Internet shutdowns cost Pakistan Rs 1.3 Billion in direct loss: PIDE
A study conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) revealed that the closure of internet services for 24 hours results in a direct loss of Rs.1.3 billion, which equates to 0.57% of the daily GDP average for the nation. According to a press release issued, this study is part of PIDE’s research infographic…
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PTCL ‘SHOQ’ to stream ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 with Ad Free Experience
In line with its commitment to enhance user experience, PTCL is bringing advertisement-free live streaming of the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on its OTT platform ‘SHOQ’. Through this feature, Pakistani fans will be able to enjoy a high quality and uninterrupted viewing experience in full High Definition (HD). PTCL SHOQ is transforming…
Apple releases iPhone software update to fix overheating issue
APPLE rolled out a software update to address an overheating issue that plagued some early buyers of the iPhone 15 Pro line. The update, called iOS 17.0.3, is available as an over-the-air fix in the software update section of the iPhone settings app. The release notes say the update “provides important bug fixes, security updates,…
5G Innovation Hackathon to bring together brightest minds to address challenges
The Pakistan’s first 5G Innovation Hackathon being arranged by the National University of Science and Technology in collaboration with the partner organizations will bring together the brightest minds in innovation and technology to ignite creative sparks that will shape the future through addressing critical challenges. This hackathon aims to leverage the power of 5G and…
Ufone 4G expands the range of discounted offers on UPaisa
Pakistani telecom operator, Ufone 4G is expanding the range of its special and discounted offers available exclusively on UPaisa – a cutting-edge 360-degree digital financial solutions platform powered by Ufone 4G. The company has now announced discounts on two of its most sought-after hybrid bundles; Weekly Digital Offer and Digital Grand Offer to provide greater…
Meta unveils AI assistant, Facebook-streaming glasses
META Platforms chief executive Mark Zuckerberg rolled out new AI products for consumers, including bots that create photo-realistic images and smart glasses that answer questions, as well as an updated virtual-reality headset. Zuckerberg described the products as bringing together virtual and real worlds, and underscored that part of what Meta offered was low cost or free AI that…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT will ‘see, hear and speak
OPENAI’S ChatGPT is getting a major update that will enable the viral chatbot to have voice conversations with users and interact using images, moving it closer to popular artificial intelligence (AI) assistants like Apple’s Siri. The voice feature “opens doors to many creative and accessibility-focused applications”, OpenAI said in a blog post. Similar AI services such…
Endeavor Pakistan & TPL Maps’ “Chasing Impact” Event
Endeavor Pakistan, a leading global organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting high-impact startups to scale, successfully hosted the “Chasing Impact” event at Colabs (Lahore Campus) co-sponsored by TPL Maps. The event witnessed a remarkable turnout and brought together prominent venture capitalists, emerging startups, and renowned entrepreneurs nationwide for a day of insightful discussions, networking,…
PTCL Group extends a compassionate hand to Pakistanis affected by recent natural disasters in Morocco and Libya
Pakistan’s largest telecommunication and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL and Ufone 4G) has launched a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in response to the devastating natural calamities across the North African countries, Morocco and Libya. The initiative aims to connect families in Pakistan with their loved ones in these crisis-stricken countries to help…
Ufone 4G launches end-to-end Digital Lifestyle Experience
Pakistani mobile operator, Ufone 4G has started transforming its flagship joint shops nationwide to Digital Lifestyle Experience Shops, aimed at delivering an end-to-end digital lifestyle experience to its customers. The joint shops are being equipped to provide a comprehensive suite of world-class services, including a wide range of handsets, internet devices, repair & maintenance, exclusive…