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12 Apr 2016
Facebook might’ve just made the inbox of ‘yourusername’ hell
Facebook might’ve just made the inbox of ‘yourusername’ hell Facebook today announced a new feature launch for Messenger that lets users use a QR code or unique URL for direct messaging. This is something that brands are going to love, as it gives fans a quick way to start a conversation with them with one QR scan
12 Apr 2016
Facebook is testing weather alerts in its mobile apps
Facebook is testing weather alerts in its mobile apps Is Facebook the first app you launch on your phone when you wake up? It might make more sense to do so, if the social network rolls out a new feature that it currently appears to be testing. Some Facebook users in the UK are now
12 Apr 2016
6 hidden challenges of using the cloud for big data and how to overcome them
6 hidden challenges of using the cloud for big data and how to overcome them Enterprises have been slow to move big data processing to the cloud, but not for lack of trying. Most companies now use the public cloud in some form, often for SaaS applications. But enterprises have been slow to migrate big
12 Apr 2016
Microsoft’s Blue Screen of Death is getting an update
Microsoft’s Blue Screen of Death is getting an update While nobody enjoys being greeted by the Blue Screen of Death, Microsoft’s latest update could make it a little more useful. The company has added a QR code in Windows 10, which is set to arrive with the Anniversary Update this summer. After releasing the latest
12 Apr 2016
HTC 10 brings back the UltraPixel camera and tries to simplify Android
HTC 10 brings back the UltraPixel camera and tries to simplify Android HTC has unveiled its much-leaked HTC 10 flagship smartphone, which sees the return of the company’s unique UltraPixel camera setup and a greater focus on getting rid of pre-loaded bloatware. While it keeps the same metal approach as the One M7/8/9, the handset
11 Apr 2016
Electric Rickshaws to Be Introduced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Electric Rickshaws to Be Introduced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Electric vehicles are gaining traction globally. The lack of noise, cheaper prices and environment friendly nature of such vehicles are the features which have helped electric vehicles in the otherwise fossil-fuel dominated vehicle market. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will soon be getting electric rickshaws to improve the environmental state
11 Apr 2016
WiFi Usage without Consent of Owner is Illegal: Fatwa Issued
WiFi Usage without Consent of Owner is Illegal: Fatwa Issued Theft it seems, isn’t just about the physical and tangible things anymore. Take WiFi for instance. You know, those invisible signals that allow you to browse the internet and check up on social media? Religious authorities are finally taking a look at classifying the stealing
11 Apr 2016
The Most In-Demand Industries for Freelancers
The Most In-Demand Industries for Freelancers An outcome of recession and subsequent signs of recovery has been a growth in self-employment over the last decade. Developments in genetics, artificial intelligence, robotics, nanotechnology, 3D printing and biotechnology are all laying the foundations for a revolution more comprehensive and all-encompassing than anything we have ever seen. The
11 Apr 2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: The New Android Gold Standard [Review]
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: The New Android Gold Standard [Review] Last month, Samsung launched their 2016 flagships phones, Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge in Pakistan. As most of you must know, S7 Edge is the successor to the last years S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ flagship. It has an improved design language and carries a price tag
08 Apr 2016
Twitter users rally behind #resigncameron to try to force UK PM to quit
Twitter users rally behind #resigncameron to try to force UK PM to quit Following revelations about the UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s father’s tax affairs in the Panama Papers investigation, #resigncameron has started trending on Twitter as the internet flexes its screenshot, copy and paste skills. He’s now admitted he and his wife made money