Amazon, a global tech giant, is making its inaugural foray into Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, a critical tool in the fight against climate change. In a groundbreaking move towards combating climate change, Amazon, a global tech giant, is making its inaugural foray into Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, a critical tool in the fight against climate change. This strategic investment aligns with Amazon’s ambitious Climate Pledge commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Understanding Direct Air Capture: DAC represents an emerging suite of technologies designed to chemic ..read more

In a strategic move amidst evolving challenges in Chinese market, Qualcomm has announced a significant agreement with Apple, solidifying the supply of 5G chips until at least 2026. In a strategic move amidst evolving challenges in the Chinese market, Qualcomm (QCOM.O) has announced a significant agreement with Apple (AAPL.O), solidifying the supply of 5G chips until at least 2026. This partnership extension surpasses earlier expectations, demonstrating Apple’s commitment to Qualcomm’s technology despite the company’s transition to its proprietary processing chips for computers. Qualcomm, re ..read more

In light of the overwhelming demand, Arm is in discussions to potentially increase the price range, seeking a valuation exceeding $54.5 billion. Arm, the chip designer under the ownership of SoftBank Group Corp, is on the verge of achieving its desired fully diluted valuation of $54.5 billion for its forthcoming initial public offering (IPO). Sources close to the matter revealed that, buoyed by robust investor interest, Arm is contemplating the possibility of pricing the IPO at the top end or even above its projected range of $47 to $51 per share. This move could mark the largest U.S. stock ..read more

Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute has made a significant stride in generative artificial intelligence with the launch of Falcon 180B, a powerful large language model. Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute has made a significant stride in generative artificial intelligence with the launch of Falcon 180B, a powerful large language model. Building upon the success of the Falcon 40B, this advanced model is poised to elevate generative AI capabilities in the region. Faisal Al-Bannai, the secretary-general of the Advanced Technology Research Council, emphasized Falcon’s transforma ..read more

As the demand for digital expertise surges, certain tech skills have become particularly valuable in the job market. In an increasingly digitized world, technology plays a pivotal role in every aspect of our lives. As the demand for digital expertise surges, certain tech skills have become particularly valuable in the job market. Here are the top 10 tech skills that can lead to lucrative career opportunities: 1. Visual Editing and Design: Crafting Compelling Visuals In a visually-oriented internet landscape, professionals skilled in creating captivating graphics, images, and videos are high ..read more

Despite the buzz, enthusiasts will have to exercise patience, as the Taiwanese firms have slated the chip for production in 2024. Taiwanese semiconductor titans, TSMC and MediaTek, have jointly unveiled a pioneering 3nm chip, showcasing a remarkable 32% increase in power efficiency, potentially translating into substantial battery savings for smartphones. The revelation, made through a collaborative press release from TSMC and MediaTek, precedes Apple’s own 3nm chip announcement, the A17 Bionic, slated for deployment in the upcoming iPhones and various Mac devices. Despite the buzz, enthusi ..read more

In a strategic move, Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship Mate 60 series, featuring the Kirin 9000S chip, marking a significant shift away from Qualcomm’s offerings. In a strategic move, Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship Mate 60 series, featuring the Kirin 9000S chip, marking a significant shift away from Qualcomm’s offerings. This bold step signifies Huawei’s determination to forge ahead despite the enduring US trade ban, which bars the company from accessing American 5G technology. While the Kirin 9000S chip may not match the raw power and efficiency of the top-tier Snapdragon So ..read more

With easypaisa at forefront of Pakistan’s fintech revolution, this partnership is poised to establish new industry standards, fostering a more accessible & efficient financial landscape. Pakistan’s foremost digital financial services platform, easypaisa, has entered into a strategic partnership with Esquare Services Private Limited, a prominent player in employee and payroll outsourcing. This collaboration is set to revolutionize salary disbursements, allowing for seamless and efficient transactions through easypaisa’s cutting-edge digital platform. Esquare will leverage easypaisa’s ope ..read more

Apple and Microsoft are arguing with the European Commission that their services, iMessage and Bing, should not be designated as gatekeepers under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. Apple and Microsoft are arguing with the European Commission that their services, iMessage and Bing, should not be designated as gatekeepers under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA is a new piece of legislation that is designed to curb the power of tech giants. Apple argues that iMessage does not meet the threshold of user numbers at which the rules apply and therefore should not comply with obligations tha ..read more

The seminar aimed to address the challenges faced in the IT sector in Pakistan and explore solutions to foster digital trust and enhance technology infrastructure. An informative seminar titled ‘IT Policy Landscape in Pakistan: Challenges and the Way Forward’ held at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) shed light on the critical role of well-defined IT policies and the need for a permanent body to manage and update these policies effectively. The seminar aimed to address the challenges faced in the IT sector in Pakistan and explore solutions to foster digital trust and enhance technology ..read more