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Pakathon Launches Online University to Help Spread Startup Knowledge

Pakathon Launches Online University to Help Spread Startup Knowledge

Pakathon is launching an eight­ part online modules for technology and startup enthusiasts around the world over to tell you more about it.  In the wake of a rapidly growing global startup movement, Pakistanis from diverse walks of life are using their expertise, from technology to filmmaking, to create an impact on their community and reverse the ‘brain drain’. Pakathon empowers Pakistanis to be change agents around the world by helping them launch businesses and non­profits. These modules will be used to supplement events held by the organization around the world including October’s three­ day hackathon—where participants brainstorm and work…
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6 Web design mistakes common in small businesses websites

6 Web design mistakes common in small businesses websites

Website design is one of the most important elements of any business startup. It’s also one of the most easily overlooked, which is a big mistake since a single flaw on your website could be the thing that turns away potential customers. Besides that, it’s expensive to build a website, so you’ll want to get it right the first time in order to avoid shelling out more money to fix things. Though you may not be ready to acknowledge it, here are a few web design mistakes you might be making that are costing you excess time, money, and customers.…
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3 Spots that websites and apps turn away customers

3 Spots that websites and apps turn away customers

If you have ever created a website or app for the purpose of making money, you know how hard it is to make that scenario actually work. There are a lot of reasons, because there is a lot of competition! Many people have said that there are rarely multiple winners in tech. You see it on a broad scale. While there are many manufacturers of tablets, no one has the market reach of the iPad. Jay Z learned that people don’t really want to try out a new music streaming service when he introduced Tidal. Those are big examples, but…
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India is becoming world’s hottest smartphone market

India is becoming world’s hottest smartphone market

China may be the world’s biggest mobile market, but all eyes in the tech industry are now turning toward India, with its rapidly growing appetite for smartphones. In just the last couple of weeks and months, a string of announcements and stories have cemented the notion that India has now become a primary focus for many of the biggest names in mobile. The reason for that is simple: By 2017, India is poised to pass the U.S. to become the world’s second largest smartphone market. “China has been the engine of global smartphone growth in recent years, but China is now maturing…
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Scientifically Proven Methods to Increase your Happiness Right Now

Scientifically Proven Methods to Increase your Happiness Right Now

Do you even remember the last time you felt sheer pleasure, or unmitigated glee? What is your most recent recollection of bubbling over with happiness? I mean, when you felt so giddy that your cheeks were glowing, your heart was thumping, and your eyes welled up with unfettered joy? If that hasn’t happened to you in the last little while (or even a very long while), don’t fret. As John Barrymore once said, “Happiness often sneaks in a door you didn’t know you left open.” Chasing happiness isn’t really going to make it magically appear, but you can create the…
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PTCL to Offer Free WiFi Throughout Islamabad-Rawalpindi Metro Buses

PTCL to Offer Free WiFi Throughout Islamabad-Rawalpindi Metro Buses

PTCL is offering free internet on all Islamabad-Rawalpindi metro buses and throughout all bus stations on the route, a note available on PTCL website said. Website said that free internet will be offered through WiFi and anyone travelling through recently inaugurated Islamabad-Rawalpindi metro service will be able to use the service. Given that a huge number of travellers — almost 40,000 of them per day — make it through metro-buses, maintaining the quality of Free WiFi is going to be a challenging task for PTCL. PTCL said that its entire free WiFi network is powered by Charji service. Islamabad-Rawalpindi metro bus service…
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Honda Pakistan Will Launch The 2016 Civic At The Same Price As Current Civic

Honda Pakistan Will Launch The 2016 Civic At The Same Price As Current Civic

2016 Honda Civic is talk of the town these days, especially amongst the Honda fans worldwide. The upcoming Civic will be a game changer for Honda in the compact sedan market for various reasons. First, the 2016 Civic is designed in America and the same design will be followed throughout the world, and it is beautiful. Second, it will feature a lower displacement, more powerful and more efficient turbo engine that will produce 150 hp, 203 Nm of torque all while giving a fuel economy of close to 20 kilometers per liter. According to reports, Honda Atlas will also introduce the same…
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Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons – PS4, Xbox One and mobile

Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons – PS4, Xbox One and mobile

At this point in the PlayStation 4's and Xbox One's lifecycle, they almost seem more like "in case you missed it" machines than those offering brand new experiences. That isn't always a bad thing though, and especially not where the excellent Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is concerned. Starbreeze Studio's heartbreaking indie hits Microsoft and Sony's latest consoles "this holiday season" according to a press release. Furthermore, IGNreports that it'll feature a few new additions as well, including a director's commentary track, a concept art gallery and a soundtrack. And if you've heard your console-owning pals raving about the…
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Why Google’s Larry Page Is The Highest-Rated CEO In America

Why Google’s Larry Page Is The Highest-Rated CEO In America

  Think you have the best boss? Think again. Google's Larry Page is the highest-rated CEO in the United States, according to career review website Glassdoor. The site on Wednesday announced the winners of its third annual CEO ranking, compiled based on anonymous, voluntary company review surveys. To collect its data, Glassdoor encourages feedback on whether employees approve or disapprove of how their CEO is leading the company, along with insight into their job, work environment and more. “This ranking comes directly from employees,” Scott Dobroski, Glassdoor’s career trends analyst, told The Huffington Post. “It’s according to the people who…
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