Is Facebook leading us on a journey to the metaverse? By: AFP/ Web Desk on September 29, 2021The concept of the “metaverse” first came from the 1992 sci-fi novel Snow Crash as a place that people flee to escape a dangerous corporation-dominated world. It has since come to refer to a range of virtual experiences that have gained popularity during the pandemic – including video games such as Fortnite, non-fungible tokens or even online meetings and […]
Women allegedly sold on Facebook as domestic workers, reveal documents, whistle-blowers By: AFP on September 25, 2021This week, Facebook has faced a series of accusations about its internal workings, based on revelations in the Wall Street Journal and elsewhere. Much of the information comes from Facebook’s own internal documents, suggesting the company now has some whistle-blowers in its ranks. The documents will provide governments and regulators with plenty to pore over […]
Youngest mountaineer Shehroz Kashif scales 8th highest peak ‘Manaslu’ By: Web Desk on September 25, 2021 ISLAMABAD: Shehroz Kashif, the youngest 19-years old Pakistani climber reached the world’s eight highest peak ‘Manaslu’ on Saturday morning. Manaslu, also known as Kutang, is at the height of 8,163 meters. He made the third major achievement in five months. Earlier, he had made the record to ascend world’s highest peak ‘Mount Everest’ (8,849 meters) […]
‘Side-eyeing Chloe’ iconic meme to be sold as NFT By: AFP/Web Desk on September 23, 2021A young girl who became an internet sensation when a photo of her went viral is now selling an NFT for thousands of dollars at auction. NFTs are unique digital tokens which are often attributed to art that has no physical representation. Chloe Clem, now 10, became famous in 2013 when her mother shared her […]
Pakistan becomes the 4th fastest growing freelance market across the world By: webdesk on September 20, 2021Pakistan has been ranked the fourth fastest growing freelance market with 47% growth in freelance earning. According to the global payment platform Payoneer’s Global Gig Economy Index, Pakistan was among the top freelance markets leaving behind regional countries including India, Bangladesh and Russia. “In Pakistan, there is a younger generation seeking more opportunities,” said Paynoeer […]
Pakistan earns $195 million from IT services’ export during July 2021 By: APP on September 20, 2021ISLAMABAD: Pakistan earned US $195.990 million by providing different Information Technology (IT) services in various countries during the first month of the current financial year 2021-22. This shows growth of 20.22 percent as compared with US $ 163.020 million earned through provision of services during the corresponding period of the last fiscal year 2020-21, Pakistan […]
UAE-based digital freight start-up Trukker buys Pakistan’s TruckSher By: Web Desk on September 8, 2021Trukker, a UAE start-up that provides an Uber-like service for trucks with its digital platform, has acquired Pakistan’s TruckSher as it seeks to expand its operations in the South Asian country and boost growth. The company did not disclose the value of the deal but said it is their first acquisition to expand within the […]
Apple’s automotive dept remains a dilemma as chief joins Ford By: Web Desk on September 8, 2021Apple has lost the executive in charge of its below-the-radar car project to Ford, dealing a further blow to the iPhone maker’s automotive ambitions. Doug Field, Apple’s vice-president of special projects, had also worked on Tesla’s Model 3 vehicle under Elon Musk. Field, who rejoined Apple in 2018 after a previous stint at the business, is the fourth […]
Apple delays plans to scan cloud uploads for child sexual abuse images By: Web Desk on September 3, 2021 Apple will delay its plans to begin scanning user images for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) before uploading them to the cloud, the company says, after a backlash from privacy groups. The company’s proposal, first revealed in August, involved a new technique it had developed called “perceptual hashing” to compare photos with known images […]
Saudi woman develops game that detects anxiety on September 1, 2021At one point last year, high schooler Rasha Alqahtani had finals coming up and 35 Zoom calls booked. To manage her busy schedule, she had duplicate calendars—one on Google Calendar, the other printed and placed behind her laptop, so that even a power outage wouldn’t derail her. The now-18-year-old from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, had laser-like […]