“Your captain is here”. An iconic statement that most of us have seen on our phones at some instance or another. The message, which belongs to the popular ride-hailing app Careem, is a signal that the ride has arrived at the pickup point. However, as time has proven, Careem was Continue Reading
Pakistan is a country that has been steadily progressing in recent years, particularly in the fields of technology, development, and entrepreneurship. There are many positive things that Pakistanis can look forward to in these areas, which will bring about greater economic and social growth for the country. One of the Continue Reading
In a significant step towards combating money laundering and terror financing, Pakistan’s banking sector has launched blockchain technology for the first time. This move is aimed at attracting workers from Malaysia and is part of the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) recommendations to tackle illicit financial activities. Pakistani banks have Continue Reading
The OneRing scam is making headlines once again, and this time, it’s targeting mobile users in Pakistan. It’s a cause for concern, and people are wondering what they can do to protect themselves. The issue is complex because it involves not only digital literacy but also privacy concerns. It’s Continue Reading
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, it’s important to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Pakistani women who have made significant contributions to the arts, science, and entrepreneurship. From award-winning filmmakers to pioneering scientists and successful entrepreneurs, Pakistani women have shattered glass ceilings and made their mark in traditionally Continue Reading
WhatsApp: Full-quality uploads are finally here It’s no secret that sharing full-quality uploads through WhatsApp is a dilemma; however, this will soon not be the case as a change has already made its way into WhatsApp’s latest beta version. At the moment, the user has a choice between data saver, Continue Reading
A feature originally considered by Meta to metamorphose into a Twitter rival so as to benefit from the chaos ensuing Elon Musk’s taking over the latter, Notes has however been restricted, as we see, to a feature on Instagram. The feature’s text-and-emoji-only nature is very similar to a tweet on Continue Reading
Netflix: Actions prior to the announcement As Harbingers of the pricing announcement, in March 2022 we saw Netflix’s testing of two features: the first enabling users to create an additional sub-account for those living outside their primary residences, and the other deterring users’ loss of recommendations under the circumstance of Continue Reading
In the years and decades to come, artificial intelligence (AI), a genuinely ground-breaking achievement of computer science, will be a fundamental part of all contemporary software. If you believe the dire predictions in the headlines nowadays, you might believe automation and the use of AI-enabled systems at work will likely Continue Reading
One cannot question the truth that is the place of women in the tech discourse of Pakistan, and once that truth is known, one must question the place and participation of women in the Pakistani tech discourse. While the questioning and the work done are like a road under construction, Continue Reading
