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Despite Apple's discontent, EU plans to mandate common charger for all phones

The European Commission will on Thursday present a legislative proposal for a common charger for mobile phones, tablets and headphones, a person familiar with the matter said - a move likely to affect iPhone maker Apple (AAPL.O) more than its rivals.
22 September 2021

Facebook unveils two new video-calling devices

The 10-inch Portal Go is an all-new, portable form factor wrapped in fabric with a standalone battery. The updated Portal Plus replaces the 14-inch device that first debuted three years ago. New software updates put even more of an emphasis on video calls in a remote work setting.
21 September 2021

Facebook spent over $13 bln on safety, security since 2016

Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it has invested more than $13 billion in safety and security measures since 2016, days after a newspaper reported the company had failed to fix  “the platform's ill effects” researchers had identified.
21 September 2021

Offline Siri, 3D maps, screen sharing: Apple's iOS 15 is here

Apple has finally released the iOS 15 for the public and it's available to download now in Bangladesh. We have received our first update and here are the key highlights:
20 September 2021

Bangladesh on the road to an electric future

Bangladesh is now nearer than ever to joining the global trend of switching to electric vehicles in the name of saving the environment and cutting down costs. In fact, we are very close to manufacturing electric vehicles in our country. 
20 September 2021

Bonton to provide WiFi-sharing services

Bonton, a WiFi-sharing app, has been making strides in solving crucial pain points of the general internet users, especially for young individuals and businesses. 
20 September 2021

Reality show Bangabandhu Innovation Grant 2021 starts with 65 startups

On the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the iDEA project of the ICT Division is organising the Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG) 2021, a reality show designed to discover and fund innovative startups through the participation of local and foreign contestants. 
19 September 2021

What life is like aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule

The first space tourism mission by Elon Musk's SpaceX blasted off from Florida on Wednesday and the four crew members -- a billionaire and three other Americans -- have already seen more than 25 sunsets and sunrises. SpaceX has released few details about their adventure since they reached an orbit that is more distant than that of the International Space Station. Here's what we know about their life on board:
18 September 2021

Zoom rolls out tons of new features including live translation

Automatic live transcriptions and closed captions in English will be available in February 2021 for free Zoom accounts. Zoom now says it “plans to provide real-time transcription for (as many as 30 additional languages) by the end of next year.”
16 September 2021

WhatsApp begins testing in-app business directory

WhatsApp launched a new feature on Wednesday that allows users to search for businesses within the app for the first time, according to Reuters and The Verge,
16 September 2021

iPhone 13 will offer faster chips and sharper cameras for the same price

Apple Inc unveiled the iPhone 13 and a new iPad mini on Tuesday, expanding 5G connectivity and showing off faster chips and sharper cameras without raising the phone's price.
15 September 2021

Walton launches new tab ‘Walpad 10S’

The silver-coloured tab is now available at all sales outlets of Walton at BDT 26,990 with a one-year warranty.
15 September 2021

SpaceX set to make history with first all-civilian crew launched into orbit

The latest in a recent line of space-obsessed billionaires was set for liftoff on Wednesday with three less wealthy private citizens along for the ride aboard a SpaceX rocket ship, seeking to become the first all-civilian crew launched into Earth orbit.
15 September 2021

Social media community guidelines are important, but not perfect in emerging markets

On September 5, the High Court bench of Justice Md. Mozibur Rahman Miah and Justice Kamrul Hossain Mollah, during a public interest litigation hearing, accused BTRC of being reluctant to remove defamatory, viral content from social media. The bench, citing the media’s attempt to assassinate Pori Moni’s character, also went so far as saying that the BTRC “can instantly stop defamatory materials from spreading online. But it doesn't -- as if it enjoys them” and waits for specific High Court directives before taking any action. In response, Posts and Telecom Minister Mustafa Jabbar said that BTRC does not have the power and capability to block any content from the platforms. “The government is helpless,” said Jabbar in a press briefing, adding that Facebook and YouTube often do not respond to Bangladesh’s requests to remove defamatory content that do not violate their community guidelines.
15 September 2021

Chaldal secures another round of investment of $10 Million

Chaldal, the largest online grocery store in Bangladesh, has recently raised $10 million USD in its Series C round. The investment was led by Taavet Hinrikus, Co-founder, Wise; Sten Tamkivi, Chief Product Officer, Topia; and Xploration Capital, with participation from Mir Group. 
15 September 2021

Israeli company exploits new iPhone software vulnerability, affecting most versions

A cyber surveillance company based in Israel developed a tool to break into Apple iPhones with a never-before-seen technique that has been in use since at least February, internet security watchdog group Citizen Lab said on Monday (Sept 13).
15 September 2021

Apple unveils whole new line of iPhones, iPad, and iWatch

September; the month where a handheld tech trivia takes place, usually starting from Apple through their WWDC event, where new phones, tablets, and much more get announced. Keep reading to find all about the new, updated, handheld peripherals that got announced at the event.
15 September 2021

Huawei kicks off ‘Seeds for the Future 2021 Bangladesh’

Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited launched ‘Seeds for the Future 2021 Bangladesh’, for the seventh year in Bangladesh, to inspire ICT talents who will shape the future of Bangladesh. The announcement came through a virtual inauguration event today.
14 September 2021

Samsung launches Galaxy F22 in Bangladesh

Samsung Bangladesh has recently launched the new Galaxy F22 in the Bangladesh market.
12 September 2021

Judge loosens Apple’s grip on app store in Epic decision

A federal judge ordered Apple to dismantle part of the competitive barricade guarding its closely run app store, threatening one of the iPhone maker’s biggest moneymakers. Such a change could potentially also save app developers billions of dollars that could encourage them to lower the prices paid by consumers.
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