EU lawmakers back rules to curb Big Tech

Strasbourg, France, Dec 15 (AFP/APP):The European Parliament on Wednesday approved its proposal for major EU legislation to impose unprecedented restrictions on how tech giants do business. Lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favour of their version of the Digital Markets Act, aimed at slapping far-reaching rules on […]

Rwanda turns to electric motorbikes to drive down emissions

Kigali, Dec 12 (AFP/APP):When Rwandan motorcycle taxi driver Evode Niyorurema converted his fuel guzzler to an electric motorbike, he had no idea he was on the frontlines of the East African nation’s fight against climate change. “The reason I switched to an electric motorbike is […]

‘Metaverse’ hype fuels booming digital property market

Paris, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):The idea of spending millions on non-existent land may sound ludicrous — but feverish predictions of a virtual reality future are pushing investors to bet big on digital real estate. This week, New York-based company Republic Realm announced it had spent a […]

Portable breath monitor quickly detects life threatening lung disease

Islamabad, NOV 29 (Online): Scientists have developed a portable breath analyzer that can accurately and rapidly detect acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The device promises to increase rates of survival and reduce healthcare costs for people with the potentially life threatening lung condition. The team […]

Facebook, Twitter to open regional offices in Pakistan: Khanzada

Mardan – November 26 (Online): Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Trade Senator Zeeshan Khanzada on Friday Khanzada announced that twitter, tiktok and face book will open their regional offices in Pakistan. While talking to the media at Mardan Press Club, Khanzada termed his recent visit […]

Russia’s Tech Global delegation calls on KP S&IT Minister

PESHAWAR, Nov 23 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Science and Information Technology (S&IT), Atif Khan has said that e-governance, one window citizen facility centers, internet connectivity and advanced digital skill training for youth are among the top priorities to ensure transparency and educate the youth about […]

Robot waiters take Iraq’s Mosulites back to the future

Mosul, Iraq, Nov 22 (AFP/APP):From the rubble of Iraq’s war-ravaged city of Mosul arises the sight of androids gliding back and forth in a restaurant to serve their amused clientele. “Welcome”, “We wish you a good time in our restaurant”, “We would be happy to […]

Tesla drivers back behind wheel after server problem, Musk says

Washington, Nov 20 (AFP/APP):Tesla CEO Elon Musk reported late Friday that an app problem that was keeping a number of drivers worldwide from using their cars was on the mend after a server issue was resolved. Multiple Tesla drivers tweeted that they were no longer […]

First electric autonomous cargo ship launched in Norway

Oslo, Nov 19 (AFP/APP):Zero emissions and, soon, zero crew: the world’s first fully electric autonomous cargo vessel was unveiled in Norway, a small but promising step toward reducing the maritime industry’s climate footprint. By shipping up to 120 containers of fertilizer from a plant in […]