CMF Teases New TWS Earbuds, Potentially Buds 2 Successor
Though CMF doesn’t plan on launching a new smartphone this year, it has been keeping itself busy by unveiling other products instead.
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Safaricom explains what to do when M-PESA money is deducted but recipient gets nothing
Safaricom has explained what customers should do when money is deducted from an M-PESA account, but the intended recipient does not receive the funds, following a customer complaint over a failed…
TCLs 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED TV has never been cheaper — act fast to save over $1,000
As of Aug. 18, the TCL 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED TV has returned to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $2,797.99, 30% off its list price.
Sponsor gives KDE Plasma 6.6 the LTS treatment
Kubuntu 26.04 gets three years of fixes for the desktop, frameworks, and apps
‘Technical assessment’ was malware: SPF and CSA warn of S$15 million LinkedIn crypto scam targeting tech workers
SPF and CSA have issued a joint advisory after a fake LinkedIn recruiter scam drained USD11.8 million in cryptocurrency by tricking a victim into downloading malware during a fake coding assessment...
ASUS Announces More ProArt OLED Displays In Malaysia
A few months back, ASUS announced a couple of ProArt OLED displays in Malaysia, or perhaps more accurately, one display that’s available in two sizes.
How I turned a single Google Keep note into the ultimate productivity hack
I've learned to Keep all my ducks in a row.
Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the US
More than a decade after launching in Europe, the Netherlands company is now selling its repairable phones in the US, starting with the Fairphone (Gen 6+).
Tax Star closes $1.75 million Seed round to expand across GCC
UAE-based taxtech startup Tax Star has raised $1.75 million in a Seed round, primarily backed by angel investors. Founded in 2023 by Rayhan Aleem and Haris Tasawar, Tax Star provides an AI-powered…
China's robotics revolution: a transformative opportunity for Africa
China's rapid advancements in robotics are not just reshaping its own industrial landscape but present a critical opportunity for African nations, particularly in sectors like agriculture, healthcare…
Pokémon Center data breach exposes customer info, cancels some orders
Another victim of the CEVA Logistics supply chain attack steps forward as orders get halted and postponed.
One UI 9’s new Warranty hub means no more hunting for repair receipts
Track warranties, check repair costs, and book tech support directly in Settings.
Refactoring the views system in YOUR gift!
In the past, link views were cached in Redis. After 10 seconds , all the views were flushed using a manual loop. The old flow looked like this: Loop through every key (ID).
- Refactored views system replaces manual loop with bulkWrite operations
- Eliminates N+1 problem and prevents view duplication
- Ordered: false ensures operations continue even if one fails
TTFB Won't Go Down? Server-Side Culprits Beyond the Theme
You moved the site behind a CDN, trimmed the theme, deferred scripts, and ran a caching plugin. PageSpeed Insights still flags a high Time to First Byte on the homepage, and the waterfall shows most…
- Disable request-driven WordPress Cron, use system cron instead
- Schedule long jobs during off-peak hours in site's traffic timezone
- Increase OPcache memory size, adjust pm.maxchildren parameter
China reportedly orders state agencies to uninstall its government-only edition of Windows 10 — Beijing accelerates planned retirement over data security concerns
China's Ministry of State Security has told some state-linked organizations to remove a customized version of Windows 10 from their machines.
Eco SIM and sustainability, making mobile technology greener
Telecel Ghana has launched its maiden Eco SIM, a biodegradable card made with 90 percent less plastic than conventional SIMs.
Avicena Ships World’s First 1Tbps Evaluation Kits, Extending Its Leadership in microLED Optical Interconnects
Latest LightBundle™ eKit delivers terabit-class optical connectivity with up to 335 microLED channels operating at 3 Gbps each SUNNYVALE, Calif.
We had 45 subscribers and had sent them zero emails
We had 45 people on our email list and had sent them, in total, zero emails. Not zero this month. Zero ever. I found it while checking something else, and the reason is boring enough that I suspect it…
AMD Radeon RX 9050 8GB Review: Budget GPU, Zero Budget Value
AMD's Radeon RX 9050 8GB promises current-generation graphics for budget gamers, but poor performance and even worse value make this GPU nearly impossible to justify. Read Entire Article
The Pixel 11 series proves that the Pixel 12 will be a breaking point for Google smartphones
Pixel 11's AI is leading the pack, but its hardware isn't. The Pixel 12 needs to catch up.
9 Best Payroll Software and Services for 2026
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Incogni is our favorite service that stops data brokers from selling your info - and it's 58% off
Incogni is taking 58% off annual plans with our code this month only, dropping the Standard plan to $6.79 per month.
Cybersecurity needs a new KPI: it's time to measure our ability to adapt
Cyber resilience depends on more than response times. It's time to measure adaptation too.
This doctor turned a stroke at 24 into a $75 million bet on smart rings. Read his pitch deck.
Happy Health has raised $75 million to build an AI-powered smart ring that helps doctors diagnose and monitor sleep apnea at home.
This battery is powered by algae
When bio-designer Lucia Giron was on family vacation at an island off the coast of North Carolina, a tropical storm flooded the shore, leaving behind small pools of water in the sand.
Firm test-fires 3D-printed, fully cryogenic reusable rocket engine — Indian startup leverages SLM printing to create its first working prototype
Othisis, an Indian startup that's only been in business for two years, has demonstrated a fully 3D-printed, reusable rocket engine.
The Cop Who Took On Flock
After Noel Pichardo called out his city's embrace of Flock surveillance cameras, he was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less than two years.
A parent’s guide to the MacBook Neo: is Apple’s cheapest laptop a back-to-school trap?
Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo looks like a budget dream, but with an iPhone chip, no backlit keys, and an 8GB RAM ceiling, it could be an academic trap for college students.
Essential travel tips for packing tech and power banks
Travellers can make their airport experience smoother by taking a few simple steps when packing phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, chargers and power banks.
Detroit startup Grounded raises $5M to customize electric and gas-powered vans
The company has shifted from making van-life builds to custom outfitting vehicles for small businesses, all while the EV landscape in the US changed dramatically.
How Zipline’s drone delivery system works in U.S. suburbs
Zipline’s tethered delivery system lowers packages from the sky. Now it has to show that people want the service
Sony CEO confirms the PS6 launch date is still undecided due to the ongoing component shortage — 'Considering that importance, we need to take some action. Otherwise, we cannot survive in this landscape'
Analysts have previously determined the PS6 could launch in 2027
Sicherheit vor Drohnen: Neues Zentrum für Drohnensicherheit offiziell eröffnet
Drohnen können zur Gefahr für Flughäfen und andere Infrastruktur werden. Ein neues Technologiezentrum in Sachsen-Anhalt soll helfen, bei ihrer Erkennung und Abwehr voranzukommen.
Architects Unveil New Way To Make Use of Heat Waste From Data Centers
The unique design offers a "new kind of hybrid building" with a data center hidden from sight, the firm behind it told Newsweek.
Lithuania’s LITILIT lands €8M to take femtosecond lasers into mass manufacturing
Vilnius-based femtosecond laser manufacturer LITILIT has received an €8 million loan from the Lithuanian National Development Bank ILTE.
Spotify’s Playlist Notes makes it easier to add context to your favorite picks
Spotify's new Playlist Notes let editors and users explain the story behind every track, right inside the playlist itself.
23-year-old quits Morgan Stanley to start fashion-tech startup, reveals how cold email strategy helped her
Sofia Jiang, a 23-year-old marketer in New York, left Morgan Stanley after four months to pursue her ambition of running a clothing brand.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumored to Get Exclusive Camera Upgrade
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models may be differentiated by a new camera feature that could be exclusive to the larger Pro Max model, if a Chinese leaker is to be believed.
Tax Data Breach and Medicine Reimbursement Rules Change : News Digest
French admin and household finances lead the headlines this week, after a major cyberattack on France’s tax authority raised concerns for taxpayers and property owners using online services. Source
Deus Ex, System Shock, and Thief Developer Legend Warren Spector Announces Retirement
Video game developer legend Warren Spector has announced his retirement from video game development.
Redmi Note 17 5G Review: Big Battery, Bigger Compromises
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 5G arrives with an 8,000mAh battery, a near 7-inch AMOLED display and four years of promised OS updates, but it pairs these with an entry-level Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, a single rear camera and a lone bottom-firing speaker. Priced from Rs.
Death Stranding meets party-based tactical combat in mesmerising open world RPG Fog'n'Silence, in which you lead twisted humans through the Afterlife
On viewing the trailer for Fog'n'Silence , I transformed instantly into a caricature of a Texan oilman. "Hoowee!!" I whooped, hurling down my my ten gallon hat and firing my ivory-handled six shooter…
Limited supply: Get the MacBook Air for just $200
This grade A refurbished MacBook Air has 8GB RAM and is on sale for $199.97
Apple buried about 2,700 Lisa computers in 1989 in a landfill; here's why
In 1989, Apple buried about 2,700 unsold Lisa computers at a landfill in Logan, Utah, ending the story of one of its biggest early failures.
A $21 Billion ‘Kids in Chips’ Startup Is Scooping Up Nvidia Talent
Etched, founded by Harvard dropouts, has its own in-office data center and has signed quant-trading firm Jane Street as its first customer.
Nvidia crypto mining GPUs hacked to restore locked-away VRAM — software mod unlocks 64GB of VRAM on $250 CMP 170HX
CMP Unlocker enables previously disabled VRAM on Nvidia's five-year-old CMP 170HX cryptocurrency mining graphics card.
20-year-old Gunz the Duel gets Steam re-release, receives harsh criticism over network issues and suspected use of generative AI
Gunz the Duel, the cult classic 3rd-person action game first released back in 2006, is back on Steam. But the long-awaited return of the genre-defining game has been tarred somewhat by technical…
Deus Ex director and immersive sim legend Warren Spector is retiring, despite having "three games in particular" he'd still like to make
Warren Spector, Deus Ex director and general household name of the PC gamingverse, has announced his retirement from game development.
Time to be more careful? Research says 22% of us leave our cameras or phones unattended in public to film or photograph ourselves
Content creators and travel vloggers are the worst offenders for leaving camera gear at risk, according to new research
Razer Naga V3 Pro review
An upgrade in pretty much every way (if you ignore the audible ping of the switches).
Finally, smart blinds that actually match my home's decor - here's why they're worth it
The SelectBlinds window treatments come in dozens of styles and designs, so you don't have to sacrifice aesthetics for convenience.
No safe harbour in case of child sexual abuse content, says govt in ‘hard talk’ with Meta: Report
The government had a “hard talk” with Meta on child sexual abuse material and has clarified that circulation of such content is a clear violation.
IAS officer who helped turn India's software industry into global powerhouse
N Vittal, the IAS officer and former Secretary of the Department of Electronics, played a key role in shaping India's software industry by removing regulatory barriers and promoting shared digital…
Samsung Phones Getting Much More Polished UI With Upcoming Update
Samsung is still rolling out One UI 9, but early builds of One UI 9.5 are already revealing what could … Read More The post Samsung Phones Getting Much More Polished UI With Upcoming Update appeared first on ProPakistani .
Samsung’s cheaper Galaxy S26 FE may get one camera feature I absolutely loved
Leaked Galaxy S26 FE hands-on videos show Samsung’s upcoming phone running One UI 9 and apparently inheriting the S26 series’ excellent Horizontal Lock video mode.
Fireside chat: Who’s guarding your front line? Meet the minds behind Armata Cyber Security
Caesar Tonkin, MD of Armata Cyber Security, says the company invests in expertise being visible, not just present.
Campaigners call for Amsterdam to pull plug on giant data centre
More than 500 people have joined a campaign to stop a huge data centre being built in Amsterdam-Zuid, arguing that...