Crighter: A safety app from Karachi-based techieBy: Fatimah Mehr on April 14, 2019A lot among us have been mugged on numerous occasions - so much so that it has become a routine. However, a techie from Karachi offers a solution: Crighter – a portmanteau of the words crime and right – is a free safety app that lets you document emergency situations and notify others in real time.How does it do that?Download the app, sign up with your details like phone number and email … [Read more...] about Crighter: A safety app from Karachi-based techie
SpaceX astronaut capsule successfully launched on ISS test missionBy: AFP on March 2, 2019The only occupant on board SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule was a dummy named Ripley -- but NASA plans to put two astronauts aboard later this year SpaceX celebrated the successful launch Saturday of a new astronaut capsule on a week-long round trip to the International Space Station -- a key step towards resuming manned space flights from US soil after an eight-year break.This time around, the … [Read more...] about SpaceX astronaut capsule successfully launched on ISS test mission
Mindshare to introduce Artificial Intelligence based digital resources in PakistanBy: Agencies on February 23, 2019Using big data, machine learning and cognitive intelligence, Mindshare Pakistan has built (Artificial Intelligence) AI-rich solutions that have transformed the way Media Planning has been done for ages.Mindshare Pakistan, a subsidiary of GroupM Pakistan, and owned by the Global WPP network, has been in operation in Pakistan since 1999. With an elaborate and wide array of global and local … [Read more...] about Mindshare to introduce Artificial Intelligence based digital resources in Pakistan
New stylish cars all set to take over Pakistani roadsBy: Web Desk on February 23, 2019LAHORE: Hyundai Nishat Motors officially launched two vehicle variants at the Emporium Mall Lahore on Saturday.The company expects to begin with the launch of completely prepared sports utility vehicle (SUV) – Santa Fe. All inclusive, the variation is accessible in seven unique models in any case, as indicated by the company, the quantity of models the company intends to present in Pakistan … [Read more...] about New stylish cars all set to take over Pakistani roads
Australia, China deny ban on coal imports amid tensionsBy: AFP on February 22, 2019China and Australia on Friday denied reports Australian coal was being blocked from entering the Asian country, with Canberra seeking to quell fears that worsening diplomatic tensions are damaging the nations' crucial trading relationship.Industry experts have noted recently that China appeared to be delaying customs clearances for Australian coking coal used in steel-making, but a report late … [Read more...] about Australia, China deny ban on coal imports amid tensions
First ever 5G foldable smartphone launchesBy: AFP on February 21, 2019Samsung on Wednesday unveiled a smartphone that folds open to be a tablet, becoming the first major manufacturer to offer the feature as it strives to stoke excitement in a slumping market.The South Korean giant also appeared to get the jump on rivals by announcing the first smartphone for fifth-generation -- or 5G -- wireless networks, while stepping up its efforts in artificial intelligence … [Read more...] about First ever 5G foldable smartphone launches
Five-day multinational maritime exercise ‘AMAN-19’ begins todayBy: Web Desk on February 8, 2019KARACHI: The five-day multinational maritime exercise AMAN-19 started in Karachi from today (Friday).The drill is aimed at fostering maritime cooperation, promoting safe and security maritime environment for regional and global stability and for preserving oceans which is the common heritage of mankind.During the flags raising ceremony, flags of 46 countries participating in this year’s … [Read more...] about Five-day multinational maritime exercise ‘AMAN-19’ begins today
Facebook Messenger gets an unsend featureBy: AFP on February 6, 2019Facebook on Tuesday added a Messenger feature for anyone who has fired off a comment they regretted — a way to take it back.Messenger users will now have a 10-minute window after sending a message to undo it, leaving behind a note telling everyone in a conversation that the remark was removed, according to the leading online social network."Have you ever accidentally sent a message to the … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger gets an unsend feature
Pakistan conducts another successful launch of surface to surface ballistic missile “Nasr”By: Web Desk on January 31, 2019RAWALPINDI: Pakistan on Thursday conducted another successful launch of short range surface to surface ballistic missile "Nasr" as part of Army Strategic Forces Command training exercise which included quad salvo on 24 January and single shots on 28 & 31 January 2019.According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) the 2nd phase of this exercise was aimed at testing the extreme inflight … [Read more...] about Pakistan conducts another successful launch of surface to surface ballistic missile “Nasr”
Apple turns off Group FaceTime after discovery of eavesdropping bugBy: Web Desk on January 30, 2019A newly discovered FaceTime bug could pose an eavesdropping problem, and Apple says it will have a fix out later this week. The bug allows iPhone users to call another device via the FaceTime video chat service and hear audio on the other end before the recipient has answered the call. That is, it can turn any iPhone into a hot mic without the user's knowledge. That represents a major security … [Read more...] about Apple turns off Group FaceTime after discovery of eavesdropping bug
