Tech & Startup
Ending locker room talk at the workplace
While there are many more strides to be made to reach equality, higher representation in top management indicates that women have a much stronger voice at the workplace today, leaving no excuse or rationale to get away with entertaining lewd locker room talk.
5 March 2024, 03:33 AM
Vivo V30 launched in Bangladesh
Vivo V30 launched in Bangladesh Vivo V30 has been officially launched in Bangladesh. The smartphone comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED 3-D curved display, 5000 mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen-3 processor, and FunTouch OS 14.
4 March 2024, 11:31 AM
How to choose the right power supply unit for your PC
You can think of the PSU as the heart of your computer, pumping electricity to different organs. Whether you're a seasoned PC enthusiast or a beginner looking to learn more, this guide will explain the basics of PSUs.
4 March 2024, 10:15 AM
Green hydrogen plant in stainless steel inaugurated in India
India's first green hydrogen plant in the stainless steel sector located in Hisar, Haryana, was inaugurated today with the objective of cutting carbon emissions by nearly 2,700 tonnes per year.
4 March 2024, 10:02 AM
Samsung unveils bendable phone concept; OLED Cling Band
Samsung recently unveiled a prototype concept for a bendable phone that can wrap itself around the user's wrist, at the Mobile World Congress 2024 held in Barcelona, Spain. Named the 'OLED Cling Band', the phone features a flexible 6.9-inch screen with a bezel-less display when straightened out.
4 March 2024, 09:39 AM
Bitcoin price rising; goes over $60K
Bitcoin has surged past the $60,000 mark for the first time since 2021, igniting a fervent trading frenzy in regions where crypto trading are currently being regulated. The rally saw Bitcoin's value soar by as much as 12.6% to reach $63,968 on Wednesday, before slightly retracting to the $60,000 region. This surge has elevated the cryptocurrency's gains to an 42% in the first two months of the year alone.
4 March 2024, 07:22 AM
Meet the flying car prototype
Alef Aeronautics, a California-based automotive company, has recently unveiled a prototype for what they claim to be 'the world's first true flying car'. The company took a working scale model of this innovative prototype to the recently held Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, capturing the attention of the public and industry enthusiasts alike.
3 March 2024, 10:54 AM
Google under fire: Is Sundar Pichai stepping down?
Since assuming the role of CEO in 2015, and subsequently of Alphabet in 2019, Pichai has been lauded for his stewardship during more stable times.
3 March 2024, 10:41 AM
Choosing the right fire extinguisher, and how to use them
There are five main types of fire extinguishers, each designed for specific types of fires, marked by distinct colour codes and suitable for various materials like paper, wood, textiles, flammable liquids, and electrical equipment.
3 March 2024, 06:00 AM
BYD launches electric cars in Bangladesh; opens showroom
BYD, the multinational tech company, officially opened its showroom in Bangladesh on March 2, 2024. According to a press release, CG Runner Bangladesh Ltd. has taken the initiative to introduce BYD in the country.
2 March 2024, 10:01 AM
India successfully tests 'Very Short-Range Air Defence System' missile
India has conducted two successful flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile which can neutralise enemy aircraft, drones, and helicopters.
2 March 2024, 08:55 AM
OpenAI to name new board members in March: Report
OpenAI, the company behind making ChatGPT, is planning to appoint several new board members in March according to a recent report by the Washington Post.
2 March 2024, 03:30 AM
Elon Musk sues OpenAI
Elon Musk has launched a legal case against OpenAI, the AI firm he helped to set up in 2015, accusing its leaders of a "betrayal" of its founding mission
1 March 2024, 13:15 PM
Indian scientists discover wound dressing material from banana fibres
Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, have transformed banana pseudo stems, which are often considered agricultural waste, into an eco-friendly wound dressing material.
1 March 2024, 04:57 AM
Proton to make cars in Bangladesh by end-2024
Rancon and Proton Holdings have unveiled the Proton X90 hybrid vehicle in the Bangladesh market. In a launching ceremony today, Rancon and Proton also announced their joint plans to begin local manufacturing of Proton cars in Bangladesh by the end of this year.
29 February 2024, 17:00 PM
Google sued for $2.3 bln by 32 media groups
Google has recently been sued for $2.3 billion by 32 media groups, including the German multinational mass media company Axel Springer and the Norway-based digital consumer brand Schibsted. According to the 2.1 billion euro lawsuit, the media companies have suffered losses because of Google's digital advertising practices.
29 February 2024, 10:58 AM
Apple is finally getting into generative AI
Apple is planning to reveal its plans surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI) later this year, according to a recent statement made by Tim Cook, CEO of Apple. The statement was made during the tech giant's annual shareholder meeting held on February 28, 2024.
29 February 2024, 09:41 AM
Grameenphone releases new Lumière episode featuring BiBi Russell
Grameenphone has released a new episode of its esteemed Lumière series, this time focusing on BiBi Russell, a celebrated cultural icon renowned for her innovative fusion of traditional Bangladeshi craftsmanship with contemporary fashion. The episode provides viewers with a rare insight into her contributions to fashion and her role in elevating Bangladeshi culture on the international stage.
29 February 2024, 09:22 AM
Team led by Bangladeshi scientist achieves breakthrough in quantum physics
Scientists at Princeton University, led by Bangladeshi researcher M. Zahid Hasan, have marked a significant milestone in quantum physics. This achievement, documented in the Nature Physics journal on 20 February, showcases the observation of long-range quantum coherence at relatively high temperatures. This advancement is crucial for the development of next-generation technologies, including super-fast computers and ultra-secure communication networks, which until now have been hindered by the need for extremely low temperatures to achieve this state.
29 February 2024, 08:24 AM
Symphony leads, Xiaomi slips: Study outlines market share of smartphones in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh smartphone market witnessed notable changes in its competitive landscape from 2022 to 2023, as detailed by a recent Counterpoint study. The year 2023 saw changes in consumer preferences and market shifts that significantly impacted brand standings.
29 February 2024, 03:30 AM