Apple introduced its first new iPod model in four years, highlighting music and games. The new-generation iPod touch is available in more than two dozen countries at Apple´s online shop starting at US 199 (Rs 31,000).
The ultra-thin and lightweight design of iPod touch has always made it ideal for enjoying games, music and so much more wherever you go.
The iPod touch became popular with
people, particularly parents of internet-wanting children, who wanted mobile
devices for games and music without the
cost of telecommunications services.
The mobile devices can connect to
the internet using Wi-Fi hotspots.
China and the United States are in a race over who will master the technology first. On May 15, the United States President Donald Trump banned Huawei in the country. The reason cited was a “threat to national security”.China already leads the world in the mobile market sector, so it is very well expected that China will be on the top when it releases its 5g technology.
5G will change everything but How?
Wifi Everywhere
An entire building can get a direct 5G connection from a nearby cell, and within that building, every device can take advantage of 5G’s speeds via existing wifi connections, including TVs, game consoles, phones, desktop computers, laptops, etc.
Faster Downloading
5G will allow downloading 20 times faster than 4G. The 5G technology will be up to twenty times faster than the 4G. downloading a two-hour long movie takes six minutes on a 4G network, while it will only take 3.6 seconds on a 5G network.
Smart Vehicles
When a whole city is online with 5G, and cars can communicate directly with other cars and traffic lights, traffic signals will respond appropriately. One day, you can quit waiting at a stop light when no other cars are around. The system will know when other vehicles are approaching fast enough to warrant a red light on your side, and will otherwise let you cross the intersection effortlessly.
Vehicles require GPS to know exactly where they’re located. The latest generation of GPS chips are even more accurate, direct car-to-car communication will make the whole experience even better, specifically when it comes to safety and traffic jams.
Smarter Healthcare
Exchanging information with your doctor or should be something you can tap into at any time, especially in emergency situations. An “on-demand doctor” will be there all the time.
Imagine the near future where smart wearable not only monitor your heart rate but also your blood sugar, hemoglobin, etc. The last thing you’d want in an emergency is for your device to not be able to communicate important data to your doctor because the connection was slow. With 5G your wearable will be able to quickly contact a server to update your health records for your doctor to see or to alert a family member that you need instant attention.
The report said the device would come equipped with a microphone to listen into a user’s voice and detect their emotional state. It is not clear how far along the project is or if it would ever become a commercial product.
The wrist-worn gadget is described as a health
and wellness product indicating another big leap by a
major tech company into health. Amazon has previously indicated its interest in
the health sector with its $753 million deal to buy the online pharmacy
PillPack.
A one-ring scam is targeting Pakistanis on mobile phones. A number of citizens received phone calls from unknown international numbers.
The phone call ends with a missed call notification on the receiving end, urging the receiver to call back. The scam tricks thousands of users into dialing an international number and hence exposing them to the risk of getting charged heavily for the connecting fee, and huge per-minute charges.
A user who received a call from this scam ring shared a
message on Whatsapp which reads
“Very
Very Urgent …
Please pass this message to your family and friends NOW. People have been receiving calls from Tel: +375602605281 Tel: +37127913091 Tel: +37178565072 Tel: +56322553736 Tel: +37052529259 Tel: +255901130460 or any number starting from +371 +375 +381 These guys only ring once and hang up.If you call back, they can copy your contact list in 3 sec and if you have a bank or credit card details on your phone, they can copy that too +375 code is for Belarus. +371 code is for Lativa. +381 Serbia. +563 Valparaiso. +370 Vilnius. +255 Tanzania. Don’t answer or Call back. Also, Don’t Press #90 or #09 on your Mobile when asked by any caller. It’s a new trick which is used to access your SIM card, make calls at your expense and frame you as a criminal. URGENTLY FORWARD this message to as many friends as you can to stop any intrusion!!!”
Karachi students of Usman Institute of Technology have invented a smart glove called ‘Speech Generator Glove’ that can turn Pakistani Sign Language into audible speech.
Speech Generator Glove weighs around 300 grams
and can convert 28 Urdu words into sentences.
The students say they are working to add more
Urdu words into the glove’s dictionary. The Speech Generator Glove’s total word
capacity is of 3,000 words.
Evolutions in technology have changed our lives in more ways than one and it is only natural that the beauty industry has also been swept in the wave of technological revolution. Here are some of the beauty world’s most exciting and unusual innovations.
These might not be available in Pakistan but if you can afford them, you can most likely get them from abroad. These are tried and tested by Pakistanis who swear that they are worth the price.
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
The Superstar
The holy grail of all hair dryers right now, the Dyson SuperSonic is every hair loving girl’s dream. Priced at a whopping Rs. 56,500, it isn’t cheap but is it worth the splurge?
Most users believe that it is. It dries your hair within seconds, giving your hair volume and shine at the same time. So even if you aren’t a regular hair dryer user, you might become one, once you use the Dyson.
2. Drybar’s ‘The Tress Press’ Digital Styling Iron
Straighten Me Out
Drybar was relatively unknown until recently when its straightening iron started getting rave reviews. Considering it costs, Rs. 21,500 it might be difficult to explain to someone (and yourself) why you need it. But straightening addicts swear by it. The iron heats up super fast and the best thing is that doesn’t damage your hair as much as other straighteners.
3. T3 Whirl Trio Interchangable Styling Wand Set
Jack of all
At Rs. 54,500, the price of T3’s Whirl Trio is enough to leave you staggering but it is totally worth the price, especially if you’re obsessed with curling your hair. The styling wand has three different barrels, all of which give different volume, definition and finish. And the best part is that the curls last forever.
4. Foreo Facial Spa Massager
Foreo Luna 2
All of us want flawless and fabulous skin but the reality is that most of us end up having little to no time to hit the spa or parlour for a facial. Foreo has made life a wee bit easy for us with this LUNA 2, a facial spa massager. The device which costs Rs. 25,000, gives you a spa treatment at your home within minutes. It fits into the palm of your hand, and powerfully yet gently deep cleanses your face. Say hello to fresh, glowing skin!
5. Gold Sculpting Bar by Jillian Dempsey
Gold Sculpting Bar
Love chiselled cheekbones but can’t seem to get the hang of contouring despite watching countless tutorials? In that case, this Gold Sculpting Bar by Jillian Dempsey is made for you. This T-shaped, gold-plated, vibrating bar instantly lifts and contours skin for a sleek look. The Japanese product, priced at Rs. 29,000, also helps revive tired, puffy-looking skin. Most users are in love with the product and say that it is easy to use, relaxes skin muscles and gives instant firmness to the skin.
If you have any of these, or any other interesting beauty gadgets, send us your reviews and we’ll add them to our article.
Would we feel less envious and competitive if Instagram didn’t tell us how many Likes a post received? That’s the idea behind Instagram now hiding Like counts. Only the person who posted a photo will be able to see the number of likes it received. Instagram is not testing this at the moment but it will start doing this with users in Canada next week. It is not clear if Instagram plans to test this out in other places. But if it leads to more positive effects on the app, it wouldn’t be surprising to see an expansion of it.
Instagram critics have pointed to it as one aspect that contributes to the negative effects on mental health. Like counts can be a source of social pressure, particularly for younger users. hiding likes count could potentially make Instagram a little healthier.
Do you think you are safe over the web? Well, hackers are out there to steal your private data and that’s not much of a problem for them as most people use easy-to-remember words as their passwords.
According to a survey by the United Kingdom (UK) National Cyber Security Centre, here are the “10 easiest passwords to hack”:
1. 123456
2. 123456789
3. qwerty
4. password
5. 111111
6. 12345678
7. abc123
8. 1234567
9. password1
10. 12345
The National Cyber Security Centre has said it is better to avoid generic words such as “iloveyou”, which just missed the top 10 most common list, and opt for “random but memorable” terms to reduce the risk of being hacked.
Oh nahiii! You won’t be able to screenshot conversations as proof anymore.
No sharing with friends, no keeping an eye on your partner, no being able to share images from WhatsApp groups.
WhatsApp is working on improving security for our chats. Soon, WhatsApp will add a feature where you cannot take a screenshot of your chats.
WhatsApp is also working on its doodle feature. This feature will allow users to add stickers, emojis, text and hand-drawn content. However, the features are under-development. The new features are expected to make their way to a new version of the app in the coming weeks.
Do you think it would be a good feature? Yea or Nay?
Biryani or Pulao? DC or Marvel? Android or iPhone?
There are only three kinds of people in the world; Android users, iPhone users and those who switch from one to the other and realise what they had been missing on their entire life.
If you’re buying a new smartphone today, chances are very good that it will run one of two operating systems: Google’s Android or Apple’s iOS. These two platforms account for over 98 per cent of all new smartphones shipped every year… but which one is better?
AFFORDABILITY
Apple has always been at the high end of the market in terms of pricing, but the iPhone X took things to a whole new level with a starting price of whopping $1,000 and the iPhone XS Max starting at $1,100.
Comparing the same with Android in terms of scale and variety, iPhones are no match. You can spend a lot if you want to and buy Google’s Pixel 3 XL or a Samsung flagship, but there’s also a huge choice of good, low-cost handsets from a wide variety of different companies such as Huawei and Xiaomi.
The fact that Android also leads the field in free apps makes it the natural choice for the budget-conscious.
Battery Life
Battery life is a huge factor. It’s difficult to compare the two platforms because there’s no common hardware. We could say iOS is optimised to squeeze the most out of the battery, but you can buy an Android device with a much bigger battery that will easily outlast the iPhone.
This category is far from clear-cut, but Androids tend to have longer battery life and always have fast chargers included in the box.
Camera
You must have heard people argue that Apple does the best job capturing quality pictures, but the latest Android smartphones are casting a lot of doubt on that assertion.
The camera apps on both platforms are very good and very fast. For ease of use and best results without tweaking, the iOS camera app takes the cake. There’s more variation on Android, but it differs depending upon the manufacturer and price.
APPS
This is roughly how many apps you’ll find in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store:
Android apps: 3.5 million
iOS apps: 2.2 million
While the causes behind the over a million apps difference remains debatable, one of the main reasons is that developers outside the United States (US) target Android first.
Android may also have a higher percentage of free apps than the iPhone, but the best mobile games land on iOS first and don’t always come to Android. Ultimately, quality beats quantity and so this is a narrow win for iOS.
While both platforms give you the best of smartphone experience, the decision to spending your money, either on an Android or iPhone, is yours.
