Zoom’s AI-powered avatars, which can represent users in online meetings, will be available to use later this month, the company announced on Tuesday, alongside news of other tools and services. Notably, the company is introducing its own AI Docs, Slides, and Sheets apps, an AI agent builder for non-technical people, and a voice translator for meetings. The company said its …

Google announced on Tuesday that it’s bringing a slew of new Gemini-powered AI capabilities to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. The new features let users do things like quickly generate fully formatted first drafts, slides, and sheets based on information from their Gmail, Chat, and Drive. The tools are designed to make the apps more personal and capable of helping …

The iron-core transformer is the 140-year old technology that props up both the electrical grid and AI companies. The devices are clunky but reliable, which explains why they’re still in use: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Yet as the data center power demand skyrockets and batteries and renewables carve out larger portions of the grid, the ancient technology …

The reusable rocket has transformed the space industry in the last decade, and a new startup led by a SpaceX veteran wants to do the same for satellites. Brian Taylor, who helped build satellites for networks like SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Leo, founded Lux Aeterna in December 2024 to develop satellite structures with a built-in heat shield that will allow …

Sandbar, a startup by former Meta employees Mina Fahmi and Kirak Hong, attracted much attention last year when it showed off its note-taking wearable, the Stream ring. The company has now raised $23 million in a Series A funding round led by Adjacent and Kindred Ventures. The company’s smart ring is focused on note-taking, similar to products by Plaud or …

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to keep schools closed until March 31 in response to rising fuel prices linked to the escalating war situation in the Middle East. Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that all educational institutions across the province will remain closed from March 16 to March 31. However, he clarified that scheduled examinations will be …

X has told UK’s MPs or Members of Parliament that it suspended 800 million accounts to combat state-backed campaigns on the website, according to The Guardian. Wifredo Fernández, X’s head of global government affairs, told the officials that the suspensions happened over a 12-month period in 2024 and that the accounts were suspended for violating X’s rules on platform manipulation …

Shark has been making some intriguing devices lately, and its newest offering is one I’m personally very excited about. The company has just announced the ChillPill — a gadget it’s describing as a “3-in-1 personal cooling system.” It’s a modular system that offers a fan, mister and cold plate in one portable accessory, and is available today (March 10) for …

The roar of over 100,000 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad marked a historic moment for Indian cricket on Sunday, March 8, 2026. India etched their name in the record books by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs to retain the T20 World Cup trophy. Amidst the jubilant celebrations and the raining confetti, one figure stood slightly apart, …

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health condition that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious problems. One of the most effective ways to manage blood pressure naturally is through a healthy diet. Certain foods contain nutrients like potassium, magnesium, fiber, and antioxidants that help relax blood vessels and improve heart health. Including …

Drew Perkins has been inventing computer network tech and building startups since the dawn of the internet age. Now he’s back as a co-founder and CEO of AI networking startup Eridu that’s officially coming out of stealth on Tuesday with an oversubscribed $200 million Series A round. The round was led by Socratic Partners, renowned VC John Doerr, Matter Venture …

Carbohydrates often get a bad reputation, especially with the popularity of low-carb diets. However, not all carbohydrates are unhealthy. In fact, many high-carb foods are packed with essential nutrients, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that support overall health. Choosing the right carbohydrate sources can provide energy, improve digestion, and help maintain a balanced diet. Here are five high-carb foods that are …

Shazam is now available within ChatGPT, if you don’t want to launch the music discovery app on your phone for, well, reasons. You will have to link the Shazam app with the chatbot first from its Apps page, after which you can summon it in-chat to identify whatever song is playing. To summon Shazam in-chat, you can use prompts like …

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Tuesday termed the upcoming spectrum auction a landmark move that will accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation and pave the way for next-generation connectivity. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G, she said Pakistan had experienced several technological transitions in the past, but …

Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson has addressed the growing debate surrounding Babar Azam’s absence from the ODI squad for the upcoming Bangladesh tour, starting March 11 in Dhaka. Pakistan’s squad announcement for the three-match ODI series created considerable buzz, largely because former captain Babar was not included in the lineup. The omission comes shortly after Pakistan’s disappointing campaign in the …