WhatsApp has rolled out new features for group chats to make staying connected and expressing yourself easier in 2026. These updates are designed to enhance group interactions, whether you’re sharing New Year’s resolutions, planning events, or coordinating with friends and colleagues across different devices.

HP has unveiled the EliteBoard G1a at CES 2026, a unique Windows PC fully integrated into a keyboard, earning recognition as a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree. The device is being marketed as the world’s first full AI PC in a keyboard, combining compact form with full computing capabilities.

Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy Book6 laptop lineup at CES 2026, featuring Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors built on the advanced 18A process, a 1.8nm-class node. The combination of these next-generation chips and a redesigned cooling system allows the Galaxy Book6 Pro and Ultra models to operate more efficiently, run cooler, and deliver up to 30 hours of battery life, offering

China is intensifying its technological competition with Western nations, focusing on innovations ranging from artificial intelligence to clean energy, and is now turning its attention to satellite internet. Researchers from Peking University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a “groundbreaking” satellite communication system designed to rival SpaceX’s Starlink network.

Pakistan has fallen behind most regional countries in the rollout of 5G services, with only Afghanistan lagging further, highlighting a significant delay in the adoption of next-generation mobile technology. According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority officials, 5G was first launched globally in 2019, yet Pakistan continues to face severe spectrum shortages despite having a population

Cadepo, a cash and cheque deposit solution, has reached a significant regulatory milestone by meeting the State Bank of Pakistan’s standards for cash deposit machines. The achievement comes after the deployment of more than 600 devices, which have processed over PKR 100 billion in cash and cheque deposits.

Pakistan’s internet usage has increased sharply over the past few years, with access more than doubling since 2019, according to the Household Integrated Economic Survey 2024–25. The survey shows that over 70 percent of households across the country now use internet services, compared to just 34 percent in 2019, highlighting rapid growth in digital connectivity.

At CES 2026, Amazon introduced its new line of branded televisions under the name Ember, with the flagship model being the Ember Artline TV, designed to compete with Samsung’s popular Frame TV. The Ember Artline is a 4K QLED TV supporting Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus, featuring a matte display that reduces glare in bright and dim environments. The TV comes in two sizes, 55 inches and 65 inches,

Google has confirmed that Snapseed 3.0 will be released for Android, following its debut on iOS devices in June. The confirmation comes after members of the Snapseed team shared on Reddit in late December that development on the Android version began in November, though they cautioned that the update is still a few months away from launch.

Lego is entering a transformative phase with the launch of its first-ever smart brick, a move the company describes as its most significant innovation in decades. The new piece, officially unveiled at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, initially resembles a standard Lego brick, retaining the familiar click and tactile feel, but its interior houses advanced electronics designed to revolutionize play.