Xiaomi Redmi Note 11: The fabled ”JATIO” phone?

Today we are going to share our take on the locally manufactured Xiaomi Redmi Note 11. As phone aficionados can attest, Note series of Xiaomi has been enjoying an inherent hype for the last several years now.
21 April 2022, 18:00 PM

A Bangladeshi youth on a mission to provide low-cost robotic hand

When an arm is lost or amputated, an artificial hand can help in the rehabilitation of a person. However, such robotic hands come with a huge expenditure.
21 April 2022, 18:00 PM

6 local smartphones under BDT 25K

There are plenty of local smartphones available that are available even within an affordable budget. Check out our top picks for 6 local smartphones under Tk. 25K that will cover all your needs quite adequately. Please note that prices can vary across different stores.
21 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Zoom’s hand gesture recognition now available on desktop apps

Zoom, the video-calling software, has recently introduced the gesture recognition feature to its desktop version.
21 April 2022, 08:14 AM

Apple could release first full screen iPhone in 2024

We may we expect a new iPhone with a completely full-screen display in the year 2024, according to Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known Apple expert. Apple may shift both the front-facing camera and Face ID under the screen for its high-end handsets by then, according to Kuo. The iPhone 16 Pro is the most likely candidate for such an upgrade.
21 April 2022, 07:31 AM

HC upholds order on banning PUBG, Free Fire

The High Court yesterday upheld its earlier order that had asked the government to ban some online games and apps, including PUBG and Free Fire.
20 April 2022, 18:00 PM

HC upholds order to ban PUBG, Free Fire

The High Court today upheld its earlier order that asked the government to ban all kinds of destructive online games and apps like PUBG and Free Fire in order to save children and adolescents from moral and social degradation.
20 April 2022, 14:09 PM

Netflix loses 200,000 subscribers, shares plunge 25%

Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 25% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days.
20 April 2022, 05:02 AM

NASA Space Launch System fails test run, sent back for repairs

NASA's latest project, the Space Launch System rocket, has been sent back to repairs after failing to provide satisfactory results in a rehearsal test earlier this week.
19 April 2022, 16:26 PM

Apple employees unionise in Grand Central Station, New York

Employees of Apple's Grand Central Station recently announced that they are forming a union. According to the announcement made on 18 April, this will be the first-ever workers' union in a US-based Apple retail store. 
19 April 2022, 10:06 AM

Twitter adopts shareholder rights plan to protect itself from Musk's takeover

Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) on Friday adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan to protect itself from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's $43 billion cash takeover offer.
15 April 2022, 18:16 PM

Google releases ‘Switch to Android’ app for iPhones: reports

Google has unofficially launched their much-awaited ‘Switch to Android’ app for iPhones. 
15 April 2022, 06:58 AM

You can now play as a Bengali emperor in Age of Empires II Definitive Edition

Popular real-time battle strategy game Age of Empires II Definite Edition has introduced a new DLC (Downloadable Content) expansion, Dynasties Of India, that allows players to play as the Bengalis. The new DLC introduces three new civilisations: Gurjaras, Dravidians and Bengalis. The Gurjara and the Dravidian campaigns follow the stories of Emperor Babur and King Raja Chola, respectively. The Bengali campaign follows the story of Devapala, the 9th century Bengali emperor of the Pala dynasty.
15 April 2022, 04:07 AM

TikTok to add dislike feature for comments

The microblogging social media platform TikTok recently announced that they are working on adding a dislike feature for comments on videos. 
14 April 2022, 07:38 AM

Internet’s greatest art war, and the fight to keep Bangladesh in it

A small community of Bangladeshis on Reddit spent three sleepless nights defending the Bangladeshi flag on a massive open digital canvas called r/place.
10 April 2022, 10:42 AM

Air purifiers for home and office: Our recommendation

A purifier for your home or office also provides an extra layer of protection against everything from airborne pollutants to dust
7 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Our top picks for budget monitors under BDT 16K

Buying good monitors is a game-changer for some and crucial for many. A budget monitor is easy on your wallet and caters to your needs.
7 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Meta to launch digital currency ‘Zuck Bucks’: reports

Meta is reportedly working on a new form of digital currency called ‘Zuck Bucks’, named after the CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg.
7 April 2022, 08:09 AM

Over 400 Facebook accounts suspended to prevent misinformation during Philippines election

To prevent misinformation and hate speech during the upcoming Phillippines general election on 9 May, Meta removed accounts associated with organisations such as Philippines' New People's Army and banned groups
7 April 2022, 06:57 AM

Axiom Space and SpaceX to launch first-ever private space mission to ISS

Axiom Space, the American commercial space flight startup, in association with Elon Musk's commercial space venture Space X, alongside other companies, is launching the very first all-private astronaut team to the International Space Station (ISS). 
5 April 2022, 09:08 AM