Tech & Startup

Smart ways to explain your employment gap

To ensure the next time you aren't stuck when asked questions about unexplained time-offs in your resume, here are some smart ways to explain your employment gap to a potential employer.
4 September 2024, 02:00 AM

10 interesting facts about BMW

Here are ten fascinating facts about BMW that you might not have heard before.
3 September 2024, 15:49 PM

Google to pay up to $250,000 to find bugs in Chrome

To keep Google Chrome safe, the tech giant has been running a program called the Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) for the past 14 years. This program rewards security researchers—people who find and report bugs or vulnerabilities in software—with cash prizes of up to $250,000.
3 September 2024, 09:01 AM

Venezuela uses AI anchors to protect journalists from repression

In Venezuela, where the government is reportedly intensifying its crackdown on journalists and protesters, AI-generated news anchors have emerged as a protective measure, offering a way to continue delivering news while keeping human reporters out of harm's way, as per a recent report by The Guardian.
3 September 2024, 07:51 AM

X investors have lost billions in value: report

When Musk completed the $44 billion deal in 2022, he relied on a mix of his own wealth, bank loans, and investments from a network of friends and business associates. Two years later, the value of these investments has plummeted, with some investors facing staggering losses.
3 September 2024, 03:38 AM

Kohli might appear on Ronaldo’s YT channel

Football star Cristiano Ronaldo might invite cricketer Virat Kohli to share the screen on UR Cristiano, the official YouTube channel of Ronaldo, according to Kohli's IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
2 September 2024, 10:42 AM

How to improve your laptop battery's health

The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that most laptops use aren't immortal. Over time, they naturally degrade, holding less charge and delivering shorter battery life. But with a few simple strategies, you can extend your laptop battery’s life and keep it performing well for longer.
2 September 2024, 09:14 AM

Should other tech bosses worry after Durov's arrest?

With France charging Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, for not stopping illegal activity on his platform, other tech executives like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk might now reconsider any decision to travel to Europe. But, with Durov's arrest, should they worry about similar charges being dealt against them?
2 September 2024, 03:14 AM

The enduring power of letter writing in the digital age

In an era where digital communication has become the norm, the practice of writing letters by hand might seem outdated, even quaint. However, as World Letter Writing Day on September 1st reminds us, this seemingly old-fashioned activity offers unique and powerful benefits. From nurturing mental well-being to enhancing critical communication skills, the act of putting pen to paper—or stylus to tablet—can still have a profound impact on our lives.
1 September 2024, 13:56 PM

Japan is encouraging 4 day work week

Japan's government is encouraging a four-day work week with three days off for workers in Japanese offices.
1 September 2024, 13:15 PM

Realme C61 launched in Bangladesh

Realme has recently introduced the C61 smartphone in Bangladesh.
1 September 2024, 13:08 PM

Bluesky gains a million users as Brazil bans X

Brazil's decision to ban X, formerly known as Twitter, has triggered a surge in users for Bluesky, a growing social media platform.
1 September 2024, 12:20 PM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
1 September 2024, 07:51 AM

ChatGPT hits 200 million weekly users

The popular AI chatbot ChatGPT has hit over 200 million weekly users, as per a recent announcement by OpenAI. This number is reported to be double what it was last year around the same time.
1 September 2024, 02:49 AM

Bangladesh wins bronze at International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad

A team from Bangladesh has won a Bronze Medal and an Honourable Mention at the recently held 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2024. Tasdik Ahmed Tonmoy from Govt. Laboratory High School, Rajshahi, won the Bronze medal, and Labib Bin Azad from Notre Dame College won the Honourable Mention.
31 August 2024, 03:17 AM

Singapore government to opt for blockchain-based grant disbursement system

Singapore's government is set to adopt a blockchain-based system for disbursing grants.
30 August 2024, 14:00 PM

Google to build data centre in Vietnam: Report

Alphabet's Google is planning to build a large data centre in Vietnam, according to sources by Reuters.
30 August 2024, 11:21 AM

Footsteps co-founder Shah Rafayat named Asia 21 Next Generation Fellow

Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, co-founder of the social venture organisation Footsteps, has been selected as one of the 38 young leaders to join the Asia 21 Next Generation Fellows for 2024.
30 August 2024, 09:52 AM

Infinix teams up with Samsung for AI camera tech

Infinix, a tech brand, has announced a strategic partnership with Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Business for joint optimization.
30 August 2024, 04:30 AM

How to share your YouTube channel with QR code

In a recent update, YouTube (YT) creators can easily share their YT channel with a QR code, a quick-response code that can be scanned online.
30 August 2024, 03:30 AM