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Blog temporarily discontinued!
2007-12-31 17:25:00
I am sorry to announce that this blog is temporarily discontinued due to start of a new project. Being busy with that project I will not be able to continue it for some time. Also there are possibilities it is merged with sister companies for better prospective.   This blog will be re-started INSHAHALLAH in mid of February 2008  with a new look and better SEO with WordPress blog management tools and more attractive content. I am thankful to all regular readers that spend their precious time visiting this blog. I request you to stay tuned and do visit this URL in mid of February 2008. You are also requested to comment on this post to express your ideas that you want to share for the new version that will be available in February 2008. Express your likes and dislikes of this blog so that we can make it better in the next version Thank you
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nVIDIA GeForce 9 Series comes in March
2007-12-17 19:51:00
According to current plans, Nvidia plans to introduce its Geforce 9 series high end part codenamed G100 around march 2008. We don’t know many details, but we do know that the chip should end up faster than two G92 D8E dual PCB card which is scheduled for launch in late January. It will be on time to launch with G96 which is a mainstream part. Source: Fudzilla
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Wateen Telecom Launches its Wi-Max Services For Home Users: Confusions and
2007-12-17 19:45:00
Wateen finally  launched its WI-FI broadband for home users on 16 December 2007. This service was awaited so much with a lot of expectations. But the question is: is this what we waited for? Wateen's web site has enough ajax to impress Pakistanis but still its pretty unclear about the services it provides. Most of stuff there is confusing! CEO is taking about about 'tadaaaa!' and 'wow' of his own company and a cluster of mixture of packages enough to confuse an average Pakistani reader. Plus there is written at end "All prices are exclusive of all taxes!". Come on Wateen guys, where are you standing? Why you want all people to call you? or visit you office? Why you have a website? is to display CEOs enthusiasm about its own company?  ...Few pages are still under construction even after 4 months of delay. Ok enough criticism. Coolest thing is "yeayyy we have WI-MAX in Pakistan!" and now we have one of the largest hotspot in the world-Th...
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Vista's Security & Architecture Compromised & Busted?
2007-12-12 15:09:00
Govind Singh demonstrates a very scary thing he did with vista! If its true then Vista's Security & Architecture can be easily busted! He says in his blog "Though VISTA claims to be the most secure operating system amongst the Microsoft OS family, still there are serious flaws which Compromise, Collapse & Bust down the Microsoft VISTA Security and Architecture." Watch the Video yourself and decide
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First Moonlight port of Silverlight to Linux due in six months
2007-12-07 13:56:00
Miguel de Icaza, Vice President of Developer Platforms at Novell, said this week the first release of "Moonlight " -- Novell's port of Microsoft's Flash-competitor Silverlight to Linux -- should be done in another six months. De Icaza provided an update on that status of Moonlight during this week's XML 2007 conference. Moonlight 1.0 (which will not include support for Mono, Novell's port of .Net to Linux -- not surprising given that Silverlight 1.0 doesn't support .Net, either) is due in six months. Moonlight 1.1, which does include Mono support, is application-programming-interface (API) complete now, and will be ready shortly thereafter. Moonlight 2.0, which will be based on Silverlight 2.0 (the product formerly known as Silverlight 1.1) will be out six... Read More Source: ZDNet Blogs
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Apple filing details multitasking touch-screen for mobile gaming
2007-12-07 13:49:00
Apple is always had less-than-enthusiastic stance towards gaming, so the company's latest patent filing seems a bit out of character, seeing as it details a multitasking touchscreen that would allow games to be played while still controlling other applications like media players. The system works be categorizing touch inputs and routing the data to the appropriate application -- a simple tap might go to the game, while a longer press might be sent to the media player. According to Apple, "the invention allows various applications to be integrated and used on devices that are not readily suitable for supporting multiple applications at the same time." Of course, there's no word on when we might see this make its way into an actual product, but if this means we might see games on the iPod touch and iPhone, bring it on. Via Engadget
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"Here comes another bubble"- my favorite video
2007-12-06 13:42:00
No comments! watch the video...it may change your life
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Windows Live Messenger 9 Beta New Features
2007-12-04 21:06:00
These are the new features in WLM 9 (currently in pre-beta stage) that are posted around the web. New features: Sign-in and messaging in multiple locations up to four at once. Signature sounds.  Per contact sounds. SPAM Reporting. Animated Display Pictures - supports animated .gif files as display pictures. Link in Personal Status Message URLs in Personal Status Messages are hot and clickable in the Messenger contact list. General improvements: Behind the Scenes Changes  Architectural changes that modified how things work but shouldn’t have changed how things look.  Changes to sign-in, connectivity, presence, sending text IM’s, voice & video features. Windows Live Contacts Server wlcomm.exe runs in the background to keep your contacts’ information up-to-date and helps Messenger sign you in faster.
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Microsoft to make Vista harder to crack with SP1
2007-12-04 20:48:00
Microsoft will change the user experience of its automatic anti-piracy checks in Windows Vista and also make it harder for hackers to bypass the system in the first service pack for the OS due out early next year. Once Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is installed on a PC, that computer will no longer go into limited functionality mode if a user or administrator fails to activate Vista on that system in 30 days, or if the system fails Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) validation, which checks to see if a version of Vista is pirated or counterfeit. In Vista, WGA is called the Software Protection Program feature. In limited functionality mode, a computer will shut down after 60 minutes and then allow only browser use. Now, instead of going into that mode, a version of Vista that has not been activated in 30 days will start up with a black screen and a dialogue box that gives users the choice of activating Vista now or later, said Alex Kochis, a group product manager at ...
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Nokia's "Comes with Music" free subscription service
2007-12-04 20:35:00
So here's the deal. Nokia just launched a "Comes with Music " program. No, not software, but a deal which allows you to buy a Nokia device with a year of unlimited, subscription access to "millions of tracks." Once the year is complete however, customers can keep all their downloaded music -- it doesn't disappear just because the subscription is over. What's the catch? Don't know yet. We know it's limited to Universal Music Group tracks for the time being but there's no mention of any fees, DRM, advertising, or other restrictions. It's free for one year! All the Universal Music tracks you can download for 12 months can be yours. The offer doesn't begin until mid 2008, just as long as the deal doesn't fall apart by then. Source: Engadget
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Windows Mobile 6.1 gets pictured, detailed
2007-12-04 20:32:00
The Boygeniusreport has revealed 100 detailed pictures of Windows Mobile 6.1 running on Motorola Q9 with Wi-Fi. check out full Windows Mobile 6.1 gallery, and the new things we found! Copy / Paste (finally!) Domain Enroll in Settings (Enrolling in a domain will connect your device with company resources.) New home screen (pan left and right to check out missed calls, notifications like email, sms, etc.) Change Master Security Code Added text input settings Recent Programs when pressing Start menu Threaded SMS! When you compose an email, or SMS, and start typing the name of the contact in the "To:" field, the contact names finally pop up like Windows Mobile Professional! Internet Explorer now lets you define a homepage, and also zoom in and out using a nice and clean interface Click on over to our Windows Mobile 6 .1 gallery!

Trojan Remover 6.6.5
2007-11-29 18:02:00
  Trojan Remover was written to aid in the removal of Trojan Horses and Internet Worms when standard anti-virus software has either failed to detect the problem or is unable to effectively eliminate it. The majority of Virus and Trojan Scanners are well able to detect malicious Trojan Horses and Internet Worms but are not always very efficient in removing them once they have been triggered.Trojan Remover was written specifically to carry out such a removal without the user having to manually edit system files, including the Registry. The program also removes the additional system modifications some Trojans carry out which are ignored by other Virus and Trojan Scanners. You can download a free fully-working evaluation copy of Trojan Remover by clicking on the download link below. The program will work for a full 30 days, after which it will expire - registration costs $29.00. Recent Changes/Improvements: *Added new heuristic detection routine for Adware.NaviPromo fi...

Wii fit
2007-11-28 16:06:00
  Well this is about Nintendo's home fitness thing named Wii fit, the only gaming console that keeps you healthy...Have a look at it Wii fit trailer: Wii Fit (known as Wii Fitness in EU territories) is an upcoming video game for the Wii console, currently in development by Nintendo. Previously revealed under the code name Wii Health Pack, it was announced under its current title at Nintendo's E3 press conference on July 11, 2007 by famed video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. At Nintendo's media briefing, it was demonstrated by Miyamoto himself, Reggie Fils-Aime and other participants. Like the rest of the Wii Series, Wii Fit will integrate Miis into its presentation and gameplay. The game is designed to function with the Wii Balance Board peripheral and is an example of exergaming. Wii Fit is set for release in Japan on December 1, 2007 for a price of 8,800 yen (roughly US$81). It will arrive in the United States and Europe someti...

ooVoo 1.1.0.6
2007-11-27 17:59:00
ooVoo™ is a free application which uses state-of-the-art audio and video technology enabling you to meet over the Internet using live video. It's the closest thing to being there with your family, friends and people you meet with. You can participate in a video conversation one-on-one or with up to 6 participants using a standard computer (Pentium 4 1 GHz or higher) with just a web camera and headset (or microphone and speakers). The video and audio is of superb quality and only requires a standard broadband Internet connection (such as DSL or cable). You can see which contacts are online and easily call them for a live video conversation. The application is easy to use and also enables you to record and send video messages, chat with friends, and share files. Does it contain spyware? Absolutely not. What you see is what you get. No cookies. No spam. No spyware. Download: ooVoo View: Features Link: Home Page Source: Neowin

A light-powered toothbrush?
2007-11-27 17:11:00
Would you like to use a light-powered toothbrush which needs no toothpaste and no batteries? It’s already available in Japan and North America and it costs about $30. Its rod contains titanium dioxide that generates a plaque-removing electrochemical reaction. This ’solar’ toothbrush of the future ‘works by releasing electrons that then react with the saliva in the mouth and help to breakdown plaque.’ It just needs some light — so you’ll be able to wash your teeth in your garden or on your balcony. And as it has no batteries, this is a very eco-friendly device. It is currently tested today by 120 students at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, but it’s already available online. You can see above how the light-powered Soladey toothbrush works. (Credit: Soladey-USA, on this page Here is a link to an ebven better graphical explanation from the New York Times. And you also might want to look at this short TV Commercial abou...
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Windows Live Messenger ads!
2007-11-26 17:50:00
Three cool WLM advertisements :)
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Wateen's WI-Max: delayed
2007-11-25 10:53:00
Wateen is still not able to launch its WI-max service that was promised this month. According Wateen's costumer support, main reason behind this delay is not laziness of the company but some legal issues that are pending to be resolved by the Govt. of Pakistan. As country is under state of emergency, many major issues are hanging in between and waiting to get resolved. So there is no expected date for the launch of this service and no details of the tariff.  

A Windows Vista launch show from History
2007-11-24 10:53:00
I just saw this video on youtube...its recodring from a famous Indian channel Star Plus. Its Windows Vista and Office 2007 launch...and its really wow! I wish this happens in Pakistan too
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New iPod Nano Clone PMP With Integrated Camera And Touch Screen
2007-11-23 20:29:00
The China-based manufacturer, ECNokia has recently released its new PMP (Portable Media Player) which designed like latest third-generation iPod Nano, just as what you see in the photo.The Chinese iPod Nano clone features a large 2.4-inch TFT touch screen display, FM radio tuner, voice recording capability and an integrated 1.3 megapixel camera, sounds like better deal than Apple’s iPod Nano. The new ECNokia iPod Nano-like MP4 player which measures 90 x 60 x 3.5mm also includes a SD/MMC card slot (up to 2GB) to store your musics/videos. No words on its price and availability yet.Source:My Digital Life
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MTV's new music game set to rock music industry
2007-11-23 19:44:00
FrMTV's Rock Band video game took the stage on Tuesday, a new entrant in the fast-growing genre of musical games that could boost the fortunes of the flagging music industry.More a rock band simulator than a game, the title takes on the hit Guitar Hero series that has sold millions and become a cash cow for publisher Activision. Many retailers opened their doors at midnight so gamers could plunk down $170 for a Rock Band bundle that includes the game software and controllers shaped like a guitar, drum set and microphone. Rock Band is the headline act in Viacom unit MTV's plan to spend more than $500 million on games over the next two years as it expands beyond its traditional TV base.Rock Band is the crowning achievement of Harmonix, a Boston-based game studio started by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students seeking to make the experience of playing music accessible to the masses. A partnership with accessory maker Red Octane resulted in the hit formula of Guitar Hero, bu...
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23andme introduces the first Personal Genome Service
2007-11-18 21:27:00
Anne Wojcicki, the wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, hasto launched 23andme today— it appears they are already taking orders before though. The service, partially funded by Google, has set out to revolutionize how we look at ourselves in reference to the past, present and future. For $999 you will receive a complete DNA scan that reveals your ancestry, what your risk factor for developing certain diseases is, and will keep you up-to-date with the latest medical advancements that directly affect you.If I had $999 to spend, I’m not sure I would do it yet though. I have no problems morally, or otherwise, sending my cheek swab to 23andme for analysis. I’m not even overly concerned with the price point. It’s the fear of what they are going to tell me about myself that scares the bejesus out of me. What they are offering isn’t too extreme, but it’s almost like knowing the exact date and time of your death — cool, but not for me.It would be interesting to know how many p...
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The 20 (Mostly Free) Downloads You Can't Do Without
2007-11-18 20:58:00
You likely have plenty of software on your PC. But do you have the right software?Any well-equipped system needs a basic software suite, a collection of tools that can keep your machine in working order and help it take care of everyday tasks--as well as some not-so-ordinary tasks. Since such software doesn't ship with your PC, for the most part, you'll have to accumulate it over time.Which programs should you get? We've put together a suite of 20 must-have applications--the tools that will allow you to get the most out of your PC. We've included a wide variety of software, from security utilities to system cleaners to graphics tools. We've mixed some all-time favorites with some apps that you've probably never heard of. They all have one thing in common: You need them. Now. So read on and start downloading... [PC World suggests some very cool freeware that u cant resist to download]...click here for full article
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Youtube To Launch HD Videos Soon
2007-11-18 20:55:00
The leading online video-sharing company, Youtube which has developed into a global phenomenon is currently testing HD video capabilities which aimed to enhance your Internet video-sharing experience, according to Youtube co-founder Steve Chen.The new Youtube HD is expected to be available to everyone within 3 months.
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New Zunes get unboxed, reviewed, and Microsoft firms up plans
2007-11-12 20:54:00
Well Zuneinites, the new models are primed and ready for store shelves tomorrow, but we've got first looks and reviews today. As Microsoft 's new media players make their way into the hands of eager beavers across the internets, we're here for you, picking up the pieces and putting it all together. As it stands right now, we've got videos and reviews from a number of sources, including (but not limited) to: CNET, Zune Thoughts, and Zunerama. All of the sites currently have unboxing videos and / or reviews of the new units, and Zune Thoughts even has an informative video on some firmware update problems they discovered with the Zune 80. Some interesting Zune Marketplace info has also come out, including details that the DRM-free track cost will be $.99, or 79 Microsoft Points (the same as pricing on protected tracks). Additionally, we've received the official word from Microsoft on the Zune Originals, as well as all the confirmation you'll ever need that the Zune-bomb really doe...
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Intel launches world’s first 45nm processors
2007-11-12 20:34:00
Intel extended its lead in microprocessors today by launching the world’s first 45nm microprocessors. Along with the new “Penryn” 45nm processors being launched today, Intel is also launching the “Seaburg” chipset designed for the HPC (High Performance Computing) chipset which is timed perfectly with this week’s supercomputing conference. Both the new processor and chipset will officially be called the 5400 series processor and chipset.The new 5400 series processor is built on a brand new 45nm process using High-K dielectrics and dramatically cuts power consumption. Its key performance enhancements over the previous generation Intel 65nm processors are higher clock speeds, 50% more level-2 cache, enhanced SSE3, brand new SSE4 instruction set which can double the performance of video encoding, enhanced dividers. The following is a table of the new server and HPC workstation processors launched today. Note that the FSB 1600 models are designed for the new 5400 series chips...
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iPhone Firmware 1.1.2 Hacked Before Release
2007-11-10 21:23:00
When Apple announced the release of the iPhone for the UK, it also announced that iPhone and iPod touch firmware version 1.1.2 would be released at the same time. Release d today, firmware 1.1.2 closes the TIFF vulnerability in mobile Safari that was used to jailbreak firmware 1.1.1. Confirmed by DailyTech, the TIFF vulnerability no longer works. However, despite Apple's effort to lockdown the iPhone and iPod touch, firmware 1.1.2 has already been jailbroken.View: Full Story @ DailyTech
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EA Donates Original SimCity to One Laptop Per Child
2007-11-10 21:14:00
Today Electronic Arts Inc. announced the company will donate the original SimCity™ — the blockbuster 1989 game credited with giving rise to the city-building game genre—to each computer in the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative. OLPC is a not-for-profit humanitarian effort to design, manufacture and distribute inexpensive laptops with the goal of giving every child in the world access to modern education. By gifting SimCity onto each OLPC laptop, EA is providing users with an entertaining way to engage with computers as well as help develop decision-making skills while honing creativity. This is the first time a major video game publisher has gifted a game to the world.OLPC will begin distributing laptops in countries such as Uruguay, Peru, Mexico, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Haiti, Cambodia and India by the end of 2007. The idea to connect SimCity with OLPC came from internet pioneer, activist and OLPC advisor John Gilmore who knew the game’s history and recognized its potential ...
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More about Google Phone
2007-11-07 21:15:00
GPhone will be powered by Android.Android is an open source mobile phone platform based on the the Linux operating system and Java programming platform and developed by the Open Handset Alliance.[1] The release of the Android platform on 5 November, 2007 was announced with the founding of the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of 34 hardware, software and telecoms companies devoted to advancing open standards for mobile devices.When released, the Android platform will be made available under the Apache license.PC world tells teh story with some Concept designs that popped up all over internetMove over iPhone. The tech world is now drawing its attention to a rumored gPhone.Reports are popping up everywhere that Google is shopping around prototypes of mobile phones. Confirmation came from a report from The Wall Street Journal. It reported Google has built prototype cell phones, to be mass-produced by multiple hardware manufacturers.What might those phones look like? Just as iPhone pr...
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Microsoft launches advertising campaign in UK: StartDoingMore.co.uk
2007-11-07 21:02:00
... and an especially designed website: StartDoingMore.co.uk has been prepared! Interestingly American version of this site is also available : StartDoingMore.com - but it looks completely different than the British version. Here is what Microsoft uses as unique selling points of Windows Mobile: Familiar Microsoft Software and Services With a Windows Mobile phone, your easy-to-use Microsoft software and services go wherever you go.Microsoft Office MobileMicrosoft Office Outlook MobileMicrosoft Internet Explorer MobileWindows Live for Windows MobileWindows Media Player Mobile Conclusion: competitors of Microsoft can create other operating systems for smartphones but in one area they will never be able to beat Microsoft: familiarity with Microsoft Software that is used in majority of Personal Computers worldwide. Cleary Windows Mobile division doesn't have such huge budget as some manufacturers, but Microsoft is starting to understand that the battle is not about mobile phone industr...
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How to play XBOX Live through your Windows Mobile cell phone
2007-11-05 21:03:00
Yes, it is possible! Gaming fans had 10 XBOX 360 connected to XBOX Live service last weekend through a Windows Mobile phone... and they ordered a pizza at the same time (when playing, without the need to disconnect):So how did I use a cell phone as my ISP? Windows has a neat little feature called Internet Connection Sharing. This does exactly what you'd think, it enables a PC to share it's internet connection with other local PCs, via a small local network, or even a crossover cable. Both PCs need to have ICS, so both need Windows, hence my need for Windows Mobile on the device. The Blackjack, when you think about it, is really more of a PC than a phone. It has a processor. It has memory. And it has storage, although not in the form of a hard drive, but flash storage. It also has an I/O system, and an OS. It has networking capabilities, both wired and wireless. It meets all the basic criteria of a PC. With the included software, you can sync it w/ your PC, and share data between t...
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