Tech
‘Advancing Digital Bangladesh 2019’ ends in city
Dhaka, Apr 11(UNB)- A five-day special event “Advancing Digital Bangladesh, 2019” organised by ICT solutions provider Huawei concluded on Thursday in the city.
Facebook cracks down on groups spreading harmful information
Menlo Park, April 11 (AP/UNB) — Facebook said Wednesday it is rolling out a wide range of updates aimed at combatting the spread of false and harmful information on the social media site — stepping up the company's fight against misinformation and hate speech as it faces growing outside pressure.
SpaceX delays mega rocket launch due to high wind shear
Cape Canaveral, April 11 (AP/UNB) — SpaceX has delayed the launch of its newest mega rocket because of dangerously high wind.
Robi to offer alternative credit rating service
Dhaka, Apr 10 (UNB)-Robi and Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh (CRAB) Limited have recently signed an agreement to offer alternative credit rating and related businesses to clients.
Scientists reveal first images ever made of black hole
Washington, Apr 10 (AP/UNB) — Scientists have revealed the first images ever made of a black hole.
EU: Facebook changes terms so users know it sells their data
Brussels, Apr (AP/UNB) — The European Commission says Facebook has changed the fine print in its terms of service to clearly explain that it makes money by selling access to users' data.
Sonia Bashir quitting Microsoft
Dhaka, Apr 9 (UNB) - Sonia Bashir Kabir, the managing director of Microsoft Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan and Laos, is going to leave the company after almost five years of service.
Facebook, Google face widening crackdown over online content
London, Apr 9 (AP/UNB) — Tech giants like Facebook and Google came under increasing pressure in Europe on Monday when countries proposed stricter rules to force them to block extreme material such as terrorist propaganda and child porn.
Robi Band launches first titles
Dhaka, Apr 8(UNB)— Bangladesh’s first CSR-based band, Robi Band, has officially released four songs on Monday.
Spacewalking astronauts tackle battery, cable work
Cape Canaveral, Apr 8 (AP/UNB) — Spacewalking astronauts are tackling battery and cable work outside the International Space Station.