A stunning announcement from Microsoft! The world leading Desktop OS giant is acquiring LinkedIn, the leading global professional network with an active base of 433 million users. They are buying it out for $26 billion which roughly translates $196 per share - all cash. The transaction has already been approved by both boards. Under the new ownership LinkedIn will retain its branding and products, and it will become a part of Microsoft’s productivity and business processes division.

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According to a study recently conducted by Millward Brown, Bikroy.com is the most preferred online market place in Bangladesh now. The report states that 75%, 52%

Samsung Electronics has launched 'The Grand Invite' campaign on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr. Under the campaign, customers can enjoy

Prolink introduced a special offer in the market as “ak okke dui” for celebrating its silver jubilee. According to this offer end-users can

Following the launch of Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna on Street View last year, Google has added new imagery from Barisal, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Rangpur, as well as 89

Lenovo has declared Smart Technologies (BD) Ltd. as authorized distributor for Smartphone business in Bangladesh at a press conference

Symphony's H300 does not at all look like any of the H series phone we have encountered before. It has a lean metal wrapped around

Alumni Association of BRAC University launched its website yesterday at BRAC University campus. Prof. Rahim B Talukdar- BBS Advisor, Mr. Ivan Shafaat Bari-Director- OCSAR & Student Affairs, Shiblee Shakik Ahmed, Head of Marketing MMDS, South East Asia New Markets, Microsoft Corporation and Md. Tajdin Hassan –President, AABRACU inaugurated the website.

Facebook pushes users to install private photo-sharing app Moments saying their photos may get deleted if the app is not installed, reports techcrunch.

Lenovo has announced two unusual smartphones - a model that uses special cameras to scan its surroundings and a handset with optional snap-on parts.

Grameenphone and Telenor Health launched “Tonic,” a new digital health service for consumers in Bangladesh on 5th of June, 2016 at a local city hotel. Tonic was launched in the presence of the Health Minister, Mohammad Nasim MP, BTRC Chairman Dr. Shahjahan Mahmood and partners from across the healthcare sector. Tonic was the result of an extensive research and development process that included input from global health experts, local medical practitioners, and everyday people, Tonic aims to be relevant to a broad cross section of Bangladeshi society and cover a range of wellness and health needs. Tonic members receive four benefits: “Tonic Jibon” offers tips and information via SMS, web, and Facebook to help members live on a healthy life by eating well, staying active, and keeping mentally refreshed on a daily basis; “Tonic Daktar” provides members to access knowledgeable and friendly advice from a doctor with just a phone call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week; “Tonic Discounts” helps to make hospital care more accessible by extending discounts of up to 40% on fees at over 50 popular hospitals across Bangladesh; and the “Tonic Cash” service offers members BDT 500 in cash to assist in covering costs if they are hospitalized for three nights or more.

Huawei launched its much anticipated flagship device Huawei P9 in Bangladesh. The gala launch event was held on June 6, 2016 at Radisson Blue Hotel in the capital. Robi came together with Huawei to launch the handset. Robi users will get 9 GB data and 999 minute talk time to any operator per month for three months.

Symphony Mobile today unveiled a fingerprint security enabled smartphone- H400. Senior Director of Edison group Mr. Rezwanul Hoque, Head of Marketing Mr. Ashraful Haque and Chief Operations Officer of pickaboo.com Mr. Shahrear Sattar showed off the device for the first time to press at the launching ceremony in a local restaurant.

Microsoft Asia launches its Malware Infection Index 2016, which has found that Bangladesh is among the top three vulnerable countries at risk of malware threats.

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Make-A-Thon 2016, a three day long event ended on May 28 with the smiling faces of 10 winners. Organised by BetterStories

A bluetooth system that alerts underground train users to give up their seats for pregnant travellers has been trialled in South Korea.

Reducing errors made during surgery, bringing school books to life, enabling us to browse shops from the comfort of home -- virtual reality is not just about gaming, it will change our lives.

The use of ad-blocking software for mobile devices has nearly doubled in the past year, raising questions about the viability of online media business models.