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Wrapping it up
Whether we had wanted it to or not, another year comes to a close. 2021 was quite the journey. The world slowly recovered from the pandemic-induced trauma of 2020, and while the pandemic has still not completely left us, 2021 taught us to believe in a better future.
30 December 2021, 18:00 PM
World’s first-ever SMS sold as NFT for 107,000 euros
The first SMS ever sent over a mobile phone in 1992 was sold Tuesday as an NFT at auction for 107,000 euros ($120,600), the Aguttes auction house said.
30 December 2021, 18:00 PM
The world’s most powerful space telescope begins its revolutionary voyage
The James Webb telescope, known as the most powerful space telescope on the planet, set off on its newest mission on 25 December. Its destination is an outpost that is situated 1.5 million km from Earth.
30 December 2021, 18:00 PM
What’s new on Netflix in January
2021 has been a big year for Netflix. From worldwide sensations like Squid Game, fan-pleasers like Arcane and The Witcher, to nail-biting thrillers like Lupin and You, the streaming giant had something to offer for everyone. With a new year comes a slew of new Netflix titles to keep you binging throughout January 2022.
30 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Tech industry highlights from 2021
After another year in the pandemic, the tech industry saw its fair share of ups and downs and jaw-dropping innovation. With a new year right around the corner, here’s a roundup of the tech highlights in 2021.
30 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Nike gets into the Metaverse; buys virtual sneaker firm
Nike joined the wave of brands buying into excitement over virtual goods Monday as the sportswear giant announced it has
23 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Elon Musk named ‘Person of the Year 2021’ by Time Magazine
Musk -- who overtook Amazon founder Jeff Bezos this year to become the world’s wealthiest person -- wields impact on Earth with his Tesla electric car company and beyond our planet with his SpaceX rockets.
23 December 2021, 18:00 PM
The Witcher’s Season 2 is worth tossing a coin
Since its release in 2019, Netflix’s The Witcher has been a treat for long-time fans and newcomers alike. Taking the streaming platform by storm, the series successfully builds upon the already impressive popularity of Andrzej Sapkowski’s book series and CD Projekt Red’s video game trilogy.
23 December 2021, 18:00 PM
How reliance on tech helped us reshape post-pandemic work culture
During the pandemic, workplaces went through major transformations where many companies, businesses, and individuals ditched the traditional workplaces and took work to home, giving rise to the most significant ‘work from home’ scenario.
23 December 2021, 18:00 PM
The Witcher’s season 2 is worth tossing a coin
Since its release in 2019, Netflix's The Witcher has been a treat for long-time fans and newcomers alike. Taking the streaming platform by storm, the series successfully builds upon the already impressive popularity of Andrzej Sapkowski's book series and CD Projekt Red's video game trilogy.
20 December 2021, 18:06 PM
‘Nikhoj’: An app to help you find missing children
However, ‘Nikhoj’ is here to help. This app connects the police, NGOs and volunteers in one platform so anyone can help missing children in need. ‘Nikhoj’ aims to ensure that no child stays separated from their parents due to a lack of reliable information or access to proper authorities.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Helping families reunite
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16 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Team from Bangladesh wins NASA Space Apps Challenge
NASA Space Apps Challenge is an annual global contest held by NASA that features ground-breaking concepts for space exploration created by aspiring space engineers.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Vivo Y15s released in Bangladesh
The phone features 5000mAh battery, side-mounted fingerprint technology and 13 MP AI dual camera system. The 2MP Super Macro back
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Facebook opens up its first virtual world to public
But headset-wearing users in the United States and Canada can now gather with friends or others, play games and build their own virtual worlds on Horizon as long as they are 18 years old and have the proper equipment.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Meet the indie studios fuelling the mobile games industry of Bangladesh
The mobile games market in the country is growing everyday. Bangladesh ranks 7th in terms of the global population and the local market is an important market for the global mobile gaming industry. New jobs are being created in this arena continuously as foreign investments are pouring in.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Never too late to learn
There is no end to learning. Whether building your own startup or honing a new skill, there are always key things to consider.
9 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Take your pick from Apple’s most downloaded apps of 2021
On 2 December, Apple revealed the list of their most downloaded apps this year, as well as choosing 15 apps and games, the winners of the App Store Awards 2021.
9 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Infobip acquires Peerless Network; raises additional $500m
Infobip Group, a global cloud communications platform company for customer engagement announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with global VoIP provider Peerless Network,
9 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Selise partners with smart contract platform Fantom
Switzerland and Bangladesh based technology house SELISE has announced a partnership with Fantom Foundation, which supports one of the largest public blockchain networks in the world.
9 December 2021, 18:00 PM