Microsoft couldn’t resist buying Activision, here’s why

The deal will essentially turn Microsoft into the world’s third largest gaming studio, right after Tencent and Sony. It also catapults Microsoft right into the mobile gaming industry where Microsoft had little to no foothold. With Activision’s Candy Crush, one of the world’s most popular mobile video games ever made, Microsoft is presented with an opportunity to take things forward in the fast-growing mobile gaming arena. 
20 January 2022, 08:38 AM

Govt finalises four new initiatives to bring back trust in e-commerce industry

Government is on the verge of implementing four new initiatives to bring back trust and transparency in the e-commerce industry. These four initiatives are: unique business identification numbers for any online and Facebook based businesses; a central complaint management system; a central logistic tracking system and an Interoperable digital transaction platform.
19 January 2022, 15:57 PM

Celebs, activists, writers reportedly found ‘dead’ on Facebook

Prominent Actor Ziaul Hoque Palash, Actress Anamika S Oyshe, Writer Taslima Nasrin, Activist Mehran Sanjana and several others’ Facebook account/page was showing ‘Remembering’.
18 January 2022, 18:42 PM

Vivo V23 5G launched today

Earlier today, Vivo officially released their latest flagship phone, Vivo V23 5G. This phone features a 64 MP rear camera, 7.39 mm metal frame and 5G support. 
18 January 2022, 13:49 PM

BTRC asked to finalise OTT regulation in 4 months

The High Court today directed BTRC to take necessary steps to finalise a regulation for operations of OTT (over-the-top) web-based platforms, collecting revenues from them and to submit its progress report in four months.
18 January 2022, 12:11 PM

Walton launches Primo S8

According to reports, Primo S8, Walton’s newest flagship smartphone, has been released today.
17 January 2022, 12:01 PM

Team Mohakash, winner of NASA Space Apps Challenge, receives recognition from SELISE

On 12 January, the local digital consultancy platform SELISE hosted a formal meet and greet event for Team Mohakash, winners of NASA Space Apps Challenge 2021, where the team from KUET and BAUET were awarded with a token of appreciation.
17 January 2022, 11:03 AM

Apple might launch its new affordable smartphones in April: Here's what we know so far

The latest addition to the iPhone SE lineup, iPhone SE3, has yet to receive any official confirmation, but the rumour mill has been ripe with expectations.
16 January 2022, 08:48 AM

Teletalk website reportedly hacked by Russians

Teletalk, the lone state-owned mobile telecom operator's website was reportedly hacked today.
15 January 2022, 12:20 PM

Learn, Unlearn and Relearn Mantra to Success

In a candid interview with Md. Muyeedur Rahman, Samsung Electronics Bangladesh’s General Manager & Head of Business, we take a look at some intriguing details
13 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Our top picks for wireless earphones under Tk. 5,000/-

Earphones have been loved by music lovers for decades.
13 January 2022, 18:00 PM

The beginner’s guide to buying laptops

Packing the capabilities of a fully-fledged computer all the while being mobile, the laptop is a piece of technology we are always thankful for. Despite the ease of usage,
13 January 2022, 18:00 PM

The legend of Lancia in WRC

Lancia - A company that turned heads and rocked the WRC world, dominating from 1974 to 1994. Who would’ve thought that the same company that produces only
13 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Handling workplace dynamics as a young team leader

Young professionals today are carving out prominent places for themselves in corporate sectors. Gen Z leaders are pushing corporate boundaries, starting from work-life balance to company culture, taking on more leadership roles to steer through these changes.
13 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Daraz is set to herald in a new era of e-commerce

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce was already witnessing significant growth – with the sector expanding at a steady pace of 4.5 per cent globally[1]. This was driven mainly by factors like increased digitisation, improvements in technology and infrastructure, and consumers expecting more convenience and accessibility.
11 January 2022, 11:11 AM

India formally proposes for double bandwidth export from Bangladesh

India wants to double the imported bandwidth from Bangladesh, according to several media reports. However, BSCCL confirms that Bangladesh has not received any such proposals.
9 January 2022, 07:54 AM

Netgear launches online store

Earlier today, the US networking hardware company Netgear launched their flagship online store in Bangladesh, netgearstore.com.bd. This website will serve as a retail platform where customers can order Netgear products directly online. 
8 January 2022, 08:41 AM

OPPO to launch new folding phone Find N

OPPO is launching their first foldable flagship phone, Find N. Its frame features a golden folding ratio and a display fold with a buffer-free area. According to OPPO, the crease in the buffer-free area is 80% less noticeable than other foldable devices.
7 January 2022, 14:10 PM

Fineanswer launches app for helping study abroad

On 29 December 2021, the local education support platform Fineanswer launched the oversees education app Fineanswer Study Abroad. According to Fineanswer, this app will provide Bangladeshi students who are interested in studying abroad with all the crucial information they might require.
7 January 2022, 11:29 AM

New year resolution: Rounding up our top picks for fitness apps

Almost a week into 2022, freshly entered with the goods and blues of yet another year, many of us are beginning to make a list of new year resolutions.
6 January 2022, 18:00 PM