Neuralink plans ‘high-volume’ brain implant production by 2026, Musk says

Neuralink implanted 12 paralyzed patients; users control tools by thought; raised $650M in June Reuters January 01, 2026 Less than a minute read A smartphone with a Neuralink logo displayed is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken on May 15, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink will start “high-volume … Read more

Galaxy S26 tipped to offer satellite calling with new Exynos modem

Exynos 5410 supports 3GPP Release 17, the global standard for satellite mobile connectivity Power efficiency has been a key challenge for satellite connectivity, which typically consumes more energy than standard cellular communication. PHOTO: SAMSUNG Samsung is preparing a major leap in smartphone connectivity, with its upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup expected to support full satellite voice … Read more

addressing politicised elephant in the room

Provinces receive rising transfers while federation bears debt pressure and stabilisation costs KARACHI: For decades, the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award has been treated as a political taboo – too sensitive to touch, too convenient to exploit, and too dangerous to reform. Each government solemnly acknowledges its structural distortions, only to defer meaningful action in … Read more

Iran puts three satellites into orbit from Russian launch site

Paya, Iran’s 150kg AI imaging satellite, leads trio; Zafar-2 academic-built, Kowsar 1.5 private Iranian satellites were launched via Russian Soyuz rocket. PHOTO: SPACE FLIGHT NOW Iran has launched three domestically developed observation satellites into orbit aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket, marking another milestone in Tehran’s expanding space programme, state media reported on Sunday. The satellites … Read more