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Chip-Based Vehicle Registration Cards Launched in Pakistan

Chip-Based Vehicle Registration Cards Launched in Pakistan After the launch of chip-based National Identity Cards being introduced in the country, a new smart system for vehicle registration has finally been launched in Pakistan. The new system was announced at the beginning of this year. Since Friday, the Excise and Taxation Department has begun the issuance

‘OK Google’ Voice Search on Chrome Axed

‘OK Google’ Voice Search on Chrome Axed Google has stripped its Chrome browser of the hands-free “OK Google” voice command. As noted by VentureBeat, Google got rid of the feature on the desktop because not many people were using it. The change does not affect Chrome on mobile orChromebooks. The “OK Google” voice command arrived

Is It Time to Upgrade Your Wireless Router?

Is It Time to Upgrade Your Wireless Router? Not long ago most households could get by with a basic single-band router to keep a handful of devices connected to the home network. These days you’d be hard pressed to find a home that doesn’t have multiple smartphones, gaming consoles, tablets, and laptops vying for online access. If

Mark Zuckerberg is hosting the next Facebook Townhall in India

Mark Zuckerberg is hosting the next Facebook Townhall in India   Mark Zuckerberg announced that he’ll be hosting the next Facebook Townhall Q&A in the Indian capital of New Delhi on Wednesday, October 28. The social network’s CEO will answer questions from across Facebook as well as from a live audience at the Indian Institute

Facebook is adding a GIF-finder and attachment buttons to chat and Messenger

Facebook is adding a GIF-finder and attachment buttons to chat and Messenger If you’ve used Facebook chat or Messenger, you might’ve noticed something a little different: Facebook is testing adding GIF and attachment buttons. Though not all users have the feature yet, over the past few days some users have noticed the feature, including yours truly. If

Why Spain needs the sharing economy

Why Spain needs the sharing economy   The country that invented tapas understands the concept of sharing. But baking that idea into Spain’s regulatory policies is proving to be more difficult. Startups like Airbnb and Uber that are driving the global sharing economy are meeting stiff resistance from Spanish regulators bent on shutting these companies down and stifling

Solar Systems Provider Brighterlite Conducts Franchise & Retail Convention

Solar Systems Provider Brighterlite Conducts Franchise & Retail Convention   Brighterlite Pakistan has recently conducted its first Franchise & Retail Convention in Islamabad. Brighterlite Pakistan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brighterlite AS, a Norwegian Group, commencing business in Pakistan since year 2015 with a team of highly motivated professionals each having an extensive experience

Pakistan Wins Top Prize in ‘Wikipedia Loves Earth’ Competition

Pakistan Wins Top Prize in ‘Wikipedia Loves Earth’ Competition Wikipedia Loves Earth has been going on since 2013 but this year, it was the first time thatPakistan was included as one of the participant countries. Pakistan is only the third country from South Asia to be a part of this competition. The winners for this

Adobe Reveals Critical Flash Vulnerability, Only Solution Is To Uninstall

Adobe Reveals Critical Flash Vulnerability, Only Solution Is To Uninstall Adobe’s problems are far from over. After officially releasing security patches for various softwares which included Flash Player, the company has confirmed a major security vulnerability that affects software platforms ranging from Windows, Mac and of course, Linux. According to the company, this vulnerability is

The Best (and Worst) Free Android Weather Apps

The Best (and Worst) Free Android Weather Apps   Ah, Autumn. When cooler temperatures and colorful leaves make the outdoors more inviting than ever. But fall weather can go from sun-drenched rapture to cold, wet, misery in a moment. When Mother Nature is in a bad mood, it helps to keep an eye on what’s