Tech & Startup

Indian scientists design new technique to better study absolute zero atoms

Indian scientists have designed a new image-correction technique capable of getting better images during the study of atoms at absolute zero temperature. The technique can get rid of 50% unwanted interference fringes in the images, which are important for understanding the intriguing quantum mechanics governed properties of atoms at cold temperatures better.
6 February 2024, 11:55 AM

Did you know an Indian startup 3D-printed a house in 21 days?

On April 27, 2021, Tvasta, a startup founded by alumni from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, completed the construction of India's first 3D-printed house - in only 21 days. Modules for this 500 sq. ft. house were printed in the startup's facility in Chennai and assembled at the site, as per the company's official website.
5 February 2024, 11:03 AM

Facebook is now 20 years old

Facebook, a ubiquitous part of most of our online lives, has just reached the remarkable milestone of two decades. Originally launched as 'TheFacebook' on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates at Harvard University, namely Andrew McCollum, Eduardo Saverin, Chris Hughes, and Dustin Moskovitz, the platform has come a long way in defining social media platforms in these 20 years.
5 February 2024, 08:52 AM

Second edition of Women Valorant Championship finds its Champions

The grand finals of the second edition of eBlaze Women Series Valorant Championship 2024, hosted by EMK Center, has just wrapped up. Last year's winners, team 'Morposix Celestials', clinched the championship this year as well by defeating team 'Hellbent Caraxes' with a score of 2-1 in the final game. 
4 February 2024, 11:11 AM

How to launch a profitable side hustle: A step-by-step guide

How can you transform your own passion or expertise into a profitable sideline? Here's a comprehensive guide to kickstarting your side hustle journey, drawing on expert insights and successful strategies.
3 February 2024, 04:53 AM

How to make a successful career transition

Navigating through career transitions should be well thought out and properly assessed. In the dynamic era of professionalism and competition, strategic transition is necessary for successful growth, so let's take a look at how you can tackle this sudden change successfully. 
3 February 2024, 03:25 AM

India launches environment-friendly in-orbit propulsion system

India has successfully tested an environment-friendly propulsion system demonstrating in-orbit functionality on a microsatellite launched by a rocket, aligning space missions with the environment.
1 February 2024, 10:12 AM

Xiaomi unveils new operating system HyperOS

Xiaomi has recently unveiled a new operating system called HyperOS, which, according to the company, enables users to exchange information and use the internet connectively among Xiaomi products. 
31 January 2024, 15:48 PM

Uber launches intercity round trips in Bangladesh

Uber has today launched the round-trip feature on its Intercity services in Bangladesh. According to Uber, this feature will allow passengers to book single or multi-day returns on outstation travels while keeping the same car and driver.
31 January 2024, 14:17 PM

Indian scientists discover environment-friendly alternative to hard chrome plating

Indian scientists have claimed to have found a new technique of synthesizing thin hard surface coatings by high-velocity air fuel spraying. According to them, this has the potential of an environment-friendly and safer alternative to hard chrome plating used in car parts, tools, and kitchen utensils.
31 January 2024, 09:09 AM

Samsung launches Galaxy S23 FE in Bangladesh

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has recently been released in Bangladesh.
30 January 2024, 11:45 AM

Toyota recalls 50k US vehicles over potential airbag explosion

Toyota Motor has recently released a public statement in which it urged owners of 50,000 older US vehicles to stop driving and get immediate recall repairs. As per the statement, this is due to an issue with the airbag inflator, which Toyota says could explode and potentially kill the driver.
30 January 2024, 11:27 AM

Why are CRMs replacing ATMs in Bangladesh? Differences, explained

The familiar hum of an ATM, once a symbol of modern banking convenience, might soon be replaced by a quieter whirring: the sound of Cash Recycler Machines (CRMs) quietly affecting the way Bangladeshis access their cash. While both machines offer self-service banking options, CRMs are rapidly outpacing their one-way counterparts, driven by a wave of efficiency, security, and accessibility benefits. But what are the key differences between ATMs and CRMs and what factors make CRMs a preferred choice for many banks? Let’s find out.
30 January 2024, 09:58 AM

Neuralink chip implanted in human brain for the first time: Elon Musk

Neuralink has successfully implanted a chip in the brain of their first human patient earlier this week, as per Elon Musk, founder of the brain-chip startup.
30 January 2024, 09:46 AM

Shothik AI gets selected for Google for AI Startup Cloud Program

Shothik AI, a Bangladeshi AI-based startup has recently received USD 350,000 from Google for AI Startup Cloud program and USD 100,000 from Amazon. 
30 January 2024, 06:50 AM

Toyota becomes highest-selling automaker 4 years in a row

Toyota, for the fourth consecutive year, has become the highest-selling automaker in the world. According to a recent press release by the company, Toyota Motor has sold a record of 11.2 million vehicles in 2023.
30 January 2024, 05:59 AM

Team from IUT wins award at International Rover Challenge 2024

The team Project Altair, consisting of students from the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Bangladesh, has won the 'Scientists of the Future' award at the International Rover Challenge 2024. 
30 January 2024, 05:32 AM

Visa Accelerator Program's 4th edition announced

Visa has today announced the fourth edition of the Visa Accelerator Program, with an open call for applications. As per the company, the initiative aims to enable Bangladeshi startups to unlock growth potential by collaborating with Visa’s payments experts.
29 January 2024, 14:28 PM

US tech and media company layoffs in 2024 so far

Notable major technology and media corporations in the United States have begun 2024 with a fresh round of job cuts, with reasons citing the global economic crisis that is expected to remain persistent in the new year. Let's take a look at the US tech and media companies that have fired or plan to fire a large percentage of their employees in 2024.
29 January 2024, 08:01 AM

Redmi Note 13 launched in Bangladesh

Redmi Note 13 has recently been launched in Bangladesh. The smartphone features a 108 MP triple-camera system, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, a 120 Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 685 processor.
28 January 2024, 09:10 AM