Facebook is developing a bracelet that allows you to control computers with your brain

By Usman Aslam ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Facebook has a developed a prototype device similar to a wristband that allows users to control computers with their brain through the translation of motor…

$30 Million: The highest ransomware demand ever recorded as the malicious attacks increase

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The highest attempted ransom demand during 2020 stood at $30 million – double the previous highest attempted demand of $15 million in previous years, reports…

Hackers are targeting telecom companies to steal 5G secrets

By Usman Aslam ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In recent news, a few cybersecurity researchers at McAfee discovered that a cyber-espionage campaign is targeting telecommunication companies around the world with cyberattacks in order…

PS5’s next-gen Virtual Reality controller is here, major changes and more

By Usman Aslam ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In just a few hours, Sony unveiled its next-generation virtual reality system for the PlayStation 5 which, according to Sony, will play a critical role…

PITB invites applications for the Regional Plan 9 startup launchpad

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has invited young aspiring entrepreneurs from Punjab to submit their startup ideas for incubation with the Regional Plan 9 launchpad.…

NIC LUMS opens applications for innovators to operationalize tech-enabled solutions for real-world impact

By Usman Aslam ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The National Incubation Center at LUMS, Lahore (NICL) is ready to induct the next group of passionate innovators looking to make a meaningful impact by…

Top Pakistani YouTube influencers partnered with the largest cloud kitchen company to launch Pakistan’s first Influencer fast food brand

By Usman Aslam ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Hotpod, the fastest-growing tech-based managed kitchen company, and Bekaar Films, one of the top influencers on social media announced to launch Bekaar Burgers – a…

ICAP partners with Virtual University to hold online Chartered Accountancy Exams

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Institute of Chartered Accountancy of Pakistan (ICAP) has signed an MoU with the Virtual University of Pakistan to conduct examinations for Chartered Accountants digitally,…

Ex-Google Employees come up with their own privacy-focused search engine

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Privacy enthusiasts have long wanted a search engine alternative for Google that is privacy-focused. Now, the dream is all set to become a reality. As…

DigiSkills Freelancing program’s graduates make $200 million annually

By Ahsan Zafeer ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

On Thursday, the Ministry of IT announced that 600,000 Pakistani freelancers trained under the DigiSkills freelancer program operated by the government’s IGNITE fund contribute up…

PlayStation’s ‘Play At Home’ announces 10 free games to play

By Usman Aslam ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Throughout the unprecedented times of the pandemic, PlayStation took the initiative of promoting social distancing and staying at home by introducing ‘Play At Home’. Play…

Islamabad police launches smart e-police desk to facilitate complaint registrations

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad police have introduced high tech e-police desk system for the registration of complaints without any human interaction. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Qazi Jamilur…

Foreign direct investment to Pakistan down by 30% in eight months

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The net inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) declined 30 percent during the first eight months (July–February) of the current financial year (2020-21) owing to…

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