Google has officially launched its Google AI Plus plan in Pakistan, giving users access to advanced AI-powered tools at what the company describes as an “accessible price.” This new subscription is designed to enhance productivity and creativity by offering higher limits for image generation and editing within the Gemini app, increased access to Gemini 2.5 Pro—Google’s most powerful AI model—and the integration of Gemini into Gmail, Docs, and Sheets. Subscribers will also gain access to Google’s Veo 3 Fast video generation model in Gemini, Whisk, and Flow, along with 200GB of storage across Google Photos, Drive, and Gmail. “Pakistan’s digital…
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Pakistan has finished all preparations to launch its first advanced hyperspectral satellite into space this October, as confirmed by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) on Thursday. This cutting-edge satellite is expected to be a game-changer for agriculture, mineral exploration, and environmental studies. A New Era in Space Technology According to Suparco, the hyperspectral satellite will unlock new opportunities in natural resource management by providing high-resolution data for both agricultural and mineral resource surveys. It will also improve Pakistan’s ability to conduct research on floods, glacier melt, and atmospheric pollution, empowering scientists and policymakers to make data-driven decisions.…
The iPhone 17 Pro has arrived in stores with a surprising flaw: it scratches more easily than expected. Despite Apple’s promises of enhanced durability, repair experts now confirm that the design itself, not the aluminum, is the real culprit. The “ScratchGate” Issue The term “ScratchGate” quickly went viral after the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max were released. Customers in China were the first to report unusual scratch marks on their new devices, specifically around the camera bump. Social media posts soon spread globally, showing cosmetic damage on the sharp corners of the camera plateau. YouTuber Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything…
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Thursday, declaring that the deal being negotiated for the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations will meet the requirements of a 2024 law. This information comes from a White House source familiar with the matter. Earlier this week, the White House had stated that Trump would confirm that a deal to divest TikTok’s U.S. operations from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, would comply with the law passed by Congress. This law bans the short-video app unless its Chinese ownership is ended due to national security concerns. Trump has publicly credited…
Meta has started rolling out its Teen Accounts feature for Facebook and Messenger users in Pakistan, expanding safety tools that were previously available on Instagram. This new feature is designed to give teenagers a safer, more age-appropriate online experience. With this expansion, Pakistani teens will join hundreds of millions of users globally who have already been moved into Teen Accounts across Meta’s platforms. This move is part of Meta’s ongoing effort, which began a year ago, to improve digital safety standards for young users. Key Protections The feature works by automatically limiting who teens can interact with, filtering the content…
As ChatGPT approaches its third anniversary, a surprising trend has emerged: at least one in 10 retail investors is now using a chatbot to select stocks. This has fueled a boom in the robo-advisory market, but even its supporters admit it’s a high-risk strategy that can’t fully replace traditional financial advisors just yet. Accessing Investment Insights for Everyone Thanks to artificial intelligence, anyone can now select stocks, track their performance, and get investment analysis that was once exclusive to major banks and institutional investors. The robo-advisory market, which includes all automated, algorithm-driven financial advice providers like fintech companies, banks, and…
NASA announced on Tuesday that it is on track to send astronauts to orbit the Moon in early 2026, as the United States competes with China to be the first to return to the lunar surface. Multiple delays have pushed back the manned mission, known as Artemis 2, which is now scheduled for no later than April 2026, with a possibility of launching as early as February. “We intend to keep that commitment,” said Lakiesha Hawkins, a senior NASA official, at a press briefing on Tuesday. The crew, consisting of three American astronauts and one Canadian, will be the first…
Meta has announced the rollout of its “Teen Accounts” feature for Facebook and Messenger users in Pakistan this week, extending protections that are already available on Instagram. The initiative aims to provide teenagers with a safer, more age-appropriate online experience, while also offering parents greater peace of mind. What are Teen Accounts? According to Meta, Teen Accounts automatically place restrictions on who teenagers can interact with, filter the content they see, and introduce features that encourage healthier screen time habits. This feature was designed in response to feedback from parents who raised concerns about teens’ online safety, exposure to inappropriate…
After years of user requests, WhatsApp has officially introduced a built-in message translation feature for both Android and iPhone users. This new tool aims to eliminate language barriers in personal chats, groups, and even Channels. How to Translate To translate a message, users simply need to long-press an incoming message, tap the new ‘Translate’ option, and select the source or target language. Users can also download their most-used languages for faster offline translations. Meta has confirmed that translations are processed on the user’s device rather than on a cloud server, providing stronger privacy protection. Language Support iPhone Users: The feature…
Whether it’s healthier to shower in the morning or at night is a question with a nuanced answer, as both options have their own benefits. The Case for a Morning Shower For many, a morning shower is a ritual that helps them wake up and feel refreshed. It removes the sweat, oils, and germs that the body produces overnight. This can be particularly beneficial for those who tend to perspire a lot during sleep, as it provides a clean start to the day and can boost alertness and energy levels. The Case for a Night Shower Taking a shower at…
