Microsoft is testing updates to File Explorer in the latest Windows 11 Dev preview builds, focusing on faster launch performance and a cleaner user interface. One key change is File Explorer preloading, designed to improve startup speed on devices with limited performance, such as tablets and handheld PCs. Users will have the option to disable preloading, and Microsoft notes that most modern PCs

Japan has officially launched its futuristic “human washing machine” for commercial sale after the unique device attracted massive attention at the World Expo in Osaka. Developed by the Japanese company Science, the pod-like machine allows a person to lie down inside, close the lid, and experience a gentle, non-rotating wash accompanied by calming music. The system also tracks the user’s

China has demonstrated remarkable agility in space operations by launching the uncrewed Shenzhou-22 spacecraft in just 11 days to serve as an emergency rescue vehicle for the Tiangong space station. The urgent mission was triggered by the detection of small cracks in the window of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule, likely caused by impacts from space debris. These cracks posed a serious safety

Islamabad is progressing toward becoming Pakistan’s first fully cashless city as the Capital Development Authority expands digital payment options across hotels, restaurants, petrol stations, and guest houses. QR code-based payments, which were previously available in weekly markets, metro buses, and government offices, will now be implemented in commercial areas and dining establishments to

Telegram, the cloud-based messaging and social media platform, is redefining how technology companies scale by combining massive global reach with a remarkably lean operational model. Valued at $30 billion and serving over 1 billion monthly active users, Telegram operates with a small team of just 30 employees under the leadership of founder Pavel Durov. This approach demonstrates that rapid

Beijing plans to establish a state-of-the-art space data center in near-Earth dawn-dusk orbit, approximately 700 to 800 kilometers above the planet, in a move aimed at advancing space-based computing and communications. The initiative was announced during a meeting held by the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission in collaboration with the Beijing Astro-Future Institute of Space

The holiday season has always been a fiercely competitive period for retailers aiming to capture consumer attention across cities like New York, London, and beyond. This year, however, the battle for shoppers’ eyes is expanding beyond humans, as companies increasingly target artificial intelligence to reach potential buyers. Online sales during festive periods are expected to surpass hundreds of

The Punjab government has launched EcoBot, Pakistan’s first AI-powered environmental chatbot, designed to provide real-time updates on air quality and environmental guidance. The chatbot is accessible via WhatsApp using a QR code, allowing users to interact in English or Urdu. EcoBot provides accurate Air Quality Index (AQI) readings, health tips, and awareness messages to help citizens make

China successfully conducted its first emergency space launch on Tuesday, sending the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft into orbit without any issues. The mission aimed to address safety concerns at China’s Tiangong crewed space station after earlier damage to a vessel in orbit this month.

In 2016, tech enthusiast Glubux set out to build an off-grid solar power system using an unconventional energy source: more than 1,000 recycled laptop batteries. What began as an experiment in sustainability and DIY engineering has, eight years later, turned into a long-running proof of how electronic waste can be repurposed into a dependable source of clean, affordable energy.