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KARACHI – itel Pakistan , a global leader in affordable smart technology, has officially launched its flagship smartphone, the itel S25 Ultra, at a prestigious event in Karachi. Attended by media representatives, influencers, distributors, and channel partners, the event also welcomed itel Pakistan’s brand ambassador, Yumna Zaidi, who graced the occasion and added a touch of glamour to the launch. The event unveiled the S25 Series, featuring the S25 Ultra and S25 , priced at PKR 44,999 and PKR 29,999, respectively. The series delivers exceptional value in the mid-range segment, combining advanced features with affordability. The itel S25 Ultra redefines durability and functionality in the mid-range smartphone market. Built to withstand life’s everyday challenges, it features a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1400-nit peak brightness, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Its drop-proof and spill-resistant design ensures resilience against accidents, while the 100-day free screen replacement warranty adds peace of mind. Beyond its durable design, the S25 Ultra delivers outstanding performance, featuring a powerful UNISOC T620 octa-core processor, 16GB RAM (8+8), and 256GB of expandable storage for effortless multitasking and abundant space for apps, media, and more. The device supports 48 months of fluency, ensuring smooth performance over time. Its 50MP triple-camera system and 32MP front camera provide exceptional photo and video capabilities, making it an ideal choice for content creators and photography enthusiasts. Meanwhile, the S25, equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, In Display Fingerprint Scanner, Up to 12GB RAM (6GB + 6GB memory fusion) and 128GB internal storage, 5000mAh battery with 18W PowerCharge, also offers impressive durability and key features tailored for budget-conscious users seeking premium design and reliable performance. “Pakistan is a key market for itel, and the S25 Ultra represents our vision for delivering advanced, durable, and accessible smartphones,” said Mr. Veeki Chen, CEO of itel Pakistan. “As we step into 2025, our focus remains on meeting the needs of consumers by combining innovation and affordability, ensuring everyone can experience reliable and stylish technology.” The event also introduced Yumna Zaidi, a beloved icon in Pakistan’s entertainment industry, as the official brand ambassador for itel Pakistan. Her partnership with itel reflects the brand’s confidence in its products and its dedication to building a deeper connection with its audience. To celebrate this collaboration, Yumna signed a limited number of S25 Ultra devices at the event, which will be gifted to itel’s most dedicated fans as a heartfelt gesture of appreciation for their ongoing support. The itel S25 Series is now available nationwide at leading retail stores, offering unmatched value for its price and redefining the smartphone experience for Pakistani consumers.

Syrian government services come to a 'complete halt' as state workers stay homeUnderstanding the science behind Hinton and Hopfield's Nobel Prize in physics British-Canadian computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton and co-laureate John Hopfield are set to receive the Nobel Prize for physics on Tuesday in Stockholm. Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press Dec 8, 2024 8:12 AM Dec 8, 2024 8:20 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Nobel laureates in physics Geoffrey Hinton, left, and John J. Hopfield attend a Nobel Prize lecture in physics in Aula Magna, Stockholm University, Sweden, on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS//TT News Agency-Pontus Lundahl via AP British-Canadian computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton and co-laureate John Hopfield are set to receive the Nobel Prize for physics on Tuesday in Stockholm. The pair landed the accolade because they used physics to develop artificial neural networks, which help computers learn without having to program them. These networks form the foundation of machine learning, a computer science that relies on data and algorithms to help artificial intelligence mimic the human brain. Hinton and Hopfield's path to the Nobel began when Hopfield, who is now a professor emeritus at Princeton University, invented a network in 1982 that could store and reconstruct images in data. The Hopfield network uses associate memory, which humans use to remember what something looks like when it's not in front of them or to conjure up a word they know but seldom use. The network can mirror this process because it stores patterns and has a method for recreating them. When the network is given an incomplete or slightly distorted pattern, the method then searches for the stored pattern that is most similar to recreate data. This means if a computer was shown, for example, a photo of dog where only part of the animal was visible, it could use the network to piece together the missing part of the image and recognize it was depicting a dog. Hinton, who was working at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh in 1985, used the Hopfield network as the foundation for a new network he called the Boltzmann machine. Its name came from the nineteenth-century physicist Ludwig Boltzmann. The Boltzmann machine learns from examples, rather than instructions, and when trained, can recognize familiar characteristics in information, even if it has not seen that data before. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which gives out the Nobel, likens this to how humans may be able to identify someone as a relative of one of their friends, even if they've never met this person before, because of they share similar traits. The Boltzmann machine works in a similar way, classifying images or creating new examples based on the patterns it was trained on. This kind of technology can help suggest films or television shows based on a user's preferences and past viewing history The Hopfield network and Boltzmann machine are considered to have laid the groundwork for modern AI. Hinton, a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, went on to win the A.M. Turing Award, known as the Nobel Prize of computing, with fellow Canadian Yoshua Bengio and American Yan LeCun in 2018. He is often called the godfather of AI. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2024. Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More National News Updated advisory urges Canadians to avoid all travel to Syria, leave if possible Dec 8, 2024 8:14 AM Nobel recipient Geoffrey Hinton wishes he thoughts of AI safety sooner Dec 8, 2024 8:13 AM MP Jamil Jivani meets U.S. vice president-elect amid Trump's tariff threats Dec 8, 2024 8:10 AM Featured FlyerThe United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture between aerospace giants Boeing and Lockheed Martin, is set to enhance its Vulcan rocket in an aggressive bid to rival SpaceX's Starship in the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite launch market. ULA's CEO, Tory Bruno, disclosed these ambitious plans during a military space conference in Orlando. With SpaceX currently dominating the LEO market by deploying thousands of satellites for its Starlink Internet service, ULA intends to introduce a Vulcan model specifically designed for this burgeoning sector. Bruno highlighted the results of a recent trade study, stating, "We've selected a modification to Vulcan which gives us significantly more mass to LEO and puts us in a competitive range." The Vulcan enhancements involve possibilities such as the "Vulcan Heavy," featuring three core boosters in a unique configuration. As SpaceX continues to advance its Starship capabilities, targeting future Mars missions and immediate Starlink batch deployments, ULA aims to keep pace with the evolving market through strategic and timely upgrades. (With inputs from agencies.)