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Print - 2009-01-12
Audi says decline in 2009 car sales possible

Audi says decline in 2009 car sales possible

Volkswagen's premium brand Audi cannot exclude a decline in volume in 2009, which would bring to an end its streak of 13 straight years of vehicle sales growth.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
LSE registers gains across board

LSE registers gains across board

Because of institutional support coupled with investors' cash-based transactions, the equities on the Lahore Stock Exchange registered gains across the board amid ascending transaction volume during the last week that was comprised of only three days due
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
LSE registers gains across board

LSE registers gains across board

Because of institutional support coupled with investors' cash-based transactions, the equities on the Lahore Stock Exchange registered gains across the board amid ascending transaction volume during the last week that was comprised of only three days due
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
ECC to consider exemption of capital goods from regulatory duty

ECC to consider exemption of capital goods from regulatory duty

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet will consider a proposal of Investment Ministry to exempt capital goods from Regulatory Duty (RD), in its next meeting, in spite of stiff resistance by the Ministries of Finance, Industries and Fed
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
ECC to consider exemption of capital goods from regulatory duty

ECC to consider exemption of capital goods from regulatory duty

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet will consider a proposal of Investment Ministry to exempt capital goods from Regulatory Duty (RD), in its next meeting, in spite of stiff resistance by the Ministries of Finance, Industries and Fed
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
ECC to consider exemption of capital goods from regulatory duty

ECC to consider exemption of capital goods from regulatory duty

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet will consider a proposal of Investment Ministry to exempt capital goods from Regulatory Duty (RD), in its next meeting, in spite of stiff resistance by the Ministries of Finance, Industries and Fed
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Investment under CFS declines

Investment under CFS declines

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market declined by 16 percent to Rs 1.1 billion during the week ended on January 9, 2009. The average CFS rate remained in the range of 20-22 percent compared to previous week''''s average
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Investment under CFS declines

Investment under CFS declines

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market declined by 16 percent to Rs 1.1 billion during the week ended on January 9, 2009. The average CFS rate remained in the range of 20-22 percent compared to previous week''s average ra
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Investment under CFS declines

Investment under CFS declines

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market declined by 16 percent to Rs 1.1 billion during the week ended on January 9, 2009. The average CFS rate remained in the range of 20-22 percent compared to previous week's average rat
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Investment under CFS declines

Investment under CFS declines

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market declined by 16 percent to Rs 1.1 billion during the week ended on January 9, 2009. The average CFS rate remained in the range of 20-22 percent compared to previous week's average rat
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Trading picks up on stock market

Trading picks up on stock market

The Karachi share market continued its upward momentum during the week ended on January 10, 2009, and KSE-100 index increased by 350.24 points, or 6 percent, and closed at 6,143.81 points.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Trading picks up on stock market

Trading picks up on stock market

The Karachi share market continued its upward momentum during the week ended on January 10, 2009, and KSE-100 index increased by 350.24 points, or 6 percent, and closed at 6,143.81 points.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Trading picks up on stock market

Trading picks up on stock market

The Karachi share market continued its upward momentum during the week ended on January 10, 2009, and KSE-100 index increased by 350.24 points, or 6 percent, and closed at 6,143.81 points.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
MSDL may be allowed to sell magnetite to PSM

MSDL may be allowed to sell magnetite to PSM

The federal government is expected to allow M/s Metal Resource Development Limited, (MRDL) to sell its entire magnetite iron concentrate output to Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) through amending a five year old decision.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
MSDL may be allowed to sell magnetite to PSM

MSDL may be allowed to sell magnetite to PSM

The federal government is expected to allow M/s Metal Resource Development Limited, (MRDL) to sell its entire magnetite iron concentrate output to Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) through amending a five year old decision.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
MSDL may be allowed to sell magnetite to PSM

MSDL may be allowed to sell magnetite to PSM

The federal government is expected to allow M/s Metal Resource Development Limited, (MRDL) to sell its entire magnetite iron concentrate output to Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) through amending a five year old decision.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Entire' document handed over to Pakistan, says Mukherjee

'Entire' document handed over to Pakistan, says Mukherjee

Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee claimed on Sunday that India had handed over 'entire' documents to Pakistan in connection with Mumbai attacks. Talking to reporters in Lalgola in West Bengal after attending a Congress Party rally, he said
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Entire' document handed over to Pakistan, says Mukherjee

'Entire' document handed over to Pakistan, says Mukherjee

Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee claimed on Sunday that India had handed over 'entire' documents to Pakistan in connection with Mumbai attacks. Talking to reporters in Lalgola in West Bengal after attending a Congress Party rally, he said
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
FBR mulling to set up separate withholding tax function in RTOs

FBR mulling to set up separate withholding tax function in RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is examining a proposal to set up a separate function of withholding tax in each Regional Tax Office (RTO) for proper enforcement of withholding provisions under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
FBR mulling to set up separate withholding tax function in RTOs

FBR mulling to set up separate withholding tax function in RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is examining a proposal to set up a separate function of withholding tax in each Regional Tax Office (RTO) for proper enforcement of withholding provisions under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
FBR mulling to set up separate withholding tax function in RTOs

FBR mulling to set up separate withholding tax function in RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is examining a proposal to set up a separate function of withholding tax in each Regional Tax Office (RTO) for proper enforcement of withholding provisions under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
$25.058 million outflow recorded on equity market

$25.058 million outflow recorded on equity market

A massive outflow of $25.058 million of foreign portfolio investment from the country''''s equity market was witnessed during the week ended on January 10, 2009. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, the cumulative outfl
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
$25.058 million outflow recorded on equity market

$25.058 million outflow recorded on equity market

A massive outflow of $25.058 million of foreign portfolio investment from the country''s equity market was witnessed during the week ended on January 10, 2009. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, the cumulative outflow
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
$25.058 million outflow recorded on equity market

$25.058 million outflow recorded on equity market

A massive outflow of $25.058 million of foreign portfolio investment from the country's equity market was witnessed during the week ended on January 10, 2009. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, the cumulative outflow
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
$25.058 million outflow recorded on equity market

$25.058 million outflow recorded on equity market

A massive outflow of $25.058 million of foreign portfolio investment from the country's equity market was witnessed during the week ended on January 10, 2009. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, the cumulative outflow
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Obama vows to tackle Middle East 'on day one'

Obama vows to tackle Middle East 'on day one'

US president-elect Barack Obama on Sunday vowed to take swift action on the Middle East peace process and Iran's nuclear ambitions but played for time to shut down the Guantanamo Bay prison camp.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Obama vows to tackle Middle East 'on day one'

Obama vows to tackle Middle East 'on day one'

US president-elect Barack Obama on Sunday vowed to take swift action on the Middle East peace process and Iran's nuclear ambitions but played for time to shut down the Guantanamo Bay prison camp.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee posted gains against the dollar during the shortened week ended on January 10, 2009. Trading sessions shortened due to Ashura holidays. On the interbank market, the rupee went up with the gain of 13 paisa against dollar for buying and selling at
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee posted gains against the dollar during the shortened week ended on January 10, 2009. Trading sessions shortened due to Ashura holidays. On the interbank market, the rupee went up with the gain of 13 paisa against dollar for buying and selling at
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
45 Taliban, six troops killed in Mohmand

45 Taliban, six troops killed in Mohmand

Fierce fighting at a paramilitary fort in Mohmand tribal region on Sunday killed at least six soldiers and 45 militants, the military said. Meanwhile, 13 people were killed in sectarian clashes in another north-western district, raising the death toll in
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
45 Taliban, six troops killed in Mohmand

45 Taliban, six troops killed in Mohmand

Fierce fighting at a paramilitary fort in Mohmand tribal region on Sunday killed at least six soldiers and 45 militants, the military said. Meanwhile, 13 people were killed in sectarian clashes in another north-western district, raising the death toll in
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Qazi urges Muslim states to unite against Israeli aggression

Qazi urges Muslim states to unite against Israeli aggression

Amir Jamaat-i-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmed has urged Muslim countries to exert pressure on USA and the United Nations to stop Israeli aggression against Palestinian people. Addressing a protest demonstration here at Aabpara Chowk on Sunday, he said it is the
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Imran and Nawaz discuss million march

Imran and Nawaz discuss million march

Imran Khan the head of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) here on Sunday met Quaid of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and talked to him about million march. The march will be carried on March 9, in Islamabad for the reinstatement of depo
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Karzai flies to India for security talks

Karzai flies to India for security talks

Afghan President Hamid Karzai flew to India Sunday on an official visit that will include talks on the fight against terrorism, officials said. Karzai would meet Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Mo
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Karzai flies to India for security talks

Karzai flies to India for security talks

Afghan President Hamid Karzai flew to India Sunday on an official visit that will include talks on the fight against terrorism, officials said. Karzai would meet Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Mo
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Ford says talking to potential Volvo bidders

Ford says talking to potential Volvo bidders

Ford Motor Co has had talks with potential bidders for its luxury Volvo brand, Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally said on Sunday. Mulally, who was speaking to reporters at the Detroit auto show, declined to name the parties that had been in contact with Fo
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Ford says talking to potential Volvo bidders

Ford says talking to potential Volvo bidders

Ford Motor Co has had talks with potential bidders for its luxury Volvo brand, Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally said on Sunday. Mulally, who was speaking to reporters at the Detroit auto show, declined to name the parties that had been in contact with Fo
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Ford says talking to potential Volvo bidders

Ford says talking to potential Volvo bidders

Ford Motor Co has had talks with potential bidders for its luxury Volvo brand, Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally said on Sunday. Mulally, who was speaking to reporters at the Detroit auto show, declined to name the parties that had been in contact with Fo
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Qatar says gas helps it cope with oil even under $30

Qatar says gas helps it cope with oil even under $30

Qatar is able to withstand a fall of oil prices to less than $30 per barrel because of expanding gas production in the world''s top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Oil Minister Abdullah al-Attiyah said on Sunday. "We adjust with the changes," Att
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Qatar says gas helps it cope with oil even under $30

Qatar says gas helps it cope with oil even under $30

Qatar is able to withstand a fall of oil prices to less than $30 per barrel because of expanding gas production in the world's top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Oil Minister Abdullah al-Attiyah said on Sunday. "We adjust with the changes," Atti
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Qatar says gas helps it cope with oil even under $30

Qatar says gas helps it cope with oil even under $30

Qatar is able to withstand a fall of oil prices to less than $30 per barrel because of expanding gas production in the world's top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Oil Minister Abdullah al-Attiyah said on Sunday. "We adjust with the changes," Atti
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Kuwait says oil price to rise in few days: paper

Kuwait says oil price to rise in few days: paper

Oil prices are expected to rise in coming days as Opec's output cuts kick in and demand rises because of cold weather, a Kuwaiti oil official said in remarks published on Sunday.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
US financial bailout programme needs overhaul: Obama

US financial bailout programme needs overhaul: Obama

US President-elect Barack Obama vowed to retool a $700 billion financial rescue plan to save more families from foreclosure, and his aides met congressional leaders on Sunday to chart fresh spending measures to restore a fragile economy.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Russia-Ukraine deal on gas for Europe in doubt

Russia-Ukraine deal on gas for Europe in doubt

A Russian-Ukrainian deal to restore Russian gas supplies via Ukraine to Europe appeared on the verge of collapse on Sunday after Moscow rejected hand written additions by Kiev as a ''mockery of common sense''.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Russia-Ukraine deal on gas for Europe in doubt

Russia-Ukraine deal on gas for Europe in doubt

A Russian-Ukrainian deal to restore Russian gas supplies via Ukraine to Europe appeared on the verge of collapse on Sunday after Moscow rejected hand written additions by Kiev as a 'mockery of common sense'.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Russia-Ukraine deal on gas for Europe in doubt

Russia-Ukraine deal on gas for Europe in doubt

A Russian-Ukrainian deal to restore Russian gas supplies via Ukraine to Europe appeared on the verge of collapse on Sunday after Moscow rejected hand written additions by Kiev as a 'mockery of common sense'.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Israel sends reserves into Gaza but says end may be in sight

Israel sends reserves into Gaza but says end may be in sight

Israeli forces pushed into the Gaza Strip's most populous area on Sunday, killing at least 31 Palestinians on the 16th day of a devastating offensive Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said was close to achieving its aims. An Israeli military spokesman sa
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Israel sends reserves into Gaza but says end may be in sight

Israel sends reserves into Gaza but says end may be in sight

Israeli forces pushed into the Gaza Strip's most populous area on Sunday, killing at least 31 Palestinians on the 16th day of a devastating offensive Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said was close to achieving its aims. An Israeli military spokesman sa
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Aptma accuses NTC of hurting industry''s interests

Aptma accuses NTC of hurting industry''s interests

All Pakistan Textile Manufacturers Association (Aptma) has accused the National Tariff Commission (NTC) of hurting the interests of local industry by not including public interest clause in the anti-dumping laws, sources in Finance Ministry told Busine
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Aptma accuses NTC of hurting industry's interests

Aptma accuses NTC of hurting industry's interests

All Pakistan Textile Manufacturers Association (Aptma) has accused the National Tariff Commission (NTC) of hurting the interests of local industry by not including public interest clause in the anti-dumping laws, sources in Finance Ministry told Busine
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Aptma accuses NTC of hurting industry's interests

Aptma accuses NTC of hurting industry's interests

All Pakistan Textile Manufacturers Association (Aptma) has accused the National Tariff Commission (NTC) of hurting the interests of local industry by not including public interest clause in the anti-dumping laws, sources in Finance Ministry told Busine
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (January 11, 2009) and the forecast for Monday (January 12, 2009).

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 05 to 10 January, 2009).

Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Turkish court releases retired general

Turkish court releases retired general

A Turkish court investigating coup plot allegations released a retired general and the former chairman of an education board on Sunday, state-run Anatolian news service said. The two were detained last week along with some 40 people in a case that has fur
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
British Jews rally for peace in Middle East

British Jews rally for peace in Middle East

Thousands of British Jews rallied in central London on Sunday to condemn the Islamist Hamas movement and call for peace for the citizens of both Israel and Gaza.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Ugandan LRA rebels kill 22 in Congo raids

Ugandan LRA rebels kill 22 in Congo raids

Uganda's Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels killed 22 people during weekend raids in north-east Democratic Republic of Congo, a local official said on Sunday. Around 100 LRA fighters attacked the market town of Sambia at about 2 am on Sunday, killing six
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Italian minister blasts Muslim protesters' prayers

Italian minister blasts Muslim protesters' prayers

Italy's defence minister warned the country's Muslims to stop further "provocations" after thousands held prayers in public squares in Milan during pro-Palestinian demonstrations over the past week. Ignazio La Russa, from the right-wing National Alliance,
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Bush reveals plan to write a memoir

Bush reveals plan to write a memoir

President George W. Bush revealed Sunday that he plans to write a book after leaving office later this month, but admitted he's not yet sure what it will be about.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Japan Prime Minister in Seoul, aims to boost ties

Japan Prime Minister in Seoul, aims to boost ties

Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso began a visit to South Korea on Sunday that is likely to focus on building ties and steer clear of lingering disputes as the two countries battle the global financial crisis.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Arrests stoke Turkish government-military tension

Arrests stoke Turkish government-military tension

The arrest of senior Turkish officers over coup plot allegations further tests relations between the Islamist-rooted government and powerful military and complicates Ankara's efforts to tackle economic turmoil.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Taliban commander killed in offensive: Australia

Taliban commander killed in offensive: Australia

Australian special forces have killed a Taliban commander involved in recruiting suicide bombers and foreign fighters in Afghanistan, Australia's Defence Ministry said on Sunday. The Taliban launched scores of suicide bombings across Afghanistan last year
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Wrongly jailed Chinese get stamp of innocence

Wrongly jailed Chinese get stamp of innocence

Two men in Central China who were wrongly jailed for robbing a post office have been declared innocent after a 13-year effort to clear their names, the Xinhua news agency said on Sunday. Postal worker Zou Shujun and his friend, Yuan Haiqiang, were convict
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Israel is Washington's 'murder arm': Chavez

Israel is Washington's 'murder arm': Chavez

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Saturday accused Israel of being the "murder arm" of the United States and said the solution to the Gaza crisis was in the hands of Barack Obama when he becomes US president in 10 days.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Meditation seen promising as ADHD therapy

Meditation seen promising as ADHD therapy

The practice of transcendental meditation may help children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder manage their symptoms, research suggests. In a pilot study, researchers found that lessons in transcendental meditation, or TM, appeared to calm the
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Germany in grip of Arctic weather

Germany in grip of Arctic weather

Germany experienced its coldest night in 22 years on January 06 as temperatures plummeted to more than 20 degrees below zero, affecting airport operations and commuter rail services. Officials at Frankfurt airport reported flight delays of up to two hours
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Half the planet can be hit by food crisis by 2100

Half the planet can be hit by food crisis by 2100

Half of the world's population could face food shortages by the end of this century due to climate change, a new study warned on January 08. According to researchers, there is a 90 percent probability that by 2100 the minimum temperatures in the tropics a
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Despite deep chill, global warming is still a peril

Despite deep chill, global warming is still a peril

A cold front is sweeping across Europe after gripping swathes of North America last month, but the deep freeze does not mean the threat of global warming has abated, caution scientists.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Study sheds light on deadly childhood cancer

Study sheds light on deadly childhood cancer

A gene involved in cell division also helps fuel a deadly childhood cancer called neuroblastoma and could offer a new way to develop drugs to treat the disease, German researchers said.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Diet tied to survival in breast cancer patients

Diet tied to survival in breast cancer patients

Women with early-stage breast cancer may live longer if they maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy, a new study suggests. This so-called "prudent" diet was not linked to a lower risk of death from breast cancer specifi
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Baby born free of cancer gene in Britain

Baby born free of cancer gene in Britain

A mother who is the first woman in Britain to have a baby selected free of a gene which causes breast cancer has given birth successfully, doctors said on January 09. "The mother and her little girl are doing very well," said University College London (UC
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Food allergies may not be as widespread: study

Food allergies may not be as widespread: study

Many people may believe that they are allergic to certain foods, but a new study shows they may be mistaken. While 10 to 20 percent of Germany's population complains about food intolerance, researchers at the University of Wuerzburg found that only 51 per
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Naughtiness at school points to failure in life

Naughtiness at school points to failure in life

Children who badly misbehave in school are likelier to end up with a dud job, poor mental health, teen pregnancy or divorce, according to a British study published on January 09. The paper, published online by the British Medical Journal (BMJ), provides s
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Australian military warns of climate conflict

Australian military warns of climate conflict

Australia's military has warned that global warming could create failed states across the Pacific as sea levels rise and heighten the risk of conflict over resources, a report said on January 07.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Dolby makes push to bring 3-D home

Dolby makes push to bring 3-D home

Dolby Laboratories Inc, a company best known for its audio technology, is now targeting one of the most buzzed-about areas in video: bringing digital 3-D entertainment to the home.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Japan researchers design robot suit for farmers

Japan researchers design robot suit for farmers

Japanese researchers on Friday unveiled a robot suit designed to help reduce the heavy burden of harvesting as the nation's farm industry faces an ageing, shrinking workforce. Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology demonstrated a pr
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
New Palm Pre releases touch-screen smartphone

New Palm Pre releases touch-screen smartphone

Palm Inc, a pioneer in handheld devices but suffering hard times lately, unveiled a touch-screen smartphone on Thursday which impressed reviewers and sent its stock price soaring.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Motorola unveils mobile phone made from recycled water bottles

Motorola unveils mobile phone made from recycled water bottles

Motorola, seeking to capitalise on the trend towards more environmentally friendly products, has unveiled the first mobile phone made from recycled water bottles. The MOTO W233 Renew was previewed at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opening in L
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
MySpace brings online social networking to TV sets

MySpace brings online social networking to TV sets

MySpace on Wednesday expanded its popular online social-networking service from computers to television sets with technological help from chip maker Intel and Internet pioneer Yahoo!
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Minoru 3D Webcam unveiled

Minoru 3D Webcam unveiled

There are a lot of webcams out there but how many are 3D and look like the character "E.T." from the Steven Spielberg film? The Minoru 3D Webcam has two cameras spaced about the same distance apart as human eyes.
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Navigate quickly from one link to another

Navigate quickly from one link to another

In any web browser, you can quickly navigate from one link to another by pressing the Tab key. This is often quicker than using the mouse, especially if you're visiting many links on a page in quick succession. Press Shift-Tab to move backwards through th
Published 12 Jan, 2009 12:00am