Google Maps looking to roll out feature that shows Covid-19 hot spots

Google is updating its free mapping service this week with colour-coding that maps out areas infected with Covid-19 cases, the search giant said in a blog post on Thursday.
29 September 2020, 10:35 AM

Electrified by Tesla, Chinese EV startups are on the charge

China's electric vehicle startups are on the charge again, thanks to Tesla. The country's growing fascination with the U.S. pioneer's sleek designs and cutting-edge technology is giving a string of second-wave home-grown Tesla wannabes the traction to raise more funding, expand production and boost sales.
29 September 2020, 10:13 AM

End of the road for ‘The King’?

The Pinoy jeepney, fondly known as the “king of the road,” is about to step into the pages of history, pushed by the uncompromising situation created by the pandemic.
28 September 2020, 09:19 AM

Fighting Covid-19 with Bioinformatics

As the Covid-19 pandemic progresses, bioinformaticians like Dr. Sebastian Maurer-Stroh are helping us make sense of SARS-CoV-2’s continuing evolution.
28 September 2020, 08:34 AM

Apple critics form coalition to challenge App Store fees

A group of Apple Inc's critics - including Spotify Technology SA, Match Group Inc and "Fortnite" creator Epic Games - have joined a nonprofit group that plans to advocate for legal and regulatory action to challenge the iPhone maker's App Store practices.
27 September 2020, 10:08 AM

Epic Games battles to get Fortnite back in App Store

Epic Games will strive anew Monday to convince a judge that its hit title Fortnite should be restored to Apple's App Store, despite sidestepping the tech titan's standard commission on transactions. Apple does not allow users of its popular devices to download apps from anywhere but its App Store and Epic are challenging its practice of taking a 30 per cent cut of money spent on the apps by users.
27 September 2020, 10:04 AM

Netflix says it does not agree with Chinese author's views on Uighur Muslims

Netflix Inc, in a response to U.S. senators' concerns over the company's plans to adopt a Chinese science-fiction book trilogy, said on Friday it did not agree with the Chinese author's views on the Chinese government's treatment of Uighur Muslims.
27 September 2020, 09:53 AM

Samsung launches smartphone-feature phone exchange program

In order to make the transition from feature phones to smartphones easier, Samsung has launched a new 4G smartphone, Galaxy M01 core, with Tk. 1,000 off for everyone and additional Tk. 1,000 off when consumers exchange their feature phone.
25 September 2020, 11:11 AM

Amazon unveils indoor drone, spherical speakers and car alarm in new product rollout

Amazon.com Inc on Thursday announced an indoor drone for recording security video in homes and car products for alerting vehicle owners about attempted break-ins.The news reflects Amazon's drive into the security business since it acquired the smart doorbell and camera company Ring in 2018. That has led to criticism by civil liberties advocates who have taken issue with services that let Ring users share videos with law enforcement.
25 September 2020, 10:25 AM

Amazon launches Luna cloud-based video game service

Amazon on Thursday unveiled its Luna streaming video game service, challenging Microsoft and Google in the fast-growing segment. Gamers in the US were invited to request early access to Luna, which uses a video game controller to connect directly to games hosted at Amazon Web Services data centres to stream play through Fire TV as well as personal computers.
25 September 2020, 10:19 AM

World’s first vision restoration device ready for human clinical trials

Scientists at Australia’s Monash University are working on a device that can allegedly restore vision to the blind.First-of-its-kind, the device uses a combination of electronics and brain-implanted microelectrodes to bypass damaged optic nerves that are often responsible for what’s defined as technical clinical blindness.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Facebook debuts Infinite Office, a virtual reality office space

Facebook’s newest VR device, the Oculus Quest, will incorporate a new set of features to help solo productivity.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

GoPro’s new Hero 9 Black has a bigger battery and front-facing screen

GoPro newest camera, the Hero 9 Black, is now available for sale. The model contains a handful of new but useful features that the company hopes will keep them on the bleeding edge in the action camera category.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Realme debuts the C17

Smartphone brand realme has debuted its new C17 mid-range premium phone on Monday, September 21, 2020.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

TechBits

TechBits
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

New cars this week

Volvo’s performance division turned EV marque has rolled out its first full-electric model. Imaginatively named Polestar 2,
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Does your e-commerce business page need a website?

Many start off by opening up a page on social media. But if you want to progress your e-commerce business and take it to the next level with a website, then there are few key things that you need to know:
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

The Bossman : Stay inside

The Bossman : Stay Inside
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Vivo Y50: One month later

I love the colour on this thing. Light metallic blue frame and pearlescent, glossy back with neatly arrange quad cam setup on the left. Of course, the frame is plastic as is the back so scratches will be imminent unless you sue the clear protector supplied.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Online and tele-counselling services to seek mental health support from

Online and tele-counselling services these days are more sought out options for people with anxiety issues for a number of reasons. They can share their problems and get support while maintaining anonymity and can also maintain social distancing amid this pandemic. Here are some mental health help and support helpline where you can seek for any assistance and counselling over the phone or online.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM