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Vivo launches the Y21 in Bangladesh

Vivo has announced the launch of its latest Y series smartphone, Vivo Y21, in Bangladesh. The smartphone encompasses a massive 5000mAh battery and 18W charge.
23 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Listen actively, respond appropriately

Active listening is a process through which an individual secures information from other individuals or groups. Listening actively requires paying attention to what’s being said, while not interrupting the speaker and understanding the context entirely. The “active” aspect, however, requires some extra steps to complete the process of effective communication.
23 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Apple WWDC 2021 roundup

The event started with the announcement of the new iPad 9th gen and the long-awaited iPad Mini 6 models, where the 9th gen iPad models feature a new A13 Bionic Chip and a new 12MP front-facing camera which also supports centre stage (a feature where the camera tracks and focuses on moving objects automatically).
23 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Check out these 5 cool budget Bluetooth speakers

From a lively party to a zen-filled study session- if music is the best companion for you, then a Bluetooth speaker is just what you need. But choosing the right speaker that balances out quality sound, price, looks or functionality is easier said than done, especially on a tight budget.
23 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Blood Brothers: exploring Ali and X’s bittersweet friendship

There are very few friendships that have attracted the public eye and provoked reactions of dread and rapacious approval in equanimity. One of those friendships - better described as blood brothers - is that of the charismatic militant civil rights activist, Malcolm X and the greatest boxer of all time, the ballistic and eye-brow raising trash talker, Muhammad Ali.
23 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Pushing traffic on a budget: Toyota Axio Hybrid

Toyota Corolla; a well-recognised name in many families through countless generations, is known as a nice, cheap, and well-rounded car that rarely breaks on you, giving countless reliable miles.
23 September 2021, 18:00 PM

On the road to an electric future

Local automobile companies such as Bangladesh Auto Industries Ltd (BAIL) and Nitol Motors have been working since 2019 to set up plants to
23 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Here's everything Microsoft announced at its 2021 surface event

Microsoft, this Wednesday, got done with their Fall Surface keynote event where they announced seven new products which ship with Windows 11 from the factory, including the Surface 8 Pro, Surface Go 3, the new, refreshed Surface Duo 2 and much more.
22 September 2021, 17:40 PM

Vivo begins sales of Y21 in Bangladesh

Y21 comes with a 5000mAh battery along with an 18W Fast Charge and a Type-C charging port. Running on MediaTek Helio P35 processor, the phone is equipped with 4GB + 1GB 2nd Generation Extended RAM. The phone also has expandable storage technology, allowing 1TB of memory expansion (to be purchased separately) from its default 64GB storage. Vivo’s Y21 has a 13MP rear camera and a 2MP macro camera along with an 8MP front camera. 
22 September 2021, 14:00 PM

Facebook unveils two new video-calling devices

The 10-inch Portal Go is an all-new, portable form factor wrapped in fabric with a standalone battery. The updated Portal Plus replaces the 14-inch device that first debuted three years ago. New software updates put even more of an emphasis on video calls in a remote work setting.
21 September 2021, 17:55 PM

Facebook spent over $13 bln on safety, security since 2016

Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it has invested more than $13 billion in safety and security measures since 2016, days after a newspaper reported the company had failed to fix  “the platform's ill effects” researchers had identified.
21 September 2021, 16:47 PM

Offline Siri, 3D maps, screen sharing: Apple's iOS 15 is here

Apple has finally released the iOS 15 for the public and it's available to download now in Bangladesh. We have received our first update and here are the key highlights:
20 September 2021, 17:24 PM

Bangladesh on the road to an electric future

Bangladesh is now nearer than ever to joining the global trend of switching to electric vehicles in the name of saving the environment and cutting down costs. In fact, we are very close to manufacturing electric vehicles in our country. 
20 September 2021, 16:21 PM

Bonton to provide WiFi-sharing services

Bonton, a WiFi-sharing app, has been making strides in solving crucial pain points of the general internet users, especially for young individuals and businesses. 
20 September 2021, 06:51 AM

Reality show Bangabandhu Innovation Grant 2021 starts with 65 startups

On the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the iDEA project of the ICT Division is organising the Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG) 2021, a reality show designed to discover and fund innovative startups through the participation of local and foreign contestants. 
19 September 2021, 08:50 AM

What life is like aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule

The first space tourism mission by Elon Musk's SpaceX blasted off from Florida on Wednesday and the four crew members -- a billionaire and three other Americans -- have already seen more than 25 sunsets and sunrises. SpaceX has released few details about their adventure since they reached an orbit that is more distant than that of the International Space Station. Here's what we know about their life on board:
18 September 2021, 15:01 PM

Made in Bangladesh and not doing it for free

“If you’re good at something, never do it for free.” This week, we take Joker’s advice a bit more seriously and tell you how you can monetise your hobbies if you want to. In the feature this week, we focus on locally developed video games and their journey.
16 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Symphony brings new flagship smartphone with new Gaming Chipset

Symphony has launched a new smartphone called “Symphony Z33” making it the first mobile handset brand in Bangladesh to come up with UNISOC Tiger series gaming chipset. The smartphone will be available in four colours - Black, Blue, Green, and Pink - with an attractive bundle offer for just BDT 8,790.
16 September 2021, 18:00 PM

LinkedIn to scrap its Stories feature and work on short-form videos

LinkedIn revealed the imminent change in order to alert marketers who had already paid advertising that will appear in between Stories. These will be posted on LinkedIn’s feed instead, however, individuals that promoted or sponsored Stores directly from their page will have to recreate them.
16 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Sticker Driver: bringing billboards on wheels

Sticker Driver, a startup that offers OOH and DOOH transit advertisement promotional campaigns to companies, is introducing a new service.
16 September 2021, 18:00 PM