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Instant messaging service 'imo' launches new 'Play Together' feature

imo, the instant messaging platform, has launched a new feature “Play Together” for its users in Bangladesh. According to a press release issued by the company, it aims to bring people even closer virtually in these COVID 19 pandemic times by allows users to invite families & friends in one group to enjoy watching movies, listening to music and sharing a screen.
16 November 2020, 12:39 PM

Fahim triumphed against all odds, only to be silenced by death

22 years old Fahimul Karim of Magura was known as the man who defied expectations constantly pushing the efforts of mental and physical endurance.
15 November 2020, 18:43 PM

Dhamakashopping.com starts journey in Bangladesh

A new e-commerce platform, Dhamakashopping.com, has started its journey in Bangladesh. The e-Commerce has already created quite a fan-following thanks to its recently finished ‘T-shirt for BDT 10/-‘campaign.
15 November 2020, 17:50 PM

Musk questions coronavirus tests, saying they gave opposite results on same day

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk questioned the accuracy of COVID-19 tests on Thursday after claiming that results showed he tested positive twice and then negative twice all on the same day.
15 November 2020, 17:46 PM

China accelerates plans to put a leash on its internet giants

It all started when China’s poster boy Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba and one of the richest men in China, took a shot at the Chinese financial regulator at a global conference. Ma pointed out some risks and ill-practices of the Chinese financial system which the government did not take lightly.
14 November 2020, 09:22 AM

A video games timeline: from Pong to the console wars

Video games have come a long way since the first rudimentary arcade machines emerged in the 1970s with offerings such as “Pong”, “Pacman” and “Space Invaders”. Each generation since then has enjoyed rapid technological advancement, and the industry is now worth billions. With the release of Microsoft's Xbox X and Sony's PlayStation 5 on Tuesday and Thursday, here follows a look at the journey of video games.
13 November 2020, 18:03 PM

PS5 sold out online as pandemic halts physical sales

Sony Corp's PlayStation 5 (PS5) console launched in core markets on Thursday to intense interest online, but with first day real-world sales limited to pre-order pick-ups.
13 November 2020, 17:53 PM

ICT Division and Huawei to jointly launch four new initiatives

Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) and Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) of the ICT Division has signed an MoU on November 12, 2020, with Huawei to launch four new programs with the aim to accelerate the growth of ICT industry and to facilitate ICT talents in Bangladesh.
13 November 2020, 13:34 PM

Elon Musk says he tested positive and negative for Covid-19 on same day

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Thursday he took four coronavirus tests on the same day, with two showing positive results, while the other two were negative.
13 November 2020, 07:27 AM

Top 5 under 15: The best budget smartwatch and bands you can buy now

Gaining its popularity in late 2018, Amazfit has spawned one great wearable after another in the last couple of years. And GTR is one of its most
12 November 2020, 18:00 PM

'Unfair surveillance'? Online exam software sparks global student revolt

As Covid-19 restrictions force students to take remote exams, universities around the world are relying on proctoring software like Examplify. But many students are wary of the technology, including mass data collection and bias in facial recognition.
12 November 2020, 11:59 AM

'Unfair surveillance'? Online exam software sparks global student revolt

As Covid-19 restrictions force students to take remote exams, universities around the world are relying on proctoring software like Examplify. But many students are wary of the technology, including mass data collection and bias in facial recognition.
12 November 2020, 11:22 AM

Singapore looks to woo global tech executives with special visa

Singapore on Thursday announced a new work visa for foreign executives of technology firms, a sector the low-tax global business hub hopes will power future economic growth. Under the Tech. Pass programme launching in January, up to 500 experienced executives can apply for the two-year visas, which allow participants to operate a business, invest in or become a director in Singapore-based companies, and mentor start-ups.
12 November 2020, 10:21 AM

Google Photos to end its free unlimited storage

After five years of free service, Googles free image storage policy is officially coming to an end.
12 November 2020, 06:37 AM

Kawasaki debuts H2 themed gaming chair

Japanese motorcycle maker Kawasaki has unveiled a gaming chair based on their Ninja H2 superbike.
11 November 2020, 17:57 PM

UN calls for crackdown on trafficking of women, girls in digital age

The UN women's rights committee on Wednesday called on governments to pursue all appropriate means to eliminate trafficking of women and girls, highlighting the increasing use of social media to recruit trafficking victims during the Covid-19 pandemic.
11 November 2020, 17:56 PM

495 illegally imported mobile phone sets seized at Dhaka airport

Customs Intelligence officials seized around 495 mobile phone sets worth Tk 3 crores at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka this morning.
11 November 2020, 14:34 PM

Meet the M1 - Apple's first in-house microprocessor

Apple on Tuesday introduced its first microprocessor for Mac computers, called the M1, a move that will tie its Macs and iPhones closer together technologically.
11 November 2020, 11:19 AM

Apple unveils fastest Macs ever powered by in-house processors

Apple Inc on Tuesday introduced a MacBook Air notebook and other computers with the first Apple-designed microprocessor, called the M1, a move that will tie its Macs and iPhones closer together technologically.
10 November 2020, 18:50 PM

Big Tech welcomes Biden presidency, but battles loom

Silicon Valley is welcoming the election of Joe Biden as US president even as it girds for a series of battles over tech policy in Washington. The transition comes amid a growing “techlash” as lawmakers and policymakers struggle over antitrust enforcement, social media regulation, immigration and other contentious issues. “Tech companies are happy with the outcome but there is some trepidation as well,” said Bob O'Donnell, an analyst at Technalysis Research. O'Donnell said scrutiny of tech giants will likely continue or even intensify in Washington regardless of which party is in power.
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