Apple could soon bring out an iPhone that you can roll

Apple Inc. has been awarded a patent for a rollable display, further fuelling speculation about the tech giant's foray into flexible screen technology.
18 July 2023, 12:16 PM

What happens when our data gets leaked: Here's how concerned you should be

A recent security breach on the website of the Office of the Registrar General, Birth & Death Registration (BDRIS) has raised significant concerns regarding data privacy and the potential consequences individuals may face when their sensitive information falls into the wrong hands. Let's will delve into the implications of such a breach, highlighting the far-reaching effects on affected individuals.
18 July 2023, 08:28 AM

You can now use Google Bard in Bangla

Google has released a new update to Bard, in which the AI chatbot can understand and give replies in over 40 languages, including Bangla. 
17 July 2023, 10:16 AM

China launches its own open-source operating system

The Linux-based operating system openKylin was built by about 4,000 developers. The OS is currently used in China's space programmes, as well as the country's finance and energy industries.
16 July 2023, 11:26 AM

Skoot and Walton to jointly produce Made-in Bangladesh e-bikes

As per the MoU, the two companies will jointly manufacture environment-friendly electric bikes in the country to improve the riding experience for local customers. The partnership also plans to improve the e-bike industry in Bangladesh through the introduction of technologically advanced products. 
16 July 2023, 10:13 AM

Unravelling the challenges behind bridging the digital healthcare gap

Despite being a relatively nascent concept in the country, digital health bears the potential to fundamentally redefine healthcare access for Bangladesh's 160 million residents, making healthcare available within the palm of their hands.
14 July 2023, 06:00 AM

A ‘better’ pill to swallow

With that, another weekend rolls around. Until next time.
14 July 2023, 03:30 AM

Palak wants Elon Musk's Starlink internet in Bangladesh

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has urged US aerospace manufacturer Space X to launch its Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh.
12 July 2023, 10:59 AM

Tata reportedly to become first ever Indian iPhone maker

Indian conglomerate Tata Group is reportedly on the brink of finalising an agreement to acquire a factory in Karnataka, India, currently owned by Wistron Corporation—a key supplier for Apple Inc. If the deal is successfully closed by August, it would mark the first instance of an Indian company engaging in the assembly of iPhones.
11 July 2023, 20:31 PM

IUT and BUET advance to final round of European Rover Challenge 2023

Out of the 54 global teams participating, 25 teams have successfully advanced to the final round, including Altair from the Islamic University Of Technology (IUT) and Team Interplanetar from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).
11 July 2023, 11:20 AM

Indian TV channel introduces AI news anchor

Odisha TV (OTV), an Odia-based news station in India, has unveiled its first artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor named Lisa. Lisa made her debut appearance in a video tweeted by OTV, where she introduced herself to the world. In her announcement, she declared the moment as historic and revealed her upcoming role as a news update host. Lisa reportedly possesses the ability to communicate fluently in multiple languages, including Odia, English, and others.
11 July 2023, 10:43 AM

Notorious BlackCat hackers steal over 170gb sensitive data from Krishi Bank

The compromised information includes highly sensitive financial records such as account details, statements, and tax information.
11 July 2023, 00:45 AM

Meet Rousseau Kazi, the Bangladeshi-born CEO and Co-Founder of the other 'Threads'

Shortly after the launch of Threads, it became apparent that Mark Zuckerberg's new Twitter competitor had opted for a .net domain instead of the customary .com. The reason behind this choice lies in the fact that the .com domain had already been claimed by another platform, also called Threads, led by one Rousseau Kazi, serving as its Co-Founder and CEO.
9 July 2023, 12:32 PM

Twitter threatens Meta with lawsuit over hiring former employees

Twitter, the popular microblogging platform, threatened Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, with a lawsuit a few hours after the launch of Threads - an app many believe to be Meta's replacement for Twitter. 
9 July 2023, 12:00 PM

Infinix introduces Note 30 and Note 30 Pro in Bangladesh

Infinix has launched its latest addition to its Note series, the Note 30 Pro in Bangladesh.
9 July 2023, 11:25 AM

TECNO launches CAMON 20 series in Bangladesh

TECNO recently launched a new lineup of smartphones with two models: CAMON 20 and CAMON 20 Pro. Both phones feature the CAMON PUZZLE deconstructionist design, alongside a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, and in-display fingerprint sensor.
9 July 2023, 10:47 AM

ChatGPT faces user decline for the first time since launch: reports

Mobile and desktop users visiting ChatGPT fell 9.7% last month, states a recent report by The Washington Post. Downloads of ChatGPT's iOS app are also showing a steady drop. 
9 July 2023, 10:41 AM

Personal data leak by govt. website: No scope to evade responsibility, says Palak

Speaking at the prestigious Bangabandhu International Cyber Security Awareness Award program, the State Minister of Information and Technology (ICT), Junaid Ahmed Palak, acknowledged the recent data leak by a government website and assumed full responsibility for the data breach, emphasizing the need to address the issue promptly.
9 July 2023, 08:28 AM

Messenger bug: Users report ‘Message could not be sent’

Many users in Bangladesh and other countries are facing problems when trying to send messages, photos and videos through the Messenger app of Facebook.
7 July 2023, 11:41 AM

From mild to wild: converting an Impreza into a WRX STi

Owned by local car enthusiast Kazi Tahzid, this STi was originally owned by one of his close friends and started as a 2007 base model Impreza. In 2020, using a CKD imported from Japan, it was converted into a 2006 Impreza WRX STi
7 July 2023, 04:05 AM