Former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to establish a sovereign wealth fund within a year, suggesting it could potentially acquire TikTok. The order directs the Treasury and Commerce Departments to draft a plan within 90 days, detailing funding, investment strategies, and governance. Unlike many countries with sovereign wealth funds backed…
Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new app that simplifies event planning for iPhone users. Available on the App Store and iCloud.com, it lets users create invitations, track RSVPs, manage event albums, and curate Apple Music playlists. iCloud+ subscribers can create invites, while anyone can RSVP, regardless of device or Apple account. Brent Chiu-Watson, Apple’s…
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT & Telecom was informed that Starlink is expected to launch in Pakistan within six months. Parliamentary Secretary for IT and Telecom Sabeen Ghauri stated that Starlink applied for a license in 2022, but delays occurred due to a lack of regulatory framework. She estimated final approvals could take…
A Tesla owner encountered an issue with his brand new car less than a day after purchasing it, a situation most people hope to avoid when buying a new vehicle. While some Tesla owners, like Lawrence, have driven over 145,000 miles before needing service, others aren’t as fortunate. Shreyansh Jain, from Cambridge, England, bought a…
When iOS 18 was released in September, many iPhone users voiced dissatisfaction, especially with changes made to the Photos app. The update was criticized by some, with iOS 18.1.1 also receiving negative feedback, with one user calling it “the nastiest piece of operating system.” However, there is a particular feature in iOS 18 that some…
YouTube is enhancing creator-fan connections by expanding access to its Communities feature, aimed at reducing reliance on external platforms like Discord for audience interaction. Launched last fall at the Made for YouTube event, Communities remains exclusive to mobile users. This feature provides a dedicated space where creators can post text and images, similar to X,…
Asian stocks dropped on Monday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump implemented tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, fulfilling his earlier threat. Investors are concerned about the potential for a trade war that could hurt major companies’ earnings and slow global growth. Canada and Mexico have announced plans for retaliatory tariffs, while China has vowed…
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed announced that new currency notes are awaiting cabinet approval, with the first release expected by the end of 2025. He shared this update during a press conference on Monday, where he also revealed the revised policy rate. Ahmed explained that SBP is progressing with the issuance of…
US President Donald Trump confirmed that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, the social media platform with around 170 million American users. Trump expressed a desire for a competitive bidding process, stating that several companies, including Microsoft, were interested in purchasing the app. This comes after years of US pressure on TikTok’s parent company,…
In 2024, Tesla led global car sales with 1.79 million vehicles delivered, surpassing Audi, which sold 1.67 million cars. Despite experiencing its first annual delivery drop in over a decade, Tesla maintained its market leadership. Audi, however, faced a 12% decline in sales, largely due to fierce competition and reduced demand for electric vehicles (EVs)…
