What you should know about the Redmi Note 17
Xiaomi skipped the Redmi Note 16 name entirely. The brand jumped from Note 15 straight to Note 17 to match the naming of its flagship Xiaomi 17 series.
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Quantum Computing in Everything: Where It Could Change the World and Where It Can't
What if quantum computers were used everywhere? Explore their potential in cybersecurity, accident detection, drug discovery, climate modeling, and optimization
Vietnam Japan cooperation moves towards results driven innovation
From semiconductor workforce development and the establishment of innovation spaces to concrete technology projects Vietnam Japan cooperation is shifting towards deeper collaboration and tangible…
YouTube says there’s a reason its UI keeps changing, and it’s not to annoy you
YouTube says it is "reduce clutter and make the app more effortless to use," but not everyone would agree.
South Africans block billions of spam calls amid tougher consumer protection crackdown
Between January and June this year, Truecaller detected 17.47 billion spam calls, a sharp 25.2% increase from the 13.96 billion recorded in the same period of 2025.
Hyundai Launches Mobile Healthcare Demo in Indonesia
Hyundai Motor Group is set to launch a mobile healthcare service demonstration using purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) to resolve healthcare accessibility issues in an Indonesian smart city.Hyundai Motor…
- Hyundai unveils mobile healthcare demo in Indonesian smart city BSD City
- Modified Kia PV5 Cargo Long vehicle equipped for medical treatment
- Partnership with Sinar Mas Land and Eka Hospital to improve medical access
ICT Exports Hit Record $53.36 Billion
Domestic information and communication technology (ICT) exports recorded $53.36 billion last month, taking the top spot among all July performances in history.
- ICT exports reached record $53.36 billion in July 2026.
- Semiconductors led exports with $41.02 billion, up 178.8%.
- ICT accounted for 54.0% of total exports valued at $98.89 billion.
HD Hyundai, Gates Discuss SMR Cooperation
HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun and TerraPower Founder and Chairman Bill Gates met in Seoul to solidify a cooperative system for the commercialization of next-generation small modular reactors (SMR).
- HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun met with TerraPower Founder Bill Gates in Seoul.
- The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation for commercializing next-generation SMRs.
- They discussed accelerating commercialization through a joint production system.
'Yellow envelope law' could derail chip cluster project: law experts
Backed by pro-labor activists, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea passed what is known as the “yellow envelope law” last year, substantially expanding the definition of labor disputes.
What FAST Cables’ BASEC Certification Really Means for Pakistani Manufacturing
Every so often, an announcement comes along that looks small on the surface but points to something much larger underneath.
Super app Toss operator Viva Republica's H1 net income up 120 pct on-year
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Viva Republica Inc., the South Korean operator of the...
DJI’s new 360 camera fixes one of the biggest headaches with owning one
DJI’s second-gen 360 camera brings meaningful upgrades where they matter, but there’s a catch: you can’t buy it globally yet.
Forget the Pixel 11, this Google product is turning plenty of heads this year
Survey says the Fitbit Air is the Google product our readers crave.
5 beginner PC building tips from the mad genius who built a $34k, 353-pound desktop with not one, but two RTX 5090s
I interviewed artist Robbin Snijders, creator of 'Yuga' — a $34,000, 353-pound PC with dual RTX 5090s — to get 5 tips for first-time PC builders.
China’s ‘new’ Jetour Traveler 7 the first hint of facelift Jetour T2?
Official confirmation of whether the Traveler 7 will indeed morph into the facelift T2 is still to be confirmed.
Generaltec’s eco-friendly inverter technology: Maximum energy efficiency
Inverter air conditioning has become a preferred choice for modern cooling because it is engineered to match the increasing demand for efficiency.
Israeli-American defense startup launches new Anthem cruise missile in Morocco military test
The test marked the operational launch of the new Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center (AMTEC), established under the Abraham Accords.
- Covenant Industries launched Anthem cruise missile in Morocco.
- Joint military exercise with US forces and Moroccan Armed Forces.
- AMTEC laboratory for advanced warfare technologies established.
French taxpayers’ data stolen in cyber attack
A 'malicious actor' claimed on Wednesday to have hacked France's tax agency in late June.
Moto G Max With 7,000mAh Battery Launched In India; Price Starts At ₹27,999
Motorola has launched the Moto G Max in India. The device features a satin finish with Pantone-curated colour options, a 50-megapixel Sony Lytia 600 camera system, a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor, a…
How to Scale Engineering Teams Without Scaling Their Problems
Learn how knowledge silos and expert bottlenecks slow growing engineering teams, and how shared context, observability, and AI can restore speed.
New approach: US companies to be allowed cyber attacks on online criminals
Technology companies are already playing an important role in taking action against online criminals. Soon, some companies will also be allowed to carry out cyber attacks with the approval of the US…
Keychron’s New Macro Pad Looks Like An April Fool’s Joke, But Is Indeed Real
It looks like a spoof product solely intended for shitposting (pardon my fluent French) purposes during April Fool’s, but it isn’t.
YouTube blocks 12 channels spreading Kremlin narratives in Ukraine – CCD
YouTube has blocked 12 channels that spread Kremlin narratives and support the Russian army on Ukrainian territory.
Choosing colors (for developers)
The eleven-shade color scale from Tailwind CSS is one of those ideas I keep stealing. You know the one: 50 through 950 gives you enough stops for backgrounds, borders, hover states, text, everything.
- Tailwind CSS offers an eleven-shade color scale for design consistency.
- Use OKLCH color model to derive shades and maintain consistent neutral palette with --gray- aliases.
Databricks valuation hits $190bn after second $5bn raise in 2026
The data and AI company's valuation has jumped from $134bn to $190bn in just six months. Read more: Databricks valuation hits $190bn after second $5bn raise in 2026
The Python GIL, explained without the hand-waving
Every Python developer eventually hits this conversation: "Just use threads to speed it up." "Python threads don't run in parallel.
Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY in Production: Safe Reconnects & SSE
If your app needs to push live updates to connected clients — a job progress bar, a balance that changes when a background worker finishes, a "this record was deleted elsewhere" toast — the reflex is…
HD Hyundai, Hyundai E&C, TerraPower to collaborate to tap into U.S. SMR market
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Heads of HD Hyundai Co., Hyundai Engineering & Co...
There Were Better Options, But Instagram Is Officially Changing Its Wordmark To This…
Today, Instagram has officially unveiled its newest wordmark for the platform, moving away from the iconic script that it has used for over a decade.
I’ve been living with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 for 3 weeks — and I was wrong
I’ve spent a lot of time using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and many of the so-called cons pale in comparison to how good this foldable phone actually feels and and works in everyday life.
Samsung phones could finally get proper app lock with One UI 9.5
A more convenient app lock feature could be in the works for Samsung phones.
Motorola launches Moto G Max with Snapdragon processor
Moto G Max uses a 7,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, supported by a 33W charger inside the box. It comes with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm jack
Organic-looking brake assemblies debut on new Czinger 21C Spyder
Czinger used topological design and additive manufacturing to make the brakes.
Dating apps are swiping left on the features that made them as Gen Z looks for love in real life
Online dating is betting on fewer swipes, better matches and more real-life experiences to win over Gen Z.
PPP lawmaker sends letters to U.S. House members over Coupang data breach
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- An opposition lawmaker said Friday he has sent offici...
Faiba warns Parliament: New internet billing rules could raise costs and threaten privacy
Jamii Telecommunications Limited (JTL), the operator of the Faiba brand, has asked Parliament to amend proposed changes to Kenya’s communications law, warning that mandatory consumption-based internet…
China takes aim at Elon Musk’s ‘Jesus-level’ brain-chip dream with first BCI surgery policy
In a significant move, China has introduced its inaugural commercial insurance for invasive brain-computer interface surgery, marking a vital step in fostering the nation’s BCI sector.
Plateau govt creates new ministry
Plateau State Government has approved the creation of Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. The new ministry will be responsible for coordinating the state’s response to humanitarian…
npm 12 Released: Install Scripts Off by Default as Registry Moves to Explicit Trust
npm 12 introduces significant security-related changes, making certain installation behaviors opt-in. Notably, script allowances are now off by default, which requires explicit approval for running…
Pulau Jerejak as financial hub? Putrajaya backs plan to boost Penang’s high-tech sector
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — Pulau Jerejak has the potential to be developed as a financial hub to complement the semicon...
‘Half-year corporate results and geopolitical conditions weigh on QSE performance’
<p>Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index ended this week’s trading down 0.9 percent, losing 91.41 points to reach 10,020.84 points compared with last week, under pressure from four sectors.</p>…
US tightens Trump security after Israeli warnings of Iranian threats
Repeated Israeli warnings of Iranian plots to assassinate Donald Trump prompted the US to adopt extraordinary security measures, despite inconclusive intelligence.
US retains Nigeria on Country of Particular Concern list despite security efforts
Nigeria remains under the United States’ Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation after Washington and Abuja concluded the second session of their Joint Working Group without announcing any…
Peru Holds Interest Rate at 4.25% as Crises Mount
Peru · Economy Key Facts Peru’s central bank, the BCRP, left its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% on 13 August 2026 — reported as the 11th meeting in a row with no change.
Real estate market surpasses QR353m in weekly transactions
<p>DOHA: Qatar’s real estate sector demonstrated notable momentum during the first week of August, registering total real estate trading volumes exceeding QR353m between August 2 and August 6.</p>…
Flávio Bolsonaro Files 2026 Presidential Run at TSE
Brazil · Politics Key Facts Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, registered a 2026 presidential candidacy with Brazil’s electoral court (TSE) on the evening of 13…
SalfaCorp Profit More Than Halves on Nueva Centinela Charges
Chile's largest construction group reported a second-quarter profit down more than half, hit by surprise charges on the Nueva Centinela copper project it is building for Antofagasta Minerals.
More GPs are asking patients this question. What should you do?
A new feature of GP appointments is spreading fast. But not everyone is convinced.
‘I got me a new face’ – Uche Ogbodo announces threads, fillers, PDO treatments
Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, has revealed that she underwent threads, fillers and PDO treatment to enhance her facial appearance without undergoing surgery.
iOS 27 brings 5-star ratings to Photos — here is how to use them
Forget favorites: iOS 27 star ratings make organizing photos way better.
Reactions as US town appoints Muslim woman as judge
The appointment of Assma Ali as a municipal judge in a Mississippi town in the United States has drawn mixed reactions from internet trolls and a few Mississippi politicians because she is Muslim.
Pakistanis Pay Record Rs. 1.57 Trillion Tax At Fuel Stations
The federal government collected a record Rs. 1.567 trillion in petroleum levy during fiscal year 2025-26 thanks to record-high fuel … Read More The post Pakistanis Pay Record Rs.
Ondo Muslims decry marginalisation, demand inclusive governance
A non-governmental organisation, At-Tanzil Islamic Foundation, has expressed concern over what it described as the marginalisation of Muslims in governance and public appointments in Ondo State…
Five years after quitting a job, developer’s former boss asked for rapid tech support
Connecting a single power cord turned into a lucrative all-nighter
Google Pixel 11 series first look: Camera Looks, a built-in teleprompter and AI that earns its place
Google’s Pixel 11 series lets you choose how your photos look at the moment of capture and puts a teleprompter inside the camera app, with the return of the notification light reserved for the Pro…
Airblue Launches Airflix Inflight Entertainment System on Pakistan’s Independence Day
Airblue has officially launched Airflix, its new inflight entertainment (IFE) system, offering passengers a more engaging and personalized entertainment experience … Read More The post Airblue Launches Airflix Inflight Entertainment System on Pakistan’s Independence Day appeared first on ProPakistani .
Zmanim-WP Shortcodes for Seasonal Hours and Misheyakir
Our 4th look at the common shortcodes found Zmanim-WP, the free WordPress plugin, cover the earliest time tallit and tefillin; and the calculations for a halach
How to Check If a Samsung Is Original
Knowing how to check if a Samsung is original is important when buying a new or second-hand phone. Fake or refurbished devices can sometimes look very similar to genuine Samsung phones, making it difficult to identify them by appearance alone.