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Quit that internship or part-time gig, here’s why and when

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, almost everyone feels the pressure to gain additional work experience and enrich their CVs through part-time jobs. Particularly for undergraduate students, spending leisure time wisely is crucial and many students spend their time away from academics participating in extracurricular activities and part-time jobs.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM

2022 Lamborghini Countach: the rebirth of a halo car

The Lamborghini Countach has been a legendary supercar since it came out in the 80s. The sharp, boxy design has been a poster car in many rooms; I have seen old photos of my father in his room with a Countach poster in the background.
19 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Indigenous Exclusive: an online news platform for the world, by indigenous youths

Bangladesh is home to a great number of indigenous communities that hold a rich diversity of living heritage and culture. But unfortunately, we have very few sources to know about their distinct cultures, languages, daily phenomenon, or even their struggles.
19 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Surokkha under attack, 27 other infrastructure at risk: Palak

Cyber attacks were carried out on the Covid-19 vaccination registration app, Surokkha by forces from abroad, as confirmed by Zunaid Ahmed Palak, State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The State Minister confirmed the news yesterday at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony among the Digital Security Agency, Bangladesh Computer Council and Bangladesh Air Force.
19 August 2021, 18:00 PM

World Indigenous Day, rethinking workplace equality and more

On August 9, the world observed World Indigenous Day this year. This day is significant in the sense that it urges everyone to be aware of the beautiful thing that is diversity and be more inclusive.
19 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Markopolo.ai reaches K-Startup Grant Challenge Top 60

Markopolo.ai, a startup that offers a 360 degrees marketing solution for SMEs, has recently reached the Top 60 of the K-Startup Grant Challenge among 250+ global applicants.
19 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Closing the gap, and others

A recent study has shown a significant gender gap in the use of mobile phones, the internet and mobile financial services, with women lagging behind in all parameters.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Zoom to pay $85m as part of class-action settlement for allegations of privacy violations and zoombombing

Zoom has settled a class-action lawsuit for $85 million, which accused the firm of inappropriately disclosing customer data through third-party software connections with multiple digital platforms. The tentative settlement [PDF] was filed over the weekend and is awaiting approval from the court.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Xiaomi beats Samsung to become the top global smartphone brand in June 2021

According to new figures from Counterpoint Research, Xiaomi has registered solid growth and has overtaken Samsung in the second quarter of 2021 in terms of market share. With the new figures, Xiaomi has become the world’s top smartphone seller for the first time.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Google unveils new Pixel 6 phones with custom chips

Google on Monday unveiled a new flagship Pixel smartphone powered by its first mobile chip to put artificial intelligence in people’s hands. Pixel 6 models set for release later this year, with superfast 5G wireless capability, will debut Google’s own Tensor chip crafted along the lines of processors it made for data centres to enable computers to think more as people do.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

‘The Suicide Squad’ seeks redemption for DC supervillains, and director

When James Gunn was asked to direct the next DC superhero film, he didn’t pick an icon like Superman, Batman, or Wonder Woman. He chose the rag-tag group of Z-list villains known as
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Gender gap in mobile phone usage remains to be closed, study finds

GSMA, an industry organisation that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide has recently published a report on the gender gap in mobile use.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

A very different beginning

As I write this note, I have lost count of how many days it has been since we’ve resorted to home-office. It takes a toll on your mental health, and I can’t begin to imagine what a different world it must be for those who are just beginning their careers.
5 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Elon Musk’s Neuralink raises over $200 mln from Google Ventures, others

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, has raised $205 million in a funding round led by Dubai-based venture capital firm Vy Capital, with participation from Alphabet Inc’s Google Ventures, the company said on Thursday.
5 August 2021, 18:00 PM

World’s first re-programmable commercial satellite set to launch

The European Space Agency will on Friday launch the world’s first commercial fully re-programmable satellite, paving the way for a new era of more flexible communications.
5 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Astronomers seek evidence of tech built by aliens

An international team of scientists led by a prominent Harvard astronomer announced a new initiative Monday to look for evidence of technology built by extraterrestrial civilisations.
5 August 2021, 18:00 PM

What’s new on Netflix in August

Throughout August, Netflix will offer a stellar lineup of movies and series. There’s an exciting amount of mystery and action titles with Beckett but lighter stories and rom-coms like the Kissing Booth, Vivo and K-drama Hometown Cha-cha-cha are not to be missed as well. We’ve got lots in store for you this month, so keep reading to find out.
5 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Starting your career during a pandemic: the diary of a management trainee

For recent graduates, landing their first professional job in a virtual office amid a pandemic can be chaotic and confusing, as they transition from online classrooms to online meetings.
5 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Over 1000 Bangladeshi journalists to be trained by Facebook

Facebook Journalism Project has partnered with the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) and Center for Communication Action Bangladesh (C-CAB) to upskill over 1,000 journalists. The program, Facebook Fundamentals for News, will be delivered completely digitally via BigSpring, mobile skilling platform partner.
5 August 2021, 06:10 AM

The chips are down: why there's a semiconductor shortage

A shortage of semiconductors has sent shockwaves through the global economy, squeezing supplies of everything from cars to headphones. The dearth of chips has exposed the modern world's reliance on these minuscule components, the basic building blocks of computers which allow electronic devices to process data. Why is the shortage happening, and what can be done about it?
4 August 2021, 17:38 PM