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Google has released Android 17, its latest mobile operating system update, with the rollout beginning on June 16, 2026 for a wide range of Pixel devices.
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Grameenphone to bring iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Grameenphone will offer the new generation iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus from November 2, 2017, a press release said
22 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Amazon going green

In an effort to become the largest corporate consumer of clean energy, Amazon has launched a new wind farm in Scurry, Texas. Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon christened it's operation last Thursday. Amazon, right after Google's parent company Alphabet, is the second largest producer of clean energy for its operation. The Amazon Wind Farm Texas was built by Lincoln Clean Energy, an I Squared Capital Advisors company. It’s among 18 Amazon wind and solar projects in operation, and the company has more than 35 projects in development.
22 October 2017, 18:00 PM

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22 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Igniting digital transformation

Digital transformation is about reimagining how you bring together people, data and processes to create value for your customers and maintain a competitive advantage in a digital-first world. We spoke about how digital transformation is going to impact businesses and what Microsoft is doing in Bangladesh with Ralph Haupter President, Microsoft Asia and Corporate Vice-President, Microsoft. Here's the gist:
22 October 2017, 18:00 PM

UNESCO award is recognition for my country

The UNESCO Carlos J Finlay Prize 2017 in Microbiology proves that the scientists in Bangladesh are doing world-class researches in their country, says Professor Dr Samir K Saha, a recipient of the award this year.
22 October 2017, 13:06 PM

Kids, screens and parental guilt: Time to loosen up?

Parents of small children have long been hearing about the perils of “screen time.” And with more screens, and new technologies such as Amazon’s Echo speaker, the message is getting louder.
21 October 2017, 06:16 AM

G7, tech giants agree on plan to block jihadist content online

G7 countries and tech giants including Google, Facebook and Twitter agree to work together to block the dissemination of Islamist extremism over the internet.
20 October 2017, 14:43 PM

Facebook joins effort to boost newspaper subscriptions

Facebook announces initiatives to help struggling news organisations gain paid subscribers, following a similar move unveiled earlier by Google.
20 October 2017, 05:41 AM

Explore planets and moons in Google Maps

Google has revealed a spectacular new addition to its online mapping service letting users discover and explore the surface of several plants in the solar system and their moons.
19 October 2017, 15:28 PM

The Audio Alternative

Finding a genuinely good free music player is annoyingly difficult for music aficionados. This is where JetAudio comes to the rescue.
18 October 2017, 18:00 PM

More of the same - But that's not a bad thing

When Shadow of Mordor launched, everyone expected it to be one of those bad spin-off video games of a popular franchise. But everyone, including myself, was pleasantly surprised as it turned out to be one the best games of 2014.
18 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Maiden ethical hacking conference held in Dhaka

First ever ethical hacking conference, HackTag2017, held in Dhaka last Saturday. Bangladeshi cyber security firm, Beetles Cyber Security Ltd, organised the conference to inspire ethical hacking in the country. Sumon Ahmed Sabir, Chief Strategic Office of Fibre at Home, Beetles Chief Executive Officer, Md. Muqeet Halim, Directors, Nahidul Kibria, Shahee Mirza and Tarek Siddiki, among others, were present on the occasion.
18 October 2017, 13:25 PM

‘Wizards AdNetworks’ launched

Local Ad Network company Wizards launched a Digital Ad Platform made for Bangladeshi publishers and brands last Saturday 14th October 2017, Hotel Le Meridien during the ‘Digital Marketing Summit 2017’.
18 October 2017, 12:53 PM

Electric jet startup could become 'Uber in the sky'

Eviation Aircraft chief executive Omer Bar-Yohay pictures a day not too far away when summoning a bargain plane ride with a smartphone will be as easy as hailing Uber.
18 October 2017, 07:49 AM

The face of the planet is changing

The negative effects of the internal combustion engine and the diesel powered engine is evident – rising global temperatures as a result of CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions, ongoing depletion of global fossil fuel reserves and clogging up of precious space in the world's cities has made the automobile the prime target for environmentalists and those dictating environmental policy.
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Gorgeous drop top - Aston Martin DB11 Volante

Aston Martin is back at it. Widely known for making some of the best looking cars ever made and winning favour with a certain British
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

TOP 5 REASONS TO BUY THE VOLVO S90

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17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Twitter to upgrade some features to prevent cyber-bullying

Twitter, facing pressure for not doing enough to curb abusive behavior on its platform, says it would upgrade some features to better combat cyber-bullying.
16 October 2017, 11:28 AM

Chalo expands service outside of Dhaka at an affordable rate on eco & sedan cars

After covering area city of Dhaka, Chalo has expanded its services to different places of the country. At the same time, the company has introduced Eco-Car service at Tk. 2,490/- taka including all costs for a day.
15 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Xiaomi awarded its Bangladesh operation

Smartphone brand Xiaomi accorded its Bangladesh operation with award along with other nine national partners for
15 October 2017, 18:00 PM
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