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11 Jul 2015
Facebook tests floating videos, so you can scroll and watch at the same time
Facebook tests floating videos, so you can scroll and watch at the same time A new button that’s quietly appeared on Facebook for some today allows video to be popped out from the newsfeed so you can keep watching as you scroll. Once pressed, the video continues playing and floats out of the way on the
11 Jul 2015
Microsoft announces Azure Data Catalog, the GitHub of cloud-based data analytics
Microsoft announces Azure Data Catalog, the GitHub of cloud-based data analytics In an attempt to create a central point of reference for enterprise data, Microsoft is introducing Azure Data Catalog. Still in preview, it’s a cloud tool for registering and finding data repositories registered by companies. When a data set is registered, the company
08 Jul 2015
Firefox for Windows 10 planned as Mozilla ramps up browser’s release pace
Firefox for Windows 10 planned as Mozilla ramps up browser’s release pace Mozilla will accelerate the release of new features for its Firefox browser, dumping its current 18-week development schedule for something nimbler, a company manager told contributors last week. The firm will also deliver a browser for Windows 10, a reversal of a
08 Jul 2015
Google Maps update finally lets you hide the interface
Google Maps update finally lets you hide the interface Google Maps is fantastic, but some of its features cover up too much of the map. The search box, location button, directions button…there’s even an “explore” bar at the bottom of the screen. Version 9.11, coming soon to your phone, adds a feature so simple
06 Jul 2015
7 Business Apps Every Professional Should Download
7 Business Apps Every Professional Should Download Smartphones have given today’s mobile workers the ability to not have to worry about having everything they need before they get moving. Which is great, until they end up in a conference, airplane, or other no-reception zone without the crucial One Thing I Need. Good smartphone and
03 Jul 2015
14% Advance Tax Imposed on Internet Across Pakistan
14% Advance Tax Imposed on Internet Across Pakistan Another day and we have a news about another tax. Reports suggest that Government of Pakistan has imposed 14% tax on internet across Pakistan. With this new advance tax — which can be reclaimed at the time of filing of returns — 14% of the bill amount
03 Jul 2015
Galaxy J5 and J7: Samsung’s First Selfie Phones Are Here
Galaxy J5 and J7: Samsung’s First Selfie Phones Are Here Samsung has made sure both aren’t one-feature wonders though. The J5 comes with a quad-core 64-bit Snapdragon 410 processor. Its older sibling comes with an octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor. The J5 comes with a 5 inch display while the J7 ups it
03 Jul 2015
Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition is Announced
Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition is Announced Canonical has unveiled the highest-end Ubuntu phone to date with the announcement of the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition. The phone takes the existing Meizu high-end phone and replaces Android 4.4.4 with Ubuntu Mobile. The phone itself is quite impressive. You get a 5.36” display with an unconventional 1152
03 Jul 2015
PTCL Launches new CharJi Evo LTE Tab with Several Free Goodies
PTCL Launches new CharJi Evo LTE Tab with Several Free Goodies PTCL has launched a new Charji EVO LTE Tablet in Pakistan and offers quite a lot of free goodies that make it good value for money. The tablet is capable of utilising the current PTCL CharJi network and achieve theoretical speeds of up
02 Jul 2015
18 Google Maps Tricks You Need to Try
18 Google Maps Tricks You Need to Try Astral projection is the practice that supposedly allows humans to separate their consciousness from their physical bodies and travel anywhere in the universe. It’s all crunchy new age hooey, of course. Or at least it was all crunchy new age hooey until a few years ago when