technology
Our outdated, inefficient higher education institutions
The world has never witnessed such unprecedented human-to-technology interactions.
Let’s stake our claim to outer space
Though the Outer Space Treaty specifies space as a global common resource, it does not mean that the space is public property.
Finding a balance between technology and nature in our daily lives
It is true that living without our smartphones or social media in this day and age is next to impossible but it is also true that due to technology we often feel disconnected from the natural world.
#Technology / Tech trends that will shape our future
Let's look at some tech trends that will change our future.
Review: Nonfiction / Tech bias: not a glitch, but a structural problem
With statistics backing her up, Broussard does a stellar job of portraying this bias for the readers with stories from individuals who have faced such discrimination. The book opens with the story of Robert Julian-Borchak Williams who gets wrongfully identified by a police facial recognition technology and gets taken into custody.
A technological evolution of crimes
Technology has advanced at a rapid pace, bringing many benefits to society, but it also has led to changes in crime patterns. Law enforcers’ race against crimes has become even more challenging faced with these technology-facilitated crimes. On many occasions, these techno criminals catch the police off guard.
Remodelling the world of fashion through technology
The fashion industry has always been at the forefront of innovation, with designers pushing boundaries and creating new trends every season. In recent years however, technology has played an increasingly important role in transforming the way fashion is produced, marketed, and consumed. From sustainable materials to 3D printing, the fashion industry is undergoing a major technological transformation.
Will our universities survive in 25 years?
Finding the “quality” in quality education continues to be elusive in Bangladesh
World Cup matches in Qatar run longer than ever
Matches at the World Cup in Qatar are running longer than at any other tournament after referees were told to account for time-wasting and delays more punctiliously.
Internet by light promises to leave Wi-Fi eating dust
Connecting your smartphone to the web with just a lamp -- that is the promise of Li-Fi, featuring Internet access 100 times faster than Wi-Fi with revolutionary wireless technology.
Should Twitter ignore its users?
For the last 48 hours Twitter has been… well, all of a Twitter. An article in Buzzfeed suggesting that the social network was about to introduce what is known as an algorithmic timeline - promoting tweets deemed most relevant rather than publishing them in reverse chronological order - sparked a wave of what can only be described as furious panic.
iPhones 'disabled' if Apple detects third-party repairs
The latest software update for iPhone 6 handsets is allegedly rendering the devices useless if it detects repairs not carried out by Apple.
Microsoft buys UK AI firm SwiftKey
Technology giant Microsoft acquires UK-based artificial intelligence firm SwiftKey.
Smart agriculture with smart technology
Unlike many other sub-continental countries, one of the major limitations in designing ICT based services for the rural farmers in Bangladesh is the low literacy and technology adverseness.
Will you like Facebook’s new reaction?
Do you ever "like" something on Facebook? If so, life is about to get a bit more complex.
Its ORS, not DRS for India now
Indian team wants an Overall Review System (ORS) in place of the DRS, keeping in mind the 13 home Tests this season.
First national vegetables fair begins
The day is not far when farmers would not need soil to grow vegetables, fruits and flowers in Bangladesh.
‘Telecom operators will be forced to compensate call drops’
The country’s mobile phone operators will be forced to compensate their users for call drops, State Minister for Telecommunication Tarana Halim says
Police form special counter-terror unit
A 600-men police unit specialising in technology has been formed under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police to enhance police capability in combating militancy and terrorism.
