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Nikola Tesla: A Great Visionary Ahead of His Time

5Sep

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Sci-Tech

Nikola Tesla: A Great Visionary Ahead of His Time

Nikola Tesla was born on July 10, 1856, in Smiljan, Croatia. From an early age, he displayed brilliance. He easily memorized Serbian poetry and showed remarkable talent for science. While other children played with toys, Tesla experimented with electricity and created mechanical gadgets. At 17, Tesla moved to Prague to study electrical engineering. His education later took him to Budapest and Paris, where he joined Continental Edison Company. This experience advanced his career and connected him with latest technology. At 28, Tesla traveled to United States. Thomas Edison quickly hired him, but their working styles clashed. Edison relied on trial and error, while Tesla trusted precise theories and calculations. Moreover, their differences ignited the famous “War of the Currents.” ...

Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Begins Exporting Cars to Japan

29Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Pakistan, Sci-Tech

Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Begins Exporting Cars to Japan

Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan has achieved a historic milestone, initiating the country's first-ever car exports to Japan. The company dispatched its initial batch of Honda CITY 1.2L units, marking a significant step for Pakistan's automotive industry. Government officials and industry leaders celebrated the achievement, highlighting its potential for future economic growth. Pakistan’s automotive sector has reached a new milestone as Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan (HACPL) successfully exports its first batch of completely built cars to Japan. This marks a significant achievement for the country’s manufacturing industry and opens doors for further international trade. This bond was initially formalized in May 1953 with the first bilateral trade agreement. However, it was in the 1980s that tra...

Musk’s xAI Acquires X in $45 Billion Deal

29Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Sci-Tech

Musk’s xAI Acquires X in $45 Billion Deal

Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has acquired his social media platform X in a significant all-stock deal. Musk's xAI Acquires X in $45 Billion Deal to Merge AI and Social Media. Musk also stated that this combination would enhance user experience and advance knowledge. Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acquired the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in an all-stock deal valued at $45 billion. This transaction values X at $33 billion, including $12 billion in debt, and xAI at $80 billion. Musk highlighted the strategic importance of merging the data, models, and talent from both companies to unlock significant potential. He stated, "xAI and X's futures are intertwined. Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, models, compute, distri...

Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-Hee Passes Away at 63

26Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Sci-Tech

Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-Hee Passes Away at 63

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee, a key figure in the company's TV business, has died at 63. Credited with boosting Samsung's global TV presence, Han passed away from cardiac arrest. His leadership was instrumental in the development of Samsung's LED TVs and its rise in the global market. Samsung Electronics has announced the passing of its co-CEO Han Jong-Hee, who died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday at the age of 63. Han, a key figure in the company's television business, played a major role in establishing Samsung as a leader in the global market. Han joined Samsung in 1988 and dedicated nearly four decades to advancing its technology. He was instrumental in launching the company’s high-end LED TVs, which contributed to Samsung’s dominance in the television industry. His effo...

Starlink Gets Temporary Approval to Operate in Pakistan

22Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan, Sci-Tech

Starlink Gets Temporary Approval to Operate in Pakistan

Starlink has received temporary approval to operate in Pakistan. The Information Technology Minister confirmed this development. This move aims to improve internet services nationwide, especially in remote areas. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority will oversee the company's compliance with licensing requirements. Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, has received temporary approval to operate in Pakistan. Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja confirmed this development, stating that the decision was made with the agreement of all security and regulatory bodies. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will oversee the company’s compliance with licensing requirements, including fee payments. This approval is an importan...