tech-news
Operation indiscriminately infects iPhones with spyware
Dhaka, Aug 31 (AP/UNB) - Researchers say suspected nation-state hackers infected Apple iPhones with spyware over two years in what security experts on Friday called an alarming security failure for a company whose calling card is privacy.
Pluto a planet again? new NASA chief certainly thinks so
Dhaka, Aug 30 (UNB) - Pluto was officially downgraded from planetary status more than a decade ago by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) when it established three main categories of objects in the solar system — planets, dwarf planets, and small solar system bodies. However, the decision has not been taken well by many and that certainly includes the newly appointed NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine.
Two asteroids to whiz past Earth on September 14: Should we be concerned?
Dhaka, Aug 30 (UNB) - Large asteroids are considered to be a concern when they come near our planet. These celestial objects orbit the Sun and at times they tend to come too close to the Earth. Now, two giant asteroids are set to fly close to the Earth on September 14. Earlier this month, NASA warned about asteroid 2000 QW7, which is the size of the Burj Khalifa, that is set to whiz past our planet at a speed of 23,100 km per hours on September 14. It seems that this asteroid won’t be the lone one we have to deal with on that day, reports The Indian Express.
Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years'
Dhaka, Aug 30 (UNB) - Security researchers at Google have found evidence of a “sustained effort” to hack iPhones over a period of at least two years.
Walton launches new models of AC
Dhaka, Aug 29 (UNB)- Local electronics brand Walton has recently launched a new series of its air conditioners (ACs) ‘Krystaline’ with three models.
Banglalink opens new flagship customer center in Gulshan
Dhaka, Aug 28 (UNB)- Banglalink, has launched a new flagship customer center at Gulshan, in the capital.
Survey finds new auto technology can annoy drivers
Detroit, Aug 28 (AP/UNB) — Alerts from new driver assist systems can be so annoying that some motorists are turning the features off, according to a new survey.
Tech firms struggle to police content while avoiding bias
Washington, Aug 28 (AP/UNB) — Take the post down. Put it back up. Stop policing speech. Start silencing extremists.
Hawaii or Spain? Telescope experts say it may not matter
Honolulu, Aug 26 (AP/UNB) — When starlight from billions of years ago zips across the universe and finally comes into focus on Earth, astronomers want their telescopes to be in the best locations possible to see what's out there.
Google drops dessert names, it’s just Android 10 with a new logo
Dhaka, Aug 23 (UNB) - Google has just announced that it is dropping the dessert naming scheme for its Android operating system and that its upcoming Android Q operating system will simply be named Android 10. After this, all Android releases will sport numbers after the Android brand like Android 11, Android 12 and so on, reports The Inbdian Express.