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Our outdated, inefficient higher education institutions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.
Dubai unveils world's first 3D-printed office building
A new proof concept of concept of using 3D printing in architecture has been unveiled though it is still small as logistics are being ironed out. Dubai unveils an open-plan office constructed using an industrial 3D printer after nearly a year in development.
Hawk-Eye in 2016 Copa America
Hawk-Eye technology will be used to decide whether the ball has crossed the goal-line at next month's Copa America Centenario in the United States.
Australia employs missile-guided technology to monitor pacers
Australia are making use of technology to the fullest. For the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, the fast bowlers will start training under a technology more commonly used in military settings.
Microsoft accused of Windows 10 upgrade 'nasty trick'
Microsoft has faced criticism for changing the pop-up box encouraging Windows users to upgrade to Windows 10.
Which brands of hard drive are most likely to fail?
Wondering how long your hard drive will last? According to research by data storage company Backblaze, the shelf life for an average drive is about four years.
Will robot cars drive traffic congestion off a cliff?
Self-driving cars are expected to usher in a new era of mobility, safety and convenience. The problem, say transportation researchers, is that people will use them too much.
'SWIFT technicians left BB vulnerable to hackers'
Bangladesh's central bank became more vulnerable to hackers when technicians from SWIFT, the global financial network, connected a new bank transaction system to SWIFT messaging three months before a $81 million cyber heist, Bangladeshi police and a bank official allege.
The ancient Peruvian mystery solved from space
In one of the most arid regions in the world a series of carefully constructed, spiralling holes form lines across the landscape. Known as puquios, their origin has been a puzzle – one that could only be solved from space.
Microsoft sues US government over secret data requests
Microsoft is suing the US government over the right to tell its users when federal agencies want access to private data.
PM pins hope on technology to check graft
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said it would be easier to free the society from corruption by making the best use of technology.