Abbas Ibn Firnas: The First Human to Attempt Heavier-Than-Air Flight Abbas Ibn Firnas, a remarkable 9th-century polymath, is celebrated as the first person to attempt and achieve heavier-than-air flight, predating modern airplanes by more than a thousand years. Born in Ronda, in what is now Spain, and later residing in Cordoba—a prominent center of learning…
Meta has been actively enhancing its social media platforms with artificial intelligence (AI) tools in recent months. A recent development in this direction is Instagram’s new feature, allowing users to generate AI-powered profile pictures. This feature is reportedly based on Meta’s advanced Llama AI model, aiming to give users more creative control over their profile…
O2 Launches “Daisy” AI Tool to Outsmart Phone Scammers Mobile network operator O2 has introduced a unique AI tool to counter phone scams. Named “Daisy,” this AI impersonates an elderly woman, keeping scammers on long calls to prevent them from targeting real customers. This clever tool is part of O2’s broader strategy to protect users…
EU Commission Launches Antitrust Probe Into Visa’s Retailer Fees The European Commission (EC) has opened a preliminary investigation into fees charged by Visa to retailers. This probe follows a recent report indicating that both Visa and Mastercard are under scrutiny for potentially harming competition in the payments market. Allegations of Anti-Competitive Practices The EC informed…
Apple Faces £3 Billion Lawsuit Over iCloud Service Monopoly in the UK Consumer group Which? has launched a £3 billion lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud service, claiming the tech giant has breached competition law. According to Which?, Apple pressures users to subscribe to iCloud for data storage, making it harder for alternative services to…
In recent years, ride-hailing drivers in Pakistan have faced increasingly challenging conditions as the cost of operating their vehicles continues to rise. These drivers, who rely on platforms like Careem, Bykea, Yango, and inDriver, are struggling to make ends meet as expenses for fuel, maintenance, and other operational costs surge. The current inflationary pressures in…
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) and Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a pioneer in electric air taxi development, recently completed Joby’s first international exhibition flight at Toyota’s Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Shizuoka, Japan. With the stunning backdrop of Mount Fuji, the flight highlighted the low noise impact of Joby’s emissions-free aircraft and marked a significant…
OpenAI has made a strategic acquisition of the premium domain Chat.com, now redirecting users directly to its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. This move highlights OpenAI’s commitment to expanding its accessibility and reach, leveraging one of the most valuable domains in the tech space. A spokesperson from OpenAI recently confirmed the purchase, though the company has yet…
For centuries, the age-old question of “What came first: the chicken or the egg?” has intrigued scientists, philosophers, and the general public. Recently, scientists have suggested a compelling answer: the chicken came first, not the egg. The reasoning behind this conclusion is rooted in the biology of eggshell formation. According to researchers, a specific protein,…
Islamabad (Ali Haider) – On November 6, 2024, the Sanober Institute hosted an International Conference on Pakistan’s tourism potential at Serena Hotel Islamabad. This event, organized in collaboration with Serena Hotels, gathered tourism experts, government officials, and international participants to explore and promote Pakistan’s diverse tourism offerings, focusing on four key areas: mountain, coastal, religious,…
