Category: Technology

DRAGON BALL SUPER COMES TO PUBG MOBILE IN 2.7 UPDATE AS SON GOKU, VEGETA AND MORE JOIN THE BATTLEGROUND.

• Partnership with Dragon Ball Super, including two exciting new Dragon Ball Super modes:
  • Dragon Ball Super Themed mode, where players collect Dragon Balls to bring them closer to victory on their favourite PUBG MOBILE maps.
  • Battle Royale: Dragon Ball Super mode, featuring a new animated art style world to explore as five Dragon Ball characters, all with different powers to harness.
• New Dragon Ball Super themed items and outfits available in two phases.
• New areas, skills, items and vehicles to celebrate the Dragon Ball Super collaboration.
• Additions and enhancements to the World of Wonder creative mode.
• New content with Cycle 5 Season 13 and the Royale Pass Ace.

 Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir) This Thursday PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, will be launching their landmark partnership with Dragon Ball Super. This collaboration will include an unprecedented gameplay overhaul in the Version 2.7 Update. With unique new Dragon Ball Super modes, items, vehicles, areas, and more, this represents one of the most significant partnerships in PUBG MOBILE history. 

Dragon Ball Super Themed Mode

The first of the two ground-breaking Dragon Ball Super modes will take place in-game on July 13th until September 4^th featuring Dragon Ball elements merged with classic PUBG MOBILE battle royale gameplay. Through this mode, players can collect seven Dragon Balls to summon Shenron and make a wish at the Shenron Summoning Altar for powerful in-game buffs.

Players will have a chance to discover four new Dragon Ball Super areas in Erangel, Livik and Sanhok built to replicate locations and architecture from the series! “Dragon Ball Village”, “Tenkaichi Budokai”, “Kame House”, and “Karin Tower” all contain goodies for players to find. What’s more, players will be able to throw the new “Hoipoi Capsule” for it to transform into the three-seater “Air Car” to traverse the battlegrounds.

There’s a “Ki” component to this update, integral to the Dragon Ball series! Gather “Ki” like Energy for enhanced mobility, and to use the legendary “Kamehameha” beam to take out enemies and the “Buku-jutsu (Levitation technique)” to fly freely at running speed. When players find themselves low on “Ki”, they can eat scattered “Senzu Beans” to regain it along with Health and Energy.

What’s more, those craving an extra challenge should stay tuned for more details on the hidden Dragon Ball Trial. Here, players will be tasked to search for seven Dragon Balls, all while their location is visible to other teams! To win the game, players must successfully secure the Dragon Balls, defend the Sheron Summoning Altar, and then make a wish.

Battle Royale: Dragon Ball Super

The second of the two Dragon Ball Super modes will bring a gameplay makeover never-before-seen in PUBG MOBILE, transforming the battlegrounds into a stylistic animated art style world from July 15th until September 4th. Players will abandon their traditional weaponry and instead embody one of five of Dragon Ball Super’s characters – Son Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, Piccolo and Ultimate Gohan – using their unique main and support moves in battle and strive to be the last one standing!

As part of this brand new mode, players will gather Spirit Crystlets and Spirit Crystals from the ground to restore energy and upgrade their moves, the highest being Level 4, and use a variety of new features such as Teleport Points and Updraft to traverse and manipulate the map.

“One of the world’s most iconic Japanese manga and anime franchises, Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Super have achieved something truly exceptional in staying relevant and meaningful to the generation that grew up watching and reading it, whilst constantly engaging new and young audiences,” said Vincent Wang, Head of PUBG MOBILE Publishing at Tencent Games. “In addition to its multi-generational and international appeal, its famous theme of conquering challenges really resonates with PUBG MOBILE and our players, and meant PUBG MOBILE team really worked hard to make this one of the most impressive in-game brand collaborations.”

Get ready for the multitude of Dragon Ball Super themed outfits and items coming on July 14th, including special outfits featuring Son Goku, Vegeta, Frieza and the companions, Pilaf and Karin! There will be more to come later on in the partnership on August 11th, so players should keep their eyes peeled for more content. 

Follow the official PUBG MOBILE’s social channels for more details about an upcoming in-game themed event bringing exclusive Dragon Ball Super rewards such as the “Kamesennin Style Set”.

The Version 2.7 Update also debuts a host of gameplay enhancements, including improvements to the World of Wonder creative mode with a new editable Summer Brawl gameplay template, and the new assault rifle ACE32, which will be available on all maps. Additionally, Cycle 5 Season 13 is updated with new content, rewards and cosmetics to unlock and enjoy, and the latest Royale Pass Ace will bring new core rewards along with Season Missions.

Finally, players should stay tuned for more to come, as PUBG MOBILE will soon announce an upcoming partnership with an iconic British luxury car manufacturer.

Complete details about what’s included in PUBG MOBILE’s Version 2.7 Update can be found in the official patch notes available here.

PUBG MOBILE’s Version 2.7 Update will be available on July 13th! Download the game for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.

Abhi awarded Technology Pioneer 2023 by World Economic Forum,
A first for Fintech in the MENAP region.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)

● The World Economic Forum announces the selection of the 100 most promising Technology Pioneers, companies that are tackling issues such as sustainability, climate change, and healthcare.
● ABHI, an embedded finance platform, is among the winners making history for a Fintech from the MENAP region.
● This year’s cohort includes representation from 31 economies on six continents.

ABHI, a growing embedded finance platform, was selected among hundreds of companies as one of the World Economic Forum’s “Technology Pioneers”. Providing innovative finance solutions to over 450 businesses and their employees, ABHI is the first in the business from the MENAP region to receive the recognition.

The World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers program recognizes early-stage companies from around the world that are driving innovation and shaping the future of their respective industries. ABHI has been acknowledged for its exceptional contributions in the realm of embedded finance, empowering businesses and their employees with groundbreaking financial solutions.

Verena Kuhn, Head of Innovator Communities at the World Economic Forum, said: “We’re excited to welcome ABHI to our 2023 cohort of Technology Pioneers.” She added: “ABHI and its fellow pioneers are at the forefront of innovation and disruption needed to help us solve the world’s most pressing issues. We look forward to their contribution to the Forum’s content work that brings together the public and private sectors to tackle these global issues.”

As a Technology Pioneer, ABHI’s Group CEO and Co-Founder Omair Ansari will be invited to engage with the World Economic Forum, working with global leaders to help address key industry and societal issues. Technology Pioneers will also be invited to join Forum events and discussions throughout the year, bringing together leading stakeholders from the public and private sectors.

Ansari stated: “We are incredibly honored to be recognized as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. This acknowledgment validates our mission to transform the financial landscape by leveraging technology to create meaningful change. We remain dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals with seamless, accessible, and ethical financial solutions that drive economic growth and inclusivity.”

This year’s Technology Pioneer cohort includes startups from 31 economies, with a third led by a woman chief executive. China has the second highest representation with 12 Technology Pioneers, behind the US with 29 companies.

More information on this year’s Technology Pioneers can be found here.

More information on past winners, information on the community and the application link can be found here.

 

10Pearls University holds Women Tech Quest 2023, Pakistan’s biggest tech competition for women.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir) Women Tech Quest 2023, an initiative of 10Pearls University, is a platform for women to compete, learn, network and showcase their tech talents. The 7^th edition of Women Tech Quest (WTQ) took place on June 17, 2023, and was physically held in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Over 700 women in technology from across the three cities took part in the event.

WTQ, launched in 2017, is a competition dedicated to help women assess and showcase their tech skills, get recognition, and also win great cash prizes and exposure. Additionally, there are inspirational speaker sessions and workshops, in which leading professional women share their experiences to help other budding professionals grow and excel.

According to Syeda Sana Hussain, Head of People & Programs – EMEA, 10Pearls, “This was our 7th consecutive year of successfully conducting Women Tech Quest. As one of our flagship initiatives for gender diversity and women empowerment, WTQ has kickstarted and boosted careers of 5000+ women, strengthened Pakistan’s talent pool, and provided women an established platform to gain visibility and showcase their limitless potential.”

Multiple Competition Streams
The competition comprised three streams; Coding, Testing and Design. The Coding competition included a series of problems presented to the participants; they could use any programming language to solve them. The Testing competition presented contestants with a set of objectives to test database and automation concepts; while the Design Competition required participants to solve a UI/UX challenge, and their approach towards user research, persona building and user flows was gauged.

There were two categories – Professional and Student – for each stream, in each city. Each city had 6 winners, so in total 18 winners were announced. Winners received grand cash prizes and shields, whereas all participants received swag kits and certificates of participation.

Invigorating Speaker sessions and Workshops
Apart from the Competition, WTQ also featured inspirational speaker sessions by esteemed women such as Meighan Newhouse (SVP, Transformation and Enablement, Inspirant Group); Zartaj Ahmed (Director, PSSEC); Mehvish Waliany (COO, Alkaram Studio); Alice Bhagataney (Co-Founder, Upstream); Meenah Tariq (CEO, Metric); Usra Murtaza (Senior Marketing Associate, Walee); Saba Kalsoom (Senior Manager Markets and Enterprises, Fasset); Sadia Khan (Fintech Entrepreneur); and Humna Raza (Creative Director and Podcast Host, One8nine Media).

In her opening note, Meighan shared how empowerment and true joy comes from within, “Finding yourself is a deeply personal journey and also the root of everything we do in life. To be able to empower ourselves and other women around us, we have to first know who we are, what we value, and what we seek in life. Only then can we take meaningful steps that make a true and lasting difference.”

The event also hosted an interactive workshop on Women’s Health and Wellness by Mahlaqa Shaukat (CEO & Co-Founder, Aimfit).

Endorsed by leading companies
As the event of the year for tech women, WTQ 2023 was endorsed by top names in technology and other industries. This time, the event partners included reputed names such as CaterpillHERs, Figma Community Lahore, GDG Kolachi, MLSA Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, WomeninTechPK, Bytewise Ltd, Growelle Labs, CodeGirls, AWS User Group Karachi, Daftarkhwan, AimFit, and Claymate.  

The event was sponsored by Careem and Testworthy.

 

Ducati Panigale V4 S motorbike arrives in PUBG MOBILE today alongside stylish Ducati in-game gear.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Today PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is excited to announce a new partnership with Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, providing players with a thrilling two-wheel in-game experience and marking PUBG MOBILE’s first ever collaboration with luxury racing bikes.

Beginning today until June 15th as part of PUBG MOBILE’s Version 2.6 Update, players can obtain the Ducati Panigale V4 S in its signature look in Ducati Red as well as in three additional colour schemes, including Black Phantom, Crimson Storm, and Swift Mirage. Alongside these, there’ll be a series of professional racing suits and accessories to really put players in the boots of a Ducati pro racer.

The Panigale V4 S is the more refined version of the supersport bike par excellence in the Ducati range and it is the maximum expression of the continuous exchange of information and technologies from the world of racing to production motorcycles. The Panigale V4 S is improved year after year in order to offer greater excitement to riders of all kind and is designed in every detail to be the fastest on the track.

In addition to the in-game arrival of the Ducati Panigale V4 S, players can suit up for the ride of their lives with Ducati inspired gear from the Crimson Storm Helmet, Ducati Sport C2 Trousers, Ducati Speed Evo C2 Jacket, Ducati Corse City C2 Boots, to the Ducati Hooded Sweatshirt and Swift Mirage Backpack.

“We’re very excited to bring Ducati’s Panigale V4 S and Ducati themed gear into PUBG MOBILE for players to enjoy,” said Vincent Wang, Head of PUBG MOBILE Publishing at Tencent Games. “Ducati’s commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with PUBG MOBILE’s. Their vehicles’ unmistakably Italian design, combined with their sleek elegance and sheer power, will make players feel fantastic.”

“We can’t wait for PUBG MOBILE players to experience the Ducati Panigale V4 S in all its beauty,” said Alessandro Cicognani, Head of Licensing, Merchandising and Corporate Sponsorship at Ducati. “Giving players the chance to experience the ultimate supersport bike inside their favourite game is something we were delighted to collaborate with the PUBG MOBILE team on. We hope the Panigale will have a lasting impact on players.”