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Dr. He Hongmei
28 July 2026, 13:04 PM Tech & Startup
Bangladeshi students win big at World Invention Creativity Olympics 2026
27 July 2026, 13:47 PM Tech & Startup
Teams of Bangladeshi students won two gold medals and two silver medals at the World Invention Creativity Olympics (WICO) 2026 held in Seoul, South Korea.
Nvidia in talks to back $250 bln for OpenAI's data centre: report
Tech & Startup Desk
27 July 2026, 14:27 PM Tech & Startup
Nvidia is in discussions to provide around $250 billion in financing guarantees for OpenAI, a move that would help the artificial intelligence company secure a massive data centre campus in southern Ohio.
Tech giants urge lawmakers not to restrict open-source AI
Tech & Startup Desk
26 July 2026, 18:06 PM Tech & Startup
Next Step / Jobs of the week
Next Step Desk
26 July 2026, 14:09 PM Tech & Startup
DeepSeek pauses second fundraising round: report
Next Step Desk
26 July 2026, 17:47 PM Tech & Startup
Facebook launches free verified badge using selfie checks
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25 July 2026, 16:49 PM Tech & Startup
OpenAI sued after ChatGPT allegedly told user not to seek medical treatment
Tech & Startup Desk
25 July 2026, 15:20 PM Tech & Startup

Japan notes increase in Skyline, NSX prices due to overseas interest

Import restrictions meant rare JDM supercars could not reach some shores. Now, the "older than so and so years" rule applies to cars like the Honda NSX and Nissan Skyline GTR.
1 March 2016, 10:40 AM

Snapchat rivals Facebook with 8bn video views on app daily

Snapchat has emerged as a new powerhouse, with the revelation that users of the service now watch 8 billion videos on its app every day, reports Business Insider.
1 March 2016, 06:50 AM

Easter Island civilization not destroyed by war, new evidence shows

For a long time, it has been presumed that the demise of Easter Island was a result of massive warfare. Thousands of small, sharp, spearlike objects scattered throughout the Easter Island is evidence of that. However, new evidence from archaeological investigations suggests that these objects, called mata’a, were not used as weapons at all.
1 March 2016, 05:47 AM

5D black holes could break relativity

Ring-shaped, five-dimensional black holes could break Einstein's theory of general relativity, but there's a catch-it doesn't exists.
1 March 2016, 05:10 AM

Tech Bits

Tech Bits
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Dutch-Bangla Bank launches virtual card for IT professional

Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. has launched a virtual card to help upcoming app developers and IT enthusiasts make online payments. Bangladesh Bank had recently
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Activation ceremony between NCC Bank Limited and SSL Wireless

NCC Bank Limited, has signed an agreement with Software Shop Limited (operating under the brand name “SSL Wireless”) to implement 3D Secure Solution for
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Symphony Xplorer H175

We were sent the white device which seems to be the in thing for many device manufacturers. The back cover is a crosshatched white plastic with a machined aluminium edge going all round. At first glance, it's a safe design approach that won't offend anyone. The five inch display and the resulting bezel is just the right balance for most people to comfortably hold in their hands for one handed operation.
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Highlights of MWC 2016

With the Mobile World Congress going on and so many new devices being introduced, last week would have been an amazing time to visit Barcelona. Regret not because we bring you the highlights of MWC 2016.
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Scientists discover major Jurassic fossil site in Argentina

Paleontologists in Argentina announce the discovery of a major Jurassic-era fossil site four years after it was first discovered.
28 February 2016, 08:21 AM

How powerful is the human brain compared to a computer?

A computer specifically programmed to perform singular task can give a human a run for his or her money, but when we measure a computer against the entirety of what a human mind is capable of, it’s not really all that close.
28 February 2016, 06:24 AM

First photos of Pluto’s north pole released

NASA just released incredible new photos of Pluto’s north pole, and they seem to raise more questions about this icy planet.
28 February 2016, 05:33 AM

Facebook wants to crack down against hate speech on migrants

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg says the social network needs to get better at cracking down on hate speech against migrants.
27 February 2016, 14:25 PM

Study identifies common ancestor of chimpanzees, bonobos

Scientists reveal a common ancestor of all chimpanzees and bonobos from their DNA analysis.
27 February 2016, 11:43 AM

Best and worst ways to boost smartphone’s battery life

There were different types of tips for boosting your smartphone’s battery life over the years and while some of them are legitimately great, some of them are also myths.
27 February 2016, 06:57 AM

NASA to simulate growing Peru potatoes on Mars

NASA, the US space agency, together with Lima's International Potato Center (CIP) is conducting the pioneering experiment to determine whether potatoes are fit to grow on Mars.
27 February 2016, 04:55 AM

Lab-grown sperm makes healthy offspring

Sperm have been made in the laboratory and used to father healthy baby mice in a pioneering move that could lead to infertility treatments.
26 February 2016, 07:05 AM

Telescope used on Armstrong's moon landing finds new galaxies

An Australian telescope used to broadcast live vision of man's first steps on the moon in 1969 finds hundreds of new galaxies hidden behind the Milky Way by using an innovative receiver that measures radio waves.
25 February 2016, 13:37 PM

Apple boss hits back at FBI conduct

Apple boss Tim Cook has hit back at the FBI over the handling of a court order to help unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino killer Syed Rizwan Farook.
25 February 2016, 06:41 AM

Memrise

Memrise is a website which offers online learning opportunities. Whenever you need a short tutorial to learn something or let's just say prepare for a general knowledge quiz, Memrise is the way to go.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM
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