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Facebook launches portable VR headset
The “Oculus Go” device would cost $199 and ship early next year
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VEON officially launches in Pakistan
The platform will help develop a complete internet eco-system in the country and facilitate smartphone adoption
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Police to use 'smart glasses' to catch criminals in Abu Dhabi
The futuristic tool will also be used on roads to identify and stop illegal vehicles
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Researchers warn of cyber risks for Olympic Games
In recent years, hackers have increasingly sought to target sporting events, the researchers noted
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20,000 schools to be shifted to solar energy, says Shahbaz
More than 10,800 schools in Southern Punjab will be shifted to solar power in first phase
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India's ride-hailing firm Ola raises $1.1 billion
They will use the funds to increase its numbers of drivers and expand its presence to more cities
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Alibaba launches $15 billion overseas R&D drive
The Alibaba ‘Damo’ academy would launch eight research bases in China, Israel, the United States, Russia and Singapore
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Apple finalizes TV deal with Steven Spielberg
The budget for “Amazing Stories” will be more than $5 million per episode
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OPPO ranked as second best-selling 4G smartphone brand in Pakistan
OPPO makes waves in Pakistan's 4G smartphone market
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Japan launches fourth satellite for high-precision GPS
Japanese GPS can locate devices to within several centimetres compared with the commonly-used US system
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Nokia plans to cut up to 310 jobs, halt VR camera development
The unit has about 1,090 employees and the potential cuts are expected to affect staff in Finland
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Bitcoin suffers blow as Russia bans websites offering crypto-currencies
Bitcoin last traded at around $4,807
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Samsung launches Note 8 in Pakistan
Priced at Rs 108,999, the Note 8 is available in three colours; Maple Gold, Midnight Black, and Orchid Gray
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UK tech firm Micro Focus to curb code reviews by 'high risk' governments
They purchased the ArcSight product line from Hewlett Packard in a sale completed last month.
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From flying taxis to robocops, Dubai as a tech pioneer
Dubai is known for its futuristic skyline and artificial islands
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Google uncovered Russia-backed ads on YouTube, Gmail: Washington Post
The ads do not appear to be from the same Kremlin-affiliated entity that bought ads on Facebook Inc
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Global firms join rush to bet on Indonesia as next start-up frontier
By 2020 an estimated 480 million people are expected to be connected to the internet
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Solar cars begin race across Australian desert
The fastest time was achieved by Japan’s Tokai University in 2009
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You may not have noticed, but Bitcoin is creating space in Pakistan
Urdubit.com witnesses surge in traffic
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Google to use balloons to provide Puerto Rico cell service
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico has struggled to regain communications services
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Tesla delays truck launch to step up Model 3 production
Elon Musk says Tesla Semi will now be unveiled on Nov 16
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Japan's Denso unveils $1 billion investment in US for electric cars
Company last month announced a partnership with Mazda to develop electric vehicles
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Another case of an iPhone 8 'popping open' surfaces in China
The incident comes as Apple investigates similar cases reported in Taiwan and Japan
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Russians used Kaspersky program to hack US intel contractor's computer
The episode could explain the recent US ban on government agencies using the popular virus protection
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Siri accidentally identifies 'Despacito' as Bulgaria's national anthem
Artificial intelligence algorithms clearly are not sophisticated enough to mimic human intelligence
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American start-up plans to launch a hybrid-electric plane by 2022
Backed by Boeing, the small airliner would seat up to 12 passengers and be powered by two electric motors
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Netflix ups US fees for first time since 2015
The top-tier plan, which allows streaming on four screens, was raised to $13.99 per month from $11.99
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London mayor welcomes Uber boss' humility after license loss
Uber’s fate in London will be decided by a judge
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Snapchat exhibits art installations in augmented reality
The art can be viewed via Snapchat at Champ de Mars, Paris, London's Hyde Park among other locations
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Vivo officially enters Pakistan with V7+ launch
The device will retail for Rs 35,999
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17-year-old Pakistani student's physics paper surprises older scientist
Muhammad Shaheer Niazi's experimental skills stunned many across the board
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New Google earbuds offer real-time translation feature
The upgraded smartphones will be available for order starting at $649 for the Pixel 2 and $849 for the Pixel 2 XL
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Google announces new Pixel smartphone
Google chief says the new devices showcase the tech giant's artificial intelligence
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iPhone saves woman's life during Las Vegas shooting spree
It is unclear where or how the concertgoer was holding her phone
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Chinese smartphones maker Oppo cleared to open own stores in India
Move will help Oppo expand its reach in the world’s third-largest smartphones market
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Wisconsin, Michigan were key targets of Russia-linked ads on Facebook
Wisconsin and Michigan were among the handful of battleground states that helped Trump win the presidency
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Yahoo says all 3 billion accounts hacked in 2013 data theft
Number of class action lawsuits likely to expand
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Scientists work to enhance crop value
Scientists were carrying out research to increase production of high nutritional value fodder crops
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Facebook, Google promote politicised fake news about Las Vegas shooter
Misinformation showed grim trend that has increasingly dominated viral online propaganda
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Every iPhone X sold will make Samsung a lot of money
Samsung is estimated to earn about $110 on every iPhone X sold
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Polygamy dating app draws criticism in Indonesia
It has attracted more than 56,000 members since its launch in April
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Leak shows what Google Pixel 2 XL looks like
Google is expected to formally unveil both new phones at an event in San Francisco on Wednesday
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Facebook Messenger's data saving Lite version rolls out worldwide
Android-only app was originally launched for users in areas with limited internet connectivity
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General Motors targets 20 all-electric models by 2023
China has set a target that at least 12 per cent of cars must be hybrid or electric by 2020
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Bitcoin fever continues as Goldman Sachs studies whether to trade in digital currencies
Large banks have until now avoided trading in bitcoin due to its reputation as a conduit for illicit activity
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Tesla's Model 3 is off to a slow start
The company said it has received some 450,000 pre-orders for the Model 3
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Facebook says 10 million US users saw Russia-linked ads
For 99 per cent of the ads, less than $1,000 was spent
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Digital literacy and education reforms
Education in today’s world comprises technology as the core element of curriculum as it deeply affects our lifestyles
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K-P health dept uses tech to solve supply woes
Introducing public health forecasting and supply chain strategy
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Cabbies block Prague airport to protest against Uber
Around 1,200 cabs, according to organisers, deliberately drove slowly for three hours in the Czech capital