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Saudi Arabia Denies Reports Of Scaling Back $500 Billion ‘The Line’ Mega City Project

In a surprising turn of events, Saudi Arabia has refuted reports that its futuristic megacity project, The Line, would be significantly scaled back. Earlier reports suggested a dramatic downsizing from the initially proposed 105-mile sprawl to a mere 1.5-mile stretch. Mega-city myth? No! The Line holds firm. Faisal Al Ibrahim, a Saudi minister, recently clarified […]

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Source: Asia Times
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Pakistan At 10th, India At 11th Spot Among The Most Crypto-friendly Nations

In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance and technology, the rise of cryptocurrency has sparked both excitement and controversy. As nations grapple with the implications of this digital revolution, a curious trend emerges in the South Asian region. Despite India’s reputation as a tech powerhouse with a burgeoning population of digital natives, it finds itself […]

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Source: The Guardian
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Elon Musk’s Tesla Sues Indian Battery Maker ‘Tesla Power’ Over Trademark Infringement

In recent news, Tech titan Elon Musk’s Tesla is locked in a legal battle with an Indian company, also called Tesla. This Indian Tesla, known as Tesla Power, manufactures lead-acid batteries, not the sleek electric vehicles synonymous with Musk’s brand. Tesla vs Tesla! Apparently, Tesla Power in India has been using its name for some […]

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WhatsApp Threatens To Shut Down Operations In India Over Privacy Dispute

WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app, has thrown a curveball in its ongoing battle with the Indian government. In a recent court hearing, the Meta-owned platform threatened to shut down its operations in India entirely if forced to change its user privacy policies. Encrypted chats or exit? The dispute centers around India’s 2021 Information […]

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Source: The Independent
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South Korean Woman Loses Rs.13 Million After Falling In Love With A “Deepfake” Elon Musk

Love him or hate him, Elon Musk is a magnet for attention – and apparently, scammers, too. In a shocking case of deepfake deception, a South Korean woman has lost a staggering £40,000 (Rs.13 million) after believing she was romanced by the Tesla CEO himself. Deepfake Musk scores big, steals millions! Media reports paint a […]

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Former Twitter Executive Esther Crawford Who Went Viral For Sleeping On Floor Joins Meta

Esther Crawford, a former high-ranking Twitter executive, is making headlines once again with her new role as Director of Product at Meta, Facebook’s parent company. Crawford gained notoriety in 2022 when a viral photo showed her sleeping on the floor at Twitter’s office to meet deadlines. She was later laid off by Elon Musk, who […]

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Here’s Why Meta Paid Its CEO Mark Zuckerberg A Base Salary Of $1 In 2023

Mark Zuckerberg, the omnipresent face of Meta (formerly Facebook), might be the company’s lowest-paid employee on paper. With a base salary of a measly $1, he makes significantly less than the median Meta employee’s salary of a cool $379,000. But hold your horses because there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Zuck’s Salary: […]

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Source: X.com
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Pakistan’s Historic Lunar Mission ‘ICUBE-Qamar’ Launched In Collaboration With China

Pakistan has taken a giant leap towards the moon with its historic lunar mission, ICUBE-Qamar. This groundbreaking project, developed by the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in collaboration with China’s Shanghai University and Pakistan’s space agency SUPARCO, was scheduled to launch on May 3rd (today) aboard China’s Chang’e 6 lunar probe. Pakistan’s mini-satellite takes off! […]

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Did You Know? The First Video Ever Uploaded On YouTube Is Now 19 Years Old

It’s hard to imagine a world without cat videos, makeup tutorials or viral music sensations. But 19 years ago, on April 24th, 2005, the internet witnessed the birth of a giant – YouTube. The very first video uploaded to the platform, a humble 19-second clip titled “Me at the Zoo,” may seem like a relic […]

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Source: X.com
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Pakistan Gears Up To Launch CubeSat To The Moon Next Month In Collaboration With China

Pakistan is about to take a giant leap for mankind…well, a tiny leap anyway. The country is gearing up to launch its very own satellite, the ICUBE-Qamar (ICUBE-Q), to the moon as part of China’s upcoming Chang’e 6 mission. Small satellite, big mission! This isn’t your average satellite launch. Scheduled for the first week of […]

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