Mobilink Infinity Launches WiMAX Dongle in Karachi

Mobilink Infinity has introduced WiMAX dongle for its WiMAX broadband subscribers in Karachi. With WiMAX dongle, Mobilink Infinity subscribers will be able to enjoy the broadband internet while on the go.

Mobilink Infinity WiMAX dongle gives its customer the freedom of getting connected to internet anywhere anytime. Infinity WiMAX dongle offers Plug & Play feature with maximum portability and mobility. Infinity WiMAX dongle is particularly useful during the power cuts, as it is power independent and does not requires external power.

Mobilink Infinity WiMAX dongle is offered in four different packages depending upon your monthly Internet usage and Internet speed requirements and it is currently available in Karachi only.

Tariff for Mobilink Infinity Dongle

• Additional Data rate will be Rs. 30 per 100 MB.
• WiMAX Dongle rental Rs.100 applies on all packages.
• Activation charges will be Rs.3,999 for all packages.

Terms and Conditions:

• WiMAX Dongle will remain the property of Mobilink.
• Refundable security deposit will be Rs.2,000 for Basic and Rs.2,500 for Optimum packages.
• Infinity voice services are not available with WiMAX dongle.
• The service is currently available in Karachi only.
• Mobilink Jazz customers will be charged Rs. 1 + tax for calls on 369.

Warner Bros. Accused of Pirating Anti-Pirating Tech

A Hollywood studio notorious for pursuing movie pirates is accused of pirating. The irony!

Now here's an ironic twist: a major Hollywood studio--one of many that have diligently pursued movie pirates for years under the MPAA's wing--is now accused of piracy. A complaint (pdf) filed in the court system states that Warner Bros. stole an anti-piracy technology patent from German company Medien Patent Verwaltung (MPV). The lawsuit also lists Technicolor and Deluxe in New York and Germany, and says that all three studios are infringing on patent 7,187,633 called "Motion Picture and Anti-Piracy Coding."

Microsoft: That's OK, We Still Make More Profits

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer not rattled by Apple's overtake.

This week's stock market showed that Apple had finally climbed over Microsoft to become the world's largest tech company in terms of market capitalization. While that sort of thing could worry Microsoft, CEO Steve Ballmer isn't worried at all.

"I will make more profits and certainly there is no technology company in the planet which is as profitable as we are," Ballmer said to the Wall Street Journal. "Stock markets will take care of the rest."

"We are executing very well," he said. "That's going to lead to great products and great success."

Now there's a rumor that Steve Ballmer will be joining his Steve-counterpart at Apple's WWDC on June 7 for some sort of announcement. Could there be enough room on the stage for such a bold, Steve duet?Apparently not.

NED Students Make Fuel-Efficient Car

WinMark is a group of 12 engineering students, who have made a car locally in Pakistan that can cover 80 Kilometers per liter.

WinMark is participating in Shell Eco-Marathon, the 25th global competition which will be held first time in Asia (Malaysia) in July 2010.

Earlier we have discussed PakWheelers, students from NUST and about their participation with hybrid car in Shell Eco Marathon for prototype category, here we come with another team of auto enthusiasts from NED University of Engineering & Technology.

WinMark team has showcased their car at Karachi which is complete and is ready to race in the marathon. They will be competing with world’s top notch cars in urban category.

For Urban category a car is supposed to have 4 tires along with all basic auto fundamentals unlike prototype cars, which can have even 3 tires or even 2 and least possible components to secure highest level of mileage per liter.

About Rs 1.4 million will be the estimated cost of the project, including car development cost (Rs 5 lac), travelling (Rs 4 lac), transportation (Rs 3.5 lac) and accommodation and miscellaneous (Rs 1.5 lac).

Apple, Dell, HP Comment on Foxconn Suicides

A lot of computer companies outsource work to Foxconn and given the recent news reports regarding the assembly plant, some of the bigger names are eager to make their opinions on the matter heard.

HP, Apple and Dell have all released statements offering condolences as well and say they are looking into the matter. Apple's Steve Dowling toldBloomberg that the Cupertino-based company was "saddened and upset" by the suicides.

"We are saddened and upset by the recent suicides at Foxconn. We're in direct contact with Foxconn senior management and we believe they are taking this matter very seriously. A team from Apple is independently evaluating the steps they are taking to address these tragic events and we will continue our ongoing inspections of the facilities where our products are made."

Dell has offered a similar statement and said the company expects Foxconn to employ the same standards Dell does in its own factory.

"We expect our suppliers to employ the same high standards we do in our own facilities. We enforce these standards through a variety of tools, including the Electronics Industry code of conduct, business reviews with suppliers, self-assessments and audits."

Further word from a spokesperson reveals Dell is also investigating the situation.

"Any reports of poor working conditions in Dell’s supply chain are investigated," Jess Blackburn, a spokesman for Dell, said in an email to Bloomberg. "We expect our suppliers to employ the same high standards we do."

HP is also investigating "the Foxconn practices that may be associated with these tragic events."

The news comes as reports suggest the number of suicides at the Foxconn factory has risen to 15.