These Autonomous Killer Robots Are USA’s New Weapons of Mass Destruction
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These Autonomous Killer Robots Are USA’s New Weapons of Mass Destruction

Zak Kallenborn, an expert in unmanned systems and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), has argued that some drone swarms of the US Army count as WMD as they are capable of inflicting damage on a large scale. While the current US Army’s drones such as MQ-9 Reaper are controlled remotely by a pilot flying the drone and a payload operator aiming and launching the missile, US Army’s drones in the future will have more autonomy during flying and fighting with little human supervision. U.S. Army has long been working on a lethal drone swarm which Zak has termed as Armed, Fully-Autonomous Drone Swarm (AFADS). Once launched, AFADS will locate and engage targets without zero human oversight. Zak terms AFADS as a WMD because of the degree of destruction it can cause without distinguishing between civilians and military targets. In 2017, Slaughterbots had also released a viral video aimed at awareness against the autonomous weapons of the future. Although Slaughterbots’ video was fictional, US..
Fitbit has Developed an Emergency Ventilator for Coronavirus Patients
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Fitbit has Developed an Emergency Ventilator for Coronavirus Patients

Following NASA and Dyson, Fitbit has also developed an easy to use and low-cost ventilator designed to treat coronavirus patients. Unveiled on Wednesday, the Fitbit Flow is an emergency ventilator that has been designed in consultation with healthcare workers working against COVID-19. It has various sensors on-board to help monitor the patient and has a clear window through which doctors and healthcare workers can view the automated respiratory bag. Standard ventilator functions such as oxygen pressure and volume control are also present. However, the Fitbit Flow is not a permanent solution as it only acts as a stopgap to keep patients alive until they can be put on standard machines. Thus, conventional ventilators are still necessary. Fitbit research scientist Dr. Tony Faranesh said that the goal is to support life in the event that a machine is not available in an emergency. He added that they are already working out the ethics in deciding who gets the ventilator and who doesn’t..
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I Respect Kohli But Don’t Fear Him: Naseem Shah

It might take some time before we get to see major cricketing battles, especially the Pakistan-India clash in the Asia Cup. The event, which was scheduled this year, is likely to be postponed due to the coronavirus as the Asian Cricket Council is yet to make its final decision on the matter. The hosting rights rest with Pakistan, however, it is understood that the event is to be hosted in the UAE or elsewhere due to BCCI’s refusal to send its team across the border. I respect him but don’t fear him. Pakistan’s teenage pace sensation, Naseem Shah, has expressed his desire to bowl to Indian captain, Virat Kohli, saying he looks forward to bowling to the best in the business. The pacer was recently included in PCB’s list of centrally contracted players for 2020-21. ALSO READ Pakistan is the Brazil of Cricket: Sultan of Swing Talking about the potential faceoff, the star fast bowler said he is happy to take the challenge of bowling to Kohli. It’s always a challenge to bowl to the bes..
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Play Store Removes India’s Viral “Made in Pakistan” Mitron App

Mitron App, that was being touted as the alternative to TikTok in India, has been taken down from the Play Store. The short video sharing app quickly gained traction in the country riding on the anti-China sentiment. So much that it had gained over five million subscribers in less than a month thanks to prevailing boycott China sentiment in the backdrop of rising border tensions in Ladakh. ALSO READ Mitron, The App Going Viral in India is Actually Made in Pakistan However, the patriotic bubble busted when it was revealed that the app was actually developed in Pakistan. Indian media first broke the story reporting that the entire source code of Mitron, its user interface and even its features were developed by a Pakistani software company Qboxus and was bought for $34 (Rs 2,600). Even the so-called entrepreneurs from India, Shivank Agarwal, and co-founder Anish, who claimed it’s intellectual rights, refused to comment. Subsequently, Google red-flagged Mitron and later suspended ..
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Facebook’s Latest Feature Allows You to Bulk-Delete Embarrassing Posts

We have all been through a phase when we posted something aimlessly on Facebook sharing every random thing we come across. Not to mention the “Feeling bored with 88 others” posts. To help you get rid of similar embarrassing posts, Facebook has announced a new feature dubbed ‘Manage Activity.’ It will work in correspondence with your profile’s activity log and will allow you to select posts in bulk and trash them if you wish. According to Facebook, this new feature will help users in transitioning from one phase of life to another. The social media giant detailed, Whether you’re entering the job market after college or moving on from an old relationship, we know things change in people’s lives, and we want to make it easy for you to curate your presence on Facebook to more accurately reflect who you are today. That’s why we’re launching Manage Activity to help you archive or trash old posts, all in one place. Here’s how it works: This new feature also allows you to archive posts. T..
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Poco F2 Pro Passes JerryRigEverything’s Durability Test

The Poco F2 Pro, also known as the Redmi K30 Pro, has arrived at the popular JerryRigEverything torture-test and it has some big shoes to fill. Last year’s value champion Poco F1 performed remarkably well at Zack’s durability test and, aside from a few hiccups, its successor has not disappointed either. Let’s have a look. The scratch test was nothing out of the ordinary. Having an ordinary glass screen, the Poco F2 Pro’s IPS LCD scratched at a level 6, with deeper grooves at level 7. The pop-up camera, however, is more prone to scratches as it is entirely made out of plastic. Otherwise, the rest of the phone is quite scratch resistant. The hardness levels mentioned here are on Moh’s Hardness Scale where materials are rated based on how hard/durable they are. As a general rule, material at a certain level on Moh’s scale can only be scratched by the same or harder material. For example, a level 6 material can’t be scratched or damaged by a level 5 material, but it can be scratched by ..
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#RIPHumanity Trends as the Whole World Feels Disgusted with Inhumanity in India

While humans are busy fighting the novel coronavirus, other species on earth are threatened by mankind. A pregnant elephant succumbed to death after locals in Kerala, India fed it with a pineapple that was filled with firecrackers. According to the reports, the explosives injured the wild elephant’s jaw, tongue, and mouth, however, it survived the horrific incident for a week. It couldn’t eat or drink following the abuse and the body was later found in a river nearby after a week. ALSO READ This Campaign is Asking Pakistanis to Pledge to Stop Animal Abuse for Entertainment The local authorities have initiated a probe into the matter to bring the perpetrators to justice. The autopsy report said that the fetus was just a month old and members of the team cried when they saw it inside the carcass. The heartwrenching incident has us all in tears as social media users are posting their reactions under hashtags #RIPHumanity, #humanityisdead, #ElephantDeath as well as a few others. Let’s..
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Multinational Companies Repatriated $190 Million in April Despite Lockdown

Multinational companies doing businesses in various sectors of Pakistan have made repatriated $190 million in profits in April during the slowdown in the economic activities due to lockdown in connection with the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the profit sent by multinational companies and foreign investors to their headquarters in April was the second-highest during the current financial year after it made nearly $198 million repatriations of dividends in October 2019. This showed that economic activities were restored partially in different sectors with SOPs by the provincial government, which allowed a few sectors mainly providing essential services to continue its business activities. On the other hand, the profitability of a few sectors dropped significantly since the strict lockdown caused the suspension of business activities in major sectors. The repatriation of dividends in high values also caused an outflow of dollars and pressure on for..
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Students Launch Protest Against HEC Demanding Fee Reduction & Exam Cancellation

Students on Wednesday gathered outside the office of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Islamabad, demanding full semester fees to be waived off and exams to be canceled. Students protesting on the roads believe that online classes are not productive enough to prepare for exams and demanded promotion to the next semester without examinations. Students protest in front of HEC Islamabad today for #NoSemesterFees #Protest_InfrontOfHEC pic.twitter.com/ikUqyANESb — Engr. Aadi Malik (@EngrTAadilHamid) June 3, 2020 ALSO READ HEC to be Completely Revamped During the COVID-19 Pandemic Students all over the country are voicing their concerns through social media or other channels. They believe that universities are minting money in the name of online classes and offering nothing in return for hefty semester fees. Shiraz and other protesting students have emphasized that due to the lockdown they are not working and cannot pay fees; also as many students don’t have access to the inter..
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Invest Wisely with Graana.com Amidst COVID-19

As the impacts of Coronavirus struck the world, the financial markets slumped globally and nationally. Countries around the world enforced lockdowns to curb all social gatherings and activities, practice physical distancing and self-isolation. Even in these challenging times ‘Digital transformation’ is what kept the world connected. Along with the growing impacts of COVID-19, grew the influence of information technology. With every passing day, this disruptive innovation becomes more information-intensive to guide people through this time of crisis. During this uncertain time, you can invest wisely with Graana.com amidst COVID-19. To keep our community, our clientele and employees protected, Graana.com offers innovative ways – 360° VR Viewing and Virtual Tours for you to invest easily. While everyone has come together to work on coping with this pandemic, we remain open for business by transforming the future of the Real Estate Industry and presenting ‘Real Estate Virtual Tours.’ ..