Altrove Uses AI and Lab Automation to Create New Materials
In recent years, the development of new materials has been accelerating, and a new French startup named Altrove is ready to make a significant impact in this innovation cycle. This deep tech startup has already raised €3.7 million (around $4 million at current exchange rates) to fuel its ambitions. A Slow Journey to Material Breakthroughs […]
Laptops and Computers in Pakistan to Become More Expensive as Sales Tax Doubles
ISLAMABAD: In a recent announcement regarding the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, the federal government of Pakistan has decided to implement a significant change that will affect the prices of electronic devices. The sales tax on personal computers (PCs) and laptops will be doubled, increasing from the current 5% to 10%. This move is […]
Employees Who Joined Nvidia 5 Years Ago Now Millionaires
Nvidia’s Meteoric Rise In the last five years, NVIDIA, a company known for its graphics processing units (GPUs), has experienced tremendous growth. This growth has not only benefited the company but also significantly increased the wealth of its employees. The company’s stock price has skyrocketed by about 3,000%, making many long-term employees millionaires. Life-Changing Stock […]
Critical Security Breach Alert: PTA Warns of Vulnerability in Cisco’s Duo Authentication System
In a significant cybersecurity development, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an urgent advisory regarding a critical security flaw discovered in Cisco’s Duo Authentication system. This vulnerability poses a potential threat to countless Windows devices across the country, highlighting the ever-present dangers in our increasingly digital world. The security flaw, officially labeled as […]
Snapchat’s New Magic: Turning Words into Fun Filters
Snapchat has introduced an exciting new feature that uses advanced technology to create special filters based on the words you type. Imagine typing “beach vacation” and seeing yourself with sunglasses and a sun hat, surrounded by waves! This feature uses augmented reality (AR), blending the real world with computer-made images. How It Works When you […]
Why Pakistan’s IT Sector is Falling Behind
During the early 2000s, Pakistan’s tech companies were busy with projects like automating tasks, creating websites, and developing software for various purposes. However, after the 9/11 incident, many international orders were canceled, causing numerous Pakistani software houses to shut down. Many skilled IT professionals left the country for better opportunities abroad. At the same time, […]
How Pakistan is Using Technology to Make Banking Better
Pakistan is making a big change in how people use money and banks. They are using technology to make things faster, easier, and safer. This change is called the Digital Finance Revolution. More Digital Payments Many people in Pakistan are now using digital payments, which means using phones or computers to pay for things […]
Pakistan’s IT Ministry is Building a Cybersecurity Team
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications in Pakistan is working on creating a special team called the CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) Council. This team will help protect computers and networks from hackers and cyber threats. They recently got suggestions for who should be on this team from schools, companies, and other groups. […]
