technology
Our outdated, inefficient higher education institutions
The world has never witnessed such unprecedented human-to-technology interactions.
Let’s stake our claim to outer space
Though the Outer Space Treaty specifies space as a global common resource, it does not mean that the space is public property.
Finding a balance between technology and nature in our daily lives
It is true that living without our smartphones or social media in this day and age is next to impossible but it is also true that due to technology we often feel disconnected from the natural world.
#Technology / Tech trends that will shape our future
Let's look at some tech trends that will change our future.
Review: Nonfiction / Tech bias: not a glitch, but a structural problem
With statistics backing her up, Broussard does a stellar job of portraying this bias for the readers with stories from individuals who have faced such discrimination. The book opens with the story of Robert Julian-Borchak Williams who gets wrongfully identified by a police facial recognition technology and gets taken into custody.
A technological evolution of crimes
Technology has advanced at a rapid pace, bringing many benefits to society, but it also has led to changes in crime patterns. Law enforcers’ race against crimes has become even more challenging faced with these technology-facilitated crimes. On many occasions, these techno criminals catch the police off guard.
Remodelling the world of fashion through technology
The fashion industry has always been at the forefront of innovation, with designers pushing boundaries and creating new trends every season. In recent years however, technology has played an increasingly important role in transforming the way fashion is produced, marketed, and consumed. From sustainable materials to 3D printing, the fashion industry is undergoing a major technological transformation.
Will our universities survive in 25 years?
Finding the “quality” in quality education continues to be elusive in Bangladesh
World Cup matches in Qatar run longer than ever
Matches at the World Cup in Qatar are running longer than at any other tournament after referees were told to account for time-wasting and delays more punctiliously.
How are bank accounts hacked?
With the advent of technology, the concept of privacy has also changed. Mobile phones are not only communication devices anymore. Myriad personal, confidential information stored in this small device.
Teaching parents how to use a computer
You'll need to take this one step at a time.
Emerging technologies for an emerging economy
Bangladesh has been riding the growth waves in the last two-and-a-half decades with spectacular results: our exports grew six folds, our GDP quadrupled and our extreme poverty levels got slashed by more than half, not to mention our 30 percent increase in longevity and other human development achievements.
Tech trends that dominated 2017
A number of technologies emerged and became the topics of discussion all over the world in 2017. Technologies such as Robocop, Flying taxis, Solar Power Silo have become integral parts of the future.So, before we roll into 2018, let’s take a look back at the stuff invented this year.
Microsoft to help track legalised marijuana sales
Microsoft has teamed up with California-based technology start-up Kind Financial, which helps businesses and government agencies track sales of legalised marijuana "from seed to sale".
Lenovo unveils two unusual smartphones
Lenovo has announced two unusual smartphones - a model that uses special cameras to scan its surroundings and a handset with optional snap-on parts.
Outcomes from ICC Cricket Committee meeting
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Committee chaired by former India captain Anil Kumble concludes its two-day meeting at Lord’s on Wednesday.
Believe the hype? How virtual reality could change your life
Reducing errors made during surgery, bringing school books to life, enabling us to browse shops from the comfort of home -- virtual reality is not just about gaming, it will change our lives.
Intel goes from one extreme to another at Computex
During its Computex 2016 keynote address Intel showed that its future lies in offering consumers and companies more bang for their bucks, with its most efficient, affordable Apollo Lake processors or its first ever 10-core processors built for ‘mega-tasking gamers and filmmakers.
Promoting advanced technology in Asia
Asia already accounts for half of the world's population, one-third of global GDP and the same share of global emissions. As it is growing rapidly, it could reach half of global GDP and an even higher share of global emissions by 2050.