Microsoft has denied viral claims that Windows 11 secretly monitors users and sends data to the company every 15 minutes, saying the feature at the center of the controversy only collects local performance information unless users explicitly choose to share diagnostic data. The claims focused on a background service called Windows Health and Optimized Experiences (whesvc), which has been included in Windows 11 since 2025. Social media posts alleged the service automatically tracked system information, including CPU usage, temperatures and battery status, before transmitting it to Microsoft at regular intervals. Data stays on the device by default Responding to the…
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Samsung could remove one of the Galaxy Ultra series’ signature telephoto cameras with the launch of the Galaxy S27 Ultra, according to new leaks, as the company looks to offset rising manufacturing costs. According to noted Samsung tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature a single 50MP 5x telephoto camera, replacing the dual-telephoto setup used in recent Ultra models. South Korean publication ETNews also reported that Samsung is considering the change as part of broader efforts to reduce production costs following a sharp rise in component prices throughout 2026. Galaxy S27 Pro tipped as a smaller Ultra The…
Independent developer Meaningful Games unveiled Osman Ghazi: Ottoman Rising, a third-person action-adventure game inspired by the life of Osman Ghazi, the founder of the Ottoman Empire, as developers continued to draw on historical settings to attract players interested in medieval-themed games. According to the game’s official website and Steam listing, players took on the role of Osman Ghazi, leading the early Ottoman tribe through battles, political intrigue and territorial expansion in 13th-century Anatolia. The game combined sword combat, horseback travel, stealth missions, settlement management and open-world exploration. Meaningful Games said the title featured historically inspired locations, including forests, fortresses and trade…
WASHINGTON: Meta, Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI staff will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump’s advisers on Tuesday about voluntary safety testing for advanced AI models, according to four sources familiar with the meeting, as concerns over rogue AI agents grow. The meeting follows disclosures from OpenAI and Anthropic that their AI tools breached the systems of other companies. The hacks raised concerns among U.S. lawmakers about whether increasingly capable AI models could be used to conduct or facilitate cyberattacks. The White House meeting will focus on the U.S. government’s efforts to measure the hacking capabilities of the most advanced American…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has finalised a roadmap to deregulate gas sector with the support of the World Bank, paving the way for wide-ranging reforms aimed at creating a more competitive and transparent energy market. The roadmap was discussed during a high-level meeting on gas sector reforms chaired by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and attended by the World Bank’s Country Director. A key component of the reform plan is the restructuring and unbundling of the Sui gas companies. Under the proposed changes, their transmission, distribution and energy businesses will be separated to improve operational efficiency and market…
ISLAMABAD, August 4, 2026: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reduced the petrol price and diesel rate for one day, according to a notification issued on Tuesday. According to an official notification, the petrol price has been reduced by Rs3.39 per litre, while the diesel rate has been cut by Rs4.07 per litre. Following the latest revision, the new petrol price has been fixed at Rs328.56 per litre, while the diesel rate now stands at Rs385.86 per litre. The revised fuel prices will come into effect immediately in accordance with the official notification. Earlier, the Pakistan government approved…
Germany is offering promising employment opportunities for skilled professionals from abroad, with vacancies available across multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, tourism and medical technology. In response to the country’s growing demand for qualified workers, the German government has issued updated guidance for foreign applicants on visas, employment procedures and residence requirements. Authorities say international professionals can apply for jobs in a variety of fields where recruitment is currently underway. These include healthcare, medical technology, hospitality, restaurants, tourism and education, with employers actively seeking qualified candidates. According to German officials, demand is steadily rising in the healthcare sector for professionals…
Gold rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, helped by a softer dollar and lower oil prices, while investors awaited U.S. jobs data for clues on the interest-rate outlook. Spot gold was up 1.3% at $4,127.04 per ounce, as of 0253 GMT. U.S. gold futures rose 0.8% to $4,184.40. The U.S. dollar remained subdued, making greenback-priced metals more attractive to holders of other currencies. Oil steadied after steep falls in the previous two sessions. Lower oil prices can ease inflation concerns that often feed expectations of higher interest rates. Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end…
Lakki Marwat: Several terrorists were killed during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out by security forces in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security sources said on Tuesday. According to security sources, the operations were conducted under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision to eliminate terror threats in the region. During the operations, security forces destroyed several terrorist hideouts and engaged Fitna al-Khawarij (FaK) in multiple encounters. Several terrorists were killed, while reports indicate that a number of others were injured during the operations. Security forces also recovered a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and other equipment from the militants’…
The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) is being observed today (Tuesday) across the country with due reverence and solemnity amid heightened security. The event marked the culmination of a 40-day mourning period after the 10th of Muharram, the martyrdom date of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his 72 companions in 680 AD. Mourning processions with Alam, Tazia, and Zuljinah would be taken out in Karachi and other major cities to mark the day. Strict security arrangements have been made to provide security to Chehlum processions. In Karachi, the main Chehlum procession will emerge from Nishtar Park at 1 pm after a majlis to…
