Punjab Times
Punjab Times August 2026 edition
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India vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Sanju Samson answers critics with six-hitting show, seals series win
India have sealed the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan with a convincing seven-wicket win in the second game, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in Delhi. …read more
Are older MacBooks still worth buying in 2026?
You’ll probably want to avoid Intel-powered MacBooks, but Apple Silicon models are solid.
How The Oregon Trail became a generational icon
Whether you played it in the back of your classroom or on your computer at home, if you were a kid in the last 30 years you almost certainly grew up playing The Oregon Trail.
On the season 5 premiere of Version History, our fearless wagon leader David Pierce is joined by gaming journalist Chris Grant and Philip Bouchard, the designer and team leader of the game’s most iconic version. They talk about the academic origins of The Oregon Trail, the game’s complicated legacy, and whether anyone ever really died of dysentery.
This is the first episode of the fifth season of Version History, and this time we’re going back to school. In the week …
Vintage Violence is an absurdist crime thriller for phone addicts
There are a lot of movies that have tried to seamlessly integrate modern tech – text messages, livestreams, etc. – into their storytelling. Some of the most novel attempts have been in the genre space, like the Twitch-style horror flick Deadstream. But the most chaotic to date might just be Vintage Violence, an absurd crime thriller with lots of blood, jokes, and screentime.
I was able to catch Vintage Violence, the latest from director Eugene Kotlyarenko, on my fifth day at the Toronto International Film Festival. Kotlyarenko has previously explored our hyper-connected culture in 2020’s Spree, a movie in which Stranger Things‘ Joe Keery pl …
Refurbished vs. pre-owned phones: What’s the difference and which is better?
Pre-owned and refurbished devices have various quality standards across marketplaces, so understanding what you’re getting is critical.
Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing ODI record finally falls, Zimbabwe star makes history
Sachin Tendulkar’s remarkable ODI record has finally fallen, with Zimbabwe veteran Brendan Taylor surpassing the Indian legend. Know more about the milestone. …read more
Now Light’s minimalist phone can easily call an Uber
More than a decade after its Kickstarter proposed a “cell phone designed to be used as little as possible,” Light is adding a direct connection to Uber and Lyft with a new Rideshare tool. For owners of either the Light Phone III or the upcoming Light Flip, they can use it to find pick up / drop off locations, see fares and ETA, and select different trip options or saved locations they frequently visit. They can use it to book the ride, and then see information about the driver and ETA, and call the driver if necessary.
It’s an early preview of the LightOS “tool library” SDK that will allow developers to expand the phones’ features while st …
Meta’s new One subscriptions put a price on social media and AI
Shortly after launching its new do-everything AI assistant Muse, Meta’s launching subscription bundles that pair its standalone app subscriptions with extra AI usage. Some of the new Meta One bundles were in testing earlier this year, but are now available globally starting today, with several tiers for individual users, creators, and businesses. Meta says the “core experience” on its apps and Meta AI will still be free, and users can still get its subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp without a bundle. It also says it plans to expand the bundles to include “Edits, AI glasses, and more over time.”
There are two bundles for in …
