Snapchat has rolled out a new ‘Pixy’ Drone Camera feature By: Web Desk on May 1, 2022 Pixy is a Snapchat feature. It’s your helpful flying camera drone. It’s a pocket-sized, free-flying buddy suitable for both big and small excursions. Everything you need to capture the moment from a different angle is right in your fingertips. Pixy flies in four pre-programmed flight courses with the press of a button. It can […]
Three decades ago world told to ‘act now’ on climate By: APP on March 18, 2022Paris: With the planet facing the “potentially serious consequences” of global warming, UN experts writing 32 years ago urged an indifferent world to take immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Planet-warming carbon pollution has increased ever since. In 1990 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change produced the first trio of reports in a cycle […]
Fawad for lifetime disqualification of ‘sell-outs’ By: APP on March 17, 2022ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday urged National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser to take steps for lifetime disqualification of those who were selling out their loyalties amid the no-trust move. “Lottay (turncoats) and sell-outs have started appearing out of the fear of action. The last five persons have […]
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 […]