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
Netflix launches new TikTok-style feature 'Fast Laughs'
Netflix on Wednesday added a “Fast Laughs” feature to its iPhone app, serving up comic clips in rapid fire, in a move taking on the popular video app TikTok. Tapping a Fast Laughs tab added to the mobile app will launch a stream of funny snippets from movies, sitcoms, comedy routines, and television shows, according to Netflix.
'iPhone 13' rumoured to feature a smaller notch and a faster screen
Despite the recent launch of the iPhone 12, Apple is reportedly already working on its next flagship smartphone. Although the Silicon Valley giant has yet to release any official information, rumours and speculations about the new 'iPhone 13' has gripped the tech world.
It's official: Alibaba's Daraz finally enters the food delivery market of Bangladesh
Alibaba, the global e-commerce giant, officially enters the Bangladeshi food delivery scene through the acquisition of Hungry Naki in its locally invested venture, Daraz. The confirmation comes after both the parties entered negotiation in early December last year.
How the Vikings gave Bluetooth technology its name
An important historic figure in Scandinavia in the 10th century, the king of Denmark's nickname is said to refer to a dead tooth, or, as other tales have it, to his liking for blueberries or even a simple translation error.
Xiaomi Launches Redmi 9 Power
Xiaomi today announced the launch of Redmi 9 Power - the first phone from the house of Redmi to come with a 6,000mAh battery and with a 48MP quad camera set-up.
Microsoft sets stage for mixed-reality future
Microsoft on Tuesday set the stage for a future in which long-distance coworkers can collaborate as though in the same room, using augmented reality glasses and cloud computing power. The US technology colossus launched Microsoft Mesh platform at its annual Ignite developers conference, which was a streamed event this year due to the pandemic.
Vivo’s budget gaming phone Y20G launched in Bangladesh
Vivo announced the launch of its budget gaming phone Y20G for the Bangladesh market today.
Bangladesh Freelancer Development Society launches across the country
Bangladesh Freelancer Development Society (BFDS) has officially launched across the country. Recently, the organisation started its journey by forming a district committee at the Sheikh Hasina Software Technology Park Auditorium in Jashore. The organisation will work in different districts of the country by forming committees continuously.
SoundCloud to be first music app with 'fan-powered' artist payments
SoundCloud announced Tuesday it would become the first streaming service to start directing subscribers' fees to the independent artists they support, a move welcomed by musicians campaigning for fairer pay. At the moment, streaming services like Spotify, Deezer and Apple put royalty payments into one big pot and dish them out based on which artists have the most global plays.
PROTRACKER ensures efficiency for in RMG sector
Mondol Group, a renowned RMG manufacturer's sister concern Cotton Club (BD) has increased its production capacity by 10 percent by implementing advanced technology software PROTRACKER, says a recently issued press release. Cotton Club (BD) Limited, a 100% export-oriented garments company, has been exporting readymade garments since its inception in 2006.