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15 April 2026, 15:33 PM Tech & Startup
The latest rule change for F1 2026 has seen it labelled 'Mario Kart'. Here is a look at what has gone amiss, why the drivers are angry, and the potential risks associated with this change.
How to turn your smartphone into a webcam for online classes
15 April 2026, 13:58 PM Tech & Startup
Whether it is acting as a second camera for your computer or running the whole show on its own screen, there are ways to turn your smartphone into a webcam to attend online classes.
Next Step / Breaking into tech in the US
14 April 2026, 10:45 AM Tech & Startup
Press Release / Honor launches X8d in Bangladesh
14 April 2026, 01:21 AM Tech & Startup
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13 April 2026, 16:41 PM Tech & Startup

Google Maps launches Street View in India after 11 years

Google Maps recently launched its panoramic Street View service in 10 Indian cities in partnership with Tech Mahindra and Genesys, 11 years after a first attempt ran into regulatory troubles.
27 July 2022, 15:54 PM

Zelenskyy couples' Vogue photoshoot trending in social media

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska recently appeared in a photoshoot for Vogue, which is currently trending on social media.
27 July 2022, 10:41 AM

Around 56% users are using mobiles for more than 5 years in Bangladesh

According to the preliminary reports of the first digital 'Census and Household Census 2022' by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), 55.89% of mobile users are using it for more than 5 years. Additionally, the number of internet users is 30.68% of the total population.
27 July 2022, 09:07 AM

Grand Finale of D1 Cup Bangladesh 2022 takes place

The Grand Finale of Esports Championship ‘D1 Cup Bangladesh 2022’ was recently held in International Convention City Bashundhara at the capital. 
27 July 2022, 08:15 AM

US Astronaut Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 jacket sold for $2.7 million

The jacket worn by US astronaut Buzz Aldrin during his 1969 flight to the Moon aboard Apollo 11 was sold at auction for $2.7 million in New York recently, Sotheby's announced.
27 July 2022, 07:36 AM

Google, world's biggest seller of online ads, may withstand global recession

Google search ads lifted parent Alphabet Inc close to Wall Street sales expectations on Tuesday, sending shares up on relief that the world's biggest seller of online advertising may withstand a global recession better than smaller rivals.
27 July 2022, 04:26 AM

Google reveals new logo for Play Store

Google has recently revealed a new logo for the Google Play Store to celebrate 10 years of Google Play services.
26 July 2022, 18:39 PM

Russia fines Google $34 million for violating rules

Russia's competition watchdog fined Alphabet's Google $34.2 million (2 billion roubles) recently for abusing its dominant position in the video hosting market, the regulator said in a statement.
26 July 2022, 17:05 PM

Russia to quit International Space Station

Russia has decided to quit the International Space Station “after 2024”, the newly-appointed chief of Moscow's space agency recently told Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
26 July 2022, 16:31 PM

Shohoz files writ with HC challenging legality of Tk 2 lakh fine

E-ticketing platform Shohoz recently filed a writ petition with the High Court (HC), challenging the legality of the Tk 2 lakh fine by the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) after receiving a complaint from Dhaka University student Mohiuddin Rony over irregularities in ticket sales.
26 July 2022, 16:07 PM

Elon Musk requests to defer Twitter trial to October 17

Elon Musk asked a judge to schedule a five-day trial beginning Oct. 17, not Oct. 10 as requested by Twitter Inc (TWTR.N), to resolve his bid to walk away from his $44 billion deal to acquire the social media platform, according to a court filing on Tuesday.
26 July 2022, 15:50 PM

School of Influencers winners announced

The School of Influencers program has been introduced in Bangladesh by ‘The Marvel - Be You’ for the first time. 
25 July 2022, 16:29 PM

Musk denies having 'romantic' affair with Google co-founder Brin's wife

Musk's tweets came after a Wall Street Journal report that cited unidentified sources saying he had engaged in a brief affair with Shanahan.
25 July 2022, 13:22 PM

Chinese researchers create laser that can write in the air

Chinese researchers have recently demonstrated an extremely powerful laser that can generate Chinese characters in the air, reports South China Morning Post (SCMP).
24 July 2022, 17:48 PM

TikTok adds new personalisation and safety features

Users can now find new ways to discover content while enjoying a more secure browsing experience.
24 July 2022, 14:39 PM

QR codes are essential, but some may hurt you

With more dependency on the internet, the cases of online scams are always on the rise. Among different innovative ways to scam people, tricking users through QR codes is a very common scenario. Since the early 2000s, QR codes have been in use, and these are still alive and well. Smartphone cameras can even scan them directly. The continued usefulness of QR codes is due in large part to changes to different marketing channels and new applications for their usage. Popular among modern tech users, QR codes have become essential in transferring large amounts of data by providing an easy and quick way to promote website URLs. However, it bodes to be careful when using QR codes.
24 July 2022, 09:23 AM

Social media stocks plummet: reports

Social media stocks reportedly saw a significant drop in market value among investors and shareholders.
23 July 2022, 10:50 AM

Google fires engineer who claimed its AI chatbot is sentient

Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google said on Friday it has dismissed a senior software engineer who claimed the company's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot LaMDA was a self-aware person.
23 July 2022, 04:53 AM

Small businesses are easy targets for cyberattacks: Report

For the last 15 years, these reports have been providing real-world views on data breaches, cyber crimes, and data-driven analysis.
21 July 2022, 19:10 PM

Our picks for hatchback cars under Tk 20 lakh

While there are plenty of good hatchbacks to choose from, here are our recommendations for hatchbacks under the Tk. 20 lakh price tag.
21 July 2022, 18:23 PM
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