Category: IT news
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Apple to open new store in Los Angeles
SAN FRANCISCO: Apple said on Tuesday that the company has previewed its newest retail location at the historic Tower Theatre in downtown Los Angeles in U. S. state of California, which will be open on Thursday. Apple will also launch Today at Apple Creative Studios, a global initiative that provides hands-on experience and mentorship to…
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Pakistan-Facebook collaboration to kill Covid-19
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Facebook have partnered to fight Covid-19 as the world`s prominent social media platform has provided Marketing Partner Support and Ad Credits for campaigns against the deadly virus and helped the government increase its engagement rates with the public on these posts. As part of these campaigns, Facebook and some ministries focused on…
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TECNO to delight all fans with another Photowalk to Hunza Valley
Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) TECNO set to embark on another journey with the fans through the upcoming Photowalk. This Photowalk has been announced for the newly launched Camon 17 Pro, the Clearest Selfie Phone. The walk shall be held in Hunza Valley from June 28, 2021, till July 3, 2021. Registrations are open now for the…
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Facebook rolls out ´live audio´, podcasts
WASHINGTON: Facebook on Monday began rolling out its service for people seeking audio-based connections in a direct challenge to the upstart social platform Clubhouse. The “live audio rooms” will enable users of the social media giant to listen to, and sometimes participate in, conversations led by celebrities and “influencers” or create a fundraiser on the…
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Police summon Twitter´s India chief over a Muslim’s assault video
NEW DELHI: Indian police have summoned Twitter´s top local executive over a viral video on the site of a Muslim man being assaulted, with authorities accusing the US social media giant of stoking sectarian tensions. The order comes as a battle rages between foreign tech giants and the Indian government over new rules on removing…
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Facebook AI software able to dig up origins of deepfake images
NUT Desk- SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook scientists on Wednesday said they developed artificial intelligence software to not only identify “deepfake” images but to figure out where they came from. Deepfakes are photos, videos or audio clips altered using artificial intelligence to appear authentic, which experts have warned can mislead or be completely false. Facebook research scientists Tal…
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Microsoft chief Satya gets more powers; New generation of Windows operating system out next week
NUT Desk- SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft on Wednesday named chief executive Satya Nadella as chair of its board, strengthening his grip on a pioneering US technology company he rejuvenated for a new age. Nadella was unanimously elected head of the Microsoft board of directors, where he will guide the agenda “leveraging his deep understanding of the…
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Microsoft for Startups’ ‘Highway to 100 Unicorns’ virtual conference
Microsoft for Startups’ ‘Highway to 100 Unicorns’ virtual conference set to empower Pakistan’s Startup ecosystem. Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Microsoft today launched its ‘Highway to 100 Unicorns’ virtual conference, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), to empower regional startup ecosystems across the Middle East, Turkey and Pakistan to connect, learn and grow with…
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Major banks, airlines hit in new global online outage
NUT desk- SYDNEY: Major banks and airlines were among businesses hit by a fresh global online outage Thursday, with the problem traced to US-based tech provider Akamai. An hour-long blackout hit a number of US airlines and several Australian financial firms as well as other companies dotted around the world, with angry customers unable to access…
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OPPO partners with Daraz for the Mobile Week to Bring Captivating Deals for OPPO Fans
Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Global smart device brand OPPO is thrilled to announce that it has officially partnered with Daraz for the upcoming mobile week that is scheduled to be from 16th June to 22nd June. You can make the best of this partnership and get your favorite OPPO products at amazing prices. OPPO is shaking…