Apple to hold Nov 10 event, new Mac computers expected

Apple Inc on Monday announced a special event for Nov. 10 but gave no further details aside from a tag line of “one more thing.” Apple last month announced a range of new iPhones and also announced new Apple Watches and a services bundle in September. The company in June said it would introduce new Mac computers using its own processor chips, dubbed Apple Silicon, before the end of the year.
2 November 2020

Introducing Team Bangladesh: World champions of ‘First Global Challenge’ robotics competition

Team Bangladesh has become the champion among 174 countries in the biggest global robotics competition for high school students titled “First Global Challenge” which lasted for three months from July to September.
2 November 2020

Samsung's affordable flagship Galaxy S20 FE available for pre-order

Samsung Bangladesh has started taking pre-orders for one of the newest devices in its Galaxy line- the Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition). Fan Edition is usually where Samsung takes out a few of the novelty features from its flagship product line and sells them for a cheaper price-tag.
2 November 2020

Apple sneaked a hidden button in your iPhone, here’s how to find it

Last month when Apple released its all-new iOS 14, it also sneaked in a hidden button in your iPhone that blurs the line between hardware and software.
1 November 2020

First national cyber security drill: Three law enforcement, security orgs score zero

The first national level cyber-security drill, organised recently by a government agency and participated by 35 private and public institutions, has produced some rather quizzical results.
31 October 2020

Xiaomi now 3rd largest smartphone manufacturer, surpasses Apple

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has grabbed the third spot of largest smartphone manufacturers in the world, surpassing USA’s Apple Inc and clocking in a podium place finish behind first placed Samsung and second placed Huawei.
31 October 2020

TikTok launches #AmraSafeInternetSafe campaign in Bangladesh

To commemorate World Internet Day, TikTok recently announced the launch of #AmraSafeInternetSafe campaign in Bangladesh. The campaign aims to spread awareness about safe and responsible use of social media platforms among internet users of the country.
30 October 2020

The Bossman : The Great Nap

The Bossman : The Great Nap
29 October 2020

Four educational apps to provide the best of remote learning

Make yourself a little better every day. Utilize these excellent apps to upgrade different skill sets and learn about various subjects from the comfort of your home.
29 October 2020

ToguMogu: App for hacking your way to better parenting

Bangladesh is home to over 160 million people. More than 64 million children make up around 40% of the population.
29 October 2020

Apple might be working on a new search engine, report suggests

Apple has accelerated work to develop its own search engine that would allow the iPhone maker to offer an alternative to Google, a Financial Times report said Wednesday.
29 October 2020

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G now available with a significant discount

With a precision-crafted hinge that transforms the cutting-edge smartphone into something much more, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is now available at a discounted price.
29 October 2020

Live-action Assassin’s Creed series in the works from Netflix

Netflix is teaming up with game publisher Ubisoft to work on developing a live-action TV series based on the Assassin’s Creed games. The TV series is part of a deal between Netflix and Ubisoft to develop a series of content -- including at least one live-action show with an animated series on the cards as well -- based on the hit video-game franchise.
27 October 2020

Facebook commits to a safe online environment

Facebook has committed to improving user safety and security and take steps to protect its users — especially women and children — from internet abuse.
27 October 2020

The man who built Samsung: A tale of strategy, controversy, success

Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung Electronics and the man widely credited for transforming Samsung into a global giant, breathed his last on Sunday in Seoul, South Korea. He was 78 at the time of his demise and was admitted in a hospital for the last six years following a heart attack, according to a statement released by Samsung.
27 October 2020

Technology matters, but how real are our virtual lives at work and play?

As our lives become more virtual with technology, how do gadgets define our identity at work, home and social circles at this unique moment in history? Mary L. Gray, an anthropologist and recent recipient of a 2020 MacArthur “genius grant,” looks at the way technology affects labour, identity and human rights. Gray, 51, who is based in Somerville, Massachusetts, discusses how digital culture can improve our professional as well as personal lives.
26 October 2020

Jus like humans, ageing chimps prioritise important friendships

When it comes to friendships, people are known to become more selective with age. It turns out the same is true of male chimps, who have fewer yet more genuine pals to ape around with as they get older, according to a study published in the journal Science on Thursday.
25 October 2020

5 important steps to take before starting your start-up

Deciding to embark on an entrepreneurial journey is always intimidating. There is no guarantee of success, and no way to be ready for all the obstacles you’ll face along the way.
22 October 2020

For coffee lovers on a budget: Miyako CM-1286

As much we coffeeholics love the aroma of a freshly made shot of espresso, we all have to admit — it is an expensive taste. A single shot from any decent coffee shop will set you back from anywhere from BDT80 to BDT180, totaling to a whopping BDT2400 to BDT5400 a month if you drink it every single day.
22 October 2020

Nokia selected by NASA to build first mobile network on the moon

Struggling to get a phone signal at home on planet Earth? Perhaps you'll have better luck on the moon.
19 October 2020