Category: Technology

The company’s new chipset features performance boosts and significant power savings for top-of-the-line smartphones.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir)   MediaTek has expanded its Dimensity portfolio with its new Dimensity 9200+ chipset for flagship 5G smartphones. This new offering builds on the success of its predecessor with a performance upgrade while maintaining power efficiency for longer battery life and better gaming experiences.

Supporting higher clock speeds than its predecessor, the Dimensity 9200 chipset, the Dimensity 9200+ combines one ultra-core Arm Cortex-X3 operating at up to 3.35GHz, three Arm Cortex-A715 super-cores running up to 3.0GHz, and four Arm Cortex-A510 efficiency cores at 2.0GHz. To give the Dimensity 9200+ an additional boost for gaming and other compute-intensive applications, MediaTek boosted the chipset’s Arm Immortalis-G715 GPU by 17%.

“We continue to raise the bar for flagship performance and power efficiency with the Dimensity 9200+, ensuring device makers have access to the most powerful mobile gaming features available today,” said Dr. Yenchi Lee, Deputy General Manager of MediaTek’s Wireless Communications Business Unit. “With faster raytracing and fluid gameplay at high frame rates, combined with MediaTek’s power saving technologies, you can enjoy incredible visuals, epic effects and extended battery life.”

The Dimensity 9200+ has a 4CC-CA 5G Release-16 modem that fluidly switches between long-reach sub-6GHz and super-fast mmWave connections. The chipset also supports Wi-Fi 7 2×2 + 2×2 with up to 6.5Gbps data rate, along with Bluetooth 5.3. MediaTek’s Bluetooth and Wi-Fi coexistence technology allows Wi-Fi, Bluetooth low energy (LE) audio, and wireless peripherals to connect at the same time with extremely low latency and without inference.

Key features of the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ include:

• HyperEngine 6.0: Further improving the gaming experience with adaptive performance technology capable of sustaining high framerates and minimizing latency.
• Second generation TSMC 4nm-class process: Ideal for ultra-slim designs in a variety of form factors.
• Sixth generation AI Processing Unit (APU 690): Efficiently powers AI-noise reduction and AI-super resolution tasks, and creates truly cinematic video through real-time focus and Bokeh adjustments.
• MediaTek Imagiq 890: Powerful flagship image signal processor that supports captivating capture, providing bright, sharp images and videos even in low-light scenarios.
• MediaTek MiraVision 890: Display technology with adaptive refresh rate technology and motion blur reduction for a fluid user experience.
• MediaTek 5G UltraSave 3.0: Power efficiency technologies to optimize battery life for all 5G connection conditions.

Smartphones powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ are expected to be released in May 2023.

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One of the world’s most popular mobile games, PUBG MOBILE, and Pakistan’s highest-grossing animated feature film, “Donkey King,” are joining forces to bring the beloved characters Donkey Raja and Miss Fitna into the game from April 14th, 2023. This exciting collaboration allows players to get the Donkey King franchise outfits in-game, adding a fun and playful element to the game.

In the collaboration, players can get the permanent Donkey Raja and Miss Fitna’s skin by lucky draw. Play 10 times to get all rewards, the first draw only 30UC. And also, you can get free limited time outfits by inviting friends to join the collaboration event in the Event Center.

In addition, players can send invites to friends who have not logged in for seven days to stand a chance to trigger surprise rewards and get an additional RP Mission Card.                layers may invite the same friend several times      during the event to      get the prize.

Also present at the occasion of the partnership between PUBG MOBILE and Donkey King, Faizan Mubarak, Head of Corporate Affairs from GEO Tv Network commented, “We at GEO News are excited to see PUBG MOBILE bringing unique value to the Pakistani video game community. PUBG MOBILE has a long history of successful initiatives that offer players unique experiences, available nowhere else. Now, thanks to the game’s exciting partnership with the Donkey King franchise, PUBG MOBILE is adding another layer of fun and exploration to the game. This collaboration is bound to provide players with a new level of entertainment, and we are looking forward to seeing what else PUBG MOBILE has in store for Pakistani gamers in the future.”

PUBG MOBILE’s collaboration with Donkey King is just one example of how the game is constantly expanding its offerings. In 2022, PUBG MOBILE became the official partner of Pakistani Cricket Team, bringing a campaign to support the team in ICC with the slogan #ShabaPakistan a phrase cricketer often use to compliment each other’s performance, which allowed players to participate in the virtual cricket league and win in-game rewards. It was an immediate success with players across the country.

In addition to these collaborations, PUBG MOBILE is also committed to supporting the nation’s culture. The game has quickly become a cultural phenomenon in the country, with many players embracing it      to connect with their peers and showcase their skills. The game’s fourth anniversary song, “Game Strong Hai” showcases PUBG MOBILE’s dedication to the local music industry and its players in Pakistan. The song features popular Pakistani artists, BILAL SAEED and AIMA BAIG, and highlights the game’s deep roots in the country’s culture.

As PUBG MOBILE continues to expand its offerings and engage players in new ways, it remains committed to supporting the nation’s culture and economy. With its latest collaboration with the Donkey King franchise, the game is set to provide its players with exciting new experiences for years to come.

Get ready to join Donkey Raja and Miss Fitna from April 14th and explore the exciting new world of PUBG MOBILE and the Donkey King franchise!

 

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Huawei kicked off its 20th annual Global Analyst Summit (HAS) today in Shenzhen. The summit was attended by more than 1,000 industry analysts, financial analysts, key opinion leaders, and media representatives from around the world, who gathered to discuss the status of the ICT industry, including development strategies, roadmaps for digital transformation, and future industry trends. Sabrina Meng, Huawei’s Deputy Chairwoman, Rotating Chairwoman, and CFO, opened with a keynote. “Digitalization is a blue ocean for the whole industry,” she said. “Huawei will keep investing in domains like connectivity, computing, storage, and cloud.” “We aim to provide our customers with digital infrastructure that has the simplest possible architecture with the highest possible quality – that delivers the best possible experience at the lowest possible costs. Our goal is to help organizations go digital in four stages: digitizing operations, building digital platforms, enabling platform-based intelligence, and putting intelligence to use. The time is ripe to thrive together in this new and exciting digital future.” Meng went on to share three major takeaways from Huawei’s nearly 10 years of digital transformation experience. “First, strategy is essential. At its essence, digital transformation is about strategic planning and strategic choices. Any successful digital transformation has to be driven by strategy, not technology.” “Second, data is the foundation,” she continued. “Data only creates value when it flows across an organization, so methodical data governance is key. Integrating data across different dimensions will create even greater value.” “Third, intelligence is the destination. Data is redefining productivity. Digitizing operations and building digital platforms helps clean, visualize, and aggregate data, laying the foundation for digital transformation. Putting intelligence to use makes data on-demand, easier to understand, and actionable, taking digital transformation to the next level.” Dr. Zhou Hong, President of Huawei’s Institute of Strategic Research, also spoke at the event. He shared Huawei’s hypotheses and visions for a future intelligent world, detailing how we can transform experience into structured knowledge, and lay the foundation for intelligence. “Rethinking approaches to networks and computing is critical as we move towards an intelligent world,” said Zhou. “In networking, we have what it takes to move beyond the limits of Shannon’s theorems – as well as applications of his theory – to drive a 100-fold increase in network capabilities over the next decade. In computing, we will move towards new models, architectures, and components, and improve our ability to both understand and control intelligence. We will also continue to explore the use of AI for industry applications, science, and more.” The two keynotes were followed by a panel discussion on the role that digital productivity plays in driving industry digitalization, the challenges industries face in their digitalization process, recommended actions, as well as expectations for industries in the process of building up their digital productivity. The panelists included Li Peng, Chief Expert of China Southern Power Grid Corporation and Managing Director of its Digital Power Grid Group; Liang Yongji, Executive Director of Engineering & Technology at the Airport Authority Hong Kong; Liu Hong, Head of Technology at GSMA in Greater China; and Charles Ross, Principal of Technology and Society at Economist Impact. 2023 marks the annual Huawei Global Analyst Summit’s 20-year anniversary. This year’s summit, along with a broad range of breakout sessions, takes place from April 19 to 20.

PUBG MOBILE Celebrates Ramadan With Golden Moon: The Tides Campaign And Golden Moon Bazaar Grand Opening.

Joining the global festivities, PUBG MOBILE debuts a heartfelt new narrative about family and reunion, along with a cluster of limited time events and rewards as part of the celebration’s new Grand Bazaar.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is celebrating the holy month of Ramadan this year with the release of The Tides, a new adventure in the Golden Moon series of campaigns following up on the success of last year’s release. Under the dappled glow of the Golden Moon, a new story unfolds involving a family divided, who reunite to fight against a sudden attack from an enemy.  In addition to a whole new story, Golden Moon: The Tides brings a new Golden Moon crate, the Moondrop Eterna event, and the Golden Moon Bazaar which opens today, and features multiple events and rewards available inside! With this year’s campaign, players will have the opportunity to unlock these exclusive Golden Moon sets – Crescent Princess, Resplendent Prince and Moondrop Eterna.

Beginning today, players will now be able to jump into PUBG MOBILE to witness the Golden Moon Bazaar’s grand opening! This lavish lobby is packed with a series of events, including the Golden Moon Treasure, the Golden Moon Showdown, the Golden Moon Blessing, Popularity Ranking, and the Eid al-Fitr Feast. A variety of exclusive rewards will be available to players and include the Tide Soldier Set which can be kept permanently.The Golden Moon Bazaar’s bountiful benefits will only be accessible until April 30th, so don’t miss out!

Additionally, available until April 14th is the new Golden Moon crate, filled with various goodies and rewards including the Crescent Princess set and the Resplendent Prince set, as well as the Golden Prince / Dancing Princess / Golden Trigger set. Players will also be able  to take part in the Moondrop Eterna event which will run until April 26th and include the smooth and sleek Moondrop Eterna ultimate set and new M249 upgradable gun.

As part of the Golden Moon festivities, PUBG MOBILE is honoured to partner with Synchron Stage Vienna to produce an original symphonic piece: PUBG MOBILE | GOLDEN MOON: THE TIDES, along with an upcoming music video . Players can obtain the music in-game to keep permanently through the Golden Moon Bazaar.

PUBG MOBILE is available for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.

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Social Champ, the Martech startup providing social media management solutions, is breaking new ground in corporate social responsibility and setting an example for other businesses. 

As part of its social responsibility commitment, Social Champ partnered with Pledge1% to dedicate its time and product to various philanthropic causes. By giving back, Social Champ is ensuring that its success has a positive impact on society.

“Even before Social Champ, I was committed to giving back to society, especially the university that gave me my two co-founders by volunteering and training students on behalf of Microsoft, Nokia, and now Meta (Facebook). However, with Social Champ, we had the opportunity to give back on a bigger scale, so since its inception, we decided to make policies that would help us do so. Apart from partnering with Pledge1%, we are also committed to regularly helping those who cannot afford social media management with discounts & cut-offs, especially after the pandemic. This has enabled us to stay humble in the face of hardships and maintain scalable success,” said Sameer Ahmed, CEO of Social Champ.

The company is also committed to mentoring and supporting the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. Khan is a mentor at the Founders Institute, where he helps entrepreneurs launch successful startups. Additionally, Social Champ’s co-founders provide one-on-one mentoring sessions to startup owners. The company is also part of the Techstars batch, which encourages a #givefirst approach to all founders.

“Giving back to the founders’ community is so important,” said Social Champ’s CEO, Sameer Ahmed. “After all, you understand the struggles that they are facing right now, so you are able to relate to them on another level,” said Khan.

Social Champ’s mission to give back extends to solopreneurs and founders just starting their careers. The company recently launched a powerful FREE tier with unlimited posting and all unlocked features, but for only three social profiles. This innovative offer is aimed at helping these businesses grow their social media presence without breaking the bank.

“We were working on a dynamic free plan that can support and help all who are starting out with social media and do not have the funds or the workforce to support a digital presence fully. And last year, we were finally able to come up with one. Our free plan is not limited in functionality or has anything locked. You can access all premium features for three accounts without actually paying us at all. However, as you grow, we would like to grow with you, so you can easily scale with a higher plan whenever you like,” said Shakir Ghani, COO of Social Champ.

The company also mentors university students and works closely with the University of Karachi’s Computer Science Department, UBIT, as alumni. By providing mentorship and support, Social Champ is committed to helping the next generation of tech entrepreneurs succeed.

Social Champ also offers a 50% discount for NGOs and nonprofits for a lifetime. The company understands the importance of giving back to society and hopes that this discount will help these organizations achieve their missions more effectively.

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Themed “Unleash Digital with Everything as a Service”, the second Huawei Cloud Summit Middle East & Africa kicked off in Dubai on March 21. The event brought together over 300 government officers, cloud native industry experts, and customer representatives from the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa, with the aim of exploring how to make the best out of cloud and the vital role of cloud in boosting digital economy. At the event, H.E. Zhang Yiming, the Chinese Ambassador to UAE, gave a keynote speech on the significance of cloud computing on digital economy. “China is poised to partner with the UAE and countries in the Middle East and Africa in their digital cloud journey. Together, we will invigorate the industry with innovation, expand pilot projects with partnerships, and promote technical advances with young minds. Together, we will achieve technology and industry development centered on cloud computing, and pave the way for digital transformation and digital enablement,” said Mr. Zhang. Jacqueline Shi, President of Huawei Cloud Global Marketing and Sales Service, delivered an opening speech. She shared the latest progress of Huawei Cloud in the Middle East, and stated Huawei Cloud’s stance on paving the way to bigger success for local customers and partners, as well as the companies that want to run businesses there. “In 2020, Huawei Cloud established its business departments in the Middle East. This year, we are launching the Saudi Arabia Region. We keep developing. We keep going digital. And we want to share our latest technologies and proven digitalization experience to you. We are always ready to serve you best.” said Ms. Shi. Also at this Summit, Frank Dai, President of Huawei Cloud Middle East and Central Asia, delivered a keynote speech “Unleash Digital with Everything as a Service”. In his speech, Mr. Dai shared the digital transformation trends in the Middle East, and how Huawei Cloud can pave the way to digital success by providing technical innovations, proven expertise, and ecosystem support. He said that, “It has become a consensus that the cloud is the best way to accelerate digitalization. Our responsibility is to help enterprises go cloud, use cloud, and manage cloud better, so we can better deal with challenges such as data security, ROI optimization, and new technology application.” To cultivate local talent and support startups with high potential, Huawei Cloud launched the Huawei Cloud Startup Program 2023 for the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. Joining the launch ceremony were representatives from the UAE Ministry of Economy, Dinarak (a licensed payment services provider from Jordan), Ignite (a VC firm from Pakistan), and Eyon TV (a startup representative from Kuwait). Through three key initiatives — innovative cloud platform, entrepreneurship enablement, and business resources — Huawei Cloud will provide lifecycle support for startups in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. Huawei Cloud is committed to building a global startup ecosystem to empower 1,000 local startups to innovate and grow on Huawei Cloud in the next three years. Huawei Cloud is poised to become part of the growth engine for the local economy. Huawei Cloud launched the UAE Region in 2021, providing a seamless cloud experience to local users. An investment commitment of $400 million USD was announced for the next 5 years to build a cloud Region in Saudi Arabia, extending quality, secure cloud services to local customers for them to stay competitive. In recent years, the Middle East has been a major destination for business opportunities for many Chinese enterprises. Huawei Cloud’s “Go Cloud, Go Global” program helps Chinese enterprises expand into the Middle East. In this Summit, Huawei Cloud invited more than 50 decision-makers from over 40 Chinese enterprises for business exchanges with local organizations in Saudi Arabia and UAE. These visits are the channels for Chinese enterprises to understand better the local policy support as well as the local business environment and development. Huawei Cloud aims to build a cloud foundation for an intelligent world with Everything as a Service. Looking ahead, Huawei Cloud will continue to expand its global cloud infrastructure and provide customers, partners, and developers with stable, secure, and sustainable cloud services. 

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Pakistan’s leading selling smartphone brand, Infinix, has stepped up to give fans a chance to watch PSL finale for free. All that is required to do is to correctly predict the winners of ongoing PSL matches onto Infinix Facebook page and increase their chances of winning PSL tickets via lucky drawer taking place on Infinix Facebook page as well.

As PSL 8 is heating up with nail-biting competitions, Infinix brings fans a unique opportunity to be a part of this legacy. Starting from today, in this out of the box contest, fans have to simply guess and comment the winner of the ongoing matches of PSL 8 on the Facebook page of Infinix. Those who guessed the right winner will enter the Lucky Draw. The winner(s) of the exciting Lucky Draw will get to witness the live cricketing clash of PSL 8 final playoffs and finale as well.

CEO Infinix, Mr. Joe Hu, urged the fans not to miss out on the opportunity of winning exclusive tickets to PSL 8 matches: ” Infinix also aims to provide fans with innovative experiences & cherish able memories. This time around, we’re thrilled to offer a chance to watch the best teams in action at PSL 8. We’re eager to see who comes out on top in our lucky drawer.”

Stay tuned to Infinix’s Facebook page and find out more about this lucky drawer. In addition to this, there will be more surprises and gifts to make this cricket season worth remembering.

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) The Center for Excellence in Journalism at the Institute of Business Administration (CEJ-IBA), in collaboration with Deutsche Welle Akademie (DW), is organizing ‘Click! The Digital News Ideathon’. The event brings together well-known journalists and online content creators to share their thoughts and experiences through talks, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.

What: The constant evolution and revenue opportunities of the digital landscape has led people- especially the youth- to look for ways to make a living through the production of relevant content that they can then disseminate through popular social media platforms. While it may be simple to produce content, it is not always easy to remain relevant in the ever-changing market. Another challenge is sustainability- the ability to earn an income through the content they are producing, and to keep doing it for the foreseeable future. Trends are always changing, and competitors are constantly developing new ways to expand their reach through social media platforms.

With the volume of competition in the digital world- both from established news outlets and online content creators- start up organizations and aspiring content creators face an uphill task in establishing, monetizing, and sustaining their online presence and relevance. The main objective of this ideathon is to generate ideas and to promote a debate on digital platforms viability.

Target audience: Established, beginner and intermediate-level news start-ups, journalists, and digital content creators.

Who: Panelists and speakers include popular digital content creators like Sahar Habib Ghazi, Shehzad Ghias, Syed Muzammil, Azaz Syed, Imran Azhar, Dr. Syed Irfan Ahmad, Amtul Baweja, Alia Chughtai, Munazza Siddiqui, Ali Warsi, Maria Memon, Zeeshan Ahmed and Risham Waseem. The Master of Ceremony is Sabah Bano Malik, and the German Ambassador, Mr. Alfred Grannas, will be opening the event.

When: ‘Click! The Digital News Ideathon’ will be held at the JS Auditorium on the 20th of March 2023, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST

Where: The JS Auditorium, IBA City Campus, Saddar- Karachi.

Pakistan’s No.1 LED TV Brand TCL and Daraz announces the Exciting Ramadan Sale on Iffalcon and TCL Products. Starting from the today, 15th to the 25th of March, customers can enjoy massive discounts on a wide range of electronics, including TVs, sound systems, and more.

In addition to the discounted prices, TCL and Daraz also offer free shipping for all orders placed during the sale. This means that customers can shop from the comfort of their homes and have their products delivered right to their doorstep without any additional fees.

To make the deals even more affordable, monthly installments are offered on all products during the sale period. This allows customers to spread the cost of their purchases over several months, making it easier to manage their budgets while still getting the products they want.

“We’re thrilled to offer such amazing discounts and deals to our customers during the holy month of Ramadan,” said Majid Khan Niazi, Head of Marketing TCL Electronics. “We understand that this is a special time of year, and we want to make it easier for our customers to shop for the electronics they need without breaking the bank.”

Iffalcon and TCL products are known for their quality, durability, and advanced features. Customers can expect to find the latest models and technology during the sale, including 4K Ultra HD TVs, smart TVs, and more. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to upgrade your electronics and save money—visit the TCL flagship store on Daraz today to enjoy these fantastic Ramadan deals.

Store Link: https://bit.ly/3l9mjXK

Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) trade, has concluded its participation as Gold Sponsor in the 24th edition of South Asia’s leading textile trade show, Textile Asia International Trade Fair. Held at the Karachi Expo Centre from 10-12 March, the event brought together textile industry experts and businesses from around the world in Pakistan to explore the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the textile sector.

Over three days, the trade fair attracted the attendance of more than 35,000 visitors and over 450 exhibitors. The Alibaba.com booth at the event attracted more than 500 visitors, who interacted with experts from Alibaba.com on-site to learn about the role of B2B e-commerce in transforming the way traditional businesses conduct global trade, as well as the opportunities and tools provided by Alibaba.com to support their export development. Visitors also took part in interactive activities to win prizes, including coupons for free e-commerce training from Alibaba.com.

Engr. Sami Abdullah Al Khanjari, Consul General, Sultanate of Oman also graced the Alibaba.com booth on the last day of the event. “We appreciate Alibaba.com’s effort in facilitating Pakistani textile companies’ global export journey through e-commerce. It shall open new business pathways for Pakistan,” he said.

“The textile industry has been the backbone of Pakistan’s export sector and we are dedicated to helping Pakistani textile companies grow to the next level by exploring online opportunities. To this end, we are greatly honored to be able to meet hundreds of local industry players at the Textile Asia International Trade Fair to highlight the value of B2B e-commerce to them,” said Mr. Rocky Lu, Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan.

“We are delighted with the success of 24th Textile Asia International Trade Fair,” said Uzair Nizam, Project Director, Textile Asia Exhibition – Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd , the event organizer. “The textile industry is constantly evolving, and it’s great to see global e-commerce players like Alibaba.com joining hands with industry players to promote the industry’s digitalization and help expand the global reach of quality products from Pakistan. We believe that this event has played an important role in shaping the Pakistan’s Textile industry for the future,” says Uzair.

Alibaba.com’s participation at the 24th Textile Asia International Trade Fair was a demonstration of its commitment to supporting the growth and development of the local textile industry. In the 12 months ended March 31, 2022, more than 40 million buyers from over 190 countries sourced business opportunities or completed transactions on Alibaba.com.