Niantic Inc., the creator of the globally renowned augmented reality game Pokémon Go, is reportedly in advanced talks to sell its video game business to Scopely Inc., a mobile game developer owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Industry insiders suggest the deal could be worth around $3.5 billion and is expected to be…
Introduction Lahore is taking a major step towards sustainable urban transportation with the launch of its first-ever electric bus service. This initiative, led by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, aims to promote eco-friendly public transport, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance urban mobility. The project, which has been soft-launched by the Punjab Transport Company, will begin…
Introduction In a groundbreaking initiative, HBL, in collaboration with S&P Global, has introduced the HBL & S&P Global Launch Pakistan’s First PMI. This internationally recognized economic indicator is designed to offer timely and data-driven insights into Pakistan’s manufacturing sector, enabling businesses, policymakers, and financial institutions to make informed decisions. This launch represents a significant milestone…
Introduction Pakistan’s First Moon Mission is making significant strides in space exploration, and now, the Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced an exciting opportunity for citizens. A nationwide naming competition has been launched to give Pakistan’s first lunar rover mission an official name. The winner will receive a cash prize of…
A Small Chance of Collision Astronomers are diligently tracking asteroid 2024 YR4, a recently discovered space rock with a small but non-negligible 2% chance of impacting Earth in 2032. While this probability is low, scientists emphasize the importance of ongoing observations to refine its trajectory and potentially eliminate the risk altogether. The asteroid, estimated to…
New AI Learns Autonomously, Researchers have developed a revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, “Torque Clustering,” that can autonomously identify patterns in data, marking a significant leap toward more independent AI systems. This breakthrough, detailed in the IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, offers a powerful new approach to unsupervised learning, potentially transforming fields…
Reddit Reddit to Introduce Paid Communities in 2025, the popular social news aggregation and discussion website, has announced plans to introduce paywalls for select online communities (subreddits) in 2025. This move, confirmed by CEO Steve Huffman during a recent Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, signals a significant shift in Reddit’s monetization strategy. The platform aims…
DeepSeek AI, the rapidly growing Chinese AI platform, is gaining traction globally, with major companies integrating its R1 AI model. However, its US presence faces potential challenges. Arm CEO Raises Concerns About DeepSeek’s Future Arm CEO Rene Haas recently warned of a potential US ban on chat deepseek ai due to its Chinese origins. He…
Karachi is pioneering autonomous vehicle technology in Pakistan with the development of its first AI-powered driverless car. This groundbreaking initiative uses artificial intelligence and machine learning for safe and efficient navigation, bringing Pakistan’s first AI-powered driverless car closer to reality. NCAI at NED University Leads the Way The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) at…
WhatsApp Member Labels rolling out a new feature allowing users to assign custom labels to themselves in group chats. This update, spotted by WABetaInfo in the latest Android beta, aims to improve group communication and personalization. How WhatsApp Member Labels Work Users can create personalized labels for each WhatsApp group. These labels, visible to all…
