Ehsanur Raza Ronny

Primary life roles: Confused dad, all round car guy, model car builder and cartoonist. Currently Editor of Shift (automobiles), Bytes (technology) and Next Step (career) for the Daily Star. Previously did four years hard labour in advertising before starting Shift and Next Step in 2013 while also re-branding the previous tech publication as Bytes.

We didn’t mean to stop reading

There was a time, maybe not that long ago, when the only thing you needed for a perfect evening was a book

4d ago

Redmi Note 14 4G: Big battery, bright display, and bang for your buck

Let’s be real—buying a phone under BDT 25,000 these days feels like trying to get decent biryani for under 100 bucks. Expectations are high, budgets are tight, and compromises are inevitable. Enter the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G, a phone that doesn’t promise the world—but gives you a pretty good piece of it anyway.

6d ago

Asus Vivobook S 15: The future is snapping into place

With the Asus Vivobook S 15 in hand—one of the first Copilot+ PCs powered by this much-hyped chip—it’s time to see if the revolution lives up to the anticipation. This processor promises high-octane performance with battery life that borders on sorcery. But is it the MacBook Air-killer Windows users have been waiting for? Let’s find out.

2m ago

How to smell amazing without suffocating the room

Fragrance should be subtle and intimate, not overpowering. Apply perfume to pulse points, avoid rubbing it in, and be mindful of seasonal changes. Winter’s cooler temperatures make scents last longer, but be cautious of external odours.

4m ago

Thinking of studying abroad? Here’s how school life varies worldwide

Student life looks very different around the world, with each country offering its own approach to education, exams, and extracurriculars. Whether it’s the schooling system or the academic pressures, where you study can shape your future in unique ways.

5m ago

Things that go bump and moo in the night

Horror stories do not come any scarier than a bull gone loose.

10m ago

How you too can nearly, almost, probably become a Jedi Knight

At its core, 'Star Wars' is a classic tale of underdogs taking on a powerful enemy; it's a story of hope and perseverance, of standing up for what's right even when the odds are against you.

1y ago
November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016

The top travel tech for 2017

When you travel, you need the lightest notebook you can get. And yes, there are great options that are not named Air. Lenovo LaVie

November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016

How social media can help you work better. No, really!

People at work are glued to their phones as much as the bosses wish they would be glued to their project at hand. Here's how you can use that addiction to fuel a better, more connected workplace.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Fairlady 2000 rebirth

The Fairlady 2000 is the second generation of the famed line from Datsun. The 1967 model was pretty and a far cry from today's messy Z cars, and in collectible form the Fairlady doesn't offer too many options for purchase. However, Hot Wheels has decided to change that in 2016 with a restomodded take on the 2000.

November 9, 2016
November 9, 2016

Audi Quattro 1:24

Legendary 1986 Audi Quattro in 1/24 scale, a car designed only using set squares by a man wearing square glasses.

October 31, 2016
October 31, 2016

9 scariest cars to drive of all time

Cars were meant to transport you from A to B in one piece preferably. These 9 cars prefer to do so in pieces or on fire or upside down. Sometimes, all three.

October 12, 2016
October 12, 2016

1:64 Countach and Subaru Impreza from Tomica's Premium range

Tomica is Japan's biggest contributor to ensuring kids grow up loving cars. They've been making 1:64ish model cars

October 12, 2016
October 12, 2016

6 days, 6 Toyota hybrids and some burnt tyres

Early September this year, Toyota invited us over to Japan's Fuji Speedway to understand and sample a range of their hybrid vehicles. They wanted us to know how serious they are about saving the world through continual tweaks. Here are six very different cars for possibly very different sets of people. And it rained. Question is, did I learn anything?

October 5, 2016
October 5, 2016

Toyota the eco warrior

The future isn't about flying cars and women with bionic implants posing against glistening landscapes. It is about intelligent cars and buildings that literally eat away at pollution. While the former looks cool, the reality is about developing a robust, sustainable process that supports our fragile ecosystem. I headed to Japan on a tour of Toyota's battery, hybrid-vehicle manufacturing and testing plants to see what all the hubbub is about.

September 28, 2016
September 28, 2016

2017 Honda Civic

The brand new Honda Civic is a redesigned beauty with a massive new direction: turbo.

September 26, 2016
September 26, 2016

Hands on Review: Huawei P9 Lite

So how far away has the diet taken the Lite from the flagship P9? Find out in this detailed video!