Spotify reveals pays more than $1bn in royalties per year
London – Spotify, music streaming service, has reportedly revealed that it pays an average of 0.007 dollars per play. The company said that it had paid more than one billion dollars in royalties since its 2008 launch. According to the BBC, earlier this year, Radiohead singer Thom Yorke had... read more »
New technology tags your Facebook photos based on relationships
Washington – A researcher has come up with an ‘algorithm’ that tags photos based on the relationships that people in images have with each other. The algorithm uses the name and location of existing photo tags to build a ‘relationship graph,’ where personal connections... read more »
Tips to excel at work for introverts!
Melbourne – Modern workplaces make it difficult for introverts to feel like they can truly thrive at work. Here are certain things that introverts can do to still make their mark and stand out. To begin with, choosing the right job is the biggest key to career success. So as an introvert, its... read more »
Pak high court dismisses Musharaf’s petition challenging special court for ...
Islamabad – Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a petition challenging the special court for treason trial of former President General Pervez Musharraf under Article 6 of the Constitution. Justice Noor-ul-Haq N Qureshi rejected the petition claiming that the judges selected for... read more »
Woods’ gal Lindsey Vonn doubtful over recovering in time for 2014 Sochi Olympics
London – American golf star Tiger Woods’ girlfriend Lindsey Vonn is still doubtful over her recovery from injury in time for the Winter Olympics, which will begin in Sochi on... read more »
Men burn more calories during sex than women
London – Men burn upto 101 calories during sex compared to just 69 calories for women, a new study suggests. This is the first time science has been used to show difference in male... read more »
Finding gift for significant other most difficult
New York – A survey has revealed that it is indeed most difficult to pick out the perfect gift for one’s significant other. The survey, which was conducted on 1,000 adult men and... read more »
Cats recognise owners’ voices but choose to turn deaf ears
London – Japanese scientists have discovered that cats can make out their owner’s voice when they are being called, but prefer to ignore it as they never evolved to care. For... read more »
Newly discovered HIV strain leads to faster AIDS development
Washington – A new study has suggested that a recently discovered HIV strain leads to significantly faster development of AIDS than currently prevalent forms. The period from infection to... read more »
