CNETAnalysis: Microsoft’s Surface tablet has just got its first firmware update, and it’s good news if you’re short of time. Apps load around two seconds faster than without the update, according to a tester over at The Verge. That should be pretty noticeable, and should make a big difference if you’re using apps a lot. The bad news? The audio stuttering that users spotted previously hasn’t been fixed. So your device may still be subject to random muting and jogging of sound. The software fix also won’t have addressed the Touch Cover issues the Surface has been suffering. A lot of users have been reporting the edge of the Touch Cover has been fraying, exposing wiring. Microsoft has confirmed it’s been dealing with “a lot” of Touch Cover returns. Other fixes As well as overall slicker performance, the firmware update should fix some security flaws in the Internet Explorer browser, as well as the Windows RT OS itself. Microsoft has also released an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services, and the Download Center. Have a look at the Microsoft Security Bulletin for more info. Microsoft Surface launched at the end of October. It runs Windows RT at the moment, but a version running Windows 8 should be out in the new year. Microsoft surprised and annoyed its partners with Surface, using its insider knowhow to make a competitor product. Hopefully it’ll spur everyone on to make better tablets, benefitting the consumer. Via The Verge Posted by: Maryum
CNews Karachi. July 05: A Pakistani Scientist in Britain has invented a new chemical for processing plastic (polythene) bags which has the quality of dissolution after its use in 105 days.A manufacturing unit for these plastic bags was being set up in Turkey while interest has been shown in the setting up of a big unit and manufacturing firm’s head quarter in Karachi which will be used to supply such dissolvable polythene bags to Asian countries. The Director of UK based firm Bio Plast Biodegradable Plastics GL Punn while leading a 15 member delegation called on EDO Municipal Services City Government Masood Alam. The Executive Director of Bio Plast Pakistan Muhammad Hanif Awan and M. Sultan Mehmood Awan was also present on this occasion. The Director of Bio Plast informed the EDO Municipal Services about the characteristics of new chemical. He said that the firm was going to set up its first plant in Turkey which will be operative in next two months. The delegation also praised the vi