At the start of the month, Elon Musk announced that two of his companies — SpaceX and xAI — were merging, and would jointly launch a constellation of 1 million satellites to operate as orbital data centers. Musk’s reputation might suggest otherwise, but according to experts, such a plan isn’t a complete fantasy. However, if executed at the scale suggested, …
Read More »Trump praises PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Munir at maiden Board of Peace meeting
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Read More »New York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion plan | TechCrunch
Waymo’s big chance to bring its robotaxis to the state of New York has been thwarted — for now. New York Governor Kathy Hochul withdrew a proposal that would have amended vehicle and traffic laws to effectively legalize robotaxis in the state outside of New York City. Hochul spokesperson Sean Butler confirmed to TechCrunch that the proposal has been pulled. “Based …
Read More »New hacker house in Seattle area brings startup founders together under one creative roof
Bili House is a hacker house located on the water in Bellevue, Wash. (Photo courtesy of Bili House) A large house overlooking Meydenbauer Bay in Bellevue, Wash., could be the home of the Seattle-region’s next big AI startup. At the very least, it’s a place where ideas are being hatched by tech founders who are inspired by living and working …
Read More »West Virginia is suing Apple alleging negligence over CSAM materials
The office of the Attorney General for West Virginia that it has filed a against Apple alleging that the company had “knowingly” allowed its iCloud platform “to be used as a vehicle for distributing and storing child sexual abuse material.” The state alleges this went on for years but drew no action from the tech giant “under the guise of …
Read More »Zuckerberg grilled in court over social media harms on teens | TechCrunch
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in court on Wednesday in a landmark trial aiming to determine if the tech giant’s social media applications are addictive and harmful to teens and kids. The trial, taking place in L.A. Superior Court, already revealed that Meta’s own research indicated that parental supervision couldn’t prevent teens from compulsive use of social media, and teens …
Read More »‘Our 12th man is with us’: Shadab Khan makes big revelation after Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 qualification
In a powerful display of resilience, Pakistan have stormed into the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup 2026 following a clinical 102-run victory over Namibia on February 18, 2026. Beyond the tactical brilliance on the field, a unique psychological shift has taken hold of the squad. Following their must-win triumph in Colombo, star all-rounder Shadab Khan revealed that the …
Read More »SoftBank to spend an eye-popping $33B to build huge U.S. gas power plant | TechCrunch
SoftBank subsidiary SB Energy is expected to build a massive 9.2 gigawatt natural gas-fired power plant on the Ohio-Kentucky border, according to a report from Bloomberg. If completed, it would be the largest power plant in the U.S., capable of powering around 7.5 million homes. With a price tag of $33 billion, the project would be more expensive than recent …
Read More »Four khwarij neutralised in intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat: ISPR
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Read More »Ashrafi highlights Pakistan’s principled stance at Gaza Peace Board
WASHINGTON: The Gaza Peace Board convened a high-level session to discuss the ongoing humanitarian and reconstruction situation in Gaza, with key remarks delivered by Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council. Hafiz Ashrafi emphasized that Pakistan’s participation, along with other Islamic countries, in the Gaza Peace Board is solely for the benefit of the Palestinian people. …
Read More »OpenAI reportedly finalizing $100B deal at more than $850B valuation | TechCrunch
OpenAI is nearing a deal to raise more than $100 billion at a valuation that could exceed $850 billion, Bloomberg reports, citing sources familiar with the matter. The deal comes as the ChatGPT-maker burns through cash as it inches towards profitability. To that end, OpenAI has said it has started testing ads in ChatGPT for free users, a gamble that …
Read More »Current is a new RSS reader that’s more like a river than an inbox | TechCrunch
A new app called Current is rethinking the RSS reader, aiming to offer a reading experience that feels more like dipping into a stream of news, and less like a task to be completed. In doing so, the app could make using RSS feeds to consume news and information a more approachable experience for those who aren’t consuming news for …
Read More »Hardik Pandya’s romantic birthday wish for girlfriend Mahieka Sharma breaks the internet
In the midst of a high-octane T20 World Cup campaign, Indian cricket star Hardik Pandya has captured hearts off the field with a series of romantic birthday posts for girlfriend Mahieka Sharma that have sent social media into a frenzy. The 32-year-old all-rounder pulled out all the stops to celebrate Mahieka’s 25th birthday on Thursday (February 19), sharing intimate glimpses …
Read More »Nintendo announces surprise Switch 2 version of sci-fi RPG Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Last year’s Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition was significant for a few reasons. It was the final major first-party Switch game ahead of the Switch 2’s arrival in June, and the last doomed Wii U game to be granted a second life on Nintendo’s infinitely more successful console. Nearly a year on, a Switch 2 update for one of the most …
Read More »Trump applauds Pakistani leaders as Gaza Peace Board meets
WASHINGTON: The first official meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace, formed by US President Donald Trump, commenced in Washington, bringing together diplomatic delegations from around the world. Attendees took the historic opportunity to be photographed with President Trump. In his opening remarks, he praised Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, highlighting their roles in …
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