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CDPR accepts blame for buggy Cyberpunk 2077 release

Management of CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has taken responsibility for the buggy launch of their latest game.
17 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Covid-19 vaccine is around the corner, but here’s a reality check

At the time of writing this article, the total number of infected people in the country stands at 489,178 with a death toll of 7,020.
17 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Nilkomol Ar Lalkomol: the very first motion comics in Bangladesh

Did you ever wish to see life into your favourite comic characters? If yes, then the motion comic is the buzzword-filled way for you, which turns all the reading materials into something you can watch along with sound effects and voice-overs. Unfortunately, Bangladesh is yet to get familiar with this hybrid art form. However, mKiddo, an SVOD platform for kids, is all ready to introduce the very first motion comics in Bangladesh.
17 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Google launches Flood Forecasting in Bangladesh; Here's how to use it

Google has recently partnered with the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) and the Access to Information (a2i) Programme to bring the Google Flood Forecasting Initiative to Bangladesh, which experiences more flooding than any other country in the world. Google currently covers more than 40 million people in Bangladesh, and has been working to extend the flood forecasting to the whole country.
15 December 2020, 09:19 AM

Buggy Cyberpunk 2077 shaves billions off company stock

Video game maker CD Projekt RED has lost billions in value since the ill-fated launch of its much-hyped Cyberpunk 2077 title last week, Monday stock figures showed. Rolled-out worldwide on Thursday and reported to be one of the most expensive video games ever made, the dystopian-themed Cyberpunk 2077 triggered a backlash from gamers who complained it was riddled with bugs, performed poorly on standard consoles and even risked triggering epileptic seizures.
14 December 2020, 18:24 PM

What we know about Covid-19 vaccines and side effects

The distribution of the first vaccines for the coronavirus has raised hopes that the end of the pandemic may be in sight, but it has also sparked some concern about side effects. Here's what we know so far.
14 December 2020, 18:13 PM

iPhone 12 and 12 Pro officially launched in Bangladesh

Executive Machines Limited (EML) has launched the latest flagship devices from Apple Inc, iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, in Bangladesh as an authorized reseller of the United State-based firm.
14 December 2020, 15:04 PM

Google services, Gmail, YouTube restored after being down for users worldwide

Google and several of its services, including Gmail and YouTube, among others, have been restored after those were down for thousands of users worldwide.
14 December 2020, 12:22 PM

Court bans use of ‘facebook.com.bd’ domain in Bangladesh

Following the hearing of a case filed by the authorities of social media giant Facebook against a Bangladeshi firm called A1 Software, a Dhaka court has banned the use of “facebook.com.bd” domain in Bangladesh.
14 December 2020, 11:00 AM

Disney expands Marvel, Star Wars on Disney

Walt Disney Co on Thursday announced it will aggressively expand the Marvel and Star Wars franchises on its Disney+ subscription streaming service as it hit 86.8 million subscribers and nearly reached its most ambitious 2024 goal.
11 December 2020, 10:37 AM

New 'Star Wars' film 'Rogue Squadron' due in 2023

Disney announced on Thursday a new “Star Wars” film from the director of “Wonder Woman” and several new TV series within the sci-fi franchise, including two spin-offs from the creators of the smash hit “The Mandalorian.”
11 December 2020, 10:27 AM

Viber celebrates 10th anniversary

Viber, the cross-platform VoIP & instant messaging service, celebrates its 10th anniversary of connecting people across the globe. Despite occasional hacks and data breaches, Viber has become extremely popular in some parts of the world i.e. Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Vietnam etc.
11 December 2020, 05:30 AM

Systemic risk assessment key to curbing down cyber threats

Financial sector of Bangladesh is lagging behind in terms of cybersecurity particularly when pandemic has driven banking online and systemic risk assessment can be a key in reducing cyber threats to the financial sector. In a webinar hosted by PwC Bangladesh, these findings were pointed out during the discussion between panellist of cyber experts and industry leaders. They also opined that it’s time to go beyond reactive measures to ensure the security of the financial sector.
11 December 2020, 04:30 AM

Cyberpunk 2077 tops Steam chart on debut

Cyberpunk 2077, the highly anticipated game by Polish video games maker CD Projekt, topped Steam's chart at its premiere on Thursday after eight years in development and multiple launch delays.
10 December 2020, 18:57 PM

The newest to a throwback to the 90s

In the second issue of the last month of 2020, we talk about the newest additions in the world of tech, including our regular tech and automobile update and the process of reflecting on specific career choices, like HR.
10 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Google news will provide limited access to paywalled news

Google has announced its new news showcase will allow users to read select paywalled articles for no extra charge.
10 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Aevum debuts fully autonomous orbital rocket launching drone

American aerospace startup Aevum has rolled out Ravn X, an unmanned aircraft designed to deliver small payloads into space.
10 December 2020, 18:00 PM

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10 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Toyota Mirai get a glow-up, Jaguar's angry SUV gets better

Remember the hydrogen sipping cousin of the Toyota Prius? Well, it went from being an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan.
10 December 2020, 18:00 PM

iPhone 12 Pro Max: The most iPhone you can get in an iPhone

I want to start off with the size -- the iPhone 12 Pro Max is too big. In fact, with its 6.7-inch display, it’s the biggest iPhone Apple has ever
10 December 2020, 18:00 PM