Samsung Trolls Apple Right Before The Launch Of iPhone 14

Sep 7, 2022

Have you seen Samsung’s latest official ad for its Galaxy S22 Ultra and ZFlip4? The new phone is already incredible as it is but the tech company could not have launched it in a better way. It’s always fun when big companies mock each other harmlessly in their advertisements and this one has to be our latest favorite instance:

What Happened?

Next week, Apple will formally introduce the iPhone 14. However, there won’t be any new features or innovations. These are not our own words but Samsung’s! Samsung wants you to think the following in its newest advertisement for the Galaxy S22 Ultra and ZFlip4: “This new technology won’t be available on an iPhone near you.” The company sold its phone to its new users by highlighting its unique features saying none of this is with Apple.

What Does The Ad Say?

The emphasis of Samsung’s latest advertisement is on the unique features of the Galaxy S22 Ultra and ZFlip4. It does it in a way that leads you to believe that the iPhone 14 will include these new features, saying:

“Buckle up for Apple’s latest launch as you enter a world where heads will turn, just not in your direction. Where the highest resolution camera on a smartphone will be in someone else’s pocket. And that epic moonshot that’s getting all the likes won’t be yours. Because this innovation is not coming soon to an iPhone near you. It’s already here in the galaxy.”

Isn’t this harmless, so funny, and interesting? It’s peak marketing and the best part is this isn’t the first time Samsung has done it.

Does Samsung Keep Doing This?

Prior to Apple’s big events and new product debuts, Samsung frequently teases the company. One of Samsung’s most well-known advertising campaigns took place in 2017. That was when the company relentlessly made fun of the iPhone X’s notch, the absence of a headphone jack, and other features. However, Samsung frequently ends up embracing many of the modifications and features that it originally derided Apple for doing. So this is all fun and games!

Be honest, are you also one of those people who saw this ad because of this whole Samsung and Apple fight? It does bring in the views!

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5 Tips To Recover From Dengue Effectively

Dr. Rida Qamar

Sep 7, 2022

With heavy downpours, standing water, and flooding the mosquito-borne disease dengue is on the rise again. Stagnant water offers a breeding ground for mosquitoes that spread Dengue. Since Dengue affects a huge population each year, people are suggested to practice prevention steps to stop it from spreading.

It is caused by the dengue virus and is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Some of the common symptoms of viral Dengue fever include high fever, headache, body aches, weakness, joint pain, loss of appetite, cold and cough, nausea, vomiting, skin rashes, and nose bleeding. Most patients suffering from Dengue fever recover within two weeks.

Dengue patients are often advised to eat light for better digestion. Your diet can influence your progress in recovery from Dengue. Here are some diet tips which you can follow for a fast recovery from Dengue.

1. Maintain Hydration

Excessive sweating and exertion during fever can lead to extreme dehydration. Ensure that you take a lot of fluids and stay well hydrated. Drink adequate water and other fluids like coconut water, papaya leaf juice, neem juice, and other juices at frequent intervals to keep your body well hydrated. Moreover, staying hydrated also reduces the symptoms of headaches, as well as muscle cramps. Water helps in flushing out these excess toxins from your body which can help you recover.

2. High Protein Diet

While you are suffering from Dengue fever and even after recovery, patients are advised to consume a high protein diet to get the required supply of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats. You can also eat chicken, fish, eggs, legumes, and other dairy products to battle the virus fast.

3. Papaya Leaf Juice

This is a quite famous remedy for Dengue fever. Papaya leaf can help you treat fever effectively. It increases the platelet count of dengue patients and improves immunity. You can extract some papaya leaf juice and add to some water and drink it twice or thrice a day for better results.

4. Practice Hygiene

The most important thing that you must do to take care of a patient is to maintain a clean and hygienic environment at home. Also, make sure that the environment is free from mosquitoes since the infection can spread to others easily. Also, ensure that there is no water collected in any area in and around the house as mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.

5. Get Adequate Rest

Dengue fever comes at the expense of high fever, and body and joints pain constantly. Therefore, you need to take adequate rest. Try and sleep as much as you can. Also, make sure that you do not go to crowded places.

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Jazz Pays Tribute To The Country On Its 75th Independence Day

Web Desk

Sep 6, 2022

While there’s no doubt and scale that weighs the sentiment of patriotism and love for Pakistan residing in the heart of a Pakistani specifically on Independence day, there is an unannounced competition to excel with its celebration among the citizens every year. From colonies infested with tiny and big flags to roadsides swarmed with people with their faces painted green. Pakistan celebrating its 75th independence day was a sight to behold!

Jazz, in an exclusive attempt to pay tribute to the country on its 75th Independence day did something that was never done before and left the rest in awe! To connect with the masses, Jazz chose to wish Independence day in a language that everybody understands: Music!

The competition also served the purpose of bringing Pakistan its newest National song. The national song that exuded inclusivity, culture, unity and perseverance.

What came next was a celebration of the country, its people and their collective struggle to keep it intact throughout the years. And what’s the one thing that glues everyone together and at the same time amplifies their excitement? Music. Jazz understood that and proceeded to organize and host a national song competition that streamed on Pakistan’s mainstream channels and various other platforms. The hunt for Pakistan’s national song on its 75th Independence day streamed on the 11th,12th and 13th of August 2022. The behemoth event that entertained millions of people had 10 finalists competing in the end, who were chosen out of many thousands.The contestants set the stage ablaze with their super entertaining and mind blowing performances while the nation rejoiced in the spirit of independence to the catchy tunes.

The viewers witnessed a process of extreme expertise and a journey of exploration that well-known artists who sat on the judges panel stepped on to choose the best of the best. While the audience liked every contestant for the reflection of their hearts in their performances, it was Hassan Bin Tariq who won the hearts of the audiences and wooed the judges with his melodious voice box. Safe to say, the event was a symbol of true pop culture of Pakistan and Jazz managed to pull it off with the same high quotient of zest and excitement.

Hands down, Jazz is certainly the brand name that not only manages to provide value-added digital services to various organizations and its customers but also maintains a reputation of innovating and delivering as per the need of the hour with seamless effort. Jazz certainly knows how to make a real difference and have fun while at it.

Salaam Takaful Limited Signs UNEP-FI Principles for Sustainable Insurance

Web Desk

Sep 6, 2022

Salaam Takaful Limited, being the largest dedicated general takaful operator and first Islamic insurtech in Pakistan, is committed to serve not only its policyholders but also the world they operate in. That is the reason they have been one of the most vocal supporters of ESG and its true practitioners in the country.

Its most recent feat in this regard is its inclusion as one of the prestigious signatories in the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI) Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI). By doing so, Salaam Takaful has the distinction of being one of the first Islamic financial institutions to become signatory to UNEP FI’s PSI.

Salaam Takaful believes that Islamic finance and ESG are confluent in terms of the impact of stewardship and shared value and the takaful industry has an important role to play in bridging the gap between Islamic finance and ESG.

Endorsed by the UN Secretary-General, the Principles for Sustainable Insurance have led to the largest collaborative initiative between the UN and the insurance industry—the PSI Initiative. Over 220 organisations worldwide have adopted the four Principles for Sustainable Insurance, including insurers representing about one-third of world premium volume and USD15 trillion in assets under management. The Principles are part of the insurance industry criteria of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and FTSE4Good.

“We are delighted that Salaam Takaful is the first takaful company to sign the UNEP-FI’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance. Becoming a signatory to the PSI aligns both with our focus on mainstreaming takaful and to become part of a global network of insurance stakeholders who consider ESG along their entire value chain by embedding environmental, social and governance objectives in their core business,” said Rizwan Hussain, Managing Director & CEO of Salaam Takaful Limited.

Akzo Nobel Pakistan invigorates ‘Dulux Aquashield’ range of waterproofing solutions with launch of three new innovative offerings

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Sep 6, 2022

AkzoNobel Pakistan today launched three new customer-centric innovations under its Dulux Aquashield range of premium waterproofing solutions. These include Dulux Aquashield Pre-treatment coat for multiple surfaces, Dulux Aquashield Interior basecoat and Dulux Aquashield Roof basecoat.

“While it isn’t possible to control the weather, consumers can now effectively manage how the weather affects their homes. At AkzoNobel, we know that every surface is unique and so are its waterproofing solutions. Whatever be the waterproofing woe or the surface, consumers can now rest assured that with the all-new Dulux Aquashield range, their homes will stay protected from water damage, look as good as new for longer and their families will thrive in a healthy living environment,” shares Mubbasher Omar, Chief Executive Officer, AkzoNobel Pakistan Limited.

Chalking, visible cracks, recurring black spots and foul smell due to fungal and algae growth on damp walls are most common problems caused due to dampness and seepage on walls. If left untreated, water damage not only compromises structural integrity of homes, but also the health of families living in them. This is where the Dulux’s ultimate water defence range comes in to elevate the peace-of-mind of homeowners in Pakistan to the next level.

The invigorated Dulux Aquashield range of advanced waterproofing solutions helps consumers prepare and protect their homes from water damage with its four offerings:

Suitable for new and old, exterior and interior surfaces, the NEW Dulux Aquashield pre-treatment coat solves consumer concerns on algae and fungi outbreak on walls due to exposure to moisture. Its unique FungiClean Technology with unique Anti-Microbial pack reduces and prevents fungal and algal attacks, thereby enhancing the performance of the topcoat.

Providing ultimate protection to interior walls against internal wall seepage, humidity and dampness is the NEW Dulux Aquashield Interior Waterproof Basecoat. This high-quality premium basecoat comes powerpacked with the advanced DampProtect Technology that provides waterproofing protection to interior walls. It’s special formulation also works hard to cover and prevent hairline cracks, enhance topcoat life and prevent unsightly alkali salt deposits.

The magic of the NEW Dulux Aquashield Waterproof Roofcoat lies in its stellar HydroResist Technology. This super durable and easy to apply roof coating forms an impenetrable film that prevents water seepage. Its elastomeric properties make this roof coat highly flexible and prevent cracking of paint while keeping surface cool. Suitable for multiple surfaces – concrete, mosaic tiles, china chips etc., its good dirt pick-up resistance ensures that surfaces look fresh for longer too.

Dulux Aquashield Exterior Flexible Basecoat acts as an advanced protective shield for exterior walls which are most prone to damage due to heavy rain and changes in temperature. Its revolutionary HydroShield Technology forms a thick protective water-repellent layer that prevents water seepage, covers hairline cracks, extends the life of topcoats and protects exterior surfaces from common problems such as alkali deposits, algae and fungus attacks.

A Look Back on the Spectacular Lineup of realme’s 828 Fan Fest Activities

Web Desk

Sep 6, 2022

realme, as the most prominent brand of Gen Z, had a remarkable month of August, in which it held a plethora of activities for its fans and in return received an overwhelmingly good response for the brand. The purpose behind such activities was to inform the core values of realme and to provide the fans with a better insight into the defining spirit of realme which is to Dare to Leap, be adventurous, and break ground where others have not tread before.

Moreover, through these events, it has ensured how it is different from its competitors. Fans are the backbone of any good brand as they are the ones who provide consistent support to the brand’s new endeavors. It is for this reason that it is very important for brands to cultivate a strong fan community much like realme does. The end goal for realme with all of its 828 Fan Fest celebrations was to bring something unique and exciting for the fans and through such activities develop a deeper sense of association with its fans. Let’s take a look back through realme’s Fan Fest activities.

During the month of August, realme arranged a treat for their fans by inviting a group of fans for a visit to their assembly plant in Sundar Industrial Estate followed by an exclusive meet up for the community and the realme team. As a brand that always emphasizes on fan-centric approach, realme provided the fans with an opportunity to get to meet the team and know about their opinions regarding smartphones, their likes and dislikes, as well as what they want to see from realme in the future. During the factory tour, the fans were able to witness the durability of the smartphone through drop testing, scratch testing and more. In addition to that they were briefed about the production process of realme while being taken along the line. Lucky fans even got to participate in the creation of a realme smartphone. The factory tour was indeed a well thought event as it provided further authentication for the brand in the eyes of the fans and gave them a sense of belonging to the brand. At the final venue of the Uptown LA bowling alley, fans met the Country Director, Syed Mashood Hassan who appreciated the fans for their unwavering support during the entire journey of realme. The group topped off the day with thrilling matches of bowling between fans and the realme team along with a buffet.

To celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day with style, the realme team arranged the realme X CML Mega Azadi Ride which started at the famous Liberty Chowk, making its way to the historical Jinnah Library. Despite, the sweltering heat and humidity realme’s daredevil fans enthusiastically conquered all the obstacles. The Commissioner Lahore was also in attendance, riding along with the realme team and the fan community, and gave an inspirational speech in front of the Jinnah Library. Moreover, he also appreciated realme for being a groundbreaker for smartphone companies by hosting such an event.

Finally, the night that the whole month had been leading to occurred during the realme 828 Music Party. To celebrate the annual fan fest, a Music Party was arranged at the Oceanside, which gave an aesthetic background for the performances of the famous singer Shamoon Ismail and DJ Hussain Dossa, with their majestic voices making the night even more bewitching. Moreover, celebrities such as Nimra Khan, Saboor Aly, Ali Ansari, Adeel Chaudhary and Nabeel Zuberi with their charming looks, made the event more pleasing. It was refreshing to see them mingle with realme’s fans. The super fan award was also included on the agenda and it was awarded by Country Director, Syed Mashood Hassan, who presented the award along with a brand new realme 9 to the lucky super fan, Aleesha Zaidi.

In this tech-oriented era, realme has established itself as the most reliable smartphone around the world. With the completion of four years, realme is more committed than ever to offer mobile phones with powerful performance, stylish design and sincere services. The smartphone brand will work hard to meet the expectations of its fans now that it has spent the past month building its relationship with them. realme is thrilled to tell the fans that it shall bring more exciting events in the future and for next year’s 828 Fan Fest.

Why Do Foldable Phones Recieve Backlash?

Dr. Rida Qamar

Sep 6, 2022

Samsung’s foldable phone became the new IT thing ever since it launched last year and turned out to be the proud proprietor of foldable phones, the Samsung Galaxy Flip3.

For those that are unfamiliar, that is a smartphone-sized software that folds in part. While many had been looking forward to such a device ever since the Motorola Razr clamshell of 2004.

The Issue With Foldable Phone

Just over a year of the launch of the Samsung foldable phone the dream of owning the Samsung phone shattered as the ‘fold’ line all at once changed into significantly wider and grew to become silver a few days in the past, the decrease part of the display grew to become inexperienced, the higher part changed into unresponsive, and an ominous black cloud started to develop throughout the display.

“I’m no longer by myself; there are many folks online who’ve had an identical story. One Reddit consumer just lately said that their logo new device shattered after 5 hours.”

RIP little Galaxy Flip3. I guess we hit our 200,000th fold in less than a year.
Top half of screen now totally borked pic.twitter.com/xB5oxefKA6

— Zoe Kleinman (@zsk) August 29, 2022

According to Samsung, the present iteration must be ready to resist 200,000 folds.

Foldable Phones Durability

The durability of Samsung’s foldable phones has been in question for a long time. Back in 2019, when foldable phones have been debuted with a lot of enthusiasm. There was once a lot of trade hypothesis that this can be the software that will resurrect a stagnant smartphone trade, create a new buzz around handsets, and convince other folks to improve, despite information indicating that they have been keeping directly to their phones for longer, uninspired by means of homogeneous black rectangles.

“I haven’t observed a lot of broken foldable,” says Ben Wood of CCS Insight, “however at a time when other folks in the UK are conserving their phones for 4 years or extra, customers are on the hunt for phones that last more.”

While Samsung claims to have sold over 10 million foldable phones by 2021, and there’s unquestionably a web following for the devices. According to shopper information supplier Statista, Apple sold greater than 49 million iPhones in the best 3 months that very same 12 months. This shows that folding handsets stay a reasonably minor part of the multibillion-dollar smartphone trade and the situation might not change anytime soon.

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Here’s What These Cities Are Doing To Protect Themselves From Extreme Heat

Dr. Rida Qamar

Sep 6, 2022

The entire world has been facing blistering heat waves. From the United States to Europe and China to Japan, extreme temperatures have soared for weeks, killing hundreds of people, sparking wildfires in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece and displacing thousands of residents, as many seek refuge in public cooling centres.

Air conditioners might keep the indoors cool, but they only add to the heat outdoors. And in most cases, they are adding to the climate crisis by increasing planet-warming emissions. Public transportation may be unbearable on a hot day, but driving a car that runs on gas instead just worsens traffic, also adding to heat and emissions. A lack of trees means a lack of shade, and buildings made of dark materials bring hotter interiors, which means more air conditioning.

Here’s a look at a few of the more promising ideas that cities around the world have been pursuing to try to beat the heat.

1. Abu Dhabi – Self-Shading Tower Block

Mashrabiya refers to the latticed screens often seen in Islamic architecture, sometimes surrounding a small balcony, that diffuses sunlight and keeps buildings cool without completely blocking light. They are designed to encourage a breeze and offer a spot of respite from the heat within a building. The idea is essentially to stop direct sunlight from landing on a building’s exterior.

That’s what inspired the design of Al Bahar Towers, a 25-story building wrapped in more than 1,000 hexagonal shades with built-in sensors that allow them to respond to the sun’s movements. When the sun hits the shades, they unfold like an umbrella to ward off the heat. Without these measures, the outside of such a building in Abu Dhabi could reach as high as 200 degrees (around 90 Celsius).

2. Paris – Cool Islands

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has been credited with putting in place some of the world’s most innovative measures to combat the heat, and the city’s heat plan is truly comprehensive.

The main result is a city full of ‘cool islands.’ Parisians can use an app called EXTREMA to guide them to more than 800 cool spots — parks, water fountains and air-conditioned museums, for example — and get there via a naturally cooled walkway. The idea is that a cool island is always at a maximum walking distance of seven minutes for everyone.

3. Vienna – Cooling Trees

Like in much of Europe, many in Vienna don’t have air conditioning, so water is a big part of how the Austrian capital keeps cool.

For those who don’t have time for a dip in the Danube, the city offers cooling parks with mist-spraying “trees” that people can either “shower” in, or just sit near to enjoy the cooler temperatures they bring their surroundings.

4. Miami – Target Heat Traps

Neat Streets Miami, a board convened by the county council, recognized that bus stops had become real danger zones during heat waves, so they planted trees around 10 stops. They wrote a guide on which trees work best and where to plant them so that other areas could replicate the project.

And that they have. There are now 71 green bus stops in the country, most of them by communities that applied to the government for resources to green their bus stops.

5. Rotterdam – Green Rooftops

Planting greenery on rooftops can help cities keep cool. Rotterdam in the Netherlands took the initiative to demonstrate this with the Rotterdam Rooftop Walk. Water storage along with vegetation is expected to reduce the incidence of flooding. The city hopes to green over 900,000 square metres of rooftops.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, green roofs can reduce ambient temperatures in a city by up to 15C.

6. Los Angeles – Paint The Town White

This one is a little more controversial. Some cities have experimented with painting rooftops white to reflect sunlight and keep buildings cool, but Los Angeles went a step further and is painting entire roads white. Dark things like asphalt absorb sunlight and emit that energy back into the air as heat. Painting the asphalt white would theoretically nip that process in the bud, and lead to cooler air temperatures.

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Here’s How You Can Persuade People To Change Their Behaviour

Lyza Rashid

Sep 6, 2022

people change behaviour — Image Source: Master Influence

Governments recently were tasked with changing people’s behaviors when the pandemic hit. Don’t go out, wear a mask. Directives were everywhere. While all of these changes were for people’s betterment, people are less likely to respond to directives. So, here’s how you can influence people’s behaviors and why directives don’t work:

Why Don’t Directives Work?

Because we all like to feel in control of our decisions, directives aren’t particularly helpful in causing prolonged behavior change. They work in the short term. Why did I use that service, purchase that item, or carry out that action? Because of personal likes and dislikes.

Therefore, when someone tries to sway our opinions, we don’t just go along; instead, we resist their persuasion. We do the things people ask us not to do. We avoid following their advice because we don’t want to feel like they are in charge of us. It’s about feeling in control of our decisions and actions.

Ask Questions Instead

The same idea might be expressed as a question, such as, “Do you believe not wearing a mask will not harm anyone?” If someone responds “no,” they are suddenly in a difficult situation. Encouraging everybody to express their viewpoint allows them to set down a marker and declare that such things aren’t good for them. It allows for self-reflection and self-improvement.

Highlight Inconsistencies

You could also highlight the inconsistency in their beliefs and actions. You could do this by highlighting a gap between people’s ideas and deeds. You can also show them that what they may advise others to do and what they really carry out are very different. This way you might give them a greater sense of independence and power.

Make Your Requests Smaller

Big requests and substantial ones are frequently declined. They enter what scientists refer to as “the area of rejection” and are rejected because they are so different from what people are doing at the moment. You can’t ask somebody addicted to something to drop it the same day. Instead, ask them to reduce their daily intake for example!

It would be preferable to scale back the first request. Ask for less at first, then more later. Divide a challenging request into smaller, more manageable portions.

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Study In The Metaverse: Meta & Iowa’s VictoryXR Open 10 Virtual Campuses

Lyza Rashid

Sep 6, 2022

metaverse study — Image Source: Life Science Industry News

Are colleges becoming more open to the concept of holding classes in the metaverse after two years of Zoom classes? It sure seems like it. What began as a revolutionary technology only for the gaming world has now enveloped education too. With $150 million invested, Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is leading the charge in education in the metaverse.

What’s The Experience Like?

The ability to leave your physical reality and fully immerse yourself in a digitally generated environment is what it feels like. According to Muhsinah Morris, the project’s chief investigator, “it might occur in any timeframe and anywhere in the world.” One of the 10 so-called metaversities that offers classes via VR headgear in a virtual classroom is the historically Black college in Atlanta.

Universities Come Around

Reportedly, for years, colleges and universities have toyed with the idea of employing virtual reality as a teaching tool. However, the finances have helped them back. The headsets were large and expensive. Moreover, it is expensive and takes talented engineers to create efficient virtual learning environments.

Zuckerberg has offered ten institutions free admission to the metaverse this autumn as part of Meta, the parent company of Facebook. One of these universities is the University of Maryland Global Campus. It is the only university that takes in more than 45,000 undergraduate students to attend the online-only institution. As a university, it lacks physical classrooms or student life areas. The new project by meta has lent numerous headsets to them too.

What’s The Campus Like?

The virtual campus is clearly a college campus and was created by VictoryXR. It has an extended reality education software firm headquartered in Davenport, Iowa. There are white-columned Georgian-style buildings encircle a lush lawn that is vivid green. Two mallard ducks are chasing a pond in the middle. If you have the stomach for it, you can enjoy a ride on a rope swing that hangs from a tree.

Does this project sound like something you’d be up for? It seems in the near future, the next generation could be studying in this way entirely.

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7 Common Myths About Entrepreneurs That Aren’t True

Dr. Rida Qamar

Sep 5, 2022

Roughly, one in every 18 people owns their own business. Some step into the shoes of entrepreneurs to pursue opportunities, while others — including those in developing countries — do so out of sheer necessity, because it’s one of the most promising ways to earn a living.

Entrepreneurship is a dream for millions of people around the world. However, it comes with its own set of myths and misconceptions. If you have decided to take the plunge busting these myths is a good way to start.

Take a look at some of the things you might need to unlearn before starting your own business.

1. Entrepreneurs Are Born Not Made

Many people believe that entrepreneurs possess innate, genetic talents. However, experts generally agree that most entrepreneurs were not born; they learned to become entrepreneurs. The recent proliferation of college and university courses on the subject supports this point. Entrepreneurship is currently being successfully taught. While there might be a few factors involved, however, almost anyone can be a successful entrepreneur.

2. Entrepreneurs Do It For The Money

While money could be a motivating factor, however, the most common reason that entrepreneurs start businesses is independence — the ability to create something they can call their own instead of working for someone else. Entrepreneurs want to control their destinies and their working hours.

3. Own Business = Freedom

While the thrill of breaking out of the traditional, 40-hour work week can be a motivating factor behind starting their own business. However, in a majority of cases, the old schedules and creative limitations are exchanged with new demands. Sure, there will be more freedom in some respects, but entrepreneurism often requires great sacrifices. It can consume every part of your waking life; the work doesn’t end when the clock strikes 5 p.m.

4. You Have To Be Young

Entrepreneurship is for all ages! You can start however late or early you want. You do not have to be young to be a successful entrepreneur. A Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report found that the number of older adults who are self-employed outweighs that of young adults.

5. Entrepreneurs Have Limited Dedication

It is a common myth that entrepreneurs are not dedicated to any one thing. Dedication is an attribute that all successful entrepreneurs exhibit. They are dedicated to becoming their boss. To this end, they’ll work day and night to make their business succeed.

6. They Need To Trust Their Gut

The business world is full of stories of wealthy entrepreneurs who have achieved fame by trusting their intuition despite what other people thought.

However, the reality is far more complex. It is fundamental to listen to clients and value constructive feedback. There is always a way of improving and, sometimes, what we think of as genius ideas are not that brilliant.

7. They Are Risk Takers

The myth says that business people are addicted to taking risks, but in reality, the most successful people on the planet are very good at calculating risks.

The story of Bill Gates is a bit more complex than the entrepreneurial legend we are often been told. Bill Gates indeed dropped out of Harvard, but he did it when it was relatively safe to do so. He started selling software programs and applied for a leave of absence, which was approved by the university. Only after the initial success, did he decide to leave his studies and focus on his business.

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“Believing Is Magic”- Coca-Cola Launches Its FIFA World Cup 2022 Campaign

Lyza Rashid

Sep 5, 2022

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Coca-Cola has gotten a headstart on World Cup promotions and we’re not complaining! The ads are fun, and exciting and make you want to get a bottle of Coca-Cola on a warm sunny day. Here’s what the beverage brand is doing when it comes FIFA World Cup celebrations.

FIFA World Cup

The World Cup is being held this year from November 20 to December 18 to beat the extreme heat in Qatar. Therefore, Coca-Cola is starting its marketing campaign early to get the fans in the mood. This is the first World Cup since the pandemic hit and the first also to be held in the Middle East. Coca-Cola and FIFA have been partners since 1974 and the company has sponsored the event since 1978.

“We’re thrilled about the chance to democratise the sport and spread it across the world,” says Brad Ross, The Coca-Cola Company’s vice president of global sports and entertainment marketing. He added, “We also see it as the world’s coming-out party after years of lockdown.”

The Campaign

The brand’s “Real Magic” platform, which debuted in September 2021 with a focus on shared moments, has undergone several iterations. The most recent is the “Believing is Magic” campaign. The ad for World Cup is also an interaction. It focuses on genuine moments of connection between fans and the values, customs, and commitments that come with World Cup devotion. Images of celebration, women full of joy, and people hugging.

The Three Films

“Believing in Magic” includes three digital films — “Tattoo,” “Shave,” and “Run”. These centre on the promises supporters make if their teams win, in keeping with Coca-Cola’s concentration on digitally driven campaigns. The packaging for the unique “promise” products will also include slogans like “If we win, I’ll get a tattoo.” See how they’re involving the people?

Coca-Cola is going to be presenting the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour for the fifth time in a row. The company will take the trophy to all 32 qualifying countries in the months leading up to the event, giving the brand exposure in international markets. Might come to Pakistan too! Moreover, Coca-Cola will also host a digital centre where World Cup fans from all over the world may compete and make predictions about who will win, connect to social media, and share other events.

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5 Free Movie Apps To Watch Movies Online For Android & iPhone

Dr. Rida Qamar

Sep 5, 2022

While the paid streaming platform is a great option – nothing beats the thrill of watching a movie online for free. There are thousands of movies and TV shows you can find on the web, but it’s hard to find a trusty streaming platform that doesn’t bombard you with ads or malicious links.

So, the best thing you can do is download free movie apps where you can take all your favourite movies whenever and wherever you are.

Here are our top 5 picks for free movie apps available for both android and iPhone.

1. Megabox HD

MegaBox HD is one of the free movie apps that lets you enjoy the latest movies and TV shows in 360p, 720p, or 1080p resolution. Videos in free movie apps usually run using an external player. MegaBox HD contains no ads and supports videos that are of HD quality. This app does not need any subscriptions or premiums. You can easily download your favourite movies and TV shows anytime and choose the available subtitles.

2. Crackle

Crackle features movies and TV shows that are quite old but had a good casting and good reviews. You can look up content based on genres so that you could easily find what you are looking for.

Crackle runs in its internal player so you can just watch using your app on your device. You can also enjoy watching with or without subtitles or even change the audio track, usually from English to Spanish.

3. Popcornflix

Popcornflix is a free movie app that offers a great collection of movies. The app presents you with a wall of free movies, sorted by categories, with the new arrivals shown right on top.

Popcornflix also has exclusive content called Popcornflix Originals. The movies are of good quality, and the streaming works smoothly. The movie player can be a tad overwhelming but is feature-rich and smooth. Popcornflix will also let you stream TV series for free.

4. Tubi Tv

Tubi TV is one of the free movie apps available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. It contains hundreds of indie movies and TV shows that are usually not available on other sites and apps. You can enjoy watching from various genres like comedy, family, action, horror, documentary, romance, sci-fi & fantasy, kids, and drama without signing up or any paid subscriptions.

5. BeeTV

BeeTV is an easy free movie app that contains a huge library of movies and TV shows categorized in various genres that people of all ages can relate to. Movies and TV shows are all in HD quality so you can enjoy watching all your favorites.

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Most original design and best sound quality meet HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick

Web Desk

Sep 3, 2022

Wireless earphones have come a long way in the past decade. It has come to the point that it doesn’t make sense to use wired earphones for everyday things like answering calls or listening to music. The sound quality of newer wireless earphones is on par with wired earphones. On top of that, they free you from the dreaded coiled up mess of wires.

The lack of wires gives a whole new level of opportunity to create stunning fashion statements out of earphones. Women, especially, want more than just good sounding pair of earbuds. They also want something glamorous. Something that can be a part of their identity. It is a high bar that many earbuds brands have tried to achieve. Sometimes when earbuds that focus on style, they fail miserably in sound quality. That is, until now.

Huawei recently announced the whole new HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick in Pakistan. The HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick redefines what wireless earbuds can be with a luxury design and bleeding-edge technology. This result is an earbud that is beautiful to look at and also sounds excellent. Without a doubt, it is going to be a game-changer and would be the ultimate fashion and tech accessory for most women. It packs all the features that you would ever want in wireless earbuds, such as a stunning lipstick design, top open-fit noise cancellation, studio-quality sound, and smart connectivity.

Lipstick design speaks of luxury and craftsmanship

The new lipstick-inspired design of the HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick is a breath of fresh air. The first thing you would notice about the earbuds is the luxurious squared-off design of the charging case. Mystery black and luxury gold combination work great on the case. It would be hard to tell it apart from a real lipstick tube if you look at it with the lid closed. The red earbuds inside it only add to the beauty.

The stainless-steel casing is manually polished to a smooth mirror finish that screams luxury. The edges of the case have been carefully machined to make it smooth to touch. Who would have thought that something as simple as earbuds could look so gorgeous? The case even has a satisfying click to it when you close.

The design was developed by Huawei’s research center in Paris, the fashion capital of the world. So, it’s no wonder that it looks magnificent. The shape and size of the case make it easy to carry it inside a handbag. It will blend into your outfit and accessories. In fact, the earbuds themselves can be a tech accessory that enhances your style.

Open-fit Active Noise Cancellation

Traditionally, wireless earbuds with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) have in-ear designs. That’s because achieving noise cancellation is tricky for open-fit earbuds. However, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick has achieved a steady level of noise cancellation even with an open-fit design. You get all the benefits of earbuds with noise cancellation without sealing the ears.

HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick makes use of dual-microphone noise cancellation. This setup identifies noise from the environment and intelligently cancels the noise from reaching your ears. It will also automatically select the most suitable set of noise cancellation parameters from more than 10 sets of them for users.

Studio-quality sound with ultra-light Air-like comfort

One question that is on everyone’s mind would be, well, how does it sound? The short answer is fantastic. The HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick features 14.3 mm drivers, which can deliver deep bass and clear highs. It has one of the largest drivers in its class. So, you will feel like there are woofers placed around your head.

The actual sound that a person hears is also affected by the shape of the ear and the way it is worn. Huawei’s Adaptive Ear-Matching technology modifies the sound so that you can listen to your music just the way the artist recorded it. The Bass enhancement engine can add an extra punch to the lower frequencies if that is what you prefer. It is rare for earbuds to handle both lows and highs with such finesse as the HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick.

The HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick only weighs 4.1 g. So, it is unlikely to accidentally fall off from the ears. You can probably wear them all day long and feel nothing.

Smart connectivity and AI-powered features

Thanks to the intelligent audio connection, switching between devices is seamless. You can connect the earbuds to two devices at the same time. This feature works across all major platforms, including Windows, Android, and iOS. Using the HUAWEI AI Life app, you can switch between devices easily.

Use your HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick to control how you listen to your music and take calls via simple, intuitive gesture controls that can be used on either earbud. You can access all the basic controls without taking the phone out of your pocket. Taping twice will answer a call or play music. A long press on the earbud will toggle between ANC On and ANC Off or reject calls. Swipe up or down to raise or lower the volume. Apart from these, you can add custom control gestures using the app.

The HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick is an amazing combination of design and technology. Praised by many for its sleek design, outstanding Open-fit Active Noise Cancellation, silky smooth sound, and air-like wearing comfort. It is a must have this season.

Indus Hospital and Health Network Galvinizes Forces for Relief, Rehabilitation

Web Desk

Sep 2, 2022

The torrential monsoon rains in the country have pushed Pakistan into the middle of a catastrophic situation. A large part of the country has drowned with over a thousand people dead, more than 1,500 injured and over thirty three million affected and dislocated due to the flood.

The lives of those who have survived this national calamity are at stake due to various external and internal threats. People in the flood effected areas have developed severe illnesses, including diarrhea, skin infections, urinary tract infections (UTI), acute respiratory infections (ART) and gastroenteritis. Therefore, the need for medical care and assistance is imperative at this point.

Amidst these critical times, Indus Hospital & Health Network has galvanized its forces for the relief and rehabilitation operations for the flood affectees. Fully functional mobile medical units with medicines, doctors, nurses and other professional healthcare staff have reached out to people in the most affected areas. Medical Camps have been set up in various districts of Sindh, South Punjab, Balochistan and KPK. Indus Hospital and Health Network’s goal is to cater to the medical needs of all flood affectees across Pakistan in the flood hit areas.

Epidemiologist warn that in the upcoming weeks there could possibly be a few outbreaks of Malaria, Dengue, Cholera et.al. Hence, provision of curative and preventive healthcare is very important as of now to avert further epidemics and public health disasters. Indus Hospital and Health Network is working towards prevention and treatment of various communicable diseases including Malaria, Typhoid and Dengue.

Additionally, Indus Hospital and Health Network has partnered with Karachi Relief Trust for provision of food and ration drives to address malnutrition issues faced by the majority of the affected population. In addition to this, Critical Kits including tents, sheets, sanitary napkins, medical supplies, mosquito repellants, towels, soaps and many other daily use items are being distributed amongst the flood affectees by Indus Hospital and Health Network.

Indus Hospital & Health Network is a trusted name that has been serving the people of Pakistan for the past 15 years. Indus had been actively involved in helping the nation during the Covid-19 Pandemic and with this flood relief initiative, they promise to stand beside our people once more.

Let Indus Hospital be an inspiration for us, let’s come together and donate as much as we can. Remember that every person who is suffering is a fellow Pakistani. Save your fellow Pakistanis to save Pakistan.

Dr.Abdul Bari Khan
CEO Indus Hospital & Health Network

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NADRA Introduces ‘Biker Service’ And Here’s What You Need To Know

Lyza Rashid

Sep 2, 2022

nadra biker service — Image Source: Nadra

NADRA has launched another impeccable service to help Pakistanis. We’re sure this is definitely something you’d like to find out more about! Here’s a hint: you might be getting all the NADRA services at home through a bike.

What’s Happening?

Rana Sanaullah, the federal minister of interior, has introduced NADRA Biker Service for efficiency. He has created this service to handle all CNIC applications for renewal and alteration at the applicant’s doorstep. The NADRA Headquarters in Islamabad hosted the inaugural ceremony just recently for it.

Launched @NadraPak biker service for Islamabad & Rawalpindi to bring our services to your doorstep -will expand it to rest of #Pakistan in future. We are consistently expanding our outreach mechanism. Your feedback will help us improve.#Governance #LegalID #SDG16 🎯 9 pic.twitter.com/xzDQKxVG49

— Tariq Malik ™ (@ReplyTariq) September 1, 2022

About The Floods

In addition to that, at the ceremony, the Interior Minister was informed about NADRA operations in Sindh, Baluchistan, and South Punjab, which have been severely devastated by disastrous floods.

The monsoon rains and floods have severely damaged the majority of NRC facilities. Majority of NRC facilities are now submerged in water. The chairman also reported that 150 NADRA employees’ homes in those locations had suffered damage. NADRA Chairman informed the Minister during the briefing that more than 37 million people have been severely affected too.

How Is This Related?

The problem was that the loss of CNICs of those affected by the flooding and severe rains in some places had prevented them from accessing government relief funds and other relief initiatives. The Chairman and the Minister are thus working on bringing some solutions to the flood victims.

More About The Bike Service

Mr. Malik also stated that the pilot phase of the biker service would initially be launched in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. However, by the end of the year, this service will be available in all the cities in Pakistan.

The online services were recently offered. However, the chairman of NADRA wanted to take it to the next level. He informed the minister that a home-based NADRA’s Biker service is essentially a mobile NADRA Center that will enter peoples’ lounges and register them there, sparing them the inconvenience of traveling to a NADRA centre. Here’s the best part: female registration officers doing this service will likewise register women only. These women will also come on scooties!

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Study Shows You Maybe ‘Aging’ Faster Than You Think – Here’s Why

Lyza Rashid

Sep 2, 2022

Study Shows You Maybe 'Aging' Faster Than You Think - Here's Why — Image Source: AsiaOne

A new study has changed the way we look at screens (pun intended) and it is worth a read. Scientists have discovered that the blue lights from screens may be the cause of aging faster and reduced cognitive abilities. Concerned yet? Here’s everything you need to know:

What Is The Study?

According to a recent study, excessive blue light from electronic devices like cellphones, computers, and televisions can accelerate aging. Researchers discovered that exposure to light may potentially also increase the chances of developing obesity and psychiatric issues.

study aging faster — Image Source: Inverse

The press release said, “Excessive exposure to blue light from everyday devices, such as TVs, laptops, and phones, may have detrimental effects on a wide range of cells in our body.” This study is the first to demonstrate that fruit flies exposed to blue light have changed amounts of certain metabolites, molecules necessary for proper cell activity.

Fruit Flies Experiment

Fruit flies were used in the experiment. The research team found that the light from screens had an impact on them too and it was the same for humans. This is important since there are cellular similarities between humans and flies therefore, they were a good test subject.

The scientists examined the amounts of metabolites in flies exposed to blue light for two weeks. The control group was kept in full darkness to better understand why high-energy blue light fastens aging in fruit flies.

What Was Found?

The team found that the cells in fruit flies don’t function optimally after exposure. They started facing premature death. An examination of the cells in the flies’ brains revealed that the levels of one metabolite, succinate, increased, while glutamate levels dropped.

Here’s more information. Succinate is essential for producing the fuel for the function and growth of each cell. High levels of succinate after exposure to blue light is like gas being in the pump but not getting into the car. Moreover, another concerning discovery was that molecules responsible for communication between neurons, such as glutamate, are at a lower level after blue light exposure. This means reduced brain function after exposure to blue light.

What To Do?

The study has so far said that further research needs to be done on this. Until then, they recommend that you avoid excessive use of blue light.

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How Is Technology Contributing To Sustainability?

Dr. Rida Qamar

Sep 2, 2022

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, but an environmental, economic and social driver that’s changing our day-to-day lives in almost every way imaginable.

This is obvious throughout the business community in which committing to sustainable practices is no longer a ‘nice to have but a ‘must do’ as the negative impacts of climate change become more obvious and ominous, with the potential to alter everything from supply chains to profitability.

Sustainability requires transformation and most organizations are discovering how to consolidate new technologies and new measures to proceed with their social-ecological development and framework. Technology is shaping sustainability and enabling advanced levels of productivity and efficiency.

Transportation

The environmental impacts of transportation are expected to increase as the demand for travel rises, which is influenced by several factors including population and economic growth, urban sprawl, and low fuel prices. But just as the transportation sector’s environmental impact is substantial, so, too, is its opportunity to improve.

The role technological advancements can play here is vast, ranging from a more sophisticated electric vehicle infrastructure to tools for improved fleet maintenance, fuel efficiency and routing to the mainstream use of autonomous vehicles

Digital Products & Services

Digital operations can improve business resilience; some of the processes and technologies involved even become industry standards. Schneider Electric transformed itself from an installer of industrial electrical equipment to a global leader in efficiency-as-a-service, generating revenues by reducing customers’ CO2 emissions.

Sustainability — Image source: digiinternational.com

Artificial Intelligence & Analytics

These technologies can generate data and insights on the environmental and social impact of a product, service, or process. Digital platforms can further integrate capabilities while sharing data and create transparency and accountability among partners.

Plastic Recycling

Plastic recycling has been the focus of industrialists and generally aware people. However, none of it comes at the expense of environmental hazards.

The plastics industry has the opportunity now to adopt a circular model, which aims to eliminate waste across sectors while creating economic, societal, and environmental benefits. One promising circular process is pyrolysis, which uses heat and the absence of oxygen to reconvert plastic waste back into liquid feedstock. The benefits are economic as much as environmental, with a recycling-based profit pool estimated at $55 billion by the next decade.

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Study Shows 4 In 5 Millennial Men Are Insecure About Their Looks

Dr. Rida Qamar

Sep 2, 2022

A survey of 2,000 men across all generations looks into how they deal with natural changes to their appearance that come with ageing. It showed that most millennial men who have grey hair worry that it makes them look older 70%, and another 42% are concerned about others’ opinions, specifically that they’d be seen as less attractive with grey hair.

The results suggest that men, on average, feel insecure about their looks three times a week, worrying about factors like their weight 37% and how their eyes look 22%.

The Loreal Poll

Conducted by OnePoll in partnership with L’Oreal Paris, the survey found that more than half of American men sometimes feel insecure about their overall looks 56%. Millennials feel the most self-conscious about their physical appearance 78% followed by 62% of Gen-Z and 55% of Gen-X.

While nearly 64% of respondents like their overall natural look, 56% said they feel less confident when they’re not looking their best.

Grey Hair & Millennials

One of the top concerns for millennials 34% and Gen-X men 39% is going grey. The factor also contributes to the pressure to look younger than they are which was admitted by 45% of men.

“The physical, outward signs of ageing can be an emotional journey,” says Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, L’Oreal Paris international spokesperson, in a statement.

“We are all on our paths and embracing the process can mean many things – for example, some may feel confident and empowered by going completely grey, whereas others feel the same way about applying hair dye. Ultimately it’s important to be the best you can be, at any age, and only you can define that for yourself.”

According to the data, more than a third of respondents spend almost an hour a day trying to look their best 36%. Gen-X and millennials are the most likely among those.

The priority of looking and feeling best varies across the generations. Gen-Z prioritises showering 48% and picking out nice clothes 39%. Meanwhile, baby boomers shave 34% and style their hair 33% to get that extra boost of confidence.

“As a barber and colourist, I see first-hand the impact that appearance can have on one’s confidence,” said barber Rob McMillan.

“Men are often overlooked in this aspect, but in reality, they can just as impacted by women. If my clients choose to cover their greys, I always encourage them to make sure it’s coming from within and not because they feel pressured by external factors.”

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Jazz shines at GSMA Mobile 360 Asia Pacific

Web Desk

Sep 1, 2022

Pakistan’s leading digital operator has won the Digital Nation Video Creativity Award at the GSMA Mobile 360 Asia Pacific organized recently in Singapore.

The Digital Nations Award encompasses the contribution of mobile technology in driving the digital transformation of nations. Videos from 11 countries were received, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

Sharing his thoughts Asif Aziz, Chief Commercial Officer, Jazz said, “We believe in developing an inclusive digital ecosystem where connectivity benefits are equally distributed regardless of gender, race or any other division. The #SuperForChange campaign showcases how digital enablement can positively impact the lives of a marginalized community. We are also thankful to GSMA for this recognition.”

Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific, GSMA, said, “The Digital Nation Video Creativity Award recognises how mobile technology delivers digital transformation for societal benefit. Building sustainable Digital Nation strategies requires inclusive access to the digital ecosystem and we commend Jazz for their #SuperForChange campaign and the video that tells the story of how 4G provided the platform to elevate people’s voices on discrimination.”

Watch the #SuperforChange campaign video here: