Tech
Trump attacks on Google recycle baseless claims
San Francisco, Aug 21 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump has been on a tear about Google that traces back to a series of unfounded claims about the technology giant circulating among conservatives. Among those claims: that Google interferes with U.S. elections, is biased against conservatives and prefers working with the Chinese military over the Pentagon.
Black hole gobbles up neutron star, causing ripples in space and time
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB)- In the same decade when gravitational waves and a neutron star merger have been observed, astronomers have now observed what they believe to be the first detection of a black hole swallowing a neutron star, reports CNN.
Facebook rolls out tool to block off-Facebook data gathering
San Francisco, Aug 20 (AP/UNB) — Soon, you could get fewer familiar ads following you around the internet — or at least on Facebook.
Huawei expects no relief from US sanctions but is confident
Shenzhen, Aug 20 (AP/UNB) — The founder of Chinese tech giant Huawei said Tuesday he expects no relief from U.S. export curbs because of the political climate in Washington but expressed confidence the company will thrive because it is developing its own technology.
Vivo reduces prices of three smartphones
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB)- Chinese brand Vivo has recently reduced prices of its three smartphones.
India's 2nd Moon Mission enters lunar orbit
New Delhi, Aug 20 (Xinhua/UNB) - India's second Moon Mission, or Chandrayaan-2, successfully entered into the Moon's Orbit on Tuesday, confirmed the country's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Twitter shuts Chinese accounts targeting Hong Kong protests
Washington, Aug 20 (AP/UNB) — Twitter says it has suspended more than 200,000 accounts that it believes were linked to the Chinese government and a disinformation campaign targeting the protests in Hong Kong.
Walton launches notch display phone ‘Primo R6 Max’
Dhaka, Aug 18 (UNB)- Local brand Walton has launched its new notch display smartphone at Tk 10,999 only with powerful battery in market.
NASA picks Alabama's 'Rocket City' for lunar lander job
Cape Canaveral, Aug 17 (AP/UNB) — NASA picked Alabama's "Rocket City" on Friday to lead development of the next moon lander for astronauts.
How modern life is transforming the human
Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB) - It all started with a goat. The unfortunate animal was born in the Netherlands in the spring of 1939 – and his prospects did not look good. On the left side of his body, a bare patch of fur marked the spot where his front leg should have been. On the right, his front leg was so deformed, it was more of a stump with a hoof. Walking on all fours was going to be, let’s say, problematic, reports BBC.