Tech & Startup

Your smart guide to looking for jobs in the digital era

No longer are job seekers confined to the limitations of paper resumes and postal applications. Instead, the digital world unfolds a myriad of opportunities, where the click of a button can open doors to potential careers. 
20 January 2024, 04:23 AM

ShareTrip introduces seat selection feature

ShareTrip, an online travel agency in Bangladesh, has recently introduced a seat selection feature, in which travellers can pick their preferred choice of seats.
19 January 2024, 13:11 PM

Magna Water: What even is it?

Recently, certain locally-based 'free water' startups have been making waves on Facebook. These initiatives promise to provide free, clean drinking water to the general public by integrating ads on the plastic bottles the water would come in. But how do these initiatives work and where is this bottled water coming from? We recently caught up with one of these initiatives, ‘Magna Water’—literally meaning free water—to talk about their plans, goals, and details regarding this project.
18 January 2024, 13:37 PM

Meta's Sheryl Sandberg to exit board after 12 years

Responding to Sandberg, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he looks forward to "a new chapter together".
18 January 2024, 04:49 AM

Apple loosens grip on iPhone apps - with a catch

The move came after the US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear appeals by Apple and Epic of a lower court ruling in which the iPhone maker was seen as the victor.
18 January 2024, 04:42 AM

Samsung turns to AI to regain smartphone throne

Mobile devices will become the primary access points for AI, with Samsung aiming to be a leader on that path, Roh added.
18 January 2024, 04:24 AM

Samsung unveils Galaxy S24, Galaxy AI

At the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event, Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy S24 series, placing a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) in communication and camera features. This event marked a significant shift in Samsung’s focus, demonstrating a deep integration of AI technology in its new products.
17 January 2024, 19:42 PM

How does 'FreeWater' work?

What is FreeWater, and how does it operate? Let's take a look at this Texas-based beverage company and how it created a unique business model that is currently inspiring new Bangladeshi startups to adopt something similar. 
17 January 2024, 17:49 PM

Google eliminates hundreds of jobs in ad team tweak

Expansion of small business ad teams at Google was expected by the company to result in increased hiring this year.
17 January 2024, 04:12 AM

Google backs the right-to-repair movement

The right-to-repair movement gains momentum as Google officially endorses an Oregon bill supporting consumers' ability to repair their own devices. This marks the first time the tech giant has publicly supported any right-to-repair law.
16 January 2024, 14:28 PM

Apple overtakes Samsung in annual smartphone shipments

Apple has surpassed Samsung in smartphone shipments for the first time in a year, as reported by IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Although IDC acknowledges that its data is preliminary Canalys, a research agency also supports Apple claiming the top spot in 2023.
16 January 2024, 14:21 PM

Sony bids goodbye to PS4

The PlayStation 4 era has been a golden age for gamers, bringing forth iconic titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto V, God of War, The Last of Us Part II, Persona 5, and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. However, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.
16 January 2024, 14:16 PM

X to launch in-app payment methods

X, formerly known by Twitter, will introduce payment methods in 2024. According to a blog post by X, ‘2024 will be transformational’ and X will become ‘everything app’. X will soon launch peer-to-peer payments, unlocking more user utility and new opportunities for commerce.
16 January 2024, 12:03 PM

Xiaomi launches Redmi 13C in Bangladesh

Xiaomi has launched its latest smartphone, the Redmi 13C, featuring a 6.74-inch display, an AI triple camera system, and an octa-core processor. The device offers a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1600 x 720 HD+ with a 1500:1 contrast ratio.
16 January 2024, 11:57 AM

Foodpanda fined Tk10 lakh for unfair market practices

The Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) has levied a Tk10 lakh fine on Foodpanda, an online food and grocery delivery platform, for violations of the Competition Act. This decision was made on Monday, following an investigation into allegations of unfair market practices.
16 January 2024, 10:16 AM

OpenAI to launch anti-disinformation tools for 2024 elections

The explosive success of text generator ChatGPT spurred a global artificial intelligence revolution but also triggered warnings that such tools could flood the internet with disinformation and sway voters.
16 January 2024, 07:16 AM

Choosing the right NVMe SSD: a user-guide for PC builders

If you are building a PC, you probably have already picked your motherboard, CPU and RAM. But what about the NVMe SSDs? These are storage devices that use flash memory to store data. NVMe stands for Nonvolatile Memory Express, and SSD stands for Solid State Drive. NVMe SSDs are faster, quieter, more reliable, and more energy efficient than other storage options. However, picking the right NVMe SSDs for your PC can be tricky because you need to consider myriad factors. You might also get confused by their technical terms or even by marketing labels like creator or gaming. This guide will explain the basics of NVMe SSD and what a new buyer should look out for.
15 January 2024, 10:28 AM

Chinese battery that can run 50 years without charging

Betavolt, a Chinese technology company, has recently announced the development of the Betavolt BV100, an atomic battery that can run for 50 years continuously without needing to recharge. Intended for various uses such as aerospace, AI devices, small drones, micro-robots, and medical applications, the BV100 will be made from a nickel-63 isotope and diamond semiconductor material.
14 January 2024, 15:03 PM

Asus unveils new ROG gaming laptops at CES 2024

Asus, the global electronics brand, has recently unveiled six new ROG (Republic of Gamers) gaming laptops at the international tech event CES 2024. These laptops, under the Zephyrus, Scar, and Strix series, include the ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16; ROG Strix SCAR 16 and SCAR 18; and ROG Strix G16 and G18.
14 January 2024, 14:26 PM

Afeela: latest prototype of the playstation car unveiled in CES 2024

The latest prototype of Afeela,Sony and Honda's collaborative electric vehicle was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.
13 January 2024, 11:38 AM