IT Professionals

Ads

Showing posts from February, 2025

Pak, China ink agreement paving way for first Pakistani astronauts to travel to space

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends the signing ceremony between Suparco and China Manned Space Agency CMSA on February 28, 20… Read more

Meta to expand AI efforts with standalone app: report

This representational image show the Meta logo displayed on a phone screen. — ReutersMark Zuckerberg's Meta is planning to l… Read more

Third meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024 – Temporary recommendations

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), following the third meeting of the International Health Regulations … Read more

OpenAI unveils GPT-4.5 preview for pro users and developers

OpenAI and ChatGPT logos are seen in this illustration taken, February 3, 2023. — ReutersOpenAI Thursday unveiled a research pre… Read more

Amazon unveils quantum chip, aiming to shave years off development time

Amazon Web Services "Ocelot" quantum computing chip is seen at the company's California quantum facility, in Pasad… Read more

Chinese AI DeepSeek cuts off-peak pricing for developers by up to 75%

The DeepSeek logo is seen in this illustration taken on January 27, 2025. — ReutersChinese AI startup DeepSeek introduced discou… Read more

WHO strengthens support for grassroots crowdsourcing campaign: a global movement of unity and solidarity

What started as a grassroots initiative by a WHO staff member has grown into a global movement for health. Building on the succes… Read more

Pvt US company's second moon landing mission 'ready to go'

The Nova-C lunar lander designed by aerospace company Intuitive Machines is displayed at the company's headquarters in Houst… Read more

DeepSeek races to unveil new AI model amid China tech boom

The DeepSeek logo is seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025. — Reuters Chinese startup DeepSeek has caused a seismi… Read more

Apple to invest $500bn in US

Customers wait outside for the new iPhone 16 and the Apple Watch Series 10 at the Fifth Avenue Apple Store on September 20, 2024… Read more

Chinese rover finds well-preserved beach-like formations under Mars' terrain

Chinese rover Zhurong of the Tianwen-1 mission drives down the ramp of the lander onto the surface of Mars, in this screenshot t… Read more

Anthropic unveils its smartest AI model and coding assistant

The image shows Anthropic written on mobile phone screen. — AFP/FileSAN FRANCISCO: Anthropic has introduced its most advanced AI… Read more

Apple will work with Foxconn to build server factory by 2026

A women uses an iPhone mobile device as she passes a lighted Apple logo at the Apple store at Grand Central Terminal in New York… Read more

PTA gives nod to two firms for VPN services

Representational image of a smartphone displaying the VPN logo. — FreepikThe Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has started th… Read more

Astronomers find single largest structure in known universe

A brilliant tapestry of young stars flaring to life resembles a glittering fireworks display in this Hubble Space Telescope imag… Read more

Alibaba to invest more than $52 billion in AI over next 3 years

Alibaba group logo is seen in this illustration taken, February 11, 2025. — ReutersAlibaba said on Monday it plans to invest at … Read more

WhatsApp rolling out changes to Meta AI chatbot: What to expect

A man poses with a smartphone in front of displayed WhatsApp logo in this illustration, September 14, 2017. — ReutersWhatsApp, t… Read more

Musk clashes with Danish astronaut over 'abandoned' ISS crew claim

Tesla CEO Elon Musk. — Reuters/FileWASHINGTON: Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, found himself in a fiery exchange o… Read more

Nasa losing senior officials tied to flagship Moon programme

Full moon, known as the Hunter's moon, rises in the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, October 17, 2024. — ReutersWASHINGTON: As… Read more

Mass polio vaccination campaign to continue in the Gaza Strip

The emergency polio outbreak response in the Gaza Strip is continuing, with a mass vaccination campaign scheduled from 22 to 26 F… Read more

Budget-friendly iPhone 16e with AI features launched

An engineer at Apple loads iPhone 16e phones into a chamber that tests the performance of the company’s C1 cellular modem system… Read more

US lawyers in hot water over AI-generated court filings

AI Artificial intelligence words, miniature of robot and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken December 21, 2023. — Reut… Read more

'City killer' asteroid now has 3.1% chance of hitting Earth, warns NASA

A representational sketch of an asteroid moving towards earth.— Reuters/File NASA has reported that an asteroid, named 2024 YR4,… Read more

Meta plans undersea cable to link five continents

Workers install the 2Africa undersea cable on the beach in Amanzimtoti, South Africa, February 7, 2023. — ReutersPARIS: Facebook… Read more

Shoot for the Moon: Help Suparco name Pakistan's first-ever lunar rover!

The first lunar rover, part of the Apollo 15 mission, rests on the surface of the Moon in this undated picture. —NASA/FilePakist… Read more

Instagram tests 'dislike button' to priortise comments

This representational picture shows Instagram's page on its site displayed on a phone. — Unsplash/FileIn a bid to give users… Read more

DeepSeek removed from South Korea app stores pending privacy review

The DeepSeek logo is seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025. — ReutersChinese AI app DeepSeek will not be available… Read more

'Smartest AI on Earth' to be unveiled on Monday

Screens displaying Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as he speaks during a plenary session titled 'Boring cities, AI, and DOGE&… Read more

WhatsApp rolls out major UI change for chat list filters

This representational image shows an illustration of the WhatsApp logo. — UnsplashWhatsApp is set to enhance user experience wit… Read more

OpenAI board rejects Elon Musk-led buyout offer

OpenAI logo is seen in front of Elon Musk photo in this illustration taken March 11, 2024. — Reuters OpenAI's board chairman… Read more

Trump creates new energy council, eyeing to win AI race with China

A central processing unit semiconductor chip is displayed among flags of China and U.S., in this illustration picture taken Febr… Read more

First astronaut with disability prepares to launch into space for ISS mission

John McFall, a 43-year-old British surgeon and former Paralympian. — X/@esa/FilePARIS: The first-ever astronaut with a physical … Read more

TikTok makes comeback to US app stores after Trump delays ban

TikTok content creators are outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on January 10, 2025. — AFPAfter President Donald Tru… Read more

Trump says TikTok ban enforcement could be delayed further

TikTok logo is seen in this illustration taken January 8, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has suggested tha… Read more

OpenAI objects to Elon Musk's takeover bid

Elon Musk profile picture and ChatGPT logo are seen in this illustration taken, June 11, 2024. ChatGPT maker OpenAI as said that… Read more

China's AI chipmakers get competitive boost from DeepSeek

This photograph shows screens displaying the logo of DeepSeek, in Toulouse, southwestern France on January 29, 2025. — AFPThe em… Read more

Govt aims to introduce 5G internet services by middle of 2025: IT official

A representational image showing a person using a mobile phone. — AFP/FileThe government aims to launch 5G services in Pakistan … Read more

WHO, St. Jude launch groundbreaking international delivery of childhood cancer medicines

The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed ch… Read more

Sam Altman humorously turns down Musk's $97.4bn acquisition offer

Elon Musk and Sam Altman gesture during separate gatherings. — Reuters/FileSam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, rejected a $97.4 billion a… Read more

DeepSeek to feature in automotive giant BYD's self-driving cars

Deepseek logo is seen in this illustration taken January 27, 2025. — ReutersChinese automotive giant BYD has said that plans to … Read more

YouTube, the online video powerhouse, turns 20

This representational image shows the YouTube icon displayed on a phone screen. — UnsplashYouTube, once a dinner party idea, has… Read more

New WhatsApp update makes creating status easier

This screenshot shows the new WhatsApp update. — WABetaInfoWhatsApp is improving user experience and simplifying the sharing of … Read more

Experts urge greater AI regulation to prevent 'loss of control'

Words reading "Artificial intelligence AI", miniature of robot and toy hand are pictured in this illustration taken De… Read more

Elon Musk says has no interest in buying TikTok

Elon Musk walks on Capitol Hill on the day of a meeting with Senate Republican Leader-elect John Thune , in Washington, U.S. Dec… Read more

TikTok to let US Android users download app via kits on its website

Logos of TikTok are seen at the TikTok house on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos,… Read more

Dire health and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo prompts escalation of efforts by WHO, partners

The recent surge in violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to significant loss of life, trauma, displac… Read more

What's going on with DeepSeek bans

This photograph shows screens displaying the logo of DeepSeek, in Toulouse, southwestern France on January 29, 2025. — AFPChines… Read more

What if asteroid Bennu strikes Earth in 2182

This November 16, 2018, photo from Nasa’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, obtained on December 3, 2018, courtesy of NASA/Goddard/Universi… Read more

US lawmakers introduce bill to ban DeepSeek from govt devices

The deepSeek logo, a keyboard, and robot hands are seen in this illustration taken January 27, 2025. — Reuters US lawmakers Thur… Read more

WhatsApp's new update to make community chatting easier

The WhatsApp app logo is seen on a smartphone in this picture illustration taken September 15, 2017. — ReutersWhatsApp is introd… Read more

Google halts workplace diversity push

A view of the main lobby of building BV200, during a tour of Google's new Bay View Campus in Mountain View, California, US, … Read more

South Korean ministries, police block DeepSeek access

The DeepSeek app is seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025. — ReutersSEOUL: South Korean ministries and police on T… Read more

Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation

Female genital mutilation is a violation of human rights that inflicts deep and lifelong physical, emotional and psychological sc… Read more

Google's pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes

The Google logo is seen on the Google house at CES 2024, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, Ja… Read more

Australia bans DeepSeek on govt devices citing security concerns

Deepseek app icon is seen in this illustration taken, January 27, 2025. — ReutersAustralia has officially banned the DeepSeek ch… Read more

Groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launches today in Uganda

In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners today launched a first eve… Read more

OpenAI inks deal with South Korea's Kakao after DeepSeek upset

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks with Kakao CEO Chung Shin-a during a press conference to announce partnerships on AI services, in S… Read more

Load More Posts That is All