Israeli spyware targets Pakistani human rights lawyer

Report reveals spyware still active despite U.S. sanctions, with reported use in Pakistan A recent investigation into Intellexa, the Israeli spyware firm behind Predator— a one-click spyware tool that covertly infects devices to harvest sensitive data, including messages, photos, location, and audio, while also enabling remote surveillance and control — has uncovered evidence of its … Read more

China debuts new AI model for high-standard farmland protection

A CAAS model shifts China’s farmland management from quantity preservation to quality-focused monitoring In a pilot program in Kunshan, east China’s Jiangsu Province, the model successfully created a closed-loop system by adjusting fertilization dynamically based on weather and crop growth cycles. PHOTO: PIXABAY China on Friday launched its first large artificial intelligence (AI) model dedicated … Read more

Chinese firm shares video to counter claims its humanoid robot video was CGI

EngineAI’s T800 launch video sparked speculation that its dramatic movements were enhanced with digital effects The firm is also pursuing an entertainment track, including a Robot Boxer event scheduled for 24 December. PHOTO: EngineAI A Chinese robotics company has released behind-the-scenes footage of its new humanoid robot after online users questioned whether a dramatic promotional … Read more

Scammed by the System

PUBLISHED December 07, 2025 KARACHI: The driver had been on the road since morning when a request blinked on his inDrive screen. It was listed as a parcel delivery from Imtiaz Supermarket to a gated society on Jinnah Avenue. The name on the booking carried a title that usually makes people lower their guard. Captain. … Read more

Apple’s first foldable iPhone to be eSIM-only

Apple’s foldable iPhone will skip a physical SIM card slot to save space for dual screens, battery, and hinge The shift aligns with Apple’s wider connectivity ambitions, including greater integration with satellite networks and more flexible 5G configurations. PHOTO: CNET Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone is edging closer to release, and new reports suggest the company … Read more