Category: Science
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ATC orders blocking of 24 PTI leaders’ passports in Nov 26 protest case
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has ordered the blocking of passports for 24 PTI leaders, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Omar Ayub, and Asad Qaiser, in a case related to the violent protest on November 26, 2024. Several PTI leaders and workers were nominated in connection with the protest, which sought to…
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Scientists Develop Battery That Can Fully Charge in Just 3 Minutes
Scientists in Australia have developed a new type of battery that could potentially be fully charged in just three minutes while offering an exceptionally long lifespan. Researchers at Flinders University developed the battery using a zinc-iodine technology that differs significantly from the lithium-ion batteries commonly used in smartphones today. The researchers say the new battery can reportedly withstand around 60,000…
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Hafiz Naeem Warns of Strike If Government Fails to Address Public Concerns
Islamabad: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has warned that his party could soon announce a strike if the government fails to respond to public demands concerning petroleum levy and rising inflation. Addressing a sit-in being held against the petroleum levy and inflation, Hafiz Naeem said the government must listen to the concerns of ordinary citizens.…
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Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli occupation forces’ attack on Syrian airbase
Pakistan has strongly condemned the unprovoked attack carried out by Israeli occupation forces on Abu al-Duhur Airbase in Syria’s Idlib. Israel carried out airstrikes against the Abu al-Duhur base near Aleppo on Tuesday near the Turkish border and said Syria was on the verge of permitting Turkish troops to deploy there. In a statement, the…
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MySpace plans a massive comeback after 20 years
MySpace, the platform that introduced profile songs and the Top 8 friends list to a generation, is hinting at a revival, sparking conversations for the first time in years. The excitement surrounds a new documentary titled “Myspace,” in which creators Tim and Chris Vanderhook unveil plans for a relaunch nearly 20 years after its original…
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Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund
A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children’s wellbeing. Judge Bryan Biedscheid in Santa Fe ruled the company had created a public nuisance in New…
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Google to Retire Assistant on Android Devices, Marking the End of an Era
For years, Android users have relied on Google Assistant as their primary digital assistant. However, that era is coming to an end as Google prepares to replace the service with its artificial intelligence-powered assistant, Gemini. Google Assistant was first introduced in May 2016 as part of the company’s messaging app Allo, which has since been…
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Sam Altman faces backlash over ChatGPT podcast idea for children
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Friday highlighted a new feature of ChatGPT Work, suggesting that parents could connect family calendars and share their children’s interests through the platform. Sam Altman described a scenario in which families could use ChatGPT Work to generate a daily podcast for the morning school drive, covering topics such as a…
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WhatsApp Introduces New Media Viewer Update for Beta Users
SAN FRANCISCO: WhatsApp is testing a new update that significantly enhances the way users interact with photos and videos, introducing a redesigned media viewer with built-in reply and reaction features. The new functionality has been spotted in the latest WhatsApp Beta for Android, according to a report by WABetaInfo. WhatsApp first introduced the ability to…
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Apple Risks Losing Title as World’s Most Valuable Company Amid AI Chip Concerns
CUPERTINO, Aug. 1: Apple is facing the possibility of losing its position as the world’s most valuable company after concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) chip shortages and a weaker-than-expected financial outlook triggered a sharp decline in its share price. According to media reports, analysts believe Apple’s supply chain could come under pressure due to the…
