WhatsApp to allow users to chat through usernames without sharing phone number

WhatsApp, a well-known popular instant messaging app owned by Meta, is ready to introduce an exciting new feature to enhance and improve the privacy of its users. WhatsApp apps will have the opportunity to substitute their phone numbers with usernames on the instant messaging platform. The reputable Whatsapp update tracker WABetaInfo revealed that the upcoming … Read more

ePay glitch brings online payments in Punjab to a halt

LAHORE: Users on Saturday reported issues with the ePay Punjab mobile app, saying an apparent technical glitch rendered them unable to locate their payment codes. According to details, a supposed malfunction in the application has disrupted payments for stamp duty, token tax, traffic fines, and vehicle registration. The issue was first reported earlier in the … Read more

Turkey blocks Instagram amid censorship controversy

ANKARA: Turkey’s Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) blocked access to Instagram, sparking widespread reactions from the public. The decision came in response to alleged censorship by the Meta-owned platform, which reportedly removed posts expressing condolences for Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, following his assassination in Tehran. The Turkish government did not provide … Read more

Here’s Everything We Know So Far!

As we approach mid-September, Apple enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the release of the highly awaited iPhone 16 series. This year, Apple continues its tradition of offering a diverse range of models, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. With significant design changes and innovative features, the iPhone 16 … Read more

Internet Disruption in Pakistan: Firewall or Technical Glitch?

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is currently experiencing significant disruptions in internet services nationwide. Reports suggest a possible activation or testing of a firewall by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), potentially contributing to the slowdown in internet speeds. This has reportedly affected several critical services, including the Karachi Stock Exchange website, which has gone offline, along with hundreds … Read more

China’s Tencent Releases Large Language Model, Opens it For Enterprise Use

Capable of conversing in both Chinese and English, Tencent’s large language model ‘Hunyuan’ is claimed to be better than OpenAI’s ChatGPT in several areas After getting AI public release approvals from Chinese Authorities last month, Tencent has finally released its large language artificial intelligence (AI) model ‘Hunyuan’, making its entry into the competitive global AI … Read more