Anthropic warns investors it may soon cross its own line for AI that speeds up building AI
The maker of Claude says in a US filing that no current model has crossed the threshold, but that it might only spot such a leap after the fact
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Tuesday 3 November 2026
Cyber attacks on superstores: how hackers turned freezers into ovens, from France to US military bases
Attackers switch cold rooms to defrost overnight and the food is gone by morning. Here is what is known, what is not, and what stores can do
Germany warns MPs their iPhones may have been hacked by government-backed spyware, as Apple sends alerts to 99 countries
Anyone who gets the alert should assume the phone may be compromised, the cybersecurity office says. Nobody knows yet who is behind the attacks
Monday 2 November 2026
Marvell to buy Lumentum in $115 billion deal, one of the biggest of 2026, in a huge bet on AI data centres
Shares in both companies fall as analysts ask whether the chipmaker is paying too much amid growing doubts over AI spending
NASA images show a grinning ‘skull’ in the ice on Antarctica’s Vega Island, and melting could change its face
Landsat photographs reveal large areas of bare ice after a warm winter, which a glaciologist says will wear away the skull’s jawline and eye socket
AI now ‘mostly smarter’ than top scientists, Sam Altman tells ADIPEC as ADNOC signs OpenAI deal
OpenAI chief says there must be “no room for debate” over human control, and names energy as the one challenge he faces today
Pakistan’s cybercrime agency to prosecute foreigners caught at illegal call centres instead of deporting them
Those convicted will serve their sentences in Pakistani prisons before going home, officials say, after raids on seven centres last month led to more than 600 arrests.
Pakistan’s National Incubation Centers win Commonwealth digital policy award in London
Ignite’s startup programme takes the top prize in its category, and Pakistan also wins silver and bronze honours at the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation awards.
Lahore’s air quality index crosses 530 and Gujranwala hits 675 as hazardous smog spreads across Punjab
Satellites detected more than 13,000 fire spots in Punjab in October, most of them on farmland, as five of the province’s cities ranked among Pakistan’s six most polluted.
NASA’s Swift space telescope to fall back to Earth around Friday after rescue mission failed
The observatory tracked gamma-ray bursts for more than 20 years. Its re-entry will be uncontrolled, but most of it is expected to burn up.
National CERT urges TeamViewer users in Pakistan to update now over high-severity flaw
The bug can let attackers crash the app or run malicious code if a user connects to a compromised computer. Version 15.83 fixes it.
Alibaba’s Qwen AI to power Apple Intelligence on iPhones in China from December
Testing starts on November 4, and an expert calls it the first time a major global hardware maker has used a Chinese AI model as its main system-level AI in China.
Friday 30 October 2026
Intel plunges 30% and Nasdaq hits two-month low as AI spending fears hit tech stocks
Intel was on course to lose over $130bn in value, Reddit fell 26% and Roblox nearly 20% as worries about the cost of the AI race spread a day after Alphabet’s $500bn slide.
Google owner Alphabet loses $500 billion in a day as AI search eats into ad sales
Alphabet shares fell almost 13% to a six-month low as profits dropped 25% and Google said AI summaries in search were hurting ad revenue.
Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion breach in what may be biggest crypto heist ever
The exchange suspended deposits and withdrawals and says it will cover all losses, as an analytics firm blames North Korea’s TraderTraitor unit and bitcoin slides to a six-week low.
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Lahore ranked world’s most polluted major city as smog thickens, AQI hits 296
Punjab’s environment agency blames easterly winds carrying pollution from across the Indian border, as Cairo and Delhi follow in IQAir’s ranking.
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Lahore ranks second most polluted city in the world as smog spreads across Punjab
IQAir put Lahore’s air quality index at 199 on Monday, with Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan and Pakpattan also badly hit and no rain forecast to bring relief.
AI courtroom simulator launched in Dubai lets trainee lawyers cross-examine virtual witnesses
Legaline Platform’s Meta Legal Space, unveiled at the Dubai AI Festival, puts law students in front of AI judges, witnesses and opposing counsel under UAE, DIFC and ADGM rules.
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Binance brings tokenised US stocks to UAE users through Abu Dhabi’s ADGM
bStocks let eligible UAE users trade tokens tracking Tesla, NVIDIA and other US shares around the clock from $5, under prospectuses approved by Abu Dhabi Global Market’s regulator.
Monday 19 October 2026
Abu Dhabi is quietly becoming one of medicine’s more interesting frontiers
Between an AI programme for diagnosing multiple sclerosis, a planned heavy-ion cancer therapy centre and a new Arab genomic reference, Abu Dhabi's hospitals had an unusually productive start to 2026.
UAE unveils the probe for its boldest mission yet: a seven-asteroid odyssey
The UAE Space Agency has shown off the spacecraft for an eight-year journey past seven asteroids, the latest marker of a space programme that has gone from a standing start to a serious regional power in under two decades.
Thursday 10 September 2026
Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable iPhone, featuring a 7.6-inch display Apple calls the largest and most immersive iPhone screen ever. The launch, presided over by new CEO, starts at $1,999, with preorders opening October 16.
Wednesday 18 February 2026
India’s AI summit humiliated by a “Chinese Robot” moment
A robot dog clip has derailed India’s AI summit after online users identified the device as a Chinese-made model. Congress and Rahul Gandhi seized on the claim, turning it into a credibility crisis for the event.
Friday 23 January 2026
Kuwait puts $100m on the line to launch Raqami Bank in Pakistan
Raqami Bank, backed by the Kuwait Investment Authority, is set to launch in Pakistan with a planned $100 million investment, positioning itself as the country’s first fully Shariah-compliant digital retail bank under the State Bank of Pakistan’s new digital banking framework.
Thursday 30 October 2025
Pakistan’s first astronauts to train in China for upcoming space mission
China has announced that two Pakistani astronauts will undergo joint training with Chinese crews, with one set to join a short-duration space mission as a payload specialist. The move represents a historic milestone in Pakistan-China scientific and technological collaboration under their expanding space partnership.
Thursday 23 October 2025
How to use OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser has arrived, blending artificial intelligence with everyday browsing. Available now for macOS, Atlas lets users talk to webpages, automate tasks, and explore the internet with a smarter, context-aware assistant. Here’s how to download it, set it up, and start using its most advanced features.
Wednesday 22 October 2025
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI browser to rival Google Chrome
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser challenges Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge by embedding conversational AI directly into web navigation. With features like Agent Mode, real-time summarisation, and enhanced privacy, Atlas signals a radical shift toward intelligent, action-based browsing.
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro with breakthrough design and longest battery life yet
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17 Pro, featuring a new thermal cooling system, a triple 48MP camera array and the longest battery life ever on an iPhone, while promising professional-grade video tools and performance unmatched in a smartphone.
Thursday 7 August 2025
OpenAI heralds new GPT-5 as ‘breakthrough’ towards AGI
OpenAI has launched GPT-5 for all 800 million ChatGPT users claiming major improvements in coding, creativity and reduced sycophancy yet CEO Sam Altman says true AGI is still missing critical capabilities like continuous learning.
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Qatar makes power play in $16tn tokenisation race with new report
Qatar is moving to become a global leader in tokenising real-world assets with a new policy report focused on regulation, infrastructure, and inclusion as the Gulf accelerates towards digital asset dominance and trillion-dollar markets.
Monday 4 August 2025
What comes after AI? Dubai’s futurists bet on humanoids and AI lawsuits
The Dubai Future Foundation’s sweeping Megatrends 2025 report unveils a provocative map of near-future disruptions from quantum materials to AI personhood and planetary regeneration all converging into a decade poised to redefine everything.
Saturday 2 August 2025
Lahore deploys world’s first AI-powered anti-smog guns to fight air pollution
Lahore becomes the first city globally to deploy AI-powered anti-smog guns that autonomously spray water mist to clear toxic particles based on satellite and drone-fed air quality data as part of Punjab’s real-time pollution response system.
Pakistan launches PRSS-II satellite to monitor climate, crops, crises
Pakistan launches PRSS-II, a remote sensing satellite designed to boost disaster response, water and crop monitoring, and environmental observation while advancing the country’s self-reliance in space-based technology and climate governance.
Thursday 26 June 2025
Pakistan’s energy intensity the highest in South Asia, warns World Bank
Pakistan’s suffers from inefficient industrial processes, rising costs, and heavy fossil fuel dependence; the World Bank warns that without integrated reforms in energy efficiency and decarbonisation supported by financing and policy clarity, Pakistan’s economic and climate goals are at risk.
SIFC celebrates two-year mark with PayPal debut for Pakistani freelancers
The SIFC has celebrated its second anniversary by enabling PayPal payments for freelancers, launching IT parks and E-Rozgar centres, securing global tech investments, and driving a digital transformation boosting exports and international competitiveness.
Thursday 21 November 2024
Which VPN is best to restore your online freedom in Pakistan?
Pakistan’s governmental internet blocks make VPNs an absolute essential. Premium options like ExpressVPN, budget-friendly Surfshark, and free Proton VPN help access restricted platforms like X and Bluesky.
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Bluesky hits 20 million users to triple growth in just three months
Bluesky has hit 20 millions users to triple its user base in just three months, drawing in those disenchanted with ad-heavy social platforms; the decentralised, ad-free approach is making Bluesky a fresh favourite.
Inside the mind of Jay Graber, the visionary behind Bluesky
Bluesky’s rapid growth offers users a decentralised, personalised social media experience, far from Big Tech’s control. As millions flock to this platform, CEO Jay Graber leads with a vision for user freedom and privacy.
Global stars, politicians, and media join Bluesky as it redefines social media
With diverse mix of stars, politicians, and media from around the world—redefining social media with community-driven engagement—here are some of the biggest names now posting their thoughts from Bluesky.
Over 400 dead in Bangladesh from deadly dengue, Pakistan pledges aid
Bangladesh faces a severe dengue crisis as over 400 die amid rising cases, extended monsoons, and heavy rains; Pakistan offers its support.
