In what may be one of the most unconventional smartphone launches of the year, Chinese manufacturer Oukitel has introduced a device that doubles as an electric lighter. The rugged handset, called the Oukitel WP63, features a built-in electric coil capable of generating heat to ignite a flame — a functionContinue Reading
Barcelona The transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the global financial system took center stage at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where industry leaders debated the opportunities and risks shaping the sector’s future. Speaking during a session on AI and finance, Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz World, said artificialContinue Reading
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public advisory after receiving multiple complaints from consumers regarding unauthorized activation of Value Added Services (VAS), leading to unexpected deductions from mobile balances. In its advisory, PTA urged users to remain vigilant and regularly check their mobile balances and active subscriptions toContinue Reading
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting on promoting a cashless economy, lauding the federal and provincial governments for shifting salaries, pensions and vendor payments to the Raast digital payment system. Officials informed the meeting that between July 2025 and January 2026, payments worth Rs1.6 trillionContinue Reading
Apple has introduced its most affordable iPhone of the year, the iPhone 17e, positioning it as a lower-cost alternative within the flagship lineup while retaining several premium features. The device carries the new A19 processor — the same chip powering the standard iPhone 17 series — promising faster performance andContinue Reading
In a major push toward digital governance, Zindigi — powered by JS Bank — has signed a landmark agreement with the Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) to digitize water bill management and collection across the region. The partnership aims to modernize the existing billing infrastructure by introducing secureContinue Reading
Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence platform suffered widespread outages this week, disrupting access for thousands of users across multiple regions and highlighting the growing dependence on cloud-based AI tools. Users began reporting issues early Monday, with monitoring platforms showing a sharp rise in complaints from North America, Europe, Africa and Asia.Continue Reading