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Usman Khalid
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New iPad version – 2012: Full Hands-on review – Part 3

The juggernauts of the technology world have finally embraced the LTE 4G technology in the new iPad. So the people who want to or are used to devour the gigabits of data via wireless networks should be happy that their beloved tablet has embraced the technology. However, to me it still does not make sense, […]

New iPad version – 2012: Full Hands-on review – Part 4

Speaking of the photos, the rear camera has also been improved in terms of both size and quality. Unlike the previous models, the new iPad has a 5 mega-pixel camera that can record 1080p, full HD video and on a screen like the new slate has, video watching is one mesmerizing view. The camera has […]

General Motors! Meet Peugeot: Another meet, yet another mystery to unravel in the coming years – Part 1

Corporate sector has always seen profits in front of them and that is the only God they know to bow before. In the past, the world has seen a slew of new techniques and methods to beef up the sales and revenues. The corporation might have become successful in that regard but the nature has […]

General Motors! Meet Peugeot: Another meet, yet another mystery to unravel in the coming years – Part 2

The goals were similar to those stated for the current linkup: sharing technologies, reducing fixed costs, economies of scale in purchasing, and access to a broader product portfolio. Some of it actually happened: Suzuki provided the Chevy “Tracker” small SUV and other low-end products; Isuzu shipped medium-commercial, city-delivery trucks under the Chevrolet and GMC badges; […]

Samsung ES8000: A full preview of the 2012 model – Part 1

Samsung showcased its flagship model for the 2012 range of its television line-up, the ES8000, at the Consumer Electronics Show 2012. However, it should not be confused as a baseline or top-of-the-shelve version. Recently, Samsung announced that the OLED line of its TVs will range from 6500 to 9000 with the same ES prefix. This […]

Samsung ES8000: A full preview of the 2012 model – Part 2

Samsung has done an astounding job with the voice control and gesture recognition. Both features are on the stand-by when the television is on. To activate the voice control, the user has to say, ‘Hi, TV’ and the basic controls will pop-up at the bottom of the screen. In the TV mode, the user can […]

Samsung ES8000: A full preview of the 2012 model – Part 3

The motion gesture feature can be used simultaneously. To instigate, the user has to wave at the television and a cursor will appear on the screen. The motion of the cursor then corresponds wit the motion of the hand. it can be moved to any part of screen. For clicking, the user only has to […]

Samsung ES8000: A full preview of the 2012 model – Part 4

The Fitness app assigns the user a virtual fitness instructor with a host of exercises and software to keep tabs on the developments in your weight loss or body physique. It also splits the screen to show the user what he is doing in an exercise as compared to the trainer. The Kids application has […]

Ever been to DEATH JUNCTION? Let us take a quick tour!

Let me walk you through the haunts and daunts of I-8/3 crossroads Not a day goes by when there is not at least a single accident on the crossroads, where Sahabzada Abdul Qayyum Road intersects Mir Chaakar Khan Road at Western corner of I-8/3, Islamabad. Screeeeeeech……..! And bang. This is the sound I often hear […]

China: The most thriving automotive market in the world has no place for foreign brands – Part 1

China is slowly becoming the attraction for industrial conglomerates in terms of consumption. Although the per capita consumption is still low as compared to Europe and the US but out of 1.6 Billion people, a fraction counts for millions. The latest of the news is related to the automotive industry in mainland China, where the […]

China: The most thriving automotive market in the world has no place for foreign brands – Part 2

The Chinese auto-market, as compared to other parts of the world, has more potential of growth, thanks to the European debt crisis that has affected its automotive market among other issues. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers forecasts sales in the country to increase 9.5% in 2012, but that’s optimistic.  “The best scenario is for annual […]

China: The most thriving automotive market in the world has no place for foreign brands – Part 3

More importantly, the Ministry’s list is just another effort to undermine foreign brands.  Late last December, Beijing announced a cut back in approvals for foreign companies to build plants, and we can be sure there will be unfairly means to ensure sales growth of local manufacturers.  In more candid moments, foreign car executives say they […]

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