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Wikipedia top rated for ‘health’ information

SYDNEY: Wikipedia is the most highly rated website for providing information on mental-health related topics, a study reveals. Researchers from the University of Melbourne assessed a range of online and print material on mental health-rel [...]

Posted On : Feb, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Motorola/Google Deal Gets OK-With a Warning

As expected both the EU and the United States Department of Justice have given Google’s $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility the go-ahead. At the same time the US approved the purchase of Nortel wireless patents by an Apple-M [...]

Posted On : Feb, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

“Avatar” style robot developed in Japan

Hollywood film “Avatar” is no longer pure fiction, after Japanese researchers have developed a robot that imitates the movements made remotely by a human operator. When wearing the special hi-tech equipment, the user not only [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

Microsoft to unveil Windows 8 on Feb 29

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft revealed plans to unveil a test version of its latest Windows computer operating software later this month. The US technology titan sent out invitations to a "Windows Consumer Preview" event to be held o [...]

Posted On : Feb, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

Pak signs pact with Google to promote tourist sites

Pak signs pact with Google to promote tourist sites

Lahore: Pakistani authorities and Google have signed an agreement to use Google Maps to promote historical and tourist sites across the country's most populous province of Punjab. The Punjab provincial government and Google Inc yester [...]

Posted On : Feb, 08 2012 | Comments : 0

Facebook looks to mobile devices for revenue: Report

Facebook looks to mobile devices for revenue: Report

Facebook has already discussed proposals with unidentified advertising agencies for displaying what it calls “featured stories” in the news feed seen by users on the site in an effort to tap a new source of revenue, the newspa [...]

Posted On : Feb, 06 2012 | Comments : 0

Facebook IPO: A look at what we learned from the filings

In filing its IPO paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, Facebook provided a long-awaited glimpse into the inner workings of one of the world’s most closely-watched companies. Cecilia Kang and Hayley Tsu [...]

Posted On : Feb, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Google in privacy policy changes across its services

More than 60 different policies will be combined into one that will go into effect 1 March, the company said. Google said the new policy will give people more relevant search results and help advertisers find customers. Google has previou [...]

Posted On : Jan, 25 2012 | Comments : 0

Free YouTube Downloader Software For Windows

Everyone wants to download or save favorite videos from YouTube. Aiseesoft Free YouTube Downloader is the best free YouTube Downloader tool, which allows you download desired online videos from YouTube, MetaCafe, Google Video, Yahoo Video [...]

Posted On : Jan, 23 2012 | Comments : 0

PTA achieves 95pc targets in 2011

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has achieved 95 percent of its targets for year 2011, the PTA said on Friday. According to a statement a special meeting of PTA reviewed the progress of target and goals set for its divisions for [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

BlackBerry PlayBook lets hackers view emails

BlackBerry PlayBook lets hackers view emails

Researchers have exposed a security hole in the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The vulnerability has to do with the BlackBerry Bridge software that links the device with a user's phone. This software could be used to get unauthorised acc [...]

Posted On : Jan, 18 2012 | Comments : 0

Google, Facebook tell court it is impossible for them to con...

Google India and Facebook India on Monday again told the Delhi High Court that it was impossible for them to control content with billions of people accessing the websites. The court adjourned till Jan 19 the hearing related to allegedly [...]

Posted On : Jan, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Hunt on for Facebook account hackers

Last year in December, an FIR was registered with the circle against a man identified as Sheikh Samir Mir, who lives in DHA Phase I. The case was lodged by a well-known businessman, Fazal Karim Dadabhoy. According to him, Mir hacked into [...]

Posted On : Jan, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

Warid launches new product

KARACHI: Warid Telecom launched Warid Ezee Connection, empowering its retailers to further enhance the customer experience. Warid new customers can get the prepaid number of their choice from any designated retail outlet across Pakistan. [...]

Posted On : Jan, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

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