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[15 Mar 2010 | No Comment | Talib Qizilbash]
Has Twitter Lost its Mojo?

There has been chatter (and a few tweets) about Twitter flatlining. The growth in users is off from its peak of 13% month-to-month growth. Is Twitter falling from its perch?

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[23 Dec 2009 | 4 Comments | Talib Qizilbash]
The Racist Laptop?

“I think my blackness is interfering with the ability of the computer’s [webcam] to follow me,” says a man in the US.

News & Politics, Technology »

[8 Aug 2009 | 2 Comments | Mahnoor Sherazee]

Several countries have successfully harnessed the power of the sun, wind and other resources to generate electricity. Pakistan’s location makes it almost perfect for harnessing wind and solar energy. But is alternative energy the answer to our growing energy needs?

News & Politics, Technology »

[8 Aug 2009 | One Comment | Farieha Aziz]
Power to All

Remote villages in the coastal areas of Pakistan are being provided with electricity through the initiative of government and private organisations.

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[7 Aug 2009 | No Comment | Farieha Aziz]

Some families have found an innovative way of dealing with the power crisis.

Business, News & Politics, Technology »

[5 Jul 2009 | No Comment | Shahzeb Shaikha]
Made in Pakistan

Although drone technology exists in Pakistan, there are no efforts underway to produce weaponised drones that could rival the US Predator.

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[8 May 2009 | No Comment | Nadir Hassan]

Nokia launched the 5800 XpressMusic device in Karachi in April. The innovative Nokia Music PC software allows the user to drag music from their computers directly onto the phone. The songs can then easily be categorised into playlists. Another novel introduction is the Media Bar, which provides easy one-click access to songs, videos, phone contacts and videos.

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[1 Oct 2007 | No Comment | Hani Yousuf]
Virtual Laws for Virtual Crimes

A new ‘electronic crime’ bill is so poorly drafted it may actually threaten and harm the individuals and companies it is designed to protect.

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[4 Apr 2006 | No Comment | Asma Qasim and Zainab Kapadia]
Collateral Damage

‘Hear no evil, see no evil and consequently,’ says the Government of Pakistan, ‘do no evil.’

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[6 Mar 2005 | No Comment | Salman Siddiqui]
Millionaire Dreams

Are call centres proving to be the much awaited antidote to our lame duck local tech scene?