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

5d 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.

1w 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
September 7, 2016
September 7, 2016

THE 2017 BMW 7 SERIES

BMW has gone mad in a very calculative and delicious manner with the latest generation of their flagship, the 7 series. We take the uber-luxury limo out on a date.

August 26, 2016
August 26, 2016

Job hopping with Genghis Khan

Job hopping with Genghis Khan - When is it right to switch jobs?

August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016

Living with the COROLLA E90

Living with an old car: Pros and cons of a Toyota Corolla E90

August 3, 2016
August 3, 2016

Winged Warriors

Rundown of the best 1:64 Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird models

July 27, 2016
July 27, 2016

The coolest lowrider scale model cars

Lowriders are colourful, loud and slow automotive art. Here's the best scale model options you can have.

July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016

Lexus RX200t

For starters, the Lexus RX200t is more fun than I expected a mid-size luxury SUV to be. The 2.0 turbo makes 235bhp and 258lb ft of torque while looking like an unmasked Predator from the Arnold movie. Also, we put our sub editor's head under the automatic rear door.

July 4, 2016
July 4, 2016

Download yourself into a server: Huawei’s futurecast

The plan is to store you on a computer database. Yes, you read that right. Your entire consciousness is to be stored so your future generations can have a conversation with you. I talk to Kevin Ho and Clement Wong about Huaweis futurecast at CES2016 in China.

July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016

Surviving Dhaka

Every turn you take is a game of chance. You just may see the light of day or you may end up in a freshly dug out ditch full of

June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016

German Mercedes from China

Turn over almost any die-cast car and you will see one particular badge everywhere: Made in China. It’s easier to manufacture everything in China, be it cars, toys or mythical fake eggs. But are the models they make any good at all?

June 15, 2016
June 15, 2016

1:43 Ferrari Daytona: hot little torpedo

Ferrari’s designs were once only about three portions: a mile long hood, a tiny space for a person to sit in crookedly and a short