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List of US states banning TikTok grows
Wisconsin and North Carolina have joined at least 22 other states in banning the popular social media app TikTok on state-owned devices, including Mississippi, Indiana, Louisiana and South Dakota.
Congress also recently banned TikTok from most U.S. government-issued devices over bipartisan concerns about security.
TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company that moved its headquarters to Singapore in 2020. It has been targeted by critics who say the Chinese government could access user data, such as browsing history and location. U.S. armed forces also have prohibited the app on military devices.
TikTok is consumed by two-thirds of American teens and has become the second-most popular domain in the world. But there’s long been bipartisan concern in Washington that Beijing would use legal and regulatory power to seize American user data or try to push pro-China narratives or misinformation.
Here’s a look at the action in Wisconsin and North Carolina and the broader debate over TikTok:
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers cited concerns about privacy, safety and security, after consulting with the FBI and emergency management officials about the app. Evers’ order applies to most state agencies, with some exceptions like criminal investigators who may be using the app to track certain people.
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The University of Wisconsin System, which employs 40,000 faculty and staff, is also exempt. But a UW System spokesperson said despite the exemption, the university was conducting a review and moving toward placing restrictions on the app being used on devices in order to protect against serious cybersecurity risks.
Both Evers and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper also prohibited the use of WeChat, a Chinese instant messaging app, on state devices.
“It’s important for us to protect state information technology from foreign countries that have actively participated in cyberattacks against the United States,” Cooper said. “Protecting North Carolina from cyber threats is vital to ensuring the safety, security, privacy, and success of our state and its people.”
Both the FBI and the Federal Communications Commission have warned that TikTok user data could be shared by owner ByteDance Ltd. with China’s authoritarian government. U.S. officials also worry that the Chinese government might use TikTok to push pro-China narratives or misinformation.
Fears were stoked by news reports last year that a China-based team improperly accessed data of U.S. TikTok users, including two journalists, as part of a covert surveillance program to ferret out the source of leaks to the press.
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There are also concerns that the company is sending masses of user data to China, in breach of stringent European privacy rules.
Additionally, there's been concern about TikTok’s content and whether it harms teenagers’ mental health.
In 2020, then-President Donald Trump and his administration sought to ban dealings with TikTok’s owner, force it to sell off its U.S. assets and remove it from app stores. Courts blocked Trump’s efforts to ban TikTok, and President Joe Biden rescinded Trump’s orders after taking office but ordered an in-depth study of the issue. A planned sale of TikTok’s U.S. assets was shelved.
In Congress, concern about the app has been bipartisan. Congress last month banned TikTok from most U.S. government-issued devices over bipartisan concerns about security.
The Senate in December approved a version of the TikTok ban authored by conservative Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, a vocal critic of big tech companies.
But Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, of Illinois has co-sponsored legislation to prohibit TikTok from operating in the U.S. altogether, and the measure approved by Congress in December had the support of Democratic U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
ChatGPT by Open AI: All you need to know
Artificial intelligence has been advancing day by day. Programmers and researchers are innovating new tools, software, and programs to help humans in diverse sectors. Recently, the advent of ChatGPT has created a buzz among tech specialists as well as general people. Let’s find out what is ChatGPT; how to use it; its pros and cons; and how to apply ChatGPT for career development.
What is ChatGPT
An artificial intelligence research organization called Open AI has invented ChatGPT. Previously, Open AI created GPT-3 and GPT-3.5 which are able to create human-like texts. ChatGPT is a GPT-3 based AI tool that can process natural language. This AI tool can help to create human-like conversations between a user and an AI chatbot. In simple words, ChatGPT is like a digital helping hand for the user to solve different problems.
How Does ChatGPT Work?
ChatGPT is a large language model, based on GPT3 and GPT 3.5. Utilizing machine learning algorithms and human interventions, the ChatGPT can formulate human-like texts to answer the queries or solve problems of the users. ChatGPT can improve its efficiency through Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF).
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How to Use ChatGPT
To use ChatGPT, developers must first sign up for an OpenAI API key, allowing them to access the model and use it for their own applications.
The process of installation and setup of ChatGPT AI Bot:
-First, create an account on OpenAI’s official website -Generate a new API key-Access the ChatGPT using this API key-Install OpenAI's relevant package to access the ChatGPT model. For example, to use the Python language for coding, the user needs to install the OpenAI Python package for accessing the Python code’s ChatGPT model. After installation, the ChatGPT model can respond to natural language queries.-ChatGPT’s language model is able to produce text and code to answer queries in sensible ways.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Chat GPT
Pros:
-ChatGPT is efficient in programming, coding, and written languages. -It can write mathematical proofs and solve coding problems.-This AI-based tool makes it easy for users to have conversations with AI in a natural way.-It is free of cost and simple to use.-It can serve as an AI assistant to create content or develop software.
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Cons:
-Unlike Search engines like Google, ChatGPT does not display articles, news, or other credible sources while answering the queries of the users. In simple words, the ChatGPT AI chatbot does not provide any citation or source of information. -This AI tool can devalue the effort and hard work of talented professionals, programmers, writers, or specialists. When any individual provides original work, utilizing that knowledge any user of ChatGPT can write codes, articles, or solve math problems without much hard work. -While responding to queries for elaborate content, the ChatGPT overuses certain phrases and creates wordy verbose content. -This AI chatbot tool provides the same responses to all users for the same queries. When two users ask ChatGPT to write essays on the same topic, they will get the same content. Therefore, personalization is not available in ChatGPT.
The Different Applications of ChatGPT in Professional Works
Solve Coding Problems and Developing Apps
ChatGPT can understand and write code efficiently. It is a primary advance over the ancestor language models. The user can instruct this AI chatbot to address diverse coding problems and assist in the debugging process.
Besides programming solutions, the tool can provide examples of codes to develop apps.
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Writing Contents and Blog Posts
ChatGPT can be utilized to produce any kind of text, including essays, and blog posts. This AI chatbot can enhance the style and quality of writing. The users can also create catchy titles for blog posts and articles.
Searching Information
Unlike search engines, ChatGPT can find straightforward, and uncluttered responses to diverse queries. Thus, AI chatbots can explain complex issues in an easy way.
Answer Customer Questions
Diverse Businesses can utilize AI-based ChatGPT tools to provide helpful responses to customer queries and improve customer experience. ChatGPT can understand and assist companies to address customers’ needs effectively.
Alternative to Google Search
ChatGPT has the ability to serve as an alternative to search engines like Google search. However, it is a matter of concern that whether or not this AI chatbot can be used as an ideal substitute for Google depends on the user's precise needs and preferences. For instance, ChatGPT is helpful for users who prefer a conversational search experience.
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Universal to open theme park in Texas for young kids
Universal Parks & Resorts is bringing a theme park to Texas that will focus on entertaining young children, officials announced Wednesday.
The “one-of-a-kind” park in the Dallas suburb of Frisco will include attractions, interactive shows and opportunities for meet-and-greets with characters, the company said in a news release.
It is expected to be about a quarter of the size of the company's large Orlando theme parks, according to Page Thompson, the company’s president of new ventures.
“Even though it may be smaller in terms of acreage than our other parks, the quality of it, the level, worthy of the Universal name," Thompson said during a news conference in Frisco.
Universal Parks & Resorts recently purchased 97 acres (39 hectares), where the park and a 300-room hotel will be located, officials said.
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Also on Wednesday, the company announced a new permanent entertainment experience in Las Vegas that will “bring to life Universal’s vast library of classic horror films and today’s most terrifying tales,” according to a news release from the company.
The company said this is the first time it has created “a permanent horror experience beyond its theme parks.” The experience will occupy a 110,000-square foot (10,219-square meter) space. It will be the anchor tenant in a new 20-acre (8-hectare) expansion of the city's AREA15 entertainment district, which opened to the public in 2020.
The company didn't give a timetable for when the projects will be completed.
Universal Parks & Resorts, part of Comcast NBCUniversal, has theme parks around the world, including Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in the U.S. In 2021, the company opened a theme park in Beijing, becoming the company's fifth park worldwide. There are also parks in Japan and Singapore.
CES 2023 draws to close
World's largest and most influential tech event Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in the US drew to a close recently.
The four-day exhibition took place from January 5 to 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
CES is a global platform where the tech giants exhibit the latest innovation in consumer technology, the automotive industry and digital healthcare.
AI, smart health, driverless cars, smart homes and the metaverse had been the centre of attractions for visitors, entrepreneurs and suppliers of technology products at this year's CES.
The metaverse was a big theme at CES 2023. Many companies had unveiled their latest offerings in virtual reality and augmented reality. There were many unusual inventions on display, from a speech privacy mask to smart golfing tools, a smart punching bag cover and even electric inline skates.
One start-up, OVR Technology, presented a headset that allows users to smell in the metaverse. The device could have applications beyond gaming, for example in health and wellness.
A part of the show floor had been dedicated to Web3 technology.
Also, Microsoft and the carmaker Stellantis teamed up to create a showroom in the metaverse.
At this year's CES, Sony exhibited a prototype of a new electric car built with Honda. The vehicle, Afeela, has self-driving capabilities and a LED screen on the front of the bonnet.
In addition, South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai's stall had seen a large crowd of visitors for its driverless car.
This year Walton became the first Bangladeshi company to join the world's mega tech event.
Focusing on people's smart living, food and health safety, and environmental protection, the company showcased a wide range of green and sustainable smart home and tech products with AI technologies at the CES. The products include a smart fridge, TV and educational display, air conditioner; washing machine, table, and LED light.
At the CES, Walton finalised negotiations with many business houses of the US, Canada, Mexico, France, Peru, Brazil, Chile, Australia, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Azerbaijan, the UAE, Liberia, Oman, Jordan, and Senegal, according to a media statement.
Also, it finalised a deal with a distributor in Canada's Ontario to supply hotel mode solutions.
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TikTok boss meets European officials as scrutiny intensifies
TikTok’s CEO met Tuesday with European Union officials about strict new digital regulations in the 27-nation bloc as the Chinese-owned social media app faces growing scrutiny from Western authorities over data privacy, cybersecurity and misinformation.
In meetings in Brussels, Shou Zi Chew and four officials from the EU’s executive Commission discussed concerns ranging from child safety to investigations into user data flowing to China, according to European readouts from two of the meetings and tweets from a third.
TikTok is wildly popular with young people but its Chinese ownership has raised fears that Beijing could use it to scoop up user data or push pro-China narratives or misinformation. TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company that moved its headquarters to Singapore in 2020.
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U.S. states including Kansas, Wisconsin, Louisiana and Virginia have moved to ban the video-sharing app from state-issued devices for government workers, and it also would be prohibited from most U.S. government devices under a congressional spending bill.
Fears were stoked by news reports last year that a China-based team improperly accessed data of U.S. TikTok users, including two journalists, as part of a covert surveillance program to ferret out the source of leaks to the press.
There are also concerns that the company is sending masses of user data to China, in breach of stringent European privacy rules. EU data protection watchdogs in Ireland have opened two investigations into TikTok, including one on its transfer of personal data to China.
“I count on TikTok to fully execute its commitments to go the extra mile in respecting EU law and regaining trust of European regulators," Vera Jourova, the commissioner for values and transparency, said after her meeting with Chew. “There cannot be any doubt that data of users in Europe are safe and not exposed to illegal access from third-country authorities."
Caroline Greer, TikTok's director of public policy and government relations, said on Twitter that it was a “constructive and helpful meeting.”
“Online safety & building trust is our number one priority,” Greer tweeted.
The company has said it takes data security “incredibly seriously" and fired the ByteDance employees involved in improperly accessing user data.
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Jourova said she also grilled Chew about child safety, the spread of Russian disinformation on the platform and transparency of paid political content.
Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager, who's in charge of competition and antitrust matters, met with Chew to “review how the company is preparing for complying with its obligations under the European Commission’s regulation, namely the Digital Services Act and possibly under the Digital Markets Act."
The Digital Services Act is aimed at cleaning up toxic content from online platforms and the Digital Markets Act is designed to rein in the power of big digital companies.
They also discussed privacy and data transfer obligations in reference to recent news reports on “aggressive data harvesting and surveillance in the U.S.,” the readout said.
Chew also met with Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders and Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson.
Reynders tweeted that he “insisted on the importance” of TikTok fully complying with EU privacy rules and cooperating with the Irish watchdog.
“We also took stock of the company’s commitments to fight hate speech online and guarantee the protection of all consumers, including children,” he said.
Chew is scheduled to hold a video chat with Thierry Breton, the commissioner for digital policy, on Jan. 19.
Lava Benco V90 Review: New Low Budget Smartphone in Bangladesh
Are you looking for a reliable entry-level phone? Such phones are handy for senior citizens. Many youths also maintain a low-budget phone beside their regular pricey Smartphone. Benco V90 is the latest release from the Indian mobile phone company Lava. Releasing on December 2022, Benco V90 has already achieved mass attention. Let’s take a look at the pros, cons, and price of the Lava Benco V90 Smartphone.
Key Features of Benco V90
Design
Benco V90 has an exquisite appearance that exceeds its price range. With a height of 6.82 inches, the phone offers an upscale appearance. The body is constructed from polycarbonate plastic, with rudimentary glass protection on the rear. The phone has a thickness of 9.1mm and weighs 207g.
The phone's overall appearance is appealing and good. The vivid pattern finish with a gradient effect on the back will prevent people from complaining about the appearance. The delicate texture will have a greater effect on the touch than on the eyes. It allows you a better hold on the large phone and prevents the rear from being stained.
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On the back of the device are a triple-camera slot and a fingerprint sensor. The location of the fingerprint sensor is ideal. For accessing it requires minimal effort. On the phone's right side are the volume rocker and power button.
The sim card slot is located on the left, while the speakers and charging ports are located at the bottom. There is a 3.5mm audio jack on the top. Clearly, consumers will get more than the bare necessities.
Display
It sports a 6.82-inch IPS LCD display that supports resolutions up to 1640p x 720p. This is much more than comparable entry-level phones. It is uncommon for low-cost phones to have a screen with a larger size and higher quality. The display refresh rate of 60 Hz contributes to the phone's durability. This indicates that the touch reaction will likewise provide consumers with a positive experience.
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What seems to be a problem is the display's low brightness. It presents two kinds of consequences. The colors shown on the screen seem less normal, and the screen turns entirely black under direct sunlight. Therefore, the brightness level must be adjusted to the maximum for operation.
In the upper right corner of the display, you will find a camera-housing shaped like a teardrop. Additionally, the phone's chin and bezel are somewhat slimmer. Therefore, they will not significantly annoy users when watching movies or playing games.
Camera
The main camera panel has a triple 16MP camera configuration. The photographs produced by these lenses are mediocre, and Benco V90 cameras will not produce anything extraordinary.
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Insufficient dynamic range was controlled by the cameras. The provided photographs have a somewhat warm hue. Sometimes the tone enhances the overall appearance of the photographs, while other times it destroys the atmosphere. In dim lighting, contrast increases. Taking high-quality nighttime photographs takes additional effort. The main camera can capture movies at 30fps with a maximum quality of 1080p.
The teardrop-shaped front camera holder houses an 8MP selfie camera. Benco V90 may easily have a front-facing camera with at least 8MP resolution, given the trend among other low-cost smartphones.
The front camera just boosts the image's brightness level. This creates clear photographs; nevertheless, the image becomes less distinct owing to a loss of detail and sharpness. Portrait mode photographs are of ordinary quality and contribute nothing to their side.
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Performance and Software
The device has an eight-core Spreadtrum SC9832E processor. This chipset is more likely to be found in lower-to-middle-tier smartphones. However, the Benco V90 has made it into their budget phone lineup. Alongside the CPU, the IMG8322 GPU is integrated.
In conjunction with its capabilities, the phone provides excellent processing performance for routine tasks and low-level gaming. The newly announced 4GB 64GB configuration performs somewhat better in multitasking and app navigation.
However, the overall performance is subpar since the phone has slowness while running high-configuration games such as PUBG and Call of Duty. Such games should not be played on this phone, since doing so would strain the CPU.
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Even the most recent iteration of the Benco V90 includes the Android 12 base version for the skin.
Battery and Charging
Here comes another advantage of Benco V90. It has a 5000mAh battery that can power the device for up to two days for the average user. Long hours of video viewing and gaming may extend the battery life of a smartphone by at least a day.
However, it is heartbreaking to find that a phone still provides a 10W charger. It would be like giving a pail of water to fill an empty ocean. A 15W battery would be optimum in this situation. The charger takes around three to four hours to fully charge the battery.
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Price of Lava Benco V90 in Bangladesh
The Benco V90 is now officially available in Bangladesh. This mobile device has an affordable price tag of 10,699 BDT.
Conclusion
The market for inexpensive mobile phones is becoming one of the most competitive. It is difficult to lift one's head among such a throng. The Benco V90 tries with its attractive appearance, big display, competitive RAM and storage, and large battery. Compared to the pricing, the remaining deficiencies will not seem to be a problem.
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On the whole, Lava Benco V90 can be considered if you need a low-priced device with the standard features to handle your daily duties.
Room Heaters Buyer Guide with Price Ranges in Bangladesh
Different parts of Bangladesh are grasped by cold waves in the winter season. Usually, the temperature stays low from December to February. This year, the country is experiencing the worst bout of cold in several decades. Meteorologists fears that this isn’t the worst of it and that the country might face several more cold waves this season. In this situation, a room heater can keep the home warm and give comfort. Let’s take a look at the room heater buyer guide under different price ranges in Bangladesh.
What to Consider While Buying a Room Heater?
There are several aspects to consider while buying a room heater. If you buy a heater just based on the looks, it will only be a room ornament. Here’s what you need to look for first in a room heater.
Heating Ability
The first thing to check for is the heating ability. The heating capacity of any heater depends on its size and the wattage it can deliver. But it also depends on the size of the space or room you’re trying to heat. The heater should be proportionate with the size of the space.
Now there’s a complex mathematical algorithm to determine the exact wattage needed to heat a certain space. But we won’t get to those complicacies. As a rule of thumb, understand that you need a 10-watt heating per square space of floor area.
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Heater Types
In addition to the wattage, you also need to consider the types of heater. Three types of heaters are used most commonly. These are –
Convection Heaters
These heaters work by the principle of convection. If you want to heat the entire space, these are your best bets. But the downside is that it takes considerably longer to heat with convection heaters.
Radiant Heaters
If you want quick heating then radiant heaters should be your go-to choice. Instead of going for the entire space, radiant heaters isolate a single point and get to work.
Fan-Forced Heaters
These heaters work with the principle of an air cooler. An internal heating mechanism produces hot air, which is then propagated using the fan. These are a great option if you want a surrounding heating that disperses on the space slowly.
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Efficiency
This point is somewhat tied to the first point. When choosing a room heater, many people make the mistake of going overboard. That is to say that they buy a heater much larger than their required space.
This creates two problems, you’re making the room heater a primary source of heating which it isn’t. And you’re also driving up your electricity bills. Make sure to buy an efficient heater. It’ll save you money on the purchase as well as the bills.
Safety Features
Make sure to go over the safety manuals before or after purchasing a room heater. Most heaters, especially radiant and convection heaters tend to get very hot on the surface. Although most models come with an added protective grill, it's still better to go over the dos and don’t when the heater is at work.
Noise Level
Room heaters are, after all, electrical appliances. So it's pretty normal they would make noise. If you want a completely serene and quiet experience, you should go for the radiant or convection heater as fan-forced heaters make considerable noise.
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Best Room Heaters at Different Price Points in Bangladesh
Room heaters are available in all shapes and sizes with several different features built into them. The bigger the size and features, the more expensive it is. Make sure to check the buyer guide so that you can make informed purchase decisions. The list is broken down into several price ranges for ease of budgeting.
Top Room Heaters under Tk5000
Wonder Heater Pro
The first one on the list is an entry-level room heater rated at 900 watts. This is a portable heater best suited for rooms up to 20 sq m. It’s a fan-forced model and comes in two different heat settings.
The best thing about this budget heater is the built-in thermostat. The heater automatically turns off once the desired temperature is reached.
The price of the Wonder Heater Pro is around 1200 BDT.
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Miyako PTC-602
The next on the list is a 4-in-1 solution from Miyako. The PTC-602 has four different heating modes depending on the heating needs of the room. It has power ranges from 1000 to 2000 watts so you can easily be able to heat small to large rooms.
The heater even has a 70-degree oscillation feature to provide surround heat. The standard light indicator and tip-over switch are also present.
The price of the Miyako PTC-602 ranges from BDT 2850 to 3500 depending on sellers.
Walton WRH-PTC204T
If you’re looking for a stylish fan-forced room heater, then the WRH-PTC204T Walton should be your go-to choice. The WRH-PTC204T comes with two heating options at 1000 watts and 2000 watts, respectively. The built-in thermostat allows for accurate temperature control.
Even though the WRH-PTC204T has a slender build, its wide oscillation allows for an even blow across the room. The built-in tip-over switch and additional grill ensure there won’t be any accidents with this one.
The price of Walton WRH-PTC204T is 3,600 BDT.
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Nova 2000W Portable Room Heater
The next one is also from a local brand called Nova. Their 2000-watt portable room heater is based on a fan-forced heating mechanism. Just like all other standard room heaters, this one also comes with two heat settings. The heating motor is made from 100% industrial-grade copper wiring for durability and longevity.
Nova also uses a proprietary cool touch technology as the housing of the heater. The price of the room heater ranges from TK 1,599 to 2000 depending on the sellers.
PTC Electric Room Heater NSB-120
PTC room heaters are popular for their utility and portability. The NSB-120 is a perfect handy room heater that produces up to 1500 watts of heating. It has dual settings which max out at 1500 watts and the other one at 1200 watts. There is no direct thermostat but it uses intelligent climate control to understand the heating duration.
You will also get one year of warranty with this room heater. The price of NSB-120 is 1,600 BDT.
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Best Room Heaters Under 10000
Rowa Ceramic Room Heater
If you’re looking for a stylish and high-functioning room heater, then the Rowa ceramic room heater might just be the thing for you. Its outer material is made from ceramic which is an excellent heat-repellant.
The heater is rated at 2000 watts and uses the radiant type of heating for concentrated heating. In addition to all the bells and whistles, you’re also getting a remote controller to control all the different functions it offers.
The price of the Rowa ceramic room heater is 6,990 BDT.
Delonghi Ceramic Room Heater DCH4590ER
Here is another high-quality ceramic room heater from the house of Delonghi. The DCH4590ER has an electronic control panel and a built-in dust filter to keep your heater looking and performing like new. The heating starts from 1100 watts and goes all the way up to 2000 watts. There is also a remote control option as well as a safety tip-over switch.
The price of Delonghi DCH4590ER is 5,700 BDT.
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Best Room Heaters Over TK10000
Miyako Oil Filled Room Heater 13 Fins
The Miyako 13 fins room heater is perfect for large rooms. If you want all in one solution for your multi-room house on the same floor, then the 13 fins can be a great pick. It's ideal for large living spaces as well.
The heater can support up to 2500 watts with three different heating modes. It also comes with an adjustable thermostat for desired heating. And since it's quite large, there are convenient wheels to move the heater from place to place.
The Miyako 13 Fins costs 17,000 BDT.
Imarflex Oil Filled Room Heater INY-09W
The Imarflex INY-09W resembles a very retro look. Even though it's considerably large, it can only manage up to 1000 watts of heating. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have other perks. The INY-09W has intelligent heating and a controlled thermostat for optimum heating. It also has a dual safety mechanism to ensure no accidents whatsoever. But perhaps the biggest selling point of INY-09W is that it is completely noise free.
The price of INY-09W is 12,000 BDT.
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Nikai Oil Filled Room Heater 11 Fins
The last one on the list is from Nikai. This one also uses oil-filled radiation technology and has 11 fins for multi-directional heating.
The room heater has a futuristic design with its slab-like appearance. It has an adjustable heating option starting from 1000 watts up to 2000 watts. It's best suited for rooms up to the size of 65 square meters. The heater is made to be energy efficient with its intelligent heating technology.
The price of Nikai Nikai Oil Filled Room Heater is 15,500 BDT.
Final Words
So far, we have discussed how to buy a room heater in Bangladesh under different budget ranges. However, the price tags may vary depending on sellers and the available discount offers. Hope this discussion will help you to make informed purchase decisions and be warm and cozy this winter.
New Year celebrations: Realme comes up with discount offers on Daraz
Youth-centric brand realme has come up with discount offers on Daraz's New Year celebration campaign.
Buyers can buy certain models of realme smartphones at a discount of up to Tk3,400. The campaign started on January 6 and will continue till January 23.
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During this campaign, customers can enjoy various offers on realme phones, including realme C30, realme C11 (4GB/64GB), realme C25Y (4GB/64GB), realme C31, narzo 50A Prime, realme C35 (4GB/128GB), realme narzo 50 (4GB/64GB), realme 9i (6GB/128GB), realme C35 (6GB/128GB), realme Pad Mini, realme narzo 50 (6GB/128GB), realme 8, realme 9, realme 9 Pro, realme GT Master Edition, realme 9 Pro+, realme GT Neo 2, realme C33 (3/32GB) and realme C33 (4/64GB).
Vision launches OLED TV
RFL Group's electronics brand Vision has brought OLED TV to the local market.
RN Paul, managing director of RFL Group, unveiled the cover of VISION OLED TV at a programme at a hotel in the capital recently.
"Compared to LCD and LED TVs, OLED TVs have several benefits. The crystalline layers in OLED TVs are thinner, lighter and more flexible than those in LED or LCD TVs. This allows significantly broader viewing angles and is ideal for situations when many people watch TV at once."
Shaikh Mahabubur Rahman, head of marketing at Vision Electronics, said, "Vision OLED TV comes with 4.8mm thickness and 4K resolution. It has a Chameleon process engine, and a 120Hz refresh rate which is required for perfect picture and gaming."
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"Also, this TV has Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos sound effect features with a 20-watt speaker."
Vision Pico Pixel 55-inch OLED TV is now available across the country at Tk290,000.
CES 2023: ASUS Republic of Gamers showcases 'full blast, performance-focused' laptops
Dhaka, Jan 09 (UNB) – ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) brought a wide range of "full blast, performance-focused" laptops during the "For Those Who Dare: Maxed Out" online launch event for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, which drew to a close Sunday.
Here is a rundown of all the laptops that ASUS ROG recently showcased at CES 2023:
ROG Strix SCAR, Strix G
The new ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834) is designed with esports enthusiasts in mind. It has an 18-inch Nebula Display, with a maximum QHD 240Hz specification.
ROG Strix SCAR is also available in 16 or 17-inch models. The 16-inch and 18-inch models are equipped with up to 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX processors with 24 cores.
ROG Strix SCAR 17 comes with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 processor. ROG Strix SCAR 16 has a 16-inch Mini LED QHD 240Hz Nebula HDR Display.
All Strix models have up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU with advanced Optimus. The laptops have Conductonaut extreme liquid metal on the CPU, tri-fan technology, full-surround vents, and intelligent cooling for the best performance under heavy workloads.
Also, the devices are equipped with Dolby Atmos virtual surround for crystal-clear sound. The two-way AI noise cancellation filters out background noise for incoming and outgoing communications so that everyone's voice comes through clearly.
Strix models come with a 64Wh or 90Wh battery, plus 100W Type-C charging for on-the-go usage too. WiFi 6E and an ethernet port provide "cutting-edge networking for minimal lag on both wired and compatible wireless networks."
ROG Zephyrus series
ROG Zephyrus G14 is a 14-inch gaming laptop featuring a ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED QHD 165Hz Pantone Validated display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, powered by a 76Wh battery. Additional panel options include QHD 165Hz or FHD 144Hz versions. There is a vapour chamber covering the CPU and GPU, a liquid-metal thermal compound on the CPU, as well as dual 84-blade Arc Flow Fans.
All Zephyrus models come with Dolby Atmos speakers, a 3D mic array with multiple modes, and two-way AI noise cancellation for clear communication.
G14 and M16 come with an FHD IR camera, and G16 comes with an HD 720P IR camera. The displays are Pantone validated and have Dolby Vision support.
Zephyrus models have a 180-degree ErgoLift hinge to ensure comfort. The connectivity options include a 100W USB Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 and power delivery, PD charging support, and WiFi 6E.
ROG Zephyrus G16 comes with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU with a 120W maximum TGP, MUX Switch, and NVIDIA advanced Optimus.
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ROG Zephyrus G14 comes with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 CPU and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU with a 125W maximum TGP, MUX Switch, and NVIDIA advanced Optimus.
ROG Zephyrus M16 comes with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series Laptop GPU with a 145W maximum TGP, MUX Switch, and NVIDIA advanced Optimus.
M16 and G14 come with a customisable AniMe Matrix display to showcase the user's personality.
ROG Zephyrus G16 has a ROG Nebula Display with a 94 percent screen-to-body ratio and extended 16:10 aspect ratio, as well as a 90Wh battery and HDMI 2.1.
ROG Zephyrus M16 comes with up to a QHD Mini LED 240Hz, 3ms ROG Nebula HDR display with G-SYNC and a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It also has ROG Intelligent Cooling tri-fan technology with a full-width heatsink, as well as a fast-charging 90Wh battery with Power Delivery 3.0.
ROG Flow X13 (GV302), ROG XG Mobile (GC33)
ROG Flow X13 has up to an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 CPU and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU. It has a 360-degree convertible design that has four modes: laptop, tablet, tent, and stand. It has an optional XG Mobile external GPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU.
It also comes with a 75Wh battery, 100W USB Type-C fast charging, and a 130W AC adapter. The ultra-compact 13-inch chassis offers perfect mobility.
ROG Flow X13 has a QHD 165Hz Nebula display or an FHD 120Hz panel and offers Dolby Vision support, Corning Gorilla Glass DXC touchscreen, G-SYNC, and advanced Optimus technology.
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Additional features include an FHD IR camera, a 15-inch keyboard for comfortable typing, an expanded touchpad, Dolby Atmos sound, and two-way AI noise cancellation.
ROG Flow X16 (GV601)
ROG Flow X16 has a 360-degree convertible design with four distinct modes: laptop, stand, tent, and tablet. It includes robust touch support for tablet mode and stylus support. Gamers can expect a good performance from up to 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU, up to 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD storage, and a maximum of 16GB DDR5-4800 memory.
The display has up to Nebula HDR 1100 nits mini LED display with up to 1,024 individual dimming zones, QHD resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and extended 16:10 aspect ratio. It also has Pantone validated colour rendering, Dolby Vision HDR, and a next-gen HDMI 2.1 port.
The new tri-fan system comes with Arc Flow fans. Large skived-fin heat sinks allow for maximum surface area. There are also dust filters for consistent performance and stability.
ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301)
ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301) gaming tablet has up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU, with G-SYNC and DDS 2.0 support, all in a 13-inch chassis that weighs 1.1kg and is 12mm thick.
Gamers can enjoy console gaming power on the go, with multiple viewing angles providing up to 170-degree of adjustment, as well as support for XG Mobile external GPUs.
ROG Flow Z13 has a 13-inch Nebula Display, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage with a QHD 165Hz panel. There is a Gorilla Glass DXC touchscreen and FHD IR camera with Windows Hello.
Also, the device has a detachable 15-inch full-size RGB keyboard and USB-C power delivery from a 130W charger or power bank.
The premium Dolby Atmos sound, Hi-Res Audio, smart amp, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, and Thunderbolt 4 support provide game-ready sound.