Category: Tech

Kathmandu: TikTok has officially been registered with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, marking a significant step toward regulatory compliance for the popular social media platform in Nepal. The registration was completed on Tuesday under Section 3(1) of the ‘Guidelines for the Regulation of Social Media Use – 2080 BS’, which requires individuals, companies,… Continue reading TikTok officially registered with Nepal’s Communications Ministry

Kathmandu: The surging global popularity of TikTok has seen the co-founder of its parent company, ByteDance, become China’s richest person. According to a rich list produced by the Hurun Research Institute, Zhang Yiming is now worth $49.3bn (£38bn) – 43% more than in 2023. The 41-year-old stepped down from his role in charge of the… Continue reading TikTok founder becomes China’s richest man

Kathmandu: In a move to preserve the tranquility of the Annapurna Conservation Area, the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) has announced a ban on loud music during treks. This decision comes as the region experiences an influx of tourists during the autumn trekking season, deemed ideal for outdoor activities. The NTNC issued a notice… Continue reading Loud music banned in Annapurna Conservation Area for trekkers

Kathmadu: Kia Corporation (Kia) has developed the world’s first car accessory made from plastic extracted from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) by The Ocean Cleanup. The announcement of the accessory is a major milestone in its long-term partnership with The Ocean Cleanup. Since 2022, Kia’s support of the non-profit organization, which is dedicated to… Continue reading Kia introduces world’s first car accessory made using recycled plastic

Kathmandu: Generation Next Communication Pvt Ltd, the official distributor of iPhones in Nepal, has officially launched the much-anticipated iPhone 16 series. The new lineup boasts state-of-the-art features, including a sleek titanium design, advanced camera capabilities, 4K 120 Dolby Vision support, and the powerful A18 Pro chip. Additionally, the iPhone 16 now comes equipped with Shield… Continue reading Iphone 16 series officially in Nepali market

Kathmandu: In a significant move to improve traffic management, the traffic police have been provided with 104 smartphones for the regulation of digital driving licenses. The smartphones were handed over by Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT), Devendra Dahal, and Minister for Labor, Employment and Transport at Bagmati Province, Prem Bhakta Maharjan, during a… Continue reading Traffic police receive 104 smartphones to enhance digital license regulation

Kathmandu: Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays. The State Department announced Wednesday that its online renewal system is now fully operational, after testing in pilot programs, and available to adult passport holders whose passport has expired within the past five years or will… Continue reading Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications

Kathmandu: Facebook owner Meta says it is banning several Russian state media networks, alleging they use deceptive tactics to carry out influence operations and evade detection on its platforms. “After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets. Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps… Continue reading Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks

Kathmandu: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew has returned to Earth after five days in orbit, following a historic mission featuring the world’s first commercial spacewalk. The Dragon capsule made splashdown off the coast of Florida shortly after 03:37 local time (07:37 GMT), in an event stream lived by SpaceX. “Splashdown of Dragon confirmed! Welcome back to… Continue reading SpaceX crew returns to Earth after historic mission

Kathmandu: In a highly anticipated announcement, Apple has unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, complementing the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus introduced earlier this year. These new models are positioned as the company’s premium offerings, featuring enhanced screens and advanced camera capabilities compared to their more… Continue reading Apple unveils iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max