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Google removes some IAC browser extensions for ‘policy violations’

Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Sunday it has removed a number of browser extensions of online conglomerate IAC/InterActive Corp for “policy violations” and is reviewing “enforcement options.” “We continue to have conversations with IAC related to Chrome Web Store policies and we have already removed a number of their extensions for violating our policies”, a […]

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Uber in advanced talks to sell air taxi unit

Uber Technologies is in advanced talks to sell its air taxi business, “Uber Elevate”, to aerospace firm Joby Aviation, news website Axios reported on Wednesday, citing sources.   Hyundai Motor Co, which in January announced a partnership with Uber Elevate to develop electric air taxis, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. With […]

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‘Animation, video gaming programme going to be a game-changer: Fawad Ch

Federal Minister of Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has announced the plan for introducing animation and video gaming certification programme for youth which will be a ‘game-changer’ for Pakistan,on Tuesday Fawad Chaudhry said in his Twitter message that the youth should be readied for an innovative programme of the federal government if the video games […]

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Critics cry foul over govt’s sweeping rules to control social media

The federal government’s new “Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight, and Safeguards) Rules, 2020” under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA) have invited strong criticism from internet service providers, digital rights activities, and tech giants alike. Originally named the “Citizens’ Protection (Against Online Harm) Rules, 2020”, the rules were devised […]

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Stakeholders up in arms as social media rules notified

The Ministry of Information Technology on Wednesday notified social media rules that all other stakeholders, including internet service providers as well as digital rights activists, have rejected, terming them draconian and violation of cyber laws of the country. The rules titled, “Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules 2020,” have […]

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Halloween: PUBG announces spooky surprises for players via new gameplay

Popular multiplayer game, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, has announced multiple “spooky” surprises for its loyal players via a new themed gameplay on the mobile version as the Halloween season starts with a shriek! Introducing a new “Halloweeks Mode,” a new themed gameplay mode on the classic Erangel map, the company also launched themed outfits to amp up […]

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Govt plans to launch electric train from Islamabad airport to Murree

Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry, announced on Monday that the government is studying a proposal to run an “electric automatic train from Islamabad airport to Murree”. Taking to Twitter, the federal minister said that with the electric buses project for Islamabad reaching EOI level, a plan to launch an electric train from […]

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Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport

Dubai is introducing a facial recognition system on public transport to beef up security, officials said Sunday, as the emirate prepares to host the global Expo exhibition. “This technology has proven its effectiveness to identify suspicious and wanted people,” said Obaid al-Hathboor, director of Dubai’s Transport Security Department. The emirate already operates a biometric system […]

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US slaps Google with antitrust suit

The US government filed a blockbuster lawsuit on Tuesday accusing Google of maintaining an “illegal monopoly” in online search and advertising in the country’s biggest antitrust case in decades — and opening the door to a potential breakup of the Silicon Valley titan. The politically-charged case, which could take years to play out, draws new […]