Category Technology

Big Tech responds to Australia's social media ban

Big Tech responds to Australia’s social media ban

Australia passed a social media ban for children late Thursday, requiring tech giants like Meta (Instagram and Facebook) and TikTok to prevent minors from logging into their platforms or face potential fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million). TikTok,…

VPN registration, WISPA, PTA process, freelancers, deadline extension

ISPs urge government to extend VPN registration deadline

KARACHI: The Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA) has called on the government to extend the deadline for VPN registration, ARY News reported. In a formal letter addressed to the Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, WISPA’s chairman highlighted…

portable nebulizer, Karachi University, respiratory conditions, medical innovation, compact device

KU students develop the world’s smallest nebulizer

Faced with rising pollution and the resulting surge in asthma, respiratory issues, and lung diseases, there is a growing need for portable medical devices. Traditional nebulizers, however, are often bulky and difficult to carry, making it challenging for patients to…

Mars, moons, Phobos, Deimos, asteroid

How were the moons of Mars formed?

Mars’s moons, Phobos and Deimos, are believed to have formed from debris created when a large asteroid came dangerously close to the planet, according to computer simulations. This new model suggests that the two moons originated from the remnants of…

VPN usage, Pakistan restrictions, social media disruptions, PTI protests, internet outages

VPN Usage in Pakistan Reaches Record Levels

An independent report by the VPN review website Top10VPN reveals that VPN usage in Pakistan surged by 102% on November 25, compared to the daily average over the previous 28 days. The demand for VPNs spiked even further on November…