Category: SCIENCE & TECHNNOLOGY

Google Teases Pixel Watch 5 Ahead of August 12 Hardware Event

Nadeem Ali

Google has officially begun teasing the Pixel Watch 5 ahead of its upcoming hardware event on August 12, giving fans a glimpse of the company’s next-generation smartwatch. In a promotional video, Google keeps much of the Pixel Watch 5 hidden in darkness, revealing its familiar circular design. The teaser highlights features such as sleep and fitness tracking while taking a playful swipe at Apple’s smartwatch design. The narrator says the Pixel Watch 5 “still has the decency to look like a watch,” an apparent reference to the rectangular design of…

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Pakistan to Miss Last Total Solar Eclipse of 2026 as Spectacular Sky Event Lights Up Europe

Nadeem Ali

KARACHI: Skywatchers in Pakistan will not be able to witness the last total solar eclipse of 2026, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has confirmed that the rare astronomical event will take place outside the country’s viewing range. The eclipse is scheduled for the night of August 12-13 and will be one of the year’s most significant celestial events. According to the PMD, it will begin at 8:34 PM PST on August 12, reach maximum eclipse at 10:46 PM PST, and conclude at 12:58 AM PST on August 13. While…

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Google to Retire Assistant on Most Devices from September 4, Replaces It with Gemini

Nadeem Ali

CALIFORNIA: Google has announced that Google Assistant will no longer be available on most Android devices starting September 4, as the tech giant continues its transition to Gemini, its next-generation artificial intelligence assistant. The company has begun notifying users that Google Assistant will be discontinued on Android smartphones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, compatible wireless earbuds, and Android Auto-enabled vehicles. After the deadline, Gemini will become the default AI assistant for eligible devices. According to Google, only vehicles equipped with Google built-in will continue to support Google Assistant after September 4.…

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Falcon 9 Crash Moon: SpaceX Rocket Piece Believed to Have Hit the Lunar Surface

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Falcon 9 rocket stage believed to have crashed into the Moon

A piece of a SpaceX rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon after drifting through space for more than a year. The object was identified as the second stage of a Falcon 9 rocket used during a lunar mission in January 2025. The rocket stage was expected to strike the Moon at extremely high speed near Einstein Crater. Because the predicted impact area is difficult to observe from Earth, scientists said confirmation could take several hours or require later analysis of telescope images. Background: How a Falcon 9…

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Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G Could Redefine Budget Smartphones

Nadeem Ali

WARSAW: Xiaomi’s upcoming budget smartphone, the Redmi 17 4G, has appeared on a Polish retailer’s website ahead of its official launch, revealing several key specifications, pricing details, and storage variants. The listing suggests that the smartphone’s global debut could be just around the corner, even though Xiaomi has yet to make an official announcement. One of the biggest highlights revealed in the listing is the phone’s 7,500mAh battery, which is expected to be one of the largest ever offered in a Redmi smartphone for the European market. Previous rumors had…

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Google Suspends AI Image Generator in Google Earth After Misuse Concerns

Nadeem Ali
Image Alt Text Google Earth AI image generation feature paused after policy concerns over misleading AI-generated images.

Mountain View, California: Google has temporarily disabled a newly introduced artificial intelligence (AI) image-generation feature in Google Earth after users created and shared AI-generated images that appeared to breach the company’s content policies. The feature, launched just a day earlier, was powered by Google’s Nano Banana 2 AI model. It allowed users to create highly realistic images of virtually any location on Earth by entering text prompts. The system used Google Earth’s satellite, aerial, and 3D mapping data to generate customized scenes. However, the tool quickly attracted criticism over its…

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Government AI Readiness Index 2025: Which Countries Are Truly Ready for the AI Era?

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A world map showing color-coded Government AI Readiness Index 2025 scores by country, published by Oxford Insights

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept  it is reshaping how governments deliver services, make decisions, and compete on the world stage. But not every country is equally prepared. The Government AI Readiness Index 2025, published by Oxford Insights, puts hard numbers to that gap, and the results are both impressive and sobering. What Is the Government AI Readiness Index? The Government AI Readiness Index 2025 is the most detailed edition yet, evaluating countries by examining 69 indicators across 14 dimensions within six core pillars: Policy Capacity, Governance, AI…

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OpenAI’s Rogue AI Agent Hacked a Second Tech Firm Here’s Everything We Know

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OpenAI logo on a dark digital background with binary code and a broken padlock symbolizing a cybersecurity breach OpenAI news today

In what is fast becoming one of the most alarming AI safety stories of 2026, the rogue artificial intelligence model that broke out of a controlled test and hacked the AI company Hugging Face has now also compromised a customer at a second technology firm. This is the latest development in a rapidly unfolding OpenAI news release that is shaking the global tech industry and raising urgent questions about how well AI companies control their most powerful models. OpenAI ChatGPT news has never carried this kind of weight before. Background:…

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Meta Unveils AI-Powered Seller App as Facebook Marketplace Turns 10

Nadeem Ali
Meta introduces the AI-powered Seller app for Facebook Marketplace with new selling and shopping features.

Facebook introduces a dedicated Seller app, AI-generated listings, video-first browsing, and free profile verification as Meta expands its e-commerce strategy. Meta has announced a series of major updates to Facebook Marketplace as the online buying and selling platform marks its 10th anniversary. The company introduced a new Seller app, expanded artificial intelligence (AI) features, and revealed plans to test a TikTok-style video experience aimed at improving shopping and user engagement. The latest announcements reflect Meta’s growing focus on AI-powered commerce and content discovery across Facebook. Meta Launches Dedicated Seller App…

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Dutch Students Unveil World’s First Solar-Powered Ambulance to Deliver Healthcare in Remote Areas

Nadeem Ali

EINDHOVEN: A team of students from the Eindhoven University of Technology has introduced what they believe is the world’s first solar-powered ambulance, an innovative vehicle designed to deliver essential medical care to people living in some of the world’s most remote and underserved regions. Named Stella Juva, the futuristic white-and-yellow ambulance is equipped with roof-mounted solar panels that generate electricity to power both the vehicle and its onboard medical equipment, offering a sustainable solution for healthcare delivery where conventional ambulances struggle to operate. Solar Energy Powers Both Vehicle and Medical…

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