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2nd May, 2013
Sars-like virus kills 5 Saudis: ministry
Five Saudis have died of a new Sars-like virus during the past few days and two more are being treated in an intensive care unit.
Five Saudis have died of a new Sars-like virus during the past few days and two more are being treated in an intensive care unit.
20th November, 2012
Young technologists shine at 13th Softcom
The event at held at the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute managed to pull together the sharpest young minds from around the country.
The event at held at the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute managed to pull together the sharpest young minds from around the country.
18th November, 2012
Pinball wizard puts Facebook users on Yellow Brick Road
Spooky Cool Labs gets blessing from Warner Bros to make “Wizard of Oz” game for Facebook.
Spooky Cool Labs gets blessing from Warner Bros to make “Wizard of Oz” game for Facebook.
17th November, 2012
US adds eBay to accused firms in ‘poaching’ probe
The civil antitrust lawsuit said eBay violated antitrust laws in an agreement not to recruit or hire Intuit employees.
The civil antitrust lawsuit said eBay violated antitrust laws in an agreement not to recruit or hire Intuit employees.
16th November, 2012
Apple, Samsung allowed to add products in US patent lawsuit
The case is one of two patent infringement lawsuits pending in the US District Court in San Jose by Apple against Samsung.
The case is one of two patent infringement lawsuits pending in the US District Court in San Jose by Apple against Samsung.
15th November, 2012
Adobe says user forum was breached, takes site offline
The hacker, released their records, saying his purpose was to show that Adobe is slow in fixing security problems.
The hacker, released their records, saying his purpose was to show that Adobe is slow in fixing security problems.
14th November, 2012
New Panasonic chief slashes 10,000 jobs
Panasonic Corp, will lay off 10,000 more workers next March in a bid to trim costs and boost profitability.
Panasonic Corp, will lay off 10,000 more workers next March in a bid to trim costs and boost profitability.
14th November, 2012
Samsung plans no settlement with Apple: executive
Samsung and Apple are currently embroiled in design and technology patent lawsuits in 10 nations.
Samsung and Apple are currently embroiled in design and technology patent lawsuits in 10 nations.
12th November, 2012
‘Bang and flash’ engine trouble hits Emirates A380
A passenger told Sydney's Daily Telegraph the Emirates flight attendants “panicked more than the passengers”.
A passenger told Sydney's Daily Telegraph the Emirates flight attendants “panicked more than the passengers”.
10th November, 2012
China derides US “Cold War mentality” towards telecoms firm Huawei
"Imagine if China started asking US companies what their relationship was with the Democratic or Republican parties?"
"Imagine if China started asking US companies what their relationship was with the Democratic or Republican parties?"
7th November, 2012
Win/win for Twitter as well as Obama
Love it or hate it, Twitter and its role in politics appears to be here to stay.
Love it or hate it, Twitter and its role in politics appears to be here to stay.
6th November, 2012
Megaupload boss aims to lie low
“As much as I enjoy keeping my followers informed, I have to tweet less. Dotcom media overload. #Backlash imminent,” he tweeted late Monday
“As much as I enjoy keeping my followers informed, I have to tweet less. Dotcom media overload. #Backlash imminent,” he tweeted late Monday
5th November, 2012
Excessive internet bans worrisome for Pakistan
The increased internet censorship and its impact on freedom of expression and access to information is alarming.
The increased internet censorship and its impact on freedom of expression and access to information is alarming.
3rd November, 2012
Facebook’s Sandberg sells $7.4 million in stock
Facebook Inc COO Sheryl Sandberg and two other executives sold millions of dollars worth of stock this week.
Facebook Inc COO Sheryl Sandberg and two other executives sold millions of dollars worth of stock this week.
3rd November, 2012
Hyundai, Kia to pay owners for inflated mileage
The numbers, which ran from one to six MPG, had helped push some of the models into the 40 miles per gallon (MPG) club.
The numbers, which ran from one to six MPG, had helped push some of the models into the 40 miles per gallon (MPG) club.
2nd November, 2012
Seattle: Living Computer Museum not just for geeks
Allen has almost single-handedly given geeks and many others several good reasons to visit Seattle.
Allen has almost single-handedly given geeks and many others several good reasons to visit Seattle.
1st November, 2012
Samsung wins $2.48 bn order to build UAE plants
Samsung will build a carbon black unit and a delayed coker unit in Ruwais, west of Abu Dhabi, by January 2016.
Samsung will build a carbon black unit and a delayed coker unit in Ruwais, west of Abu Dhabi, by January 2016.
1st November, 2012
Internet rolls into Bangladesh villages on a bike
Dozens of "Info Ladies" bike into remote Bangladeshi villages with laptops and Internet connections, helping thousands.
Dozens of "Info Ladies" bike into remote Bangladeshi villages with laptops and Internet connections, helping thousands.
1st November, 2012
Megaupload to give encore
The new Mega avoids dealings with US hosters, domains and backbone providers and has changed the way it operates to avoid another takedown.
The new Mega avoids dealings with US hosters, domains and backbone providers and has changed the way it operates to avoid another takedown.
31st October, 2012
“Stunning” start for Windows 8: Microsoft chief
“The level of enthusiasm seen for the new products has really been stunning,” Ballmer
“The level of enthusiasm seen for the new products has really been stunning,” Ballmer
