Sony is selling a new wearable, pocket-sized air conditioner for roughly $130. It also heats users. Announced in 2019, Sony has begun sales of its wearable, pocket-sized air conditioner — called Reon Pocket — which also works as a heater… Continue Reading
The U.S. has administered 200 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine, a White House official said Friday. Just under 40% of Americans have had at least one dose, and about a quarter have completed the one- and two-dose vaccinations. The news… Continue Reading
India is reeling under a severe second wave of Covid-19 and many states are struggling to cope with the rising numbers. Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, is among the worst affected in the country and its people are suffering… Continue Reading
IN the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual Inclusive Internet Index report, measuring internet inclusion in terms of availability, affordability, relevance and readiness, Pakistan’s overall ranking has dropped to 90th place among 120 nations; the second lowest ranking country in Asia and… Continue Reading
The UAE has extended the repayment of a $2 billion deposit given to Pakistan by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) in January 2019 to boost liquidity and help overcome financial crisis faced by the South Asian country. This… Continue Reading
The brief test of the experimental vehicle called Ingenuity shows how explorers can study the red planet from the sky as well as the ground. A small robotic helicopter named Ingenuity made space exploration history on Monday when it lifted… Continue Reading
Global economies forecast to pour stimulus money into fossil fuels as part of Covid recovery According to the Guardian Magazine Carbon dioxide emissions are forecast to jump this year by the second biggest annual rise in history, as global economies… Continue Reading
GOVERNMENTS in Pakistan somehow refuse to acknowledge the futility of imposing blanket bans on media coverage. It was therefore not surprising, though rather unfortunate, that the PTI government decided to go down this blind alley when violence flared up in Lahore on… Continue Reading
THE state’s decision to ban the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), following a wave of riotous mobilisation and significant violence against police officials, is not without merit. There are, of course, broader questions of state overreach, but this particular step is a… Continue Reading
AUTISM Spectrum Disorder comprises a range of psycho-social, behavioural and emotional difficulties in children and adults that can affect their day-to-day functioning, educational goals, employment opportunities and independent living options. Early identification of the disorder is important so that appropriate… Continue Reading