South Korea winning the fight against coronavirus using big-data and AI

South Korea is fighting the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by relying on its technological forte. The country has an advanced digital platform for big-data mining, along with artificial intelligence (AI) and Koreans are leading the technological front, with Samsung competing closely with Apple.Inc of USA.
14 March 2020, 12:53 PM

3D hologram of Bangabandhu showcased at Joy Bangla Concert

Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman appeared before thousands of people at the Bangladesh Army Stadium during the Joy Bangla Concert at Bangladesh Army Stadium on March 7 -- virtually, through holographic technology.
8 March 2020, 08:48 AM

‘No iPhones for bad guys’

In an interview with Vanity Fair, director Rian Johnson has said, "I don't know if I should say this or not, Apple... they let you use iPhones in movies but — and this is very pivotal if you're ever watching a mystery movie — bad guys cannot have iPhones on camera."
29 February 2020, 09:18 AM

Language should not be a barrier to travelling

Although English is spoken worldwide, it is not the definitive language everywhere. And while language barrier can be a problem, it should not stop you from experiencing different cultures. Here’s a roundup of the best apps that will help you communicate across language barriers even if you don’t know the native language.
20 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Language learning gamified

Learning a new language has been one of the most sought-after skills by Bengalis for quite some time now. Many universities even offer a foreign language course. But the entire process of learning a new language can be tedious and quite daunting. So, what better way of making it more fun and interesting than games, right?
20 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Low-code development platforms: A way to reduce traditional programming efforts

In terms of developing codes at a faster rate and reducing the traditional programming efforts of writing a thousand lines, low-code development platforms are bringing a significant change.
20 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Use 5G from Huawei’s competitors: US urges EU

Washington wants its allies to ban Huawei, arguing the use of its kit creates the potential for espionage by China - a claim denied by Huawei and Beijing.
19 February 2020, 13:46 PM

Apple to miss revenue forecast as iPhone supply hit by coronavirus

Apple announced Monday it would miss its March quarter revenue forecast and global iPhone supplies would fall because of the deadly coronavirus epidemic, triggering a fall in Asian stock markets.
18 February 2020, 18:00 PM

BTRC floats tender to block illegal handset import

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) yesterday floated a tender to purchase equipment for setting up a National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) in a move to stop illegal import of mobile phones.
18 February 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Made in Bangladesh’ smartphones headed to US

Walton is set to export smartphones to the US, in what can be viewed as a remarkable endorsement of the leaps taken by Bangladesh’s manufacturing sector.
18 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Android phones face difficult launch as MWC 2020 canceled amid Coronavirus fears

On Wednesday, GSM Association (GSMA), the London based industry organisation that represents the global mobile industry, pulled the plug on the 2020 Mobile World Congress show. The show's organiser said the coronavirus, the virus infecting tens of thousands of people globally and originating from China, had made it "impossible" for the show to proceed.
13 February 2020, 06:56 AM

Did we hit a digital landmark through DCC Mayoral Elections 2020?

The Mayoral elections of the Dhaka City Corporations in 2020 is the first election in Bangladesh where all the polling centres of the city ran the voting procedures with EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines).
6 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Boeing 777X takes flight for the first time

The Boeing 777X is the newest Boeing aircraft to take flight. It flew on February 1, 2020, lifting off from Paine Field in Everett,
6 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Air Fryer/what, how and why

We all love eating fried food at the expense of indigestion, high blood pressure and a fatty liver. But what if you could eat all the sinful stuff without the sin? Like the title has already clued you in, an Air Fryer is the magical device.
30 January 2020, 18:00 PM

News aggregators to look into

The most popular entry on this list is Flipboard. Its sleek and lovely magazine layout is an amalgamation of news all sourced from points of your interest.
30 January 2020, 18:00 PM

CES 2020: the roundup

This unexpected crossover between Google and Samsung resulted in one of the most good-looking and powerful Chrome OS devices.
16 January 2020, 18:00 PM

More shocking news and it’s not just the name Ps5 landing at the end of this year

CES 2020 has rolled in with a whole host of tech news and by far the most jaw dropping news from the event was that Sony’s next-generation console the successor to the Ps4, will be called the Ps5.
9 January 2020, 18:00 PM

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9 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Segway may change the face of personal mobility...with a hoverchair

The Segway S-Pod is a 24 mph (38.6 km/h) self-balancing electric wheelchair. While this isn’t your typical handicapped wheelchair, the Segway S-Pod is designed for everyone as a new form of urban transportation.
9 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Samsung Bangladesh offers cash back on select devices

Samsung Bangladesh has introduced a New Year campaign through which consumers can get up to 100% cashback and promotional discounts on selected smartphones. The offer will be valid for the entire month of January 2020 and it will be nationwide.
9 January 2020, 18:00 PM