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KP police imposes social media ban on officers, personnel

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have issued a directive to Regional Police Officers (RPOs) and District Police Officers (DPOs) across the province, mandating a ban on the use of social media platforms by police personnel.

September 15, 2024
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SpaceX makes history with first spacewalks by private citizens

A pioneering private crew made history Thursday by becoming the first civilians to perform spacewalks, marking a giant leap forward for the commercial space industry.

September 12, 2024
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Microsoft to cut 650 support jobs in Xbox Games unit

Microsoft said it is cutting 650 jobs in its Xbox unit, the third such layoff this year as the company tries to rein in costs and integrate its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

September 12, 2024
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EU scores ‘big win’ in court against Apple and Google

The EU’s top court on Tuesday delivered two major victories in the bloc’s battle to rein in tech giants by ruling against Apple and Google in separate legal sagas with billions of euros at stake.

September 11, 2024
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WhatsApp to allow users to open status directly

WhatsApp to allow users to open status instantly

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature allowing users to open status updates directly from the list of people who have viewed their status.

September 11, 2024
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China’s Huawei unveils world’s first triple-folding phone with hefty price tag

Chinese tech giant Huawei on Tuesday unveiled its new smartphone, billed as the world’s first trifold phone, hours after US competitor Apple lifted the curtain on its new iPhone built for AI.

September 10, 2024
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Apple’s iPhone 16 faces rising challenges with AI delay and growing Huawei competition

Apple’s new iPhone 16 failed to excite investors with long-expected Artificial Intelligence (AI) features still in test mode even as an industry-first tri-fold phone from Huawei raised the stakes in a battle to dominate the…

September 10, 2024
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VPNs not being blocked in Pakistan: PTA

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reiterated on Tuesday that virtual private networks (VPNs) are not being blocked in Pakistan.

September 10, 2024
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PTA urges citizens to report anti-state content on social media

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated a nationwide campaign to promote safer internet and social media among citizens.

September 9, 2024
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How to clean AirPods

Everyone enjoys a good podcast or playlist delivered by way of AirPods.

September 9, 2024
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SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years: Musk

Renowned billionaire and SpaceX Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk has said that his company will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens.

September 8, 2024
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Saturn’s majestic rings will vanish in just six months from now

Saturn's rings, one of the most unique features of our solar system, are set to become nearly invisible in March 2025.

September 5, 2024
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Starlink to comply with court orders to block X in Brazil

SpaceX's satellite internet venture, Starlink, announced that it will comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court order to block access to the social media platform X.

September 4, 2024
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Govt employees banned from using social media platforms

The federal government has issued new standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the misuse of social media, in a move to regulate their use by government employees.

September 3, 2024
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