Ghulam Rehman 
In October 2025, Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX, briefly became the first individual in history to reach a net worth of $500 billion — a landmark achievement that underscored his growing influence in global technology and innovation. Just eight months later, on June 12, 2026, SpaceX shattered records once again with the … Read more
In the rapidly evolving world of digital finance, Web3 decentralized finance (DeFi) has shifted from a fringe experiment to a serious contender against traditional finance (TradFi). By relying on blockchain technology, crypto and smart contracts, DeFi eliminates intermediaries such as banks, brokers, and payment processors, replacing them with open, permissionless systems where users can borrow, … Read more
Introduction: From Hype to Discipline in 2026 Startup Ecosystem The global startup landscape in 2026 is undergoing a structural reset. After years of aggressive venture capital deployment driven by hype cycles, the market is now transitioning toward a more disciplined and performance-oriented funding environment. Emerging technology startups continue to attract investor attention, but the criteria … Read more
The cybersecurity landscape has transformed dramatically, with artificial intelligence no longer just a defensive tool but a primary weapon in the hands of adversaries. Attackers leverage generative AI to craft hyper-realistic phishing campaigns, deepfakes that impersonate executives, and autonomous agents capable of executing entire attack chains with minimal human intervention. This shift has accelerated the … Read more
As we approach 2026, the landscape of business operations is on the cusp of a profound transformation driven by AI agents. These intelligent systems are not mere tools but active participants in decision-making and execution, promising to redefine efficiency in an era where speed and adaptability are paramount. During CES 2026 in Las Vegas this … Read more
A massive database containing nearly 149 million compromised login credentials — including those tied to an estimated 48 million Gmail accounts — was publicly exposed online, cybersecurity researchers confirmed, underscoring the growing risks posed by credential theft and password reuse worldwide. The dataset, discovered by veteran security researcher Jeremiah Fowler, was not protected by any … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for an accelerated legislative process to ban children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, aiming to have the measure take effect by September 2026 at the start of the next school year. In a video released late Saturday by French broadcaster BFM-TV, Macron said he … Read more
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has long been the global stage for tech breakthroughs, where the future unfolds amid flashing lights and buzzing crowds in Las Vegas. But CES 2026 marked a pivotal shift: China didn’t just show up – it commanded the spotlight. Gone are the days when Chinese firms were seen as mere … Read more
Silicon Valley’s tech community has seen a surge in the use of unregulated peptide drugs sourced from China, reflecting a growing biohacking trend that blends wellness experimentation with performance enhancement. According to The New York Times, these peptides, which are small chains of amino acids similar to components used in approved treatments for conditions like … Read more
The global gig economy market hit $582.2 billion in 2025 and is soaring to $674.1 billion in 2026, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.79% pushing it to a whopping $2,178.4 billion by 2034 Imagine this: It’s a crisp January morning in 2026, and Sarah, a 32-year-old AI engineer, sips her coffee … Read more
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed requiring tourists from 40 visa-waiver countries to show all social media accounts used in the past five years as part of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) process. The proposal, published for public comment, would also mandate that applicants temporarily make their social media profiles public … Read more
A few months after launching its Qwen3-VL multimodal AI suite, Alibaba has released a detailed technical report showing the system outperforming leading commercial models, including OpenAI’s GPT-5, Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro and Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.1, in a range of visual math, document comprehension and long-video analysis benchmarks. The findings highlight significant advances in open-source … Read more
China is aggressively integrating artificial intelligence and robotics into its manufacturing backbone, using AI-powered dark factory, and “factory brains” to coordinate assembly lines and logistics. Massive government and private investments are driving the country’s industrial upgrade, helping it maintain a competitive edge even as labor costs rise and trade tensions simmer. Companies such as Midea … Read more
Bitcoin has broken its streak of October gains for the first time in seven years, closing the month with nearly a 5% decline. The slide marks the end of the cryptocurrency’s long-standing “Uptober” trend — a nickname traders use for Bitcoin’s historically strong October performance. The world’s largest digital asset Bitcoin faced a choppy month, … Read more
At the APEC summit in Gyeongju, Chinese President Xi Jinping took centre stage to advance a bold proposal for a global organisation to govern artificial intelligence, signalling China’s ambition to position itself as a leader in international tech governance. Xi suggested the establishment of a “World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation” that would set governance rules … Read more
Meta is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the company of illegally downloading adult videos to train its artificial intelligence systems, arguing the content was likely accessed for “personal use” and not for AI development. The complaint, filed in July by adult entertainment producers, alleges Meta downloaded at least 2,369 copyrighted films beginning in 2018. … Read more