Archives for February 27, 2016
Virtual reality is next as smartphone sales slow
BARCELONA: Phone makers, trying to renew consumer appetite, are turning to virtual reality headsets that can be paired with their devices to view videos and play games. “With a slowing…
Facebook moves to new full-screen ‘immersive’ ads
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook on Thursday rolled out a platform for quick, immersive ads with the potential to become a tempting rival to television commercials. The leading social network made Canvas…
World’s first thermal imaging phone camera
LONDON: While most exhibitors at this week’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) are focused on products for personal consumers, a British company has launched a rugged handset aimed at tradespeople. Bullitt…
Apple encryption stand highlights mobile operators’ dilemma
BARCELONA: Apple Inc’s stance on privacy in the face of a government demand to unlock an iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino attackers has raised awkward questions for…
Pakistan’s Oscar hope eyes bigger prize — law reform
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy made history by winning Pakistan’s first Oscar four years ago. Now she’s back in Hollywood, hoping to scoop a second Academy Award for her harrowing film about a…
Is Mawra Hocane not single anymore?
According to speculations rife in the Indian media, the ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ star is dating a Bollywood actor. Mawra Hocane’s debut venture Sanam Teri Kasam might have not impressed critics…
‘Bright Karen’ video was released by my ex-husband on social media: Ayesha Sana
According to a local report, television presenter Ayesha Sana says her infamous ‘Bright Karen’ video was uploaded on social media by her ex-husband You might have seen Ayesha Sana’s infamous…
Asrar and Mai Dhai to sing with Bollywood’s Rekha Bhardwaj
LAHORE: Asrar and Mai Dhai will be performing with renowned Bollywood playback singer Rekha Bhardwaj as part of the ‘Kya Dilli Kya Lahore’ program. Lahore will be the center of…
Watch: Seven Pak-India cricketing moments which will make you nostalgic
Pakistan and India will renew their cricketing rivalry on February 27 (tomorrow) as they face each other in their 2016 Asia Cup Twenty20 encounter at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla stadium. The fans…
Asia puts brave face on Salman defeat
HONG KONG: Asian football leaders put a brave face on AFC boss Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa’s FIFA presidential defeat on Saturday and pledged to work with the world…