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Harley-Davidson to make electric bicycle

American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has announced plans to spun out a new business dedicated to building electric bicycles.
1 November 2020, 18:27 PM

Apple sneaked a hidden button in your iPhone, here’s how to find it

Last month when Apple released its all-new iOS 14, it also sneaked in a hidden button in your iPhone that blurs the line between hardware and software.
1 November 2020, 18:08 PM

Man's best friend: Genetics study reveals ancient friendship between humans and dogs

Much of the diversity seen in modern dog populations was already present around the time the last Ice Age had ended 11,000 years ago, a global study of ancient DNA revealed Thursday. The paper, published in Science, showed how our canine companions spread across the world with their masters, but also found intriguing periods when our shared history was decoupled.
1 November 2020, 09:00 AM

Farewell, Mr. Bond

Sir Sean Connery, the first and unarguably the greatest actor to portray James Bond, passed away at the age of 90. Long regarded as the ‘Best Bond’, Sir Sean Connery first stared in the onscreen adaptation of the spy saga in 1963.
31 October 2020, 16:58 PM

Xiaomi now 3rd largest smartphone manufacturer, surpasses Apple

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has grabbed the third spot of largest smartphone manufacturers in the world, surpassing USA’s Apple Inc and clocking in a podium place finish behind first placed Samsung and second placed Huawei.
31 October 2020, 11:06 AM

Walton offers upto 22 percent discount on new laptops for your old laptop or desktop

Local electronic conglomerate Walton is offering upto 22 percent discount in exchange for old laptops and desktops of any brands. According to a press release shared by Walton, customers can buy the new Walton device at three-month interest-free installment facility with only 30 percent down payment of the discounted price.
31 October 2020, 06:50 AM

TikTok launches #AmraSafeInternetSafe campaign in Bangladesh

To commemorate World Internet Day, TikTok recently announced the launch of #AmraSafeInternetSafe campaign in Bangladesh. The campaign aims to spread awareness about safe and responsible use of social media platforms among internet users of the country.
30 October 2020, 14:23 PM

Honda makes the Grom modular, Kawasaki brings back retro goodness

For those who are not in the know, the Honda Grom is an adorable 125cc city commuter that for some reason is not sold in Bangladesh.
29 October 2020, 18:00 PM

NASA spacecraft successfully complete asteroid touch-and-go

NASA OSIRIS-REx probe has completed its mission to collect samples from asteroid Bennu and is currently on its way back.
29 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Amazon will pay consumers for their non-platform purchases data

Amazon has introduced a new program that will pay its users for information about products purchased outside of Amazon.com.
29 October 2020, 18:00 PM

The Bossman : The Great Nap

The Bossman : The Great Nap
29 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Game of 11: A fantasy sports league of our own

What are fantasy sports leagues?
29 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Streaming the whole world

Before it was Netflix vs Hulu, vs Amazon Prime, vs Disney +, it was simply Netflix vs the World in its scope and breadth in an epic David vs Goliath showdown.
29 October 2020, 18:00 PM

So cool,yet so far: CC-compliant bikes we should but don't have in Bangladesh

The motorcyclists in Bangladesh are pretty starved for choice thanks to our 165cc limit. What makes this already bad situation worse is that there are plenty of cool bikes that do fall under the said limit but for one reason or another, not offered by their respective dealers. Here are a few bikes an avid motorhead should consider getting through the grey market, as long as they are willing to pay the premium and do not hope for a robust warranty.
29 October 2020, 18:00 PM

How Covid era freelancers are making money through gigs

It is not uncommon to see people looking for work on LinkedIn as we see a wide array of people from professionals to graduates to young students to anybody in general who is affected by the pandemic and is willing to make a few bucks to keep things going it were before. In order to offset the changes in income, job security, and uncertainty thrust upon us by the pandemic, many people, regardless of backgrounds and age have taken to freelancing.
29 October 2020, 18:00 PM

I’m not a fan…

g these. They make me uncomfortable, worried and let loose a swarm of butterflies in my stomach. But as per my editor’s decree,
29 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Apple might be working on a new search engine, report suggests

Apple has accelerated work to develop its own search engine that would allow the iPhone maker to offer an alternative to Google, a Financial Times report said Wednesday.
29 October 2020, 11:58 AM

Live-action Assassin’s Creed series in the works from Netflix

Netflix is teaming up with game publisher Ubisoft to work on developing a live-action TV series based on the Assassin’s Creed games. The TV series is part of a deal between Netflix and Ubisoft to develop a series of content -- including at least one live-action show with an animated series on the cards as well -- based on the hit video-game franchise.
27 October 2020, 16:23 PM

Facebook commits to a safe online environment

Facebook has committed to improving user safety and security and take steps to protect its users — especially women and children — from internet abuse.
27 October 2020, 10:24 AM

The man who built Samsung: A tale of strategy, controversy, success

Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung Electronics and the man widely credited for transforming Samsung into a global giant, breathed his last on Sunday in Seoul, South Korea. He was 78 at the time of his demise and was admitted in a hospital for the last six years following a heart attack, according to a statement released by Samsung.
27 October 2020, 08:47 AM