YouTube has a hidden ‘Dark Mode’ and here’s how you can activate it

Much has changed since YouTube was launched in 2005, but one thing we are stuck with is its white background. This might not be an issue with some users, but it surely is sore on your eyes. So next time you’re binge watching videos on YouTube why not give your eyes some downtime by switching the dark mode on.

As discovered by a Redditor who goes by the moniker _paul-, the hidden dark mode, which is apparently available only on the latest versions of Google Chrome, is quite easy to activate. Once enabled, it applies automatically to the entire website, including the homepage and dedicated channel pages.

Here’s how you can do it:

> Make sure you have the most recent version of Google Chrome (version 57 and above)

> Go to Chrome’s developer tools tab (Windows users can open the developer tools tab by pressing Ctrl + Shift + I on Chrome, while Mac users will have to press Option + Cmd + I to do this.)

> Select the Console tab

> Once in Console, paste the following text:

document.cookie=”VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE=fPQ4jCL6EiE”

> Hit enter

> Now close the developer window and refresh the page.

> YouTube might look bit different but it would still be in white. Go to the main setting menu in the top right and turn the ‘Dark Mode’ on.

Give it a try and let us know how you feel about it in the comments below.

SWIFT to introduce tool to spot fraudulent inter-bank messages

Inter-bank messaging service SWIFT, which is used to transfer trillions of dollars between banks every day, will launch a new tool to spot fraudulent messages, seeking to restore trust in the system after millions of dollars were stolen in cyber raids.

Belgium-based SWIFT said on Wednesday that it will offer clients a service that will be able to learn a user bank’s messaging patterns so that it can spot if a payment is being made to an unusual counterparty or for an unusual amount.

Last year $81 million was stolen from Bangladesh’s central bank after thieves hacked into its SWIFT system and sent instructions to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to pay money from Bangladesh Bank’s account to parties in Asia.

SWIFT was criticised last year by some users and industry players for failing to beef up security on its system even as the risk of cyber attacks increased and the network expanded to include smaller institutions with more lax security procedures.

Though SWIFT launched a range of new security measures and services in September, the latest product — due to be introduced early next year — will “red-flag”, or put on hold, payment instructions that exceed limits set by clients or are deemed anomalous by the system’s learning software.

“The new payment controls service is a direct response to our community’s request for additional services to complement and strengthen existing fraud controls,” SWIFT Chairman Yawar Shah said.

Luc Meurant, SWIFT’s head of financial crime compliance services, told Reuters that the service would be targeted initially at institutions and central banks with small messaging volumes because they might not be able to afford to develop such detection tools themselves.

He said the service could cost small users as little as 10,000 euros a year, though prices have yet to be finalised.

Source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/1382517/swift-introduce-tool-spot-fraudulent-inter-bank-messages/

Four factories in Gwadar to start production by Dec

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has set the deadline of December for the start of production activities in at least four factories in Gwadar.

It was announced by Gwadar Port Authority Chairman Dostain Jamaldini, who said the port city would receive more container ships in coming months due to the industrialisation process. “We receive one or two ships in 15 days, but the frequency will increase to three ships per week in coming months,” he said. “Continuity of these policies will turn the port city into a new economic capital of Pakistan.”

Over 300 Chinese ships have docked at the port since 2008, but a lot is still required to reap the benefits in the city.

Among the four conglomerates which are going to start production by the end of this year, one is a Pakistani automobile company, which has already established a strong foothold in the Chinese market.

“The Chinese government has decided to fund the mega project and so far Beijing has invested Rs16 billion in construction activities at the port,” said Jamaldini. “Likewise, an agreement has been inked with two shipping lines named Sinotrans and Cosco.”

Jamaldin added the Chinese had done their part and it was now the responsibility of the government and the people to realise the dream of economic prosperity.

“China has already invested $50 million in the free trade zone in Gwadar. At least 300 Chinese engineers and subordinate staff have already arrived in the past six months.”

Published in The Express Tribune, March 30^th, 2017.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1369094/gwadar-four-factories-start-production-dec/

OPPO steps up the selfie experience with upgraded F1s

The ever-evolving global smartphone brand OPPO, stepped up the selfie experience today by launching the upgraded Selfie Expert F1s — which is now backed with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Apart from assuring a perfect selfie experience, the upgraded F1s now offers a faster user experience and extra storage for selfies. It comes with a 16 MP front camera, a sophisticated beautification feature, an 3075mAh whole day use battery and industry leading 0.22s fingerprint unlock at an amazing price of Rs.29, 899.

OPPO F1s Key Features: Screen size: 5.5 inches Front sensor: 16-megapixel Main Sensor: 13-megapixel Touch Access: 0.22s fingerprint recognition + fingerprint-activated calling and app launch: RAM: 4 GB ROM: 64 GB Battery: 3075 mAh (Typical) Li-Po Battery (irremovable) Processor: MT6750 Octa-core Operating System: ColorOS 3.0, Android 5.1 Storage: 64GB (Support microSD card up to 128GB) Flash: Flash SIM Card Type: Dual nano-SIM, individual microSD card

Source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/1315186/oppo-steps-selfie-experience-upgraded-f1s/

This app turns your phone into a dashcam and gives you collision warnings:

Nexar is a dashcam app that uses your phone’s accelerometer and camera to track traffic conditions as you drive. It’ll send you warnings and emergency signals in case of any impending danger – such as sudden braking or a crash on the road ahead. No matter how old your car is, this app can turn it into a much smarter beast.

Source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/1315073/app-turns-phone-dashcam-gives-collision-warnings/

ASIA IS NOW FACEBOOK'S BIGGEST REGION

Asia is now Facebook’s biggest region in terms of daily active users, shows new data today from the social network. With 396 million people across Asia using Facebook each day, the continent is now larger than the “rest of the world” for the first time ever.

For details: goo.gl/WNxgHG

Artist displays photos of mermaid on plastic to raise pollution awareness

Artist displays photos of mermaid on plastic to raise pollution awareness