AI now shaping the world of creative arts

Based on the work of researchers from the University of California, Berkley many independent researchers and film enthusiasts have started using deep AI, to colourize many classic black and white films.
18 June 2020

How to make and disinfect cloth masks

Stacking two 10”x6” rectangles of tightly woven cotton sheets like a T-shirt or a scarf, one needs to sew them as if it was a single fabric piece.
18 June 2020

Project Gronthomogol: Pashe Achhi Initiative in aid of the Nilkhet booksellers

The lockdown situation due to the coronavirus crisis took a heavy toll on a lot of small enterprises. Nilkhet, an ancient book-hub of the capital is no exception to this.
18 June 2020

Here’s the coolest sub-1500cc cars you can and should have

Car taxes going up in Bangladesh? Seems like a nightmare for some. Cosindering that the entry bracket could be 25000taka AIT for cars upto 1500cc, here’s a few cars a petrolhead should consider before giving up life and hopes with an Allion.
18 June 2020

Rediscovering yesterday’s hot game titles for some righteous button smashing

As we head into another extended phase of social distancing and public lockdowns, many of us often look to old passions such as video games to settle old scores with our erstwhile younger self and at the same time, to seek the old adrenaline rush that would keep us awake many nights, mess up study hours, and occasionally be a point of contention between our parents.
18 June 2020

Project Gronthomongol: Pashe Achhi Initiative in aid of the Nilkhet booksellers

Members of Pashe Achhi Initiative, who are working to provide relief efforts through crowdfunding for the underprivileged in the times of the current crisis, were struck by the sufferings that the Nilkhet booksellers and their employees are going through.
13 June 2020

Oppo F15: Big on style, ageing chipset

Earlier this year, before everything went up in flames, Oppo launched its latest in the camera centric F series-F15. We got our hands on one and here’s our thought.
12 June 2020

Editor's Note: Hey, it's Friday, again!

I wouldn’t lie, I longed to write this note. A 4x4 column where I write about my erratically inspiring editorial team.
11 June 2020

TechBits

TechBits
11 June 2020

Singapore plans to give all citizens virus-tracing wearables

Singapore plans to give each of its 5.7 million residents a wearable device that will identify people who had interacted with carriers of coronavirus.
11 June 2020

OPPO Launches Reno 3 Pro in Bangladesh

OPPO Bangladesh has launched Reno3 Pro in an online launch event recently. The Reno 3 Pro comes with 44MP and 2MP dual camera and a punch-hole super AMOLED display.
11 June 2020

New cars this week

BMW 4 Series –The new front grilles give the car looks of a giant angry bever, out on the hunt for any lesser car that gets in its way. The inside is what
11 June 2020

LinkedIn skill assessments to prove you are not lying about your skills

LinkedIn skill badges are a great way to make yourself desirable in a job market that is becoming more and more digital every day.
11 June 2020

Manufacturing PAPRs in Bangladesh: In conversation with Bioforge’s Dr Dewan Ahmed

We are a biomedical hardware and software company. We are working on developing products and services to support hospitals and doctors in delivering effective healthcare solutions using innovative technology.
11 June 2020

Oppo F15: Big on style, ageing chipset

Earlier this year, before everything went up in flames, Oppo launched its latest in the camera centric F series-F15. We got our hands on one and here’s our thought:
11 June 2020

Bangladeshi TED Talks you need to catch up on now

TED in 1984 began its journey to spread significant ideas through influential videos from expert speakers covering a vast range of topics to broaden people’s horizon regarding different aspects of life.
11 June 2020

The Urban Outlaw: 1982 Toyota Corolla GL

Tokyo Hippari nights in Dhaka feat. a lowered, flared old Corolla
11 June 2020

Tech and art reconnects lost memories of forgotten places: The tale of Uronto Artist Community

The community creates opportunities to connect cultural histories through coexisting and co-creating through collaboration between artists from diverse backgrounds, gaining access to memories that inspire creative workers and empower current generations with knowledge.
11 June 2020

Mobile phone users to pay more

Mobile phone users will have to pay higher bills as supplementary duty is set to increase to 15 percent from the existing 10 percent in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2020-21.
11 June 2020

Voice of Business hosting webinars in full swing for students

Voice of business got robust responses from the students which indicate their eagerness to use this time productively. The webinar series is basically about the job market. It will have more episodes in the future keeping in mind the welfare of the students. In this tough situation, it is very important for all to stay strong and positive. To keep students motivated and constructive, VoB has initiated creative projects every time.
10 June 2020