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Usman Khalid
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Articles By Usman Khalid

Will hybrid and electric vehicles be the answer to high oil prices? – Part 1

The oil prices are skyrocketing and it is expected that in the not-so-far future the price might touch $5 per barrel. With beefed up prices of the black gold, among countless commodities that will taste the inflation, car commute is going to receive harshest blow. Although the automotive industry has produced a number of solutions […]

Will hybrid and electric vehicles be the answer to high oil prices? – Part 2

Moreover, the economy of scale is another problem, in terms of production and sales. Due to the lack of demand of such automobiles in the market, the automakers cannot produce the equipment on larger scale. Low sales also result in higher costs of such cars, let alone SUVs and crossovers. The payback period of these […]

Will hybrid and electric vehicles be the answer to high oil prices? – Part 3

The most economic cars that have shortest payback period are Honda Insight and Ford Fusion Hybrid. The Insight registers one of the steepest declines compared with a comparably equipped gas-powered Honda Fit by dropping the payback period to just three years at $5 per gallon, down from six years at $3 per gallon. Likewise, of […]

Google’s Android remains the underdog in the mobile computing market – Part 1

This might sound a little offensive but Google, Inc.’s mobile operating system is an underdog in both smartphone and tablet markets. Though it might have snatched a big chunk of market share from Apple in the former market but in terms of quality it still chases the tail of iOS—Android’s counterpart developed by Apple. The […]

Google’s Android remains the underdog in the mobile computing market – Part 2

In addition to Google’s App Market, there are numerous third-party applications that not only contain bugs but malware in them due to sloppy checks and signature systems. Even Google’s own application centre does not have appropriate checks and balances in this regard. Late in 2011, the Silicon Valley-based company had to bring down a number […]

Bluetooth takes a new turn, Bluetooth 4.0 with a host of new features – Part 1

For better part of the last one decade, Bluetooth has been a part of our lives and a very important one on that. It all start with file exchanges on cellular phones and the wireless technology evolved into new devices and shapes changing the daily operations and chores with feasibility of wirelessly and remotely doing […]

Bluetooth takes a new turn, Bluetooth 4.0 with a host of new features – Part 2

Mr. Foley went so far to say that a traditional wireless mouse and keyboard using the new protocol could conceivably last for five to seven years before needing a fresh battery — likely outlasting the life of the product. Already available in the Motorola Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx smartphones plus Apple’s iPhone 4S, […]

Windows 8: A complete review of the Beta version – Part 1

For all Windows lovers, Microsoft has unleashed the Beta version of their upcoming operating system, Windows 8. Even at the first glance it gives the look of a completely revamped and tablet-friendly OS. Although it is an inspiration of Windows Phone 7 and Windows Media Center that came with Windows 7, it has bushels of […]

Windows 8: A complete review of the Beta version – Part 2

The new OS has a host of new features that range from settings to applications to connectivity to the internet and other neighbouring devices to syncing and whatnot. We will go through them one by one but let’s talk about the Metro interface first. Microsoft has introduced a new Start Menu interface that has made […]

Windows 8: A complete review of the Beta version – Part 3

The left and right edges belong to the interface or the operating system. Slowly swipe in from the right edge and the Windows charms will appear with buttons like Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. Tap on any one of the instantly recognizable option and it will take you to the desired location for example, […]

Windows 8: A complete review of the Beta version – Part 4

One of Windows 7’s better interface features was a split-screen view that you could initiate just by dragging one program’s Title Bar to the left or right side of the screen. This has been updated for Windows 8. When you drag an app from the left edge, if you drag it slowly and hold it […]

Apple sends invites to developers for a March 7 event; new iPad may be ready to enter the ring – Part 1

After much speculation, the alleged release of the new iPad is near us all. Apple, Inc., the manufacturers of the tablet, have announced and sent invites to developers for an event on March 7, where they are expected to raise curtains on the new generation of the iPad. Many speculate that the company is going […]

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