Science, Gadgets, and Tech
US TV provider given first-ever space debris fine
US authorities have issued a "breakthrough" first-ever fine over space debris, officials said Monday, slapping a $150,000 penalty on a TV company that failed to properly dispose of a satellite
UN warns against 'excessive' tech use in classrooms
Heavy reliance on technology in education may be unproductive, or even detrimental, if it interferes with the acquisition of basic skills such as reading, the UN warned on Wednesday
Twitter website replaces bird logo with X
Twitter launched its new logo on Monday, replacing the blue bird with a white X on a black background as the company moves toward rebranding as X
Musk, top exec say Twitter to be renamed X, get big makeover
Twitter owner Elon Musk and the chief executive he brought aboard just a month ago say the social media network will ditch the bird logo, rebrand the platform with the name X and move quickly into payments, banking and commerce
Twitter challenger Threads struggles for traction
After a wildly successful first few days, Threads popularity has waned in the weeks since Meta launched its challenge to Twitter, which lives on despite its problems
AI news presenters: What they mean for the future of newsroom
Since the debut of the country's first-ever artificial intelligence news presenter named 'Aparajita', there has been a raging debate regarding whether AI news presenters will take over the job of human news presenters in Bangladesh.
Netflix adds 6 million subscribers after password crackdown
Netflix on Wednesday said subscriptions to the media streaming service climbed by nearly 6 million in the wake of its crackdown on password sharing
Musk says Twitter has lost half its advertising revenue
Twitter owner Elon Musk said Saturday that the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last October has lost roughly half of its advertising revenue
Xiaomi Bangladesh unveils Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10
Xiaomi today announced the launch of the tenth generation of their Redmi Note series in Bangladesh. The brand introduced two smartphones under the series—Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10.
Elon Musk names himself 'Technoking of Tesla'
Tesla Inc added “Technoking of Tesla” to billionaire Chief Executive Elon Musk's list of official titles on Monday in a formal regulatory filing that also named finance chief Zachary Kirkhorn “Master of Coin”.
Samsung launches Galaxy A12 in Bangladesh
Samsung Bangladesh has introduced the Galaxy A12 in the Bangladesh market. The presale has started in Pickaboo, and it will continue until March 19, 2021.
India to propose cryptocurrency ban, penalising miners, traders - source
India will propose a law banning cryptocurrencies, fining anyone trading in the country or even holding such digital assets, a senior government official told Reuters in a potential blow to millions of investors piling into the red-hot asset class.
Govt launches Mujib100 app
State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak today launched the 'Mujib100' app that will help people know about the life and work of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Facebook launches Instagram Lite in Bangladesh
Facebook has launched Instagram Lite in Bangladesh to provide access to all users irrespective of device, platform and the network they are on.
Sea slugs lose heads to rid bodies of parasites, Japan researchers show
Japanese researchers have shown that a type of sea slug are able to self-decapitate and regrow their bodies, a discovery that could have ramifications for regenerative medicine.
A tech noob’s guide to buying a phone
Not everyone speaks the language of the tech and I presume you do not either. If you are a noob like me owning a phone that does not support 4G and flashing “Low Storage Space” for a decade now, here are 6 basic categories to help you and I purchase a much needed new phone.
Smart kitchen devices we wish we could get our hands on
If you want to get proper nutrition and calories, you’ll need to choose the right amount of ingredients and temperature for your every dish. And
Clubhouse: The platform that wants to transform social media, explained
Launched in April 2020, Clubhouse has speedily made its mark in the social media realm as an innovative platform to engage its audience. As the raging Covid-19 pandemic prevented human connection, people built an appetite for unique ways to communicate and interact. Clubhouse made its mark in people's lives by being an audio-only platform.