Facebook and Instagram users can now message each other

Facebook Inc says it will start replacing the direct messaging service within Instagram with a version of its Messenger app, the first major step in its plan to tie together messaging across its suite of apps.
2 October 2020, 07:15 AM

Increasing workplace productivity after being accustomed to the WHF routine

Although you are returning to the office, the world is still dealing with COVID-19 without a vaccine. Hence, it is important that everyone
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Creative games to exert your mind

Let your creativity flourish with these games
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM

GoGrabi - a new e-commerce for groceries launched

GoGrabi, new e-commerce for groceries, has just been launched recently. An initiative by Nexio Retail Concept’s Limited, GoGrabi plans to utilise a hyper-local model and provide a fast and cheap grocery shopping experience to the customers all over Dhaka from Octob
1 October 2020, 17:09 PM

Joycalls rewards disabled loyal customer

Joycalls, the internationally recognised social chatting IVR platform, recently handed over a token of appreciation to its loyal customer, Shoriful Islam, a 30-year-old blind resident of Khalishpur, Khulna.
1 October 2020, 17:00 PM

Google unveils new Pixel handsets with 5G wireless

Google on Wednesday unveiled two new smartphones with 5G wireless capability under its Pixel brand, which showcases the Android mobile system but has limited market share.
1 October 2020, 11:45 AM

Amazon unveils payment by hand-waving

Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a new biometric payment system using palm recognition, to be made available to rival retailers and also promoted as a replacement for badge entry at stadiums or workplaces.
30 September 2020, 11:02 AM

Google Maps looking to roll out feature that shows Covid-19 hot spots

Google is updating its free mapping service this week with colour-coding that maps out areas infected with Covid-19 cases, the search giant said in a blog post on Thursday.
29 September 2020, 10:35 AM

Electrified by Tesla, Chinese EV startups are on the charge

China's electric vehicle startups are on the charge again, thanks to Tesla. The country's growing fascination with the U.S. pioneer's sleek designs and cutting-edge technology is giving a string of second-wave home-grown Tesla wannabes the traction to raise more funding, expand production and boost sales.
29 September 2020, 10:13 AM

Global Microsoft outage brings down Teams, Office 365 and Outlook

Microsoft Corp says a recent change it introduced likely caused a major outage, affecting users' access to multiple Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook.com and Microsoft Teams.
29 September 2020, 08:02 AM

Fighting Covid-19 with Bioinformatics

As the Covid-19 pandemic progresses, bioinformaticians like Dr. Sebastian Maurer-Stroh are helping us make sense of SARS-CoV-2’s continuing evolution.
28 September 2020, 08:34 AM

Apple critics form coalition to challenge App Store fees

A group of Apple Inc's critics - including Spotify Technology SA, Match Group Inc and "Fortnite" creator Epic Games - have joined a nonprofit group that plans to advocate for legal and regulatory action to challenge the iPhone maker's App Store practices.
27 September 2020, 10:08 AM

Epic Games battles to get Fortnite back in App Store

Epic Games will strive anew Monday to convince a judge that its hit title Fortnite should be restored to Apple's App Store, despite sidestepping the tech titan's standard commission on transactions. Apple does not allow users of its popular devices to download apps from anywhere but its App Store and Epic are challenging its practice of taking a 30 per cent cut of money spent on the apps by users.
27 September 2020, 10:04 AM

Samsung launches smartphone-feature phone exchange program

In order to make the transition from feature phones to smartphones easier, Samsung has launched a new 4G smartphone, Galaxy M01 core, with Tk. 1,000 off for everyone and additional Tk. 1,000 off when consumers exchange their feature phone.
25 September 2020, 11:11 AM

Amazon unveils indoor drone, spherical speakers and car alarm in new product rollout

Amazon.com Inc on Thursday announced an indoor drone for recording security video in homes and car products for alerting vehicle owners about attempted break-ins.The news reflects Amazon's drive into the security business since it acquired the smart doorbell and camera company Ring in 2018. That has led to criticism by civil liberties advocates who have taken issue with services that let Ring users share videos with law enforcement.
25 September 2020, 10:25 AM

Amazon launches Luna cloud-based video game service

Amazon on Thursday unveiled its Luna streaming video game service, challenging Microsoft and Google in the fast-growing segment. Gamers in the US were invited to request early access to Luna, which uses a video game controller to connect directly to games hosted at Amazon Web Services data centres to stream play through Fire TV as well as personal computers.
25 September 2020, 10:19 AM

Does your e-commerce business page need a website?

Many start off by opening up a page on social media. But if you want to progress your e-commerce business and take it to the next level with a website, then there are few key things that you need to know:
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Vivo Y50: One month later

I love the colour on this thing. Light metallic blue frame and pearlescent, glossy back with neatly arrange quad cam setup on the left. Of course, the frame is plastic as is the back so scratches will be imminent unless you sue the clear protector supplied.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

“The Social Dilemma” exposes the ugly truth about social media with a stark warning

What sets The Social Dilemma apart from contemporary materials on the dangers of social media, is its simplistic and straightforward narrative that aims to explain complex algorithms in layman's terms. Coupled with honest, exclusive interviews of former Big Tech employees and a fictional second storyline that shows how a regular American household slowly disintegrates thanks to the influence of social media; The Social Dilemma desperately tries to tell a true horror story that's stranger than fiction.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Tech giants strike deal with advertisers over hate speech

Web giants including Facebook have struck a deal with advertisers on how to identify harmful content such as hate speech, after an impasse over the issue which led to boycotts of the platform. The agreement -- which also included Twitter and YouTube -- laid out for the first time a common set of definitions for hateful statements online.
23 September 2020, 12:58 PM