Google Tests Cutting Free Storage to 5GB for New Users, Sparks Privacy and Pricing Debate
ISLAMABAD Google is reportedly testing a major shift in its long-standing cloud storage policy by reducing free storage for new accounts from 15GB to just 5GB, in a move that could reshape how millions of users access Gmail, Google Drive…
Meta Opens AI Display Glasses to Developers, Turning Wearables Into New App Platform
Meta has opened its AI-powered display glasses to third-party developers, marking a major shift from a closed wearable device to an open computing platform aimed at building apps, games and real-time digital overlays. According to the announcement, Meta Platforms is…
Xiaomi Set to Unveil 17 Max, Smart Band 10 Pro and Clip-On Earbuds in Major Ecosystem Push
Xiaomi is preparing to expand its product ecosystem with the launch of the Xiaomi 17 Max smartphone alongside new wearables, including the Smart Band 10 Pro and its first-ever clip-on style earbuds, according to media reports. The upcoming lineup reflects…
Iran Plans ‘Digital Toll Tax’ on Hormuz Internet Cables Amid Global Connectivity Fears
Iran is considering imposing transit and licensing fees on subsea internet cables passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a move that could increase geopolitical tensions and raise concerns over global digital connectivity, according to regional media reports. Iranian military…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Rebound Strongly, Hit Record $423 Million in April
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s IT and telecom export sector staged a strong recovery in April 2026, with monthly export remittances climbing to a record $423 million after a slowdown earlier this year, according to fresh data released by the State Bank of…
Karandaaz, Finnect Join Hands to Expand Offline Digital Payments Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Karandaaz Pakistan has partnered with Finnect to accelerate the rollout of offline digital payment solutions aimed at improving financial access in areas with weak or no internet connectivity, the organizations announced on Monday. The collaboration comes as Pakistan pushes…
SECP Eases Mutual Fund Rules to Boost Small Investor Participation
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s capital markets regulator has introduced sweeping reforms to simplify mutual fund investments for retail investors, raising investment limits and removing repeated verification requirements in a bid to expand public participation in regulated financial products. The Securities and Exchange…