Apple’s AirPlay vulnerability “AirBorne” risks iPhones, Macs, and more

Apple’s popular AirPlay feature, which allows seamless streaming of music, photos, and videos between devices, has been flagged for a serious vulnerability, putting millions of users at risk. The flaw, identified by cybersecurity researchers as “AirBorne,” could allow hackers to infiltrate iPhones, iPads, Macs, and third-party devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network, particularly in […]

Payoneer imposes 3% withdrawal fee on Pakistani users, raising concerns among freelancers

Payoneer, the global financial services platform widely used by freelancers and digital professionals, has introduced a 3% withdrawal fee for users in Pakistan—prompting widespread concern among the country’s burgeoning online workforce. The updated fee structure, which quietly came into effect this week, marks a significant shift in the cost of doing business for tens of […]

Beyoncé faces bump in the ride on ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour after cease-and-desist letter

Beyoncé has received a cease-and-desist letter from Sphere Entertainment Group (SEG) after controversial visuals from her “Cowboy Carter” tour depicted the singer towering over the Las Vegas skyline and lifting the Sphere venue. The imagery, which debuted during the opening night of her tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, shows Beyoncé as a colossal […]

Met office warns of heatwaves, possible flooding across Pakistan

Pakistan is expected to witness normal to above-normal rainfall from May to July, with risks of heatwaves and localised flooding, the country’s Meteorological Department said in its latest forecast. The Met Office reported that between February and April, most parts of the country experienced either normal or below-normal rainfall. Southern Balochistan and much of Sindh […]

Pakistani filmmaker Mo Naqvi earns fourth Emmy nomination for acclaimed Netflix series

Acclaimed Pakistani documentary filmmaker Mohammed Ali (Mo) Naqvi has earned a prestigious nomination at the 2024 Emmy Awards in the category of Outstanding Historical Documentary for his work on Turning Point: The Bomb & The Cold War, a widely praised Netflix original series. This marks Naqvi’s fourth career Emmy nomination, a significant milestone that positions […]

Pakistani boxer Shahir Afridi knocks out unbeaten Indian boxer in Thailand

Pakistani boxer Shahir Afridi triumphed over his Indian rival, Tarjot Singh Bawa, in a high-stakes match held in Thailand. The middleweight clash, part of a much-anticipated Pakistan-India boxing showdown, saw Afridi overpower Bawa with a technical knockout in the fourth round. The referee was forced to stop the bout after assessing the Indian boxer’s deteriorating […]