Pakistan’s startup ecosystem raised approximately $74.2 million in 2025, nearly doubling the $40 million secured in 2024 and marking a clear turning point after two years of post-peak contraction. By the end of Q1 2026, the momentum had accelerated further, with $93.5 million already raised across five equity rounds in the year’s first three months alone. […]
From YouTube Stardom to Fintech: Jimmy Donaldson’s Beast Industries Expands into Youth Financial Services with 7-Million-User Banking App In a landmark deal that signals the maturation of the creator economy, MrBeast acquires Step Gen Z-focused fintech banking application. The acquisition represents one of the most significant intersections between digital content creation and financial services to date. Step, which […]
Basant is back, and in 2026 Lahore is celebrating it in a more organized, safer, and equally vibrant way. From colorful kites in the sky to music festivals, rooftop gatherings, and bustling kite markets, the city is embracing the festival with structure and spirit. If you’re planning to enjoy Basant this year, here’s a clear […]
OpenAI has officially transitioned from AI-assisted snippets to agent-native software development with the launch of the Codex app for macOS. This isn’t just a new interface; it is a purpose-built environment designed to orchestrate autonomous AI agents that code, test, and deploy software in parallel. TL;DR: The Codex App Shift OpenAI Codex App The Codex […]
Pakistan-based startup Uplift AI has raised $3.5 million in seed funding to expand the adoption of voice technology across developing markets, with a strong focus on regional and underrepresented languages. The round was backed by Y Combinator, Indus Valley Capital, Pioneer Fund, Conjunction Capital, and Moment Ventures. Founded by Zaid Qureshi and Hammad Malik, former […]
For two years, the AI narrative was written in stone: OpenAI was the agile disruptor, and Google was the incumbent “sleeping giant” too paralyzed by its own success to move. But as we move through 2026, the script has flipped. Recent OpenAI Vs Google reports, including an analysis by the Wall Street Journal, reveal that OpenAI has declared an […]
WhatsApp is tightening its rules around AI, and starting January 15, 2026, the platform will block all third-party AI chatbots including ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. This follows WhatsApp’s updated Business API terms, which now explicitly prohibit “general-purpose chatbots” from operating on the platform. According to Meta, the API was built for businesses to communicate with customers—not to […]
Windows 10 is officially reaching end of life on October 14, 2025. That’s the final date Microsoft will provide free security updates, bug fixes, or technical support for the operating system. If you’re still using Windows 10, now is the right time to prepare. What Does “Windows 10 End of Life” Mean? After the Windows […]
Google is injecting AI into Chrome – Gemini in Chrome is now available for free users on Windows and Mac, and “agentic browsing” features that can perform tasks like booking or shopping on your behalf are coming. Google What’s New? Features We’re using the world’s leading models to transform so many of our products, and […]
YouTube Studio upgrade now allows creators to test up to three titles (and thumbnails) A/B Testing for a single video and introduces “Ask Studio,” a chat-style analytics tool letting creators ask questions in plain English about their videos performance. Youtube What’s New Why It Matters? “We have a lot of powerful charts and graphs for […]