Tech and Telecom

HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded phones, appears to be expanding its tablet lineup further. Two new leaks suggest upcoming devices: the HMD Slate Tab 5G and the HMD Tab Lite. The Slate Tab 5G, as its name suggests, will have 5G connectivity. No details about its specs have been revealed yet, but based on a leaked render, it might resemble Nokia Lumia smartphones in design. The other leak comes from tipster @smashx_60 on X and unveils the HMD Tab Lite. This tablet features a budget-friendly Unisoc T610 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of expandable storage. It…

Apple’s big reveal of AI features at WWDC last week might hit a snag in Europe. The company is considering blocking the launch of “Apple Intelligence” in the European Union due to concerns about regulations. Apple claims the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) could force them to weaken security measures in their products and services, specifically for features like Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, and SharePlay Screen Sharing. As a result, these features might not be available to European users at launch. Here is what Apple said in a statement to Bloomberg: We are concerned that the interoperability requirements of the DMA…

There has been a surprise twist in the launch of Realme’s new V-series phones. Leaked details suggested identical specs for the V60 and V60s. Now, the V60s is officially up for sale on Realme’s China website, and a similar listing briefly appeared for the V60 as well. However, the V60 listing has vanished, hinting that there might yet be some differences between the two phones despite earlier indications. But anyway, here are the specs and price for the V60s. Design and Display The newly launched Realme V60s is an affordable option for those looking for a 5G phone. This dual…

After the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro (LUMHS) announced it could not conduct the medical and dental colleges admissions test (MDCAT), the Sindh government has assigned the responsibility to the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS). This marks the third consecutive year that DUHS will administer the test for admissions to both private and government medical and dental institutions across Sindh. Sindh Health Secretary Rehan Baloch has issued an official notification regarding this decision. LUMHS Vice Chancellor Dr. Ikramuddin Ujjan explained that he could not oversee the MDCAT this year because his son would be participating in…

On June 20, 2024, the Eidgah police, acting on a complaint from Medical Superintendent (MS) Syed Muhammad Khalid, registered a theft case against two grade 16 employees of the health department. The case alleges that the two employees conspired to sell 76,000 cancer treatment tablets. The officials, Niaz Ahmed Khaskheli and Iqbal Ahmed Chana, along with other staff, are implicated in stealing the medicines. The MS informed the police that the stolen cancer medicine, including 76,000 tablets of Elbonix 50mg and Palbonix 125mg valued at Rs360 million, was taken between February 17 and September 29, 2023. Following the registration of…

To reduce the burden on young students, government primary schools in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) are introducing a new policy that will eliminate the need for students to carry school books between home and school. Instead, schools will equip classrooms with pigeon holes and book racks to store the books, aiming to create a more convenient and child-friendly learning environment. This initiative seeks to reduce the weight of school bags and foster a healthier, more enjoyable educational experience. Education Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, in a conversation with a national daily, revealed that he has been working on this policy…

The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) sealed an unauthorized building known as the Plastic Tank Factory on Lakho Road on Friday. According to a press release, the Enforcement Squad carried out the operation with support from the Naseerabad police station. The property owner had received three prior notices for violating approved plans and maps. The owner breached the Punjab Development of Cities Act 1976 and the RDA Building and Zoning Regulations 2020 by proceeding with construction without obtaining the necessary approvals and no-objection certificates (NOCs). RDA Director General Kinza Murtaza has directed the Land Use and Building Control (LU&BC) Wing to…

The University of Karachi (UoK) has updated its admission policy, increasing the passing marks for the PhD admission test from 50 to 60, aligning with the new PhD policy introduced by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Admissions for MPhil and PhD programs will start on June 23, with the admission test scheduled for July 28. The new academic session will begin on September 1. According to the revised policy, candidates must now score at least 60 marks to pass the PhD admission test, while the passing marks for the MPhil admission test remain at 50. On Friday, Professor Dr. Anila…

A new study by cybersecurity company Kaspersky sounds the alarm on weak passwords. Researchers analyzed nearly 200 million passwords and found an alarming result: nearly half (45%, or 87 million passwords) could be cracked by hackers in under a minute. What’s worse is that only 23% (around 44 million) were strong enough to take more than a year to crack. To improve your online security, Kaspersky recommends using a unique password for every service you use. This way, even if one account is compromised, others remain safe. Kaspersky recommends against using passwords that: Can be easily guessed from your personal information,…

Huawei has finally put an end to months of rumors by officially announcing the launch of the Mate 70 series. We can expect these phones to hit store shelves sometime between October and December this year. This confirmation comes straight from Huawei’s Consumer Business Chairman, Yu Chengdong. He also revealed a key detail: the Mate 70 series will be the first to come pre-loaded with the stable version of HarmonyOS NEXT, Huawei’s operating system. Huawei unveiled its all-new HarmonyOS NEXT operating system at the HDC Developer Conference. This marks a significant shift, as HarmonyOS NEXT is completely independent of the…