Hangzhou – Chinese AI developer DeepSeek has released its latest “experimental” model, asserting that the new iteration is significantly more efficient to train and better at processing long sequences of text than its previous large language models. The announcement underscores the global race to develop highly capable AI at a fraction of the current massive computing costs. The Hangzhou-based company designated the model, DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp, as an “intermediate step toward our next-generation architecture,” in a post shared on the developer forum Hugging Face. That forthcoming architecture is expected to be DeepSeek’s most critical product release since its V3 and R1 models…
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New Delhi – Social media platform X announced Monday its plan to appeal an Indian court order that would empower over two million police officers nationwide to issue arbitrary content takedown requests via a secretive online portal known as Sahyog. The ruling by the High Court of Karnataka last week dismissed X’s legal challenge to India’s content removal mechanisms, intensifying the global debate over digital free expression and state surveillance in the world’s most populous nation. In its first statement since the ruling, X posted on the platform: “We will appeal this order to defend free expression.” The company raised…
Karachi – Mazik Global officially unveiled Resource Cloud during the ITCN Asia 2025 Expo, launching the region’s first AI-powered, human-managed talent cloud platform. The platform is designed to fundamentally change how skilled professionals in the region connect with and secure global work opportunities. Moving beyond the model of a simple marketplace, Resource Cloud is being positioned as a managed, trusted ecosystem that critically combines the intelligence of Artificial Intelligence with the indispensable oversight of human expertise. By leveraging AI-driven evaluation processes and intelligent project matching, the platform aims to significantly strengthen the region’s standing in global IT services, enabling scale…
Karachi – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved the use of the 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz) for Wi-Fi 7, a decision that officially paves the way for the adoption of the latest wireless technology in the country. With this crucial regulatory step, Pakistan positions itself as one of the early adopters of Wi-Fi 7 in the Asia-Pacific region, signalling a strategic commitment to advanced digital infrastructure. According to the PTA, Wi-Fi 7 is set to deliver the fastest data rates ever seen in Pakistan, promising exceptional performance vital for high-resolution video streaming, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) applications,…
Apple Rejects ‘Scratchgate’ Claims Over iPhone 17 Pro: Blames ‘Residue’ from Damaged MagSafe Chargers Doha – Apple has firmly pushed back against widespread claims that its new iPhone 17 Pro is susceptible to scratching, injecting a significant new corporate defense into the user-driven controversy dubbed “scratchgate” shortly after the device’s launch. The company insists the blemishes widely shared online are not scratches on the device’s finish but residue left by damaged MagSafe charging stands in its retail stores. The iPhone 17 Pro’s release was quickly followed by a flurry of social media posts featuring images of scuffed demo units, particularly…
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES – Actor Walton Goggins has issued a thoughtful and candid response to comedian Pete Davidson’s prediction that Goggins would be the next actor to face a rapid decline in fan favour, a pattern Davidson linked to the volatile nature of modern fame. Pete Davidson’s Analysis of Modern Fame Appearing on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast, the Saturday Night Live alum discussed how fast public perception can shift for highly successful actors. He cited Pedro Pascal as a key example. “Look at Pedro Pascal right now. Fu*king two years ago he’s a hardworking, great…
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES – Socialite and businesswoman Paris Hilton is set to bring her life story to the screen, adapting her memoir Paris: The Memoir into a TV series in collaboration with actresses Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning. Speaking with People Magazine, Hilton shared her excitement about the partnership, praising the Fanning sisters: “I love Elle and Dakota. They’re so talented, kind, beautiful and lovely – so it’s been a dream to be working with them and creating this series together.” A24 Acquisition and Project Hype Hilton described the upcoming show as “fantastic” and highly entertaining. She…
SAN FRANCISCO/NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES – The worlds of global entertainment and family reality television intersect with news of a major cultural moment and a deeply personal tragedy. Bad Bunny: A Cultural Touchdown at Super Bowl LX Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny is confirmed as the headliner for the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, scheduled for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The announcement places the three-time Grammy and 11-time Latin Grammy winner center stage at one of the world’s most-watched events. In a powerful statement, the “MONACO” hitmaker framed the performance…
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES – Hollywood’s biggest stars are revealing the complex realities behind their dazzling careers, with confessions of deep insecurity juxtaposed against anticipation for one of the industry’s largest franchises. Margot Robbie’s Fear of Failure Margot Robbie, the actress known for Barbie and A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, has confessed to struggling with “imposter syndrome,” admitting a constant fear that her fame and career could be taken away. “I think every time I’m like, ‘Oh, God, it’s all going to be taken away, I won’t get to do this again, this is the last time,’” Robbie…
LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES – The future of the Brown family’s structure was the subject of an intense discussion on the season 20 premiere of the reality show Sister Wives. Patriarch Kody Brown, 56, revealed he is contemplating re-entering polygamy despite being left with only one wife, Robyn Brown. In the episode, which aired Sunday, September 28, Kody and Robyn—who legally wed in 2014—were on a candid date when Kody brought up a relative’s question about whether they were still in a plural marriage, opening the door for a serious discussion about the possibility of marrying again. The Value…
