CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA With the launch of iOS 26, Apple has delivered one of its most ambitious software updates, highlighted by the introduction of a dedicated Games app. This new application is designed to radically transform how users play, discover, and organize games on their iPhones. The app seamlessly integrates with Apple’s new “Liquid Glass” design language, featuring sleek animations and transparency effects that give iOS a modern, refreshed aesthetic. While full iOS redesigns are rare, the Games app stands out as Apple’s most significant step toward creating a centralized gaming hub. It brings together everything from personalized recommendations and social…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Snapchat, the popular instant messaging and content-sharing platform boasting over 450 million daily users, has announced a significant shift in its storage policy: it will now cap free storage for Memories at just 5GB. The change means users who have already exceeded this limit, or who will do so in the future, face a critical choice: either subscribe to one of the platform’s new paid plans or risk the automatic deletion of their most recent Snaps. New Subscription Tiers Introduced To retain additional storage capacity beyond the 5GB cap, Snapchat has rolled out tiered paid options: Plan Price…
SHANGHAI A Chinese tech firm is preparing to submerge a pod of servers off the coast of Shanghai, a move that could herald a significant shift toward sustainable data infrastructure. The underwater data center, slated for launch in mid-October, aims to drastically cut the carbon footprint of modern computing, but experts caution that the commercial deployment faces considerable ecological and technical challenges. On a wharf near Shanghai, engineers are finalizing a large yellow capsule developed by maritime equipment company Highlander in collaboration with state-owned construction firms. The project seeks to capitalize on the ocean’s natural cooling capacity. “Underwater operations have…
BEIJING/GLOBAL TECH Just weeks before its anticipated global debut, the upcoming OnePlus 15 flagship has been exposed in a major leak, revealing its full technical specifications and new lifestyle photos. The device, rumoured to arrive later this month, is poised to deliver significant generational leaps in display, battery endurance, and processing power. According to a leak that originated on the Chinese social media site Weibo, the OnePlus 15 will feature a 6.78-inch OLED display offering an ultra-smooth 165Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. This marks a notable upgrade over its predecessor’s 120Hz panel. Performance will be…
TURIN, ITALY Amazon founder Jeff Bezos boldly predicted on Friday that gigawatt-scale data centres will be constructed in space within the next 10 to 20 years. He argued that the continuous, unimpeded availability of solar energy in orbit would eventually allow these extraterrestrial facilities to outperform and undercut the costs of their Earth-based counterparts. Speaking at the Italian Tech Week in Turin, Bezos drew parallels between the current surge in artificial intelligence (AI) development and the internet boom of the early 2000s, urging optimism despite the inherent risk of speculative bubbles. The concept of orbital data centres has gained significant…
KARACHI Pakistan has cemented its place as a burgeoning force in the digital world, ranking among the top 10 global markets for app downloads in 2024. According to data released by IT consultancy firm Data Darbar, the country recorded a staggering 3.56 billion installs, marking a significant 9.2% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This robust growth propelled Pakistan to ninth worldwide in total app downloads and 12th in total hours spent on mobile applications, underscoring a deepening reliance on smartphones for daily activities. Pakistani users logged 79.1 billion hours on mobile apps, a substantial 14.1% jump from the previous year. This escalating…
SAN FRANCISCO The global debate over intellectual property rights in the age of artificial intelligence has intensified after tech giant OpenAI announced it would grant copyright holders more control over the use of their characters in its new video generation model, Sora 2. The move comes as users leverage the tool to create hyper-realistic clips inspired by beloved copyrighted franchises, from the animated satire South Park to the video game behemoth Pokémon. OpenAI, the firm behind the ubiquitous ChatGPT, is currently facing multiple lawsuits alleging copyright infringement, including a high-profile case brought by The New York Times. The issue gained…
LOS ANGELES – Global music sensation Taylor Swift has officially released the music video for her latest single, “The Fate of Ophelia.” The video premiered online on Sunday, October 5, following its initial debut two days prior during her limited-run theatrical event, The Life of a Showgirl. Directed by Swift herself, the visual work masterfully combines Shakespeare-inspired aesthetics with subtle personal touches intended for her dedicated fanbase. In an early, striking scene, Swift appears in a white gown reminiscent of the famous painting of Ophelia, before transitioning into a glittering dress and red wig that nod to other historical depictions…
LOS ANGELES – American actress Mandy Moore has suggested that entering the entertainment industry at a young age provided her with a crucial advantage, allowing her to establish a healthy balance between her career and personal life that continues to sustain her. The 41-year-old This Is Us actress opened up about her decades-long career during a Q&A session at the 2025 Inspiration Awards in Los Angeles on September 26. Moore, who launched her career in 1999 at the age of 15, began by reflecting, “I feel really, really lucky.” She explained that her timing afforded her a degree of normalcy…
NEW YORK – Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has revealed the extraordinary physical transformation she underwent for her latest role as a female boxer, disclosing that a relentless three-month training regimen led her to gain 35 pounds (approximately 16 kg) for the part. Speaking at a Q&A session during the Hamptons International Film Festival on Saturday, Sweeney offered insights into the demanding diet and exercise routine she adopted to portray boxing legend Christy Martin in the upcoming biopic, Christy. The actress outlined her rigorous schedule: “Every morning I would weight train for an hour, then I would go and do boxing…
