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New features coming in Android 17
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Google has announced a broad set of updates for Android 17, the newest version of its mobile operating system. Announced at the Android Show on May 12, ahead of the I/O developer conference next week, here are the confirmed highlights.
Android Auto update finally makes use of every inch of car screens
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Google unveils Googlebook, a new lineup of AI-native laptops
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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

Do you speak petrolhead?

Car geeks are a weird bunch. If you’ve ever been part of a conversation with more than one car geek present, you’d be forgiven for
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

Tesla in talks to use CATL’s cobalt-free batteries in China-made cars

Tesla is in advanced stages of talks to use batteries from CATL that contain no cobalt - one of the most expensive metals in electric vehicle (EV) batteries - in cars made at its China plant, people familiar with the matter said.
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

'realme' officially to launch in Bangladesh

realme, a sub-brand founded by OPPO, kick-started its operation in May 2018, will enter the Bangladesh market officially now. Prior to that, it was imported by dealers and was sold to the local market.
18 February 2020, 16:11 PM

Google mulls licensing deals with EU news media

Google is in discussions on deals to pay media organizations for content, a move aimed at blunting criticism that it unfairly profits from copyrighted news, according to people familiar with the talks.
15 February 2020, 12:55 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

ZKTeco’s permanent under vehicle inspection system to ensure safety and security of your premises

ZK-VSCN200 is a powerful tool to provide the professional-grade capability for incoming and outgoing traffic within a few seconds. This under vehicle inspection system greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of security checks in order to achieve a higher level of safety.
10 February 2020, 11:10 AM

Best of the best: luxury cars for Bangladesh

The facelift of this German luxury barge came with a giant kidney grill, Napa leather seats and a Samsung tablet with which you can control a bunch of options at the back. For power, it uses the same 3.0 litre straight-six powerplant found in the new Z4 and MkV Toyota Supra,
6 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Frankenstein’s Mustang in 1:64

Saif Khan built this amazing 1:64 replica of the star car from the 2008 movie Death Race starring Jason Staham.
6 February 2020, 18:00 PM

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

Motorcycle crash aftermath, a survivor’s perspective

It is said the best accidents are the ones that you can walk away from. Although any injury is arguably better than ending up in a grave, not being able to use your right arm because of a crushed wrist is also miserable, speaking from personal experience. Here are the few steps I took that saved my life and few I ignored that came to haunt me.
30 January 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

HopIn: A budget-friendly ridesharing service by local youths

A group of Bangladeshi youths has developed a digital platform – HopIn – to facilitate ride-sharing for students and middle-class jobholders.
20 January 2020, 16:00 PM
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