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If your ex becomes the richest person in the world, keeping his possessions could turn advantageous in the future. The ex-girlfriend of tech mogul Elon Musk is auctioning off a collection of pictures and other memorabilia from their relationship. The souvenirs are being sold by Musk’s college flame Jennifer Gwynne via the Boston-based RR Auction, reports CNN. According to a press release RR Auction provided to CNN, Gwynne and Musk began dating in 1994 while they were both employed as resident counsellors in a university dormitory. Musk began a doctoral study at Stanford soon after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, but left to found his first firm, Zip2. Read: Elon Musk's $44 billion Twitter deal gets board endorsement The collection includes souvenirs from Musk and Gwynne’s time together in addition to 18 candid pictures of the businessman when he was a baby-faced University of Pennsylvania economics student. Before his quick ascent to fame, the billionaire appeared just like any other college student in the glossy images, hanging out with his fellow resident advisers, having fun in his dorm room, and cuddling with his fiancée. A birthday necklace given to Gwynne on her birthday is the item with the current highest bid, followed by a signed birthday card, the CNN report adds. Read: Elon Musk says Twitter deal ‘temporarily on hold’ The message reads, “Happy Birthday, Jennifer (aka Boo-Boo), Love, Elon.” Sunday morning's opening bid is almost $7,000, which is the most. According to RR, the card is anticipated to sell for more than $10,000. The emerald in the gold necklace was mined in Zambia by Musk’s father Errol, a successful South African engineer and real estate entrepreneur. Two photographs are also included with the necklace: one of Musk and Gwynne with the former’s mother, the model Maye Musk, and the other of them at a 1995 end-of-the-year formal. Read Musk says Twitter deal could move ahead with 'bot' info Tesla aficionados have until Wednesday, when the auction closes, to place a bid on a piece of Elon Musk memorabilia.

When regular service is unavailable, you will be able to connect to emergency services through satellite with the latest iPhone 14 model. To connect to satellite, and to maintain that connection, iPhone14 will provide directions on where to position it. More from iPhone 14 launch event With a redesigned main camera that captures 49% more light and new Photonic Engine technology, Apple’s iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus address a major weakness in smartphone cameras: low-light shooting. Apple said that the Photonic Engine technology works on all the new phones' cameras, including its new selfie camera and ultrawide rear camera. The main wide-angle camera has a larger f1.5 aperture so that its lens can let in more light, CNET reports. Read: Android 14 to feature satellite connectivity support At its fall product launch event on Wednesday, Apple introduced the new camera technology, marking a significant occasion on the yearly technology calendar. The iPhone is a major company in and of itself, but it also serves as the cornerstone of a massive digital ecosystem that is deeply ingrained in the lives of millions of people. This ecosystem includes services like iCloud and Apple Arcade as well as peripherals like AirPods and Apple Watches. One of the most obvious differences from smartphone models from one year to the next is the camera, especially since that designers have adopted bigger, protruding lenses as a defining feature. Customers may not notice a speedier processor, but they may notice the introduction of additional camera modules, such as the telephoto and ultrawide options now ubiquitous on high-end phones. Highlights of iPhone 14 ● New 12 MP main camera with larger sensor and pixels ● Faster f1.5 aperture, Sensor-shift OIS ● 49% improvement in low light capture ● Autofocus front camera ● New action mode for video ● US models no longer have SIM tray ● Crash detection ● Emergency SOS via Satellite (free for two years, launches in November in US and Canada).   Read International Roaming: How to use a Bangladeshi SIM card abroad

Wouldn’t it be great if you could call without a network using your Android phone? It might sound like a sci-fi movie, but the truth is we are going to get this feature on the Android 14 operating system. Motorola invented the first satellite phone in 1989. However, satellite phones were not available to the general public. Now it seems anyone can use it in the coming years. Let’s get to know more about Android 14 and its satellite connectivity. Android 14 to feature satellite connectivity support Google’s new operating system, Android 13, was unveiled at the end of July. Google released information about the beta version of Android 14 before Android 13 became a month old. As a surprise, this new version of Android will have satellite connectivity, claimed Google Ecosystem Senior Vice President Hiroshi Lockheimer. According to his tweet, the next version of Android will have satellite connectivity. Google will help partners with this. It is expected that the beta version will be launched in 2023. He also said that the handsets would be linked directly to satellites to further improve the smartphone user experience around the world, which will be quite different from the current cellular connectivity. Read Metaverse Real Estate Investment: Buying Land, Apartment, Property in Virtual World However, Hiroshi Lockheimer did not give any details about this. But, it is expected that the old Android phones will also be able to get this feature by updating the operating system. Other than this feature of the ‘next-generation Android 14 operating system, no other possible features have been revealed yet. On the other hand, Elon Musk’s SpaceX partnered with T-Mobile to develop satellite connectivity. What are the features to expect from satellite connectivity? Many people think that satellite connectivity means very high-speed internet. But it is not the actual feature. One of the advantages of satellite phones is that even in remote, uninhabited areas where there is no cellular network, the user can communicate through SMS and calling. In the initial phase, only calls, SMS, and MMS will be available on satellite connectivity. Read How to Get a Job in Google from Bangladesh? According to Lockheimer, satellite connectivity will provide many times better service than what can be experienced with standard LTE and 5G connections. This feature will start a new chapter in the communication system. SpaceX & T-Mobile to introduce satellite features for phones in the USA While we’re on the subject, the buzz in the tech world is that SpaceX and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring satellite connectivity to phones in the US. The telecom operator has already confirmed that it plans to use thousands of Starlink satellites to provide wireless connectivity to mobile users in remote areas of the country. Under this service, customers will be able to use the beta version of satellite internet on T-Mobile by June 2023. In addition to that, voice and data services are also expected to be offered later. Elon Musk also said on Twitter that the Starlink V2 service will be launched in 2023 with a plan to “eliminate the global dead zone.” He even invited other companies to work with Starlink. Read Google Alphabet’s Project Taara: Light beam broadband internet creates new hope in Africa Will iPhone 14 have satellite features? On the other hand, the tech giant Apple is preparing to announce the iPhone 14 series on 7th September. There has been speculation that the satellite connectivity feature may be added as a ‘wild card’ feature in the lineup. As Bloomberg pointed out in a 2021 report, the tech giant has already completed hardware testing for satellite communication in the iPhone 14 series. This feature will allow users to connect to mobile networks to send messages in emergency situations in remote areas. Users will even be able to use the iPhone to report their situation in areas without cellular coverage. However, Apple device analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is not yet sure if the feature will be made available in the iPhone 14 lineup at all. Because of this, Apple will have to tie up with a satellite operator, and no such deal has been reported yet. But if the feature is included, the satellite connectivity of the iPhone 14 series will only provide essential text message and voice services. Read Shammi Quddus: A Talented Bangladeshi Woman in Google, Global Fintech Industry Will satellite connectivity be available worldwide? The answer is a bit tricky. Companies such as Google and Apple will need to take permission/license from the particular countries they are intended to offer services, as satellite connectivity may raise security concerns. To recall, SpaceX previously returned pre-booked money to the Indian customers as they did not have a license from the Indian Department of Telecommunications. As the world is becoming more technology-driven, the countries may lessen the regulations regarding satellite usage. Hence, satellite connectivity might be available worldwide in the coming years. Final words The use of Satellite phone technology in Android 14 can improve the future of communication because it doesn’t need the conventional mobile network. Furthermore, it is more reliable, and easier to use than traditional methods. With the right technology in place, people can easily stay connected no matter where they are in the world. However, in terms of pricing, satellite connectivity might be expensive initially. Read Top 10 mobile phones coming to Bangladesh in September 2022

Samsung has launched a month-long smartphone campaign for September. Customers can enjoy up to Tk20,000 cashback on the purchase of Samsung smartphones from different series and price segments. They can also get gifts like backpacks and t-shirts. Read: Twitter readies edit feature for premium users Samsung is also offering a data bundle offer (up to 26 GB on selected operators and devices) to its customers. "For many years in Bangladesh, we have been catering to the smart needs of millions of customers of different segments. This time, we have something for everybody, and that too with a window of 30 days," Md Muyeedur Rahman, head of Mobile, at Samsung said in a statement. Read Nagad recognises winners of 'Aurjon O Bijoyullash' campaign

International Roaming is possible with unlimited data plans from each of the main SIM providers in Bangladesh. If you want to go abroad, and your mobile data plan does not include an international feature, you will be required to pay a fee for each megabyte of data that you use when traveling outside of the country. International roaming can save you at such a time. Let's find how to use a Bangladesh SIM card abroad. What is International Roaming? You are considered to be "in-network" with your mobile phone provider if you are in a region that is serviced by that provider. As soon as you leave this region, you are considered to be "roaming" in the wild. Even if you are technically off-network in the United States, you will still be able to get voice and data service since the majority of domestic carriers have roaming agreements with foreign networks. When you utilize the service provided by your mobile phone carrier in a country that is not your own, this is referred to as "international roaming." International add-ons are available for purchase from all of the major carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. These add-ons enable users to continue receiving phone calls, text messages, and data when they are traveling outside of the country.  Read Top 8 International Sim Cards in Bangladesh If you are traveling inside North America, meaning that you will be in either Canada or Mexico, and you have an unlimited plan with one of these carriers, then it is quite probable that your service will be protected when crossing international borders. Why Do You Need International Roaming? While traveling in another country, mobile users who subscribe to a service known as international roaming may continue to use their cell phone or another device to make and receive calls and text messages, as well as to browse the internet and send and receive emails. The mobile user is able to continue using their home operator's phone number and data services when roaming in another nation since roaming expands the coverage of the retail voice and SMS services provided by the mobile user's home operator.  Read Android 13: Features, Biggest New Additions An agreement for wholesale roaming between a mobile user's home operator and the network of a visited mobile operator enables the expansion of coverage in a seamless manner at the visited location. The roaming agreement covers both the technical and the business aspects of the service that are necessary to make it available. Different Types of Roaming Service The following are the types of foreign roaming services that are most common: Voice: Making and receiving calls to or from one's home nation, the country being visited, or a third country while traveling outside of that country. SMS: While traveling in another nation, sending and receiving text messages to or from one's own country, the country being visited, or a third country Email: Checking and responding to emails when traveling outside the country. Broadband mobile devices: Making use of mobile devices or dongles in order to access the internet while traveling, especially for the purpose of downloading photos, MP3s, movies, and software. Applications: Utilizing smartphone apps when traveling outside of one's own country that depends on mobile data, such as translation tools and location-based services. Read How to Prevent Facebook Hacking: Security measures from Mobile, Desktop When traveling outside of their home country, mobile phone users have access to a greater variety of communication services than at home, including international mobile roaming. Other services include those provided by hotels, Wi-Fi connectivity, national and worldwide SIM cards, mobile devices that can accommodate multiple SIM cards, and local prepaid SIM cards. How Does International Roaming Work? When a mobile user is in a foreign country and switches on their mobile device, the mobile device will attempt to connect with the mobile network of the country that they are visiting. The connection from the user's mobile device is picked up by the visiting network, which checks to see whether the device is already registered with its system and then tries to locate the user's primary network.  If the home network and one of the mobile networks in the country being visited have a roaming agreement, then the call will be routed by the visited network towards an international transit network. Read Tracking Lost or Stolen Smartphone: Some easy ways to follow The delivery of the call to the network interface is the responsibility of the carrier that operates the international transit network. After this has been completed, the call will be connected by the network at the destination.  Additionally, the visiting network will ask the user's home network for service information about the user, such as whether or not the mobile phone being used is authorized for international usage and whether or not the phone being used has been reported lost or stolen.  If the phone is allowed to be used, the network that is being visited will make a temporary subscriber record for the device, and the subscriber record of the user's home network will be updated to reflect the new location of the device. This will allow the home network to properly route any calls that are made to the phone. Read How to Use eSIM in Bangladesh? How to use a Bangladeshi SIM while Staying Abroad The activation of the roaming service will take place as soon as the International Roaming form provided by a legit SIM operator company gets filled up by the consumer. All of the other conditions should be fulfilled.  Consumers have to switch on their mobile devices when they are traveling on another network that supports their existing IR services so that they may take use of this service. If the mobile device is set up to choose the network on its own (a process known as automated network selection), then it will be able to connect to the desired network.  In any other case, you will need to manually pick the network using the handset's network selection, after which you will need to search for accessible networks and select the desired network. Users must have a credit card to register for International Roaming services. Read Home Audio Speaker Buying Guide, Price Ranges in Bangladesh Conclusion The ability to make and receive phone calls, send and get text messages and emails, and surf the internet when traveling to another country is made possible by the international roaming service. Because of an agreement between the network operator of the country in which one is now located and the network provider of one's home country, international roaming is now a possibility. In order to further define the technical and contractual parameters that must be met in order to execute the agreement, the GSM association was formed. In the above discussion, we have focused on the basics of international roaming and how to use a Bangladeshi SIM abroad. Hope it helps. Read Cloud Computing Benefits: Perfect Cloud Service Provider Choosing Tips

NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak Saturday, forcing launch controllers to call off their second attempt to send a crew capsule into lunar orbit with test dummies. The first attempt earlier in the week was also marred by escaping hydrogen, but those leaks were elsewhere on the 322-foot (98-meter) rocket, the most powerful ever built by NASA. Launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson and her team tried to plug Saturday’s leak the way they did the last time: stopping and restarting the flow of super-cold liquid hydrogen in hopes of removing the gap around a seal in the supply line. They tried that twice, in fact, and also flushed helium through the line. But the leak persisted. Blackwell-Thompson finally halted the countdown after three to four hours of futile effort. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.  (AP) — NASA's new moon rocket sprang another hazardous leak Saturday, as the launch team began fueling it for liftoff on a test flight that must go well before astronauts climb aboard. For the second time this week, the launch team began loading nearly 1 million gallons of fuel into the 322-foot (98-meter) rocket, the most powerful ever built by NASA. Monday’s attempt was halted by a bad engine sensor and leaking fuel. As the sun rose, an over-pressure alarm sounded and the tanking operation was briefly halted, but no damage occurred and the effort resumed. But minutes later, hydrogen fuel began leaking from the engine section at the bottom of the rocket. NASA halted the operation, while engineers scrambled to plug what was believed to be a gap around a seal in the supply line. The countdown clocks continued ticking toward an afternoon liftoff; NASA had two hours Saturday to get the rocket off. NASA wants to send the crew capsule atop the rocket around the moon, pushing it to the limit before astronauts get on the next flight. If the five-week demo with test dummies succeeds, astronauts could fly around the moon in 2024 and land on it in 2025. People last walked on the moon 50 years ago. Forecasters expected generally favorable weather at Kennedy Space Center, especially toward the end of the two-hour afternoon launch window. On Monday, hydrogen fuel escaped from elsewhere in the rocket. Technicians tightened up the fittings over the past week, but launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson stressed that she wouldn't know whether everything was tight until Saturday's fueling. Read: NASA scrubs launch of new moon rocket after engine problem Even more of a problem on Monday, a sensor indicated one of the rocket's four engines was too warm, but engineers later verified it actually was cold enough. The launch team planned to ignore the faulty sensor this time around and rely on other instruments to ensure each main engine was properly chilled. Before igniting, the main engines need to be as frigid as the liquid hydrogen fuel flowing into them at minus-420 degrees Fahrenheit (minus-250 degrees Celsius). If not, the resulting damage could lead to an abrupt engine shutdown and aborted flight. Mission managers accepted the additional risk posed by the engine issue as well as a separate problem: cracks in the rocket's insulating foam. But they acknowledged other problems — like fuel leaks — could prompt yet another delay. That didn't stop thousands from jamming the coast to see the Space Launch System rocket soar. Local authorities expected massive crowds because of the long Labor Day holiday weekend. The $4.1 billion test flight is the first step in NASA's Artemis program of renewed lunar exploration, named after the twin sister of Apollo in Greek mythology. Twelve astronauts walked on the moon during NASA’s Apollo program, the last time in 1972. Artemis — years behind schedule and billions over budget — aims to establish a sustained human presence on the moon, with crews eventually spending weeks at a time there. It's considered a training ground for Mars.    

Twitter said Thursday it will roll out an editing feature to subscribers of its premium Twitter Blue service later this month. In an update on its plans to introduce an edit button, the social media company said it has been testing the feature internally, which it said is one of the most requested features to date. The edit function will give users 30 minutes to make changes to their 280-character messages such as fixing typos or adding hashtags after first publishing a tweet. To make it clear that a tweet has been modified, they'll be labeled and appear with an icon and timestamp. Users can look up past versions of the tweet by tapping the label. Twitter said it's testing the edit feature with a small group of users so it can identify and resolve potential issues. “This includes how people might misuse the feature,” the company said in a blog post. “You can never be too careful.” The time limit and version history play an important role, Twitter said. “They help protect the integrity of the conversation and create a publicly accessible record of what was said. Twitter hinted that the edit feature would eventually be rolled out to all users. Testing helps the company understand how it impacts the way people use Twitter “as well as plan for and anticipate what might happen if we bring it to everyone,” spokeswoman Stephanie Cortez said. Many Twitter users — among them, Kim Kardashian, Ice T, Katy Perry and McDonald’s corporate account — have long pleaded for an edit button. The company said in April that it has been working on the feature since last year, a day after Tesla CEO Elon Musk polled his followers on whether they wanted an edit button. About three-quarters of the 4.4 million respondents said yes. Later that month, Musk offered to buy Twitter for $44 billion with the promise that his ownership would bring big changes to the service. He has since attempted to back out of the deal citing concerns about fake accounts and whistleblower allegations of poor cybersecurity, setting the stage for a bruising legal battle over whether he has to go through with the purchase. The premium service costs $4.99 per month.

realme organized 828- fan fest on the occasion of its 4th anniversary, which has come to an end amidst festivities and enthusiastic participation of fans and users. For this year’s Fan Fest, realme wanted to push its fans to “Keep It Real” and explore their authentic selves and arranged a fan event. To share the joy of their success and anniversary, realme has recently organized the celebratory event of its 828- fan fest that included some thrilling activities and amusements for its fans. Read: realme Pad Mini Review: Is it a worthy budget iPad mini of android? The fan fest was interactive for the fans as they had the chance to take part in many activities during their fan event like- scavenger hunt game, Fluid realmow art competition facilitated by Masu Ake and Go Kart racing. The fans also thoroughly enjoyed the musical performances given by Black Zang & Masha along with. Remarkably, during the event realme has also recognized and awarded some of the photographers from around the country and artists from the realme contests. Apart from various exciting activities, realme also came up with exciting offers for the fans. realme users can now buy realme GT Master Edition at a lucrative price of Tk 34,990+VAT. Not only that, the buyers will get free live stream holder as a sure gift with every purchase. Buyers can also purchase realme C11 (2GB/32GB) 2021 at a special price of Tk 10499+VAT. There were lucrative offers on Daraz as well where realme has become the top-selling brand during the realme Fan Fest 2022. realme narzo 50i has become the highest sold smartphone; realme 9Pro Series & GT Master Edition, the best-selling 5G smartphone and realme 9 Pro Series is the top 1 smartphone in pro camera phone segment. Read realme launches 9 Pro+, 9 Pro, Pad Mini It is mentionable that realme is going to enter its second stage of growth with a refined focus on long-term growth. In this stage, realme will be more focused on building a full-fledged AIoT ecosystem (TechLife ecosystem) that will include products like smart TVs, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, wearables, and a vast number of smart gadgets and accessories. With a mix of exciting discounts, huge giveaways, along with this enthralling event, there was something for everyone during the realme 828 Fan Fest 2022. Fans have expressed their satisfaction over such a huge arrangement. Inspired by Dare to Leap spirit, realme fans will stay with this smartphone brand even in the days to come for something more exhilarating.  Read realme to hold night photowalk contest

Four Bangladeshi students will compete in Huawei's Seeds For The Future Asia Pacific final round. The students are Shadmin Sultana from Dhaka University, Mohsina Taz from Brac University, and Wasifa Rahman Rashmi and Md Sumit Hasan from IUT Bangladesh. They were picked from a group of eight participants who participated in the Thailand round of the competition. Read: Bangladesh to host FAO Asia Pacific Regional Conference in 2022 Among the 24 teams that participated in the Thailand round, Bangladesh's Team Ether ranked third with their presentation and qualified for the final round "Tech4Good Accelerator Camp" – to be held in Singapore.  In July, Seeds for the Future 2022 Bangladesh ended with nine winners, who left the country on August 18 to participate in the Thailand round. Seeds for the Future has been designed to seek, nurture and upskill global talents to help them secure a bright future for themselves as well as make a further contribution to their national digitalisation progress, Jason Lizongsheng, a board member of Huawei Technologies Bangladesh, said. Read Huawei launches its largest-ever regional Seeds for the Future Program

Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has thanked Walton for providing all-out support in the successful completion of the country's first digital population and housing census by providing timely tab delivery and other necessary services. Bangladesh's first digital 'Population and Housing Census 2022' has been successfully completed. In this first digital census project, which was conducted across the country from June 15 to 21 of this year, Bangladeshi technology products manufacturer 'Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited' provided Tab (Tablet PC), said a press release. Recently, BBS sent a thanks letter to Walton Digi-Tech's Managing Director SM Monjurul Alam. The letter signed by BBS Secretary Shahnaz Arefin NDC said that one of the major components of implementing the digital census was to ensure timely delivery of tablet PCs, reaching those the field level, after sales service and quick technical support during the census. Walton performed those duty very actively and effectively. Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited deserves appreciation for being actively involved in this country's largest statistical event. Walton's contribution to the successful implementation of the country's first digital census is gratefully remembered by the Department of Statistics and Information Management and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Read: Walton brings 3-in-1 converter AC with Bluetooth, air plasma technology BBS hoped that this census, the largest source of the country's real socio-economic and demographic data, will play significant role in formulating, evaluating and monitoring any evidence-based development projects such as Delta Plan 2100, Vision 2041, Eighth Five Year Plan, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) etc. Walton supplied total of 3.95 lakh pieces of tab and 72 pieces of air conditioners in the 'Census and House Census 2022' project. In this project, Walton ensures all kinds of services, including technical and after sales services, up to the union level for about 4 lakh enumerators. As a result, the population and housing census activities were completed on time, accurately and smoothly. According to the stakeholders, the successful completion of important projects like the first digital census of the country through using the domestic brand Walton Tab is very significant. This proves that the country's major projects, along with the participation of the domestic company, have been successfully completed through the use of locally manufactured products. As a result, the country and the domestic industry will be benefited, import cost will be reduced, domestic industries will be flourished, employment opportunities will be created as well as domestic economy will be progressed. Walton Digi-Tech's Deputy Managing Director Engineer Liakat Ali said, “We are very happy to supply tabs and services to the country's first digital population and housing census project. Thanks and gratitude to all concerned for trusting 'Made in Bangladesh' tagged digital devices in this project, which is important from the socio-economic aspect of the country.” “We hope that there will be participation of domestic institutions in such big projects in the future as well.”