OpenAI has acquired the healthcare startup Torch for an estimated $100 million in equity, with the company’s four-person team joining OpenAI as part of the deal. Torch, which developed an app to unify medical data from multiple sources—including doctor visits, lab results, wearables, and wellness tests—aims to create a “medical memory for AI” by consolidating fragmented health records into a

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued comprehensive service rules for operators participating in the upcoming 5G spectrum auction, scheduled by the end of February 2026. These rules, outlined in the recently released Information Memorandum, will form a binding part of the licensing framework for next-generation mobile services in Pakistan.

The Punjab government has introduced advanced drone technology to help farmers protect their crops from pests, aligning with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “digital vision” for the province. Agriculture experts note that the sector is rapidly embracing digitalisation to improve farmer support and increase crop yields.

Chinese scientists have achieved a major milestone in the global effort to develop clean and virtually limitless energy through nuclear fusion. A research team led by Professor Ping Zhu and Associate Professor Ning Yan set a new world record using the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak, known as EAST or China’s “artificial Sun,” marking a significant step forward in fusion technology.

Four NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are returning to Earth more than a month ahead of schedule due to an undisclosed medical issue affecting one crew member. NASA has not released details about the condition, citing privacy concerns, but confirmed that the astronaut is stable. Dr. James Polk, NASA’s chief health and medical officer, explained that while the ISS is

Grand Theft Auto 6 has sparked widespread online anxiety, fueled by rumors and hoaxes surrounding its release. Recently, a doctored screenshot of the game’s Xbox Store page went viral on social media, claiming that GTA 6 would require an unprecedented 676.7GB of storage on an Xbox console. The image, shared by user @TheCanadianGTR on Christmas Eve, quickly spread across gaming communities,

Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 will receive two new Joy-Con controller colors for the first time since its launch, set to release on February 12 alongside Mario Tennis Fever. The new colors, Light Purple and Light Green, follow the console’s existing design style, featuring color accents on the joystick and connection points while keeping the main shell dark gray.

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