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11 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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4 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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Track your cycle: Our top picks for period tracker apps
21 October 2021, 18:00 PM
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Cover Story / Games that defined us: a tribute to Vice City and San Andreas
21 October 2021, 18:00 PM
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BUET team becomes ‘Champion of the Asia West’ in the ACM ICPC Moscow World Final 2021
14 October 2021, 18:00 PM
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Nissan reviving the GT-R
23 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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Blood Brothers: exploring Ali and X’s bittersweet friendship
23 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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Germany’s push to an electric future
16 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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Top five picks on fiction for Women’s Day
”Women and fiction remain so far as I’m concerned unresolved problems” -- words by Virginia Woolf, a woman making wonders in the world of fiction.
4 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Google to phase out cookies; vows to stop web tracking
Alphabet Inc's Google will not build or use alternate tools to track web browsing traffic once it begins phasing out existing technology from its Chrome browser next year, it said in a blog post on Wednesday, in a move that will reshape how online advertising works.
4 March 2021, 09:18 AM
India tightens regulatory grip on Facebook, WhatsApp with new rules
India announced new rules on Thursday to regulate content on social media, making Facebook , WhatsApp and others more accountable to legal requests for swift removal of posts and sharing details on the originators of messages.
4 March 2021, 09:07 AM
Netflix launches new TikTok-style feature 'Fast Laughs'
Netflix on Wednesday added a “Fast Laughs” feature to its iPhone app, serving up comic clips in rapid fire, in a move taking on the popular video app TikTok. Tapping a Fast Laughs tab added to the mobile app will launch a stream of funny snippets from movies, sitcoms, comedy routines, and television shows, according to Netflix.
4 March 2021, 08:56 AM
'iPhone 13' rumoured to feature a smaller notch and a faster screen
Despite the recent launch of the iPhone 12, Apple is reportedly already working on its next flagship smartphone. Although the Silicon Valley giant has yet to release any official information, rumours and speculations about the new 'iPhone 13' has gripped the tech world.
4 March 2021, 08:45 AM
It's official: Alibaba's Daraz finally enters the food delivery market of Bangladesh
Alibaba, the global e-commerce giant, officially enters the Bangladeshi food delivery scene through the acquisition of Hungry Naki in its locally invested venture, Daraz. The confirmation comes after both the parties entered negotiation in early December last year.
4 March 2021, 05:06 AM
Xiaomi Launches Redmi 9 Power
Xiaomi today announced the launch of Redmi 9 Power - the first phone from the house of Redmi to come with a 6,000mAh battery and with a 48MP quad camera set-up.
3 March 2021, 09:29 AM
Microsoft sets stage for mixed-reality future
Microsoft on Tuesday set the stage for a future in which long-distance coworkers can collaborate as though in the same room, using augmented reality glasses and cloud computing power. The US technology colossus launched Microsoft Mesh platform at its annual Ignite developers conference, which was a streamed event this year due to the pandemic.
3 March 2021, 09:16 AM
Vivo’s budget gaming phone Y20G launched in Bangladesh
Vivo announced the launch of its budget gaming phone Y20G for the Bangladesh market today.
3 March 2021, 08:15 AM
36% girl children sexually harassed by friends online
36% of girl children in the country fall victim to sexual harassments from friends online, findings from a survey conducted by Ain o Salish Kendro (ASK) suggest. The survey was conducted on 178 children, of which 27% are found to be sexually harassed by adult relatives and 18% by unknown adults. The report has been presented in a webinar titled “Analysing the Current Situation and Law Review to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Online” held on 25 February 2021.
1 March 2021, 11:37 AM
The do’s and don’ts after getting the Covid-19 vaccine
Once you receive the Covid-19 vaccine, are you free not to wear your masks and follow hygiene guidelines? Or what should you do to boost the effectiveness of the vaccine shot? In case you or any of your family members has got the vaccine or is ready to get one, here are 6 dos and don’ts after taking the shot of the Covid-19 vaccine.
25 February 2021, 18:00 PM
It’s official: Spotify finally launching in Bangladesh
In a recent official announcement, Spotify has announced that it will be opening up operations in 80+ territories including Bangladesh. In addition to Bangladesh, Spotify will simultaneously be opening up operation in a few neighbouring countries as well i.e. Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives etc.
23 February 2021, 06:34 AM
Nasa releases first audio, video of Perseverance rover landing on Mars
The US space agency Nasa on Monday (February 22) released the first audio from Mars, a faint wind sound captured by the Perseverance rover.
23 February 2021, 05:24 AM
How to detect hidden cameras
Have you ever been in any public washroom, dressing room or in any hotel room and had a feeling that you are being watched? Well, sometimes you may not be wrong in this regard.
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Australia to amend laws to make Google and Facebook pay
Australia’s government said on Tuesday it will amend draft laws that would make Google and Facebook pay for news to clarify that publishers would be paid in lump sums rather than per click on news article links.
16 February 2021, 10:40 AM
Apple launches AirPods Max priced at $549
Apple Inc on Tuesday unveiled its new AirPods Max, a set of wireless over-ear headphones at $549 apiece, pricier than some of its other popular phone and tablet products, in a measure likely to boost sales over the December holiday period.
8 December 2020, 21:06 PM
Cyberpunk 2077 prepares for global debut
Adam Lach, a Polish photographer and avid gamer, said Cyberpunk 2077 was “something exceptional in popular culture”. The game raises “questions about our outlook on the world, where we are headed, while other games are just entertainment,” Lach said. The launch has been anything but smooth, however. The game was delayed three times this year, sparking a fierce backlash from gamers -- some of whom even sent death threats.
8 December 2020, 12:08 PM
Top AI ethics researcher says Google fired her; company denies it
A top Google scientist on ethical artificial intelligence says she was fired after criticizing the company's diversity efforts, a claim the Alphabet Inc unit disputed on Thursday, in the latest brush-up between the internet giant and worker activists.
4 December 2020, 17:45 PM
Four “flying cars” that actually fly
People’s fascination with flying cars is as old as aircraft themselves. From the first days of flight, people have dreamed of owning their personal flying vehicle. With that in mind, here are a few that managed to fulfill that dream, and can be yours if you have the money for it.
3 December 2020, 18:00 PM
The plight of female frontline workers during Covid-19
Female frontline workers are toiling a countless number of hours on duty since the Covid-19 outbreak. But being a female frontline warrior is just not about professional workloads.
3 December 2020, 18:00 PM