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Facebook to sue ‘facebook.com.bd’ domain in Bangladesh
Facebook, the global social media giant, is preparing to file a lawsuit -- in a Bangladeshi court -- against a Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) owned domain called “facebook.com.bd”.
19 November 2020
'More power than traditional media': Facebook, Twitter policies attacked
Republican senators on Tuesday attacked the chief executives of Facebook and Twitter for what they called censorship of President Trump and his allies during the U.S. election while Democrats bemoaned the spread of misinformation on social media.
18 November 2020
Twitter launches 'Fleets' - tweets that disappear after 24 hours
Twitter Inc said on Tuesday it was globally launching tweets that disappear after 24 hours, similar to the stories feature that is popular on Snapchat and Facebook's photo-sharing app Instagram. Fleets, which include text, photos and videos, will be available at the top of users' home timelines on Twitter and on the sender's profile.
18 November 2020
FIFA hoping to develop 'affordable' VAR
FIFA announced on Tuesday that it was reviewing the use of video referee assistance (VAR) across the game with a view to simplifying it and making it more affordable for “all levels of football”.
17 November 2020
Thieves steal $6.6 million of Apple products in UK truck heist
British police said on Tuesday they were hunting for thieves who made off with 5 million pounds ($6.6 million) worth of Apple products after tying up a driver and security guard during a truck heist in central England.
17 November 2020
Twitter names famed hacker 'Mudge' as head of security
Social media giant Twitter TWTR.N Inc, under increased threat of regulation and plagued by serious security breaches, is appointing one of the world's best-regarded hackers to tackle everything from engineering missteps to misinformation.
17 November 2020
Instant messaging service 'imo' launches new 'Play Together' feature
imo, the instant messaging platform, has launched a new feature “Play Together” for its users in Bangladesh. According to a press release issued by the company, it aims to bring people even closer virtually in these COVID 19 pandemic times by allows users to invite families & friends in one group to enjoy watching movies, listening to music and sharing a screen.
16 November 2020
Fahim triumphed against all odds, only to be silenced by death
22 years old Fahimul Karim of Magura was known as the man who defied expectations constantly pushing the efforts of mental and physical endurance.
15 November 2020
Dhamakashopping.com starts journey in Bangladesh
A new e-commerce platform, Dhamakashopping.com, has started its journey in Bangladesh. The e-Commerce has already created quite a fan-following thanks to its recently finished ‘T-shirt for BDT 10/-‘campaign.
15 November 2020
Musk questions coronavirus tests, saying they gave opposite results on same day
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk questioned the accuracy of COVID-19 tests on Thursday after claiming that results showed he tested positive twice and then negative twice all on the same day.
15 November 2020
China accelerates plans to put a leash on its internet giants
It all started when China’s poster boy Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba and one of the richest men in China, took a shot at the Chinese financial regulator at a global conference. Ma pointed out some risks and ill-practices of the Chinese financial system which the government did not take lightly.
14 November 2020
A video games timeline: from Pong to the console wars
Video games have come a long way since the first rudimentary arcade machines emerged in the 1970s with offerings such as “Pong”, “Pacman” and “Space Invaders”. Each generation since then has enjoyed rapid technological advancement, and the industry is now worth billions. With the release of Microsoft's Xbox X and Sony's PlayStation 5 on Tuesday and Thursday, here follows a look at the journey of video games.
13 November 2020
PS5 sold out online as pandemic halts physical sales
Sony Corp's PlayStation 5 (PS5) console launched in core markets on Thursday to intense interest online, but with first day real-world sales limited to pre-order pick-ups.
13 November 2020
Volkswagen hikes investment into autonomous, electric car tech to 73 billion euros
Volkswagen has announced plans to spend more on digital technology, saying it would be crucial to have a leading position in car software in the changing mobility sector.
13 November 2020
ICT Division and Huawei to jointly launch four new initiatives
Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) and Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) of the ICT Division has signed an MoU on November 12, 2020, with Huawei to launch four new programs with the aim to accelerate the growth of ICT industry and to facilitate ICT talents in Bangladesh.
13 November 2020
Elon Musk says he tested positive and negative for Covid-19 on same day
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Thursday he took four coronavirus tests on the same day, with two showing positive results, while the other two were negative.
13 November 2020
Want to beat the crowd? Upgrade your emotional intelligence
In modern-day and age, emotional intelligence is more valued than any other form of intelligence. For the development of interpersonal relationships between peers, colleagues and even friends and family,
12 November 2020
Top 5 under 15: The best budget smartwatch and bands you can buy now
Gaining its popularity in late 2018, Amazfit has spawned one great wearable after another in the last couple of years. And GTR is one of its most
12 November 2020
'Unfair surveillance'? Online exam software sparks global student revolt
As Covid-19 restrictions force students to take remote exams, universities around the world are relying on proctoring software like Examplify. But many students are wary of the technology, including mass data collection and bias in facial recognition.
12 November 2020
'Unfair surveillance'? Online exam software sparks global student revolt
As Covid-19 restrictions force students to take remote exams, universities around the world are relying on proctoring software like Examplify. But many students are wary of the technology, including mass data collection and bias in facial recognition.
12 November 2020