Author: Darshan Parajuli

Darshan is a Kathmandu-based tech journalist with over a year of experience in the field. He has a passion for exploring the latest developments in the world of technology, the newsroom, and storytelling. From cutting-edge technology to groundbreaking software, Darshan is dedicated to bringing his readers the most up-to-date and informative news in the industry. He is constantly striving to deliver engaging and insightful content to his audience. "

We are in the era of information technology. The entire world is centered around information technology. Even in a least developed country like Nepal, the rapid expansion of technology is evident. Along with the expansion of the internet, every piece of information about individuals is stored in one form or another. This raises concerns among people about the risk of their personal information being compromised. However, the general public may not be aware of the importance of privacy and personal data protection, as well as the potential risks associated with data breaches or misuse. Contemplating on this issue, question arises…

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The Teen International Media Exchange (TIME) has announced that the 18th International Youth Media Summit will be held in La Crosse, Wisconsin this year, from July 24 to August 6. Throughout the previous 17 years, more than 70 countries have participated in this event, bringing together 1,600 changemakers. Together, they have produced a remarkable total of 120 films, all with the shared objective of shedding light on pressing global concerns and equipping youth from around the world to take decisive action through the International Youth Media Summit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGsJBZ9bFDo&list=PLcrOnm8l1VcOF3Jaz4i_aySplJKSV7Nhd 14th IYMS Summit in Pokhara, Nepal Explaining the essence of IYMS, Manoj…

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The UN Security Council set to meet in New York for its inaugural AI discussion, prompted by Britain’s push for global talks on AI’s influence on peace and security. Nations globally ponder ways to address risks tied to AI’s emergence, capable of altering the world economy and reshaping international security. Britain is currently responsible for presiding over the United Nations Security Council during this month, with a focus on assuming a prominent position in global AI regulation. On Tuesday, James Cleverly, the British Foreign Secretary, will lead the discussion. In June, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres supported an idea put forth…

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Elon Musk, who is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and also the CTO and executive chairman of Twitter, said on Twitter early Saturday morning that Twitter’s cash flow is negative due to a nearly 50% drop in advertising revenue and “heavy debt”. https://youtu.be/BdzxxmQudw8 Musk stated that Twitter needs to reach positive cash flow before it can focus on anything else. Musk took over Twitter in October 2022 in a deal valued at around $44 billion, including about $13 billion in debt. By January 2023, hundreds of advertisers had reduced or halted their ad spending on Twitter in response to…

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The big telecom company Ncell, currently owned by the Axiata Group, recently faced a major setback. They had a big money dispute of $500 million (~Rs. 66 Billion) with the Nepal Government, but their claim fell flat. All this trouble is over taxes that should have been paid when Axiata bought Ncell from another company, Telia Sonera, back in 2016. To avoid taxes in Nepal, the deal was set up in a way that another company’s shares, based in the tax-friendly country of Saint Kitts and Nevis, were transferred instead. This company, Reynolds Holdings Limited, was the main holding company…

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Apple innovates, however, in many things that seem simple, it does not give up. Now we will finally have in iOS 17 a long-requested feature that was already possible to enjoy in the competition. You will finally be able to use Apple maps offline on your iPhone. We will be able to use the feature to download information about areas or cities to our devices that are compatible with iOS 17 for use without an internet connection. But if you think that without being connected you only have the maps downloaded, you are wrong. Offline information will have step-by-step driving directions, information for walking, cycling…

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Apple has once again raised the bar with its latest technology release – the Vision Pro. The device is designed to blend the physical and digital worlds, offering an advanced augmented reality experience. It provides an infinite canvas, allowing users to interact with digital content as if it were in their physical space. Let’s dive deeper into what makes Vision Pro so remarkable. Unlimited Canvas for Multitasking With Apple’s Vision ProA Revolutionary Entertainment ExperiencePrecious Memories Immortalized in 3DThe Future of Technology: Spatial ComputingHow much it will cost? Unlimited Canvas for Multitasking With Apple’s Vision Pro One of the standout features…

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I am not being hyperbolic when I say that I believe the Information Age ended on March 14, 2023 with the launch of GPT-4, and we are now entering a new era which will be known as either the “AI/Robotics Age,” the “Knowledge Age,” or the “Machine Age.” I believe AI will profoundly change the way we work, and the time to pay attention to it is now. Earlier this week, several prominent public and business leaders, many of them senior in the field of AI, signed an open letter calling for a 6 month moratorium on the further development…

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