Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus on Tuesday registered its China-facing AI assistant and was featured for the first time in a state media broadcast, highlighting Beijing’s strategy of boosting domestic AI firms that have received overseas recognition. Since China’s DeepSeek shocked Silicon Valley by releasing AI models comparable to its U.S. competitors but developed at a fraction of the cost, Chinese investors have been on the lookout for the next domestic startup with the potential to upend the global tech order. Some have pointed to Manus. The company went viral on X a few weeks ago by releasing what…
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Vivo has expanded its Y-Series lineup with the Vivo Y19e, following the launch of the Y19 (2019) and Y19s (2024). This latest budget smartphone delivers solid specs at an affordable price, making it an attractive choice for entry-level users. Vivo Y19e Specifications & Features: Vivo Display: 6.74″ HD+ LCD, 90Hz refresh rate Vivo Processor: Unisoc T7225 SoC Vivo Operating System: Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 Vivo Memory & Storage: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage (expandable up to 2TB via microSD) Vivo Battery: 5,500mAh, supports 15W charging Cameras: 13MP primary 5MP selfie camera AI Erase & AI Photo Enhance features Other…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has granted the No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Starlink, marking a significant step towards the launch of the satellite-based internet service in Pakistan, sources confirmed on Friday. According to officials, the Pakistan Space Activity Regulatory Board approved the issuance of the NOC, a mandatory requirement for Starlink to obtain a PTA license. This decision followed directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, emphasizing the government’s commitment to expanding digital connectivity. Starlink, having registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), applied for a telecom license on February 24, 2022. The case was later referred…
Huawei has launched its latest foldable smartphone, the Pura X, which incorporates the second-generation Lingxi communication technology, marketed as 5A Speed. This new technology, designed to provide stronger and more consistent signal reception, is expected to perform well even in regions with poor network coverage. Following further investigation, sources have confirmed that 5A Speed refers to the 5G-A Speed network, an advanced system capable of achieving download speeds of up to 10Gbps. The Lingxi communication system, which improves mobile network connectivity, was developed to ensure faster and more seamless connections, especially in areas with limited or no mobile coverage. This…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has decided to let lapse a $23 billion program to incentivize domestic manufacturing, just four years after it launched the effort to woo firms away from China. The scheme will not be expanded beyond the 14 pilot sectors and production deadlines will not be extended despite requests from some participating firms, according to four government officials. Some 750 companies, including Apple supplier Foxconn and Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, signed up to the Production-Linked Initiative (PLI) scheme, public records show. Firms were promised cash payouts if they met individual production targets and deadlines. The hope…
The Sudanese army seized full control of the Presidential Palace in downtown Khartoum on Friday, it said in a statement, in one of the most symbolic gains in a two-year-old conflict with a rival armed group that has threatened to partition the country. The army had long been on the backfoot but has recently been making gains and has retaken territory in the centre of the country from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Meanwhile the RSF has consolidated control in the west, hardening battle lines and moving the country towards de facto partition. The RSF is working to set…
Britain’s Heathrow said on Friday it was unclear when Europe’s busiest airport would be able to re-open after a fire knocked out its power, stranding passengers and angering airlines who questioned how such crucial infrastructure could fail. Huge orange flames and plumes of black smoke shot into the sky around 2300 GMT on Thursday as a blaze engulfed a substation near the airport, cutting the power supply and a back-up system. Police said that while there was no indication of foul play, they retained an open mind and counter-terrorism officers would lead the inquiries, given their capabilities and the critical…
US authorities on Friday dismissed accusations that a French researcher had been barred entry to the United States because of his political opinions, stating that he had confidential material from a nuclear research laboratory. The French government reported on Wednesday that the researcher had been denied entry while attempting to attend a scientific conference in Texas. “This measure was apparently taken by the American authorities because this researcher’s phone contained exchanges with colleagues and friends in which he expressed a personal opinion on the Trump administration’s research policy,” said Philippe Baptiste, France’s Minister of Higher Education and Research. However, a…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, dismissed US threats on Friday, stating that such warnings “will get them nowhere” in dealing with Tehran. His remarks came in a live televised speech marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year, following US President Donald Trump’s recent comments about possible military action against Iran. Khamenei warned that any hostile move against Iran would be met with a “hard slap,” emphasizing that pressure tactics would not succeed. His statement comes after reports that Trump had sent a letter to Khamenei on March 7, urging Iran to negotiate its nuclear program while also issuing a veiled…
Trump administration officials accuse Georgetown University fellow Badar Khan Suri of being a mouthpiece for Hamas propaganda and having close ties to a suspected or known terrorist. However, his defenders argue that Khan Suri is an accomplished scholar whose research focuses on peacebuilding in the Middle East. Khan Suri’s attorney argues his client is being targeted in part because his wife is a Palestinian American. The research fellow’s nighttime arrest and detention this week marks yet another controversial immigration enforcement action by the Trump administration at one of the preeminent universities in the United States. Khan Suri’s legal team is…
