IT Ministry Revises Telecom Bill After Private Property Concerns:
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has prepared a revised draft of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Amendment Bill after reviewing recommendations from a committee formed by the Prime Minister. The National Assembly had passed the earlier version of the bill on June 11, 2026. It was then introduced in the Senate, which referred it to the relevant standing committee on June 15.
iPhone 17 Gets Major Price Cuts Ahead of iPhone 18 Launch:
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is receiving larger discounts across several countries just days before the company’s September 9 event, as retailers move to clear existing stock ahead of the expected iPhone 18 and iPhone Fold launches.The latest reductions take some iPhone 17 models to their lowest prices yet. They could also become more significant if reports of higher iPhone 18 Pro pricing prove accurate.
Nvidia CEO Says AGI is Here Following GPT-6 Astra Launch:
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has declared that “AGI has arrived” following the launch of OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra, making one of the strongest public claims yet that a specific AI model has reached artificial general intelligence. Huang made the statement in a post on X late Sunday while congratulating OpenAI. By Monday morning, the post had attracted more than 10 million views.
Living with vivo V80 Lite: A Real-World Review of Its Aesthetic Design, Performance, Display and Cameras:
Finding the ideal balance between physical ergonomics and advanced processing power remains an ongoing challenge in the smartphone industry. Many devices either bulk up to accommodate larger batteries or adopt harsh geometric shapes that hinder long-term comfort. The vivo V80 Lite enters the market with a distinct objective: providing a refined, highly capable handset for active professionals and content creators. Integrating the vivo V80 Lite into our daily routines over the past few weeks has provided ample opportunity for a comprehensive, real-world assessment of its hardware and software.
Lexar Muse is the World’s Thinnest Portable SSD With 1050 MB/s Speeds:
Lexar has unveiled the Muse, a new portable SSD designed to attach directly to the back of a phone while recording high-resolution video. The drive was announced at IFA 2026 and uses a slim magnetic design to reduce the cable clutter normally associated with external storage. The Muse is aimed at users who record large video files, including 4K ProRes footage on iPhones. Instead of hanging from a USB-C port, the SSD sits flat against the phone using magnets.
Huawei’s Second Tri-Fold Improves Screen Protection With New Inward Folding Design:
Huawei has unveiled the Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design in China, bringing a redesigned tri-folding smartphone with an inward-folding hinge, a new Kirin 9050 Pro chipset, and a hardware-based privacy display similar to Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra. The new foldable also introduces an updated camera layout, a larger battery, and Huawei’s HarmonyOS 7 software. The Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design features a new G-shaped hinge that folds inward. Huawei says its cover display is now protected by basalt glass, which offers improved resistance to drops and scratches compared with the previous generation.
VEON and JazzWorld Reaffirm Commitment to Pakistan’s Digital Growth in Meeting with PTA Chairman:
A VEON and JazzWorld leadership delegation, led by Kaan Terzioðlu, CEO of VEON Group, and Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of JazzWorld, met with Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), to discuss Pakistan’s digital growth, continued telecom investment, quality of service, and a conducive regulatory environment. The delegation also included Kazim Mujtaba, President, Jazz GSM; Zaheer Mehdi, Group Chief Corporate & Regulatory Affairs; and Mudassar Hussain, Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs.
Titanium, RedSecLabs, and RapidCompute to Host Citadel ’26: Securing the AI-Powered Enterprise:
Titanium, RedSecLabs, and RapidCompute will co-host Citadel ’26: Securing the AI-Powered Enterprise, a one-day summit in Karachi focused on the changing realities of enterprise cybersecurity. Something has shifted in how enterprises get breached. AI hasn’t just given attackers a new tool, it has compressed the time between “vulnerable” and “exploited” to almost nothing. Supply chains move faster, automation runs continuously, and the traditional rhythm of an annual penetration test no longer matches the pace of the threat.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU to Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation:
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity, with the agreement focusing on sharing expertise and best practices to address emerging cyber threats. The MoU was signed between Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication and Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority during the LEAP 2026 technology conference in Riyadh, according to IT ministry.
Samsung Galaxy A07s Quietly Launches with Helio G99+ and 6-Year Updates:
Samsung appears to have quietly launched the Galaxy A07s in the Levant region after the budget smartphone first appeared on the Google Play Console in August alongside the Galaxy A08. The Galaxy A07s features a 6.7-inch LCD with an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone carries an IP54 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.
Xiaomi Launches First Wide-Screen Foldable to Take on Samsung and Apple:
Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 18 Fold, its first wide foldable smartphone, during an event in China. The device enters the same category as Huawei’s Pura X Max and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8, while Apple is also expected to enter the segment with the upcoming iPhone Ultra. The Xiaomi 18 Fold uses an asymmetrical cover-screen design with very thin bezels. The cover display has a centered punch-hole selfie camera, while the inner folding display places its camera in the top-right corner. The bezels around the folding screen are also thin and slightly raised to provide protection when the phone folds.
GTA 6 PC Release Could Arrive Sooner Than Expected:
GTA 6 is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in a little over two months, but Rockstar Games has still not announced when the PC version will arrive. Rockstar has historically taken around a year to bring its major games to PC after their console releases. GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 both followed a similar pattern after launching first on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. However, growing console prices and changing market conditions could reportedly push Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive to release GTA 6 on PC sooner than expected.
OpenAI chief scientist warns no-one is prepared for consequences of AI:
OpenAI’s chief scientist Jakub Pachocki has called for “extreme caution” over AI’s runaway progress and warned more intervention may be needed to ensure “humans remain in control of the future”. “I am concerned no one is prepared for the consequences of a continued rapid rise in machine intelligence,” he wrote in a blog post entitled “An Alien Mind”. The post comes only a few days after the ChatGPT-maker released its latest model GPT-6 Astra, which it called its most powerful product ever.
AI will cure cancer in our lifetime, claims boss of UK chip giant:
The boss of the biggest UK-headquartered tech firm has said that artificial intelligence will find a cure for cancer that humans cannot in our lifetimes. Rene Haas, chief executive of Cambridge-based chip designer Arm Holdings, said while modelling how a DNA marker is impacted by cancer was currently “too complex” a problem, computers are “going to solve it” in the future.
Flock says its cameras make US safer – so why are they being sabotaged?:
Houston’s historic Old Braeswood neighbourhood is affluent and tree-lined. These are not the kind of streets where you would expect to see co-ordinated vandalism. Yet here, four surveillance cameras were attacked and cut down in the middle of the night. The metal poles were severed, leaving the distinctive black oval cameras and accompanying solar panels lying on the ground. On some of the cameras was a red sign reading: “Notice. 24/7 video recording.”
Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors:
Nepal is cracking down on online abuse directed at survivors of last month’s deadly floods, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah warning that authorities will “show no leniency” to people who “belittle” those who are suffering. Some have taken to social media to appeal for information about their loved ones and to urge officials to step up search efforts, only to be hit by hostile comments.
Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims:
Instagram creators say they have lost thousands of pounds after their accounts were suspended or taken down due to fake copyright claims. Extorters have filed bogus claims to the Meta-owned social media platform, then asked for ransoms to withdraw them – knowing repeated claims can lead to account bans.
Investigators begin work on why cargo plane overran Miami runway:
Officials are investigating what caused an Amazon cargo plane to overshoot the runway after landing at Miami International Airport in a deadly incident on Sunday. Five people were killed and five others seriously injured when the plane, which was operated by 21 Air, crashed just before 14:00 (18:00 GMT). The plane, a Boeing 767-300, crossed a road beyond the runway and hit several vehicles on the ground. It is not yet clear whether those who died were in the aircraft, on the ground, or both.
Dolly Parton’s sister pleads for end to ‘AI garbage’ posts after singer’s death:
Dolly Parton’s sister has issued a plea to fans over “fake AI garbage” posted on social media in the wake of the singer’s death. Tributes to the late country legend have appeared online and at locations including the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, after Parton died on 25 August at the age of 80.
Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation:
Australians would be able to switch off social media algorithms under draft legislation to be proposed this week. Communications Minister Anika Wells, who last year helmed the government’s world-first social media ban for under-16s, said the digital duty of care laws would ensure “some basic safety protections on an industry that hasn’t had to observe it”.
Council plea to bin batteries safely after large fire:
A council is urging residents to dispose of batteries and battery-powered items properly, after a large fire at a recycling facility.Fifty firefighters tackled a blaze caused by a battery at Total Metal Recovery Ltd in Stoke Prior, near Bromsgrove on Tuesday. Worcestershire County Council said the fire was the “latest warning” of the growing risks posed by batteries entering the waste and recycling system.
Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers:
Xbox is introducing strict monthly time limits for Game Pass subscribers who stream games online through its cloud gaming service. The changes, which come into effect in November, will see a subscriber to the £16.99 Ultimate monthly plan able to stream games for up to 15 hours a month – before having to purchase additional cloud play time. Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and they would allow the firm to “continue to invest” in the service’s “reliability and performance”.