Hamza Zakir

Platonist. Humanist. Unusually edgy sometimes.

 

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Microsoft just stole Apple’s Siri division head

It’s not often that a long-standing employee at a tech company decides to drop everything and join his rivals,...

in News
Aug 21 · >

A Pakistani team made its mark in the Beijing robotics competition

Pakistan may be well behind many other countries in terms of progress in automation and robotics, but the zeal...

in News
Aug 21 · >

Twitter is testing a new filter which will remove offensive direct messages

It’s no secret that negative content is the bane of our existence, and social media has simply made it...

in News
Aug 20 · >

California startup introduces first ever trillion-transistor chip for AI training

With the need to rapidly process immense amounts of data for the purpose of optimally training artificial intelligence programs...

Aug 20 · >

Here’s why Huawei’s HarmonyOS does not intend to compete with Google’s Android

Ever since the US-China trade war made it difficult for Huawei to rely on the presence of the Android...

Aug 19 · >

China tariffs would hurt Apple and help Samsung, warns Apple CEO Cook

US President Donald Trump might have been responsible for making some very questionable decisions in the past, but his...

in News
Aug 19 · >

Introducing the Galaxy A10s, Samsung’s second ODM smartphone

Samsung is clearly trying to expand its portfolio of budget phones, as shown by its recent interest in contracting...

in Mobile
Aug 17 · >

HTC Wildfire makes a comeback thanks to a different manufacturer

It has been a long eight years since it last took the stage, but the HTC Wildfire brand is...

in News
Aug 17 · >

NASA tests its latest Mars Rover in a lava field

Elon Musk isn’t the only one who harbors a Mars obsession; NASA is all set to send a robot...

in News
Aug 16 · >

Jazz provides best 4G experience while Zong tops 3G, according to PTA survey

An understanding of the quality of the mobile networks at our disposal goes a long way in empowering us...

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Aug 9 · >

Chinese firm plans to invest up to $600 million in instant services in Pakistan

With the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) all set to introduce foreign capital and advanced technology in the country and...

Jul 26 · >

Here’s how you can get computerized arms license from NADRA

While the ministry of interior used to be the only authority in Pakistan that could issue arms licenses and...

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Jul 25 · >

Facebook won’t have to admit guilt in shocking user privacy settlement

The stars seem to be smiling down upon Facebook CEO and lead culprit in neglecting user privacy Mark Zuckerberg....

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Jul 24 · >