DHAKA: Samsung is giving ‘dream come true offer’ in the 3-day Grameen Phone Smartphone and Tab Expo at Bangabandhu International Convention Center (BICC) in the city on Friday. Buying a Smartphone from the Samsung mega stall can charm the luck of the buyer with a car or LED television

DHAKA: Automakers, not technology companies, are in the driver’s seat in developing self-driving, ‘autonomous’ cars, and Japan’s Toyota Motor is best positioned to lead the way, according to a new report on patents for the fast-evolving technology.As automakers enter agreements

DHAKA: The three-day Smartphone & Tab Expo-2016 will begin at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in city on Thursday.Leading mobile operator of the country Grameenphone is the title sponsor of the expo while co-sponsors are Elite, Huawei, Samsung and Symphony.State

DHAKA: State minister for posts and telecommunications Tarana Halim on Wednesday said the waves for 4G network would be auctioned by this year.The state minister made the disclosure while addressing a press conference organized to observe second anniversary of the government and to

DHAKA: State minister for posts and telecommunications Tarana Halim is set to hold a meeting with Facebook authorities in Singapore on January 12.She made this disclosure at a press conference at secretariat in city on Wednesday (January 6).‘We will discuss about cyber security,

DHAKA: Internet firm Yahoo has shut down its video hub Yahoo Screen after the website failed to attract viewers.The closure is part of the company’s efforts to cut costs as chief executive Marissa Mayer tries to make it profitable.Mayer redesigned Yahoo Screen 16 months ago to make it a

DHAKA: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said he plans to build artificial intelligence (AI) to help him around the house and with his work.In a Facebook post, he said his personal challenge this year would be to build a "simple AI" like Jarvis from Hollywood blockbuster film Iron Man,

TANGAIL: State minister for posts and telecommunications Advocate Tarana Halim said that four generation (4G) of telecommunications will be introduced in the country soon.She made this disclosure at an annual awards distribution program at Belayet Hossain Bahumukhi High School in Delduar

DHAKA: In tune with its tradition of following up on its New Year's eve doodle with a related New Year's Day doodle, Google has hatched the egg resting in between birds in the Google colours.But Google New Year 2016 egg has hatched not once, but three times. If you refresh the Google home

DHAKA: Users across the world reported issues connecting to WhatsApp on New Year's Eve, with services impacted for several hours before normalcy was restored."Earlier today, some people had trouble accessing WhatsApp. We investigated the problem and have restored access for everyone. We

DHAKA: Grameenphone (GP) STAR customers will enjoy attractive interest rates on all loan products of BRAC Bank under a joint promotion of GP and BRAC Bank.Grameenphone director of product Hasibul Haque and BRAC Bank acting head of retail banking division Abedur Rahman Sikder signed an

DHAKA: The New Year is around the corner and Google has come up with an interactive doodle to usher in the New Year. The doodle consists of a five colourful birds sitting on a branch depicting the word Google.The birds are waiting for an egg wearing a 2016 sash to hatch and mark the

DHAKA: Two US class action lawsuits against Facebook by shareholders alleging it hid growth concerns ahead of its 2012 public listing can now go ahead.A federal judge certified the legal proceedings, media report, saying investors who claim they lost money could pursue their claims as

DHAKA: A 3-day ‘Smartphone and Tab Expo -2016’ will begin on 7 January to facilitate the users in buying latest versions of smartphones and tabs.The exposition, to be organized by Expo Maker, will be held at Bangabandhu International Convention Center (BICC) in city.Scores of

DHAKA: The New Year is bringing plenty to look forward to in the world of technology.From virtual reality to new products and the next planet that NASA plans to explore, here are some of the things we're most looking forward to in 2016.Oculus RiftWill Facebook's $2 billion bet on Oculus

DHAKA: Posts and telecommunications ministry has taken initiatives for mobile SIM registration in biometric system of ministers and members of parliament (MPs).State minister for posts and telecommunications Tarana Halim told banglanews that a temporary center will be setup at Jatiya

DHAKA: Robi customers across the country will get a wider and better access to internet as the mobile operator is set to launch Wi-Fi services for them.Country’s one of the largest internet service providers AccessTel has become Robi’s partner in providing all technical supports to

DHAKA: Global Brand Private Limited, the only distributor of ASUS has recently introduced new ZenBook Model UX303. ZenBook is finely-Crafted Ultrabook with a harmonious blend of style, Practicality and Performance. UX303 takes it to another level of sophistication with a fresh new shape

DHAKA: Grameenphone, the largest telecom operator in Bangladesh, has inaugurated an exclusive enterprise service KIOSK at ACI Center.  Through this newly launched Service Kiosk Operation, Business Solutions users of ACI Group will get instant telecommunication services like instant SIM

DHAKA: Sultanur Rahman, a student of Rangpur Polytechnic Institute, invented an ‘Auto Signal’ device to stop carrying additional passengers in vessels for lowering the number of accidents.The device has been displayed at the final round of ‘Skills Competition-2015’ at Institution