Google said today that it will disable its search function in Australia if the government proceeds with a media code that would force it and Facebook Inc to pay local media companies for sharing their content.

During the week, most of us spend half our waking hours at work. And a lot of us see it as a struggle, or at least a bore, looking forward to the weekend when we can do more worthwhile things.

Edge computing is transforming the way data is being handled, processed, and delivered from millions of devices around the world. The explosive growth of internet-connected devices – the IoT – along with new applications that require real-time computing power, continues to drive edge-computing systems.

The smartphone comes with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and the screen refresh rate will adjust according to the content from 10Hz to 120Hz. The Galaxy S21 is equipped with a quad-camera with an upgraded 108MP pro sensor and is available in Phantom Black and Phantom Silver for BDT 1,39,999.

Emirates Airlines has partnered up with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to try out the first-ever “digital passport”, known as the IATA Travel Pass. The IATA Travel Pass will allow passengers to easily manage their travel documents or clearances digitally, aligning with any government requirements for Covid-19 testing or vaccine information.

WhatsApp has been making the news for the past few days thanks to its “confusing” privacy updates and subsequent backlashes. As the buzz around WhatsApp continues to grow, a year-old global WhatsApp scam seems to have recently resurfaced in Bangladesh.

India’s technology ministry has asked Facebook Inc-owned WhatsApp to withdraw the changes to its privacy policy announced by the messenger earlier this month, saying the new terms take away choice from Indian users.

Md. Nazmul Hasan, a freelancer and also a student from Chandpur, got 100 per cent cashback after buying a Walton brand laptop. Walton is providing various facilities including instant cashback of up to 100 per cent on its wide ranges of laptops, desktop, all-in-one PC and other IT accessories.

WhatsApp on Friday announced that it will be extending the deadline of its confusing policy implementation by three months. The widely criticised policy required that its two billion users must either accept its updated terms and conditions by February 8 or stop using the service altogether. Thew new cut off date has been set on May 15.

Shares in Xiaomi collapsed on Friday after the United States blacklisted the smartphone giant and a host of other Chinese firms as the Trump administration aims to cement its trade war legacy against Beijing. Beijing hit back at the latest sanctions, accusing the US of “abusing state power” to crack down on Chinese companies “for no reason”.

The S21 series follows the new industry trend -- started by Apple -- of not including a charger brick and earphones in the box.

Ferdaus Zaman Polok is a student of CSE at DIU. He is a Graphics Designer working with Upwork and a content creator on YouTube.

Finding a good job may sometimes turn out to be hectic if you do not use effective strategies. There are many people who often lose hope after applying for several jobs without any progress. But how do you overcome this challenge? How do you find a job that you have a passion for?

Security & surveillance solution brand 'HIKVISION', is to setup production plant in Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City in Kaliakoir, Gazipur. In partnership with Excel Intelligent Solutions Ltd, HIKVISION is going to setup a factory in the allotted two acres of land in the hi-tech park.

Intel CEO Bob Swan will step down next month, the computer chip giant said on Wednesday, weeks after a hedge fund sent a letter demanding changes in its business. “Intel today announced that its board of directors has appointed 40-year technology industry leader Pat Gelsinger as its new chief executive officer, effective February 15, 2021,” the company said in a statement.

As of 2019, according to the World Bank, 45% of the tertiary education enrollments have been in the private sector tertiary education institutions. Besides, the enhanced world-class curriculum offered by some of these institutions has helped shape a strong workforce for this fast-growing economy. One of the visionaries who has played a significant role in promoting tertiary level education in Bangladesh in the private sector is the founder of East West University, Dr Mohammed Farashuddin.

Gamers, grab your controllers: 2021 is set to be a big year for video games, with some hugely-awaited titles expected after Microsoft and Playstation launched new next-generation consoles in November. Here are five of the most-anticipated games planned to come out this year -- unless the coronavirus pandemic continues to play havoc with release schedules.

Tech conglomerate Samsung will be announcing its newest flagship tomorrow during a live broadcast from their website and YouTube Channel. According to several media leaks, the phone to be launched is S21, the flagbearer of S-series.

Homegrown logis-tech venture Paperfly has secured investment nearly worth of BDT 100 Crore from Indian logistic giant Ecom Express. Termed as majority investment, Ecom Express is planning to invest this amount as Bangladesh is seeing unprecedented growth in e-commerce deliveries over the past couple of years. Founded in 2016, Paperly doorstep delivery, warehousing, fulfillment, smart return management and cash collection facilities for its online merchants.

ShareTrip started its journey as Travel Booking BD in 2014 with just 3 employees in a small office but a big dream to make travel convenient for everyday people. Founder of ShareTrip and CEO of DataBird, Kashef Rahman, and his team has now grown to over more than 160 employees with a dedicated tech team and industry experts to provide flawless service while providing the best travel experience for their customers. This eventually enhanced the travel experience for their customers, because they were more focused on customized offerings.