastructure. The PTA spokesperson said the fault in this cable may lead to slower internet speeds during peak usage hours.PTA said efforts are underway by an international enterprise responsible for maintaining the cable. The company is trying to identify the exact location and nature of the fault and to carry out necessary repairs.
Govt Shouldn’t Hold Us Hostage For Its Non-Filer Issue: Telecom Industry:
The Telecom Operators Association has expressed serious concerns over the coalition government’s budget proposals for 2024-25, warning that increased taxes will drive foreign investment out of the country.In a letter to the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, Telecom companies also raised concerns over the Income Tax General Order which demanded telcos to block SIMs of non-filers. The letter pointed out that the telecom sector should not be held responsible for the tax issues of non-filers.
PTA Gets Over 18,000 Complaints Against Telcos in May:
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received 18,261 complaints from telecom consumers against different telecom operators and cellular operators in May 2024, out of which, 18,095 (99.1 percent) were resolved. Official data revealed that the complaints were received against various telecom operators, including cellular mobile operators (CMOs), Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), long-distance international (LDI) operators, wireless local loop (WLL) operators, and internet service providers (ISPs), during May. Cellular mobile subscribers constitute a major part of the overall telecom subscriber base. Therefore, the maximum number of complaints belongs to this segment. The total number of complaints against CMOs by May stood at 17,693, out of which, 17,603 (99.5 percent) were addressed.
3G/4G Users in Pakistan Increase By Over 0.5 Million in May:
The number of cellular subscribers in Pakistan increased from 192.19 million by end-April to 192.32 million by end-May 2024. The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan increased from 132.73 million by end-April to 133.26 million by end-May 2024.Cellular teledensity — the number of connections for every hundred individuals in the country, decreased from 79.55 percent by end-April to 79.48 percent by end-May 2024, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) data revealed.
Google Chrome Will Use Your Browsing History For its AI Search:
Google is adding a convenient search feature to Chrome that will make it easier to find the right content online, but it will use your search history to do so, which raises privacy concerns for many.Google has recently updated its description of the upcoming “History search” feature in Chrome. This update confirms the new search feature: Chrome searches will no longer be limited to page titles and URLs. Instead, you’ll be able to search for content within the webpages you’ve visited, making it easier to find what you’re looking for even if you don’t remember the exact address or title. This feature will be powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Infinix’s First Tablet is Coming Soon:
Rising smartphone brand Infinix is venturing into a new category: tablets. The company’s debut device, codenamed Infinix Xpad (model number X1101B), was recently revealed through an IMEI database.Specific details remain scarce, but considering Infinix’s focus on the mid-range smartphone market, expect a similarly positioned tablet. This translates to features that are competitive but affordable, potentially undercutting established rivals like Redmi, Realme, Poco, etc. The arrival of the Infinix Xpad could shake up the mid-range Android tablet market, offering consumers a new option with potentially better value for money. We’ll keep you updated as more information about the Infinix Xpad surfaces.
All You Need to Know About Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6:
Following hot on the heels of the leaked specs for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, details for its clamshell counterpart, the Galaxy Z Flip 6, have also emerged online.The Flip 6 is rumored to boast a spacious 6.7-inch main display. This foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel offers a crisp 1080 x 2640 resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. For quick checks and notifications when the phone is folded shut, a smaller 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display with a 720 x 748 resolution is integrated.Under the hood, the Flip 6 is expected to pack a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset, ensuring top-notch performance. Storage options include 256 GB or 512 GB, catering to users with varying needs.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 Launch Date Confirmed Via Leak:
Tech giant Samsung is gearing up for its next major product launch event, rumored for early July. Back in April, speculation swirled around a specific date: July 10. Now, reliable industry insider Evan Blass, known online as @evleaks, has seemingly confirmed that date by leaking a countdown timer expected to appear on Samsung’s website shortly.This Unpacked event is expected to be a showcase for Samsung’s latest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. Additionally, rumors suggest the unveiling of the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra smartwatches, alongside the official launch of the mysterious Galaxy Ring.
Gaming on the Go: The Hottest Mobile Games of 2024:
The mobile gaming industry in Pakistan is experiencing significant growth, entertaining a diverse audience with an extensive range of game titles. Millions of players across the country are actively engaged in these immersive experiences, making Pakistan a major player in the global mobile gaming market.Among the most popular titles is Clash of Clans, a strategy game where players build and defend their kingdoms while launching epic attacks against rivals on a global scale. With its engaging blend of base construction, troop management, and strategic warfare, Clash of Clans has garnered a massive player base in Pakistan.
IT Ministry Receives Nominations for CERT Council:
The Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoIT&T) has made progress in establishing the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Council. The ministry has received nominations from academia, industry, and civil society for the council.Following these nominations, the ministry has processed the case for the council’s establishment. According to MoIT&T, this initiative aligns with the National Computer Emergency Team Rules 2023, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening cybersecurity across various sectors. The CERT Council will be formally established once it receives approval from the federal government.
How mobile phone networks are embracing AI:
Our mobile phones are getting a whole lot smarter, but what about the telecoms networks they run on? Last week, Apple became the latest mobile phone firm to announce that it will be adding artificial intelligence (AI) to its handsets’ operating system. Called Apple Intelligence, and also due to be incorporated into the phones’ Siri chatbot, it aims to make them easier and quicker to use. And turn Siri into even more of a personal assistant. It follows after Samsung’s Galaxy AI, and Google’s Gemini AI for its own Pixel handsets. This increased of use AI means phones will be doing a lot more computing, and that means they’ll produce and use a lot more data. This is going to put more strain on the mobile phone networks, such as the UK’s O2, EE, Vodafone and Three.
Don’t blame us for people suffering – London hospital hackers:
The cyber-criminals responsible for causing major disruption at London hospitals say they are “sorry” for all the harm caused but are “not to blame”. The ransomware gang spoke to the Media on encrypted chat service qTox attempting to justify the attack as a form of political protest. Qilin, which has a well established record of attempting to extort money, claims in this instance it carried out a cyber-attack as revenge for the UK government’s actions in an undisclosed war. Experts are sceptical, however, with Jen Ellis, from the organisation Ransomware Task Force, telling the BBC that “cyber-criminals like this gang lie routinely.” “Where they are from and why they have carried out the attack is secondary to the harm being caused right now to patients and hospital staff,” she added. The hack has led to more than 1,000 operations and appointments being postponed and a critical incident being declared.
AI frenzy makes Nvidia the world’s most valuable company:
Chip-maker Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company after its share price climbed to an all-time high on Tuesday. It is now worth $3.34tn (£2.63tn), with the price having nearly doubled since the start of this year. The stock ended the trading day at nearly $136, up 3.5%, making it more valuable than fellow tech giant Microsoft. It overtook Apple earlier this month. The Californian company’s meteoric rise has been fuelled by its dominance of what analysts call the “new gold or oil in the tech sector” – the chips needed for artificial intelligence (AI).
TikTok faces fresh US pressure over child privacy:
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance over potential violations of children’s privacy to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FTC says its own investigation “uncovered reason to believe” that the firms “are violating or are about to violate the law”. In a statement to News, a TikTok spokesperson said they were disappointed by the decision. The case is separate from legislation passed earlier this year to ban TikTok in the US if ByteDance does not sell the business. The regulator said its investigation focused on potential violations of the FTC Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The FTC also said it does not usually announce that it has referred a complaint to the DOJ but in this instance felt doing so was in the public interest. COPPA governs the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by online services about children under 13-years-old.
London cinema drops AI-written film after backlash:
A central London cinema has cancelled a private screening of a film which was entirely written using artificial intelligence (AI) following a public backlash. The Prince Charles Cinema in Soho was due to host the world premiere of The Last Screenwriter, which was created by ChatGPT, on Sunday. However, when concerns were raised by people about “the use of AI in place of a writer”, the cinema announced that the screening had been axed. In a statement shared on Instagram, it said the response by its customers “speaks to a wider issue within the industry”. Created by Peter Luisi, the movie has been marketed as the “first feature film written entirely by AI”. It follows a celebrated screenwriter called Jack who finds his world shaken when he encounters a cutting-edge AI scriptwriting system. After initially being sceptical, Jack realises the AI matches his skills and surpasses his empathy and understanding of human emotions.
Building a $2bn online game by breaking the rules:
Ask anyone to name a successful online multiplayer game and you’re likely to get a handful of names in response. Fortnite, Call of Duty, League of Legends, Roblox, Helldivers II. But there’s another title, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, that’s been a relatively quiet success. The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), a spin-off of the hugely popular fantasy RPG series from Fallout makers Bethesda, has been played by 24 million people and made $2bn since it launched. Developer Zenimax Online Studios began work on the game in 2007 following the huge success of single-player game The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion two years earlier. At the time, massively multiplayer online role-playing games, or MMORPGs, were all the rage, with World of Warcraft, Everquest and Dark Age of Camelot attracting millions of players.
Is Elon Musk worth his $56bn Tesla pay package?:
Elon Musk might, once again, get his own way. His Tesla pay deal – worth up to $56bn (£44bn) depending on the firm’s share price – which has now been backed by shareholders is 75% of the entire spending for schools in England in 2024-25 (£60bn) and around a quarter of the budget for the NHS (£192bn). To his many admirers, Mr Musk is worth every single cent which comes his way – and shareholders agreed, with around 72% of the voting shares backing the deal. His businesses include Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly Twitter), Starlink, Neuralink and X.ai, his latest AI project. You could argue Tesla opened up the US market for electric vehicles, SpaceX has just sent the world’s most powerful rocket into space, and a man who volunteered to be the first human to be implanted with a Neuralink microchip into his brain can now control a computer using his thoughts. Today, the $56bn question is: would this portfolio have been as successful without him?
The battle for Gen Z social shoppers:
Shopping habits have not been the same since the Covid pandemic and resulting lockdowns. For many, and particularly younger shoppers, it saw the lines blur between social media and e-commerce. Unable to shop in person, and with TikTok downloads soaring, a trend began that would go on to be described as a cultural phenomenon: #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. The hashtag, where users post what they’ve bought thanks to recommendations about products on the app, has now been posted more than seven billion times. For Lilia Souri and AJ Pulvirenti who co-host the marketing podcast “Gen Z on Gen Z” by creative agency Movers+Shakers, TikTok is winning with their generation. “It’s become one of the biggest because of how advanced the algorithm is, and because, before TikTok Shop even was created, we were seeing shopping behaviours happening on TikTok as a whole,” says 27-year-old Lilia Souri.