Author: Ammar Akhtar

In news that has released a wave of nostalgia across the world, Microsoft is hinting at shutting down it’s iconic MS Paint in the next Windows 10 Autumn Creators update. We’re saying goodbye to the beloved software after 32 years of it providing us with endless hours of doodles, scribbles and entertainment. Flaunting our ‘drawing’ skills in MS Paint will soon be a distant reality. Microsoft released Paint 3D in April to keep up with the times but there’s no denying the fact that nothing can replace the beloved software. Outlook Express also seems to be suffering the same fate…

Avis rent a car has announced it’s integration with Amazon Alexa, Amazon’s intelligent personal assistant. This means that you can now rent an Avis car with just your voice through the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot devices. A simple voice command like, “I need a car at Dubai International Airport at 10.30pm on Monday” is all the device needs to process your request. For now, customers can make bookings and manage their reservations. They can check current and past reservations and request for an e-receipt. Avis rent a car is available in over 170 countries and is the first car…

If all goes according to plan, you can own a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by September. Samsung mobile’s CEO Dj Koh confirmed that the phone will be launched late August and will go on sale in September. A lot of anticipation surrounds this phone because of the Note 7 disaster last year. Everyone wants to know if the Note 8 will be a game-changer or if it’ll blow up (pun unintended) like the 7. According to a report out of Taiwan, Koh said that there are a considerable number of Galaxy Note users in Taiwan. The company has sold more…

The era of the ultra-stylish, super expensive phone will soon come to an end. Luxury smartphone maker, Vertu, has officially collapsed because of a failed buyout bid in the UK High Court. The starting price of Vertu handsets is from around $14, 300 (around Dhs52,540) and goes as high as around $3, 60,000 (around Dhs13,47,000). Founded in 1998 and formerly owned by Nokia, the company is known for its phones built with precious materials, including diamonds and red gold. While it started off with Nokia’s Symbian operating system, it later moved to Android after Nokia sold it in 2012. The…

A very common scene among households is parents shutting their kids down by shoving an iPad or a mobile phone on their face. Every time a kid throws a tantrum, the parents rush to calm him down with technology rather than actually deal with the problem. We’ve seen many parents proudly show off their kids’ forte in handling technology. “Look at my 2 year old handle the iPad” is a popular phrase. While we’re not completely against technology, we just want to make sure that kids don’t miss out on other things solely because of this. So here are a…

Networking involves and is all about building mutually beneficial relationships and making connections. Networking is about meeting the right people who can in some way or the other help in expanding one’s business. It is said that it is all about who knows you and not about who all you know! When asked about the skills that helped in excelling the career of a senior executive or a successful artist or leader, the answers are usually hard work and right networking. Business networking helps in expanding one’s knowledge base, learning from others experiences and acquiring new followers or clients. With…

No matter what career you’re looking to get into, reading books could significantly advance your job prospects and improve your life. Many people won’t believe this to be true, though, especially if they see reading as a chore and avoid it as much as possible. However, reading within your career subject can make you more informed on the different aspects of it, so that when you go for an interview, you can answer questions clearly and concisely. Someone that reads more will be able to make answers easier to understand, so you won’t find yourself waffling around the subject instead…

It was the beginning of 2008 and I was bored of my IBM Thinkpad X61. I found myself looking for inspiration. A device, that would compel me to do something awesome. Lo and behold… I decided to get myself a white Macbook. I still remember opening the box and laying my eyes upon that shiny piece of beautiful hardware, thinking to myself whether it was worthwhile to use it, or just keep it on my desk, watching it like some ethereal beauty. It was blazing fast! Mind you it was a normal hardware spec Macbook, nothing customized or fancy and…

The amazing singer and the person who possess an inspiring life has gone beyond the shadows. The death of George Michael has put everyone in darkness. There are chances for making the whole way for getting this done in finest way. Here are the few things to know about Michael when the whole world talks about this great artist. The Rise of the Star This star got his career launched in 1980 with a remarkable entry which brought him great success as solo performer. Wham was the band with which he was associated. The whole life of this mesmerizing artist…

The special day. The National Day for any country is special and UAE (United Arab Emirates) also is no exception. December 2 is celebrated as National Day in the UAE. It is a day that marks the amalgamation of seven emirates, the last being Ras Al Khaimah and this happened in 1972. The seven emirates are Abu Dhabi & (Al Ain), Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Umm-al-Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah. Hence this day is celebrated as the day on which the United Arab Emirates was formally nationalized. Events and happenings. Car rallies, fireworks, and led shows are amongst the various…