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Varsity Heroes: Time for Major Ownage

Posted on April 24, 2009 9:42 AM | Permalink | Comments ()

Some LUMS and GIKI alumni have launched a new social gaming network - Varsity Heroes. The idea seems quite interesting and within a few days of launch they have attracted hundreds of users. In their own words, "Varsity Heroes is a more fun way of social networking where you get to diss other networks, take up guns against them and remind them of their grannies. All that in 2 minutes a day". Check out Varsity Heroes here.

Continue reading this post to read a comic about their story. They have a facebook page as well.

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Jaadu on iTunes

Posted on January 14, 2009 3:17 PM | Permalink | Comments ()

Another LUMS-related startup is in the air. Jahanzeb Sherwani (Bsc 2002) is done with his PhD from CMU and is recently hitting the spotlight for his innovative iPhone application. Jaadu is a VNC client that lets you control your computer from your iPhone. This is, apparently, the first time that Apple has included a software written by a Pakistani on their iTunes store. Jehan Ara has a more detailed story on Jaadu and J. here.

Startup Watch: Mango

Posted on July 7, 2008 8:57 AM | Permalink | Comments ()

There is a cool new startup by some LUMS graduates targetted at mobile services in the region - Mangoparty.com. Mango is a SMS-based social network. You can join groups of common interest e.g., euro2008 or create private groups of friends e.g., for making coffee plans on the fly. Check it out!

Radio LUMS

Posted on May 13, 2008 7:10 AM | Permalink | Comments ()

LUMS students have successfully launched an online radio station. Radio LUMS is a great effort showcasing the technical know-how, aesthetic sense, music taste, and RJ skills of LUMS students. Check out Radio LUMS!

Startup Watch: BumpIn.com

Posted on April 8, 2008 4:05 PM | Permalink | Comments ()

Check out this video preview of an exciting startup out of LUMS - BumpIn.com. Its an interesting new take on social networking and their tool is now out of beta. The company is in it's pre-IPO stage and has a huge potential.

LUMS Comics

Posted on February 5, 2008 12:08 PM | Permalink | Comments ()

There is an interesting comics initiative by a Bsc class of 2009 student at LUMS. Check it out at the LUMS Comics blog.

LUMS Research Featured in New Scientist

Posted on November 20, 2007 10:25 AM | Permalink | Comments ()

Umar Saif at LUMS is experimenting with a way to download large files faster by avoiding the Internet in developing regions. This research, dubbed "Poor Man's Broadband", recently got featured on the New Scientist. If you are in US, UK or Canada, you could probably get a copy off the shelf. This project was funded by Microsoft Research's Digital Inclusion Grant.

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