Abhik Hasnain

Elevator Technologies of tomorrow

Taking the stairs is rare these days unless and until you're someone who loses sleep over calories. You come home after a long day, jam your fingers on the elevator button twice or thrice or up to the point where someone asks how bad your day went and get inside for a few awkward seconds standing beside strangers who are equally eager to get off from this temporary confinement. We don't really care about something as trivial as “how good the elevator functioned”. Call it our habit of shutting out certain matters we deem as insignificant or simply being ignorant- ironically, there's an entire industry that cares a lot about how smoothly you get from the ground floor to your apartment or to that kickass hotel suite.

Top six tablets in the market right now

In Bangladesh, the tablet market is relatively a small one compared to netbooks or entry level laptops. And thanks to the

UX design myths debunked

User experience or UX design is underestimated when it comes to building a digital product. People mistake it as interface design and end up ignoring the fact that just because something looks good doesn't mean it works that well.

From riches to rags Top tech failures

From riches to rags Top tech failures

LinkedIn mistakes you're too qualified to make

Opening up an account on LinkedIn is a piece of cake, but you might as well be just another guy on the internet with a profile full of inconsistencies.

How to promote yourself without sounding like a jerk

There's a fine line between naturally promoting yourself while expanding your network and blabbering on about your achievements.

How to make great graphics without any design skills

Check out these online platforms that help you design all sorts of stuff for free.

Startup lessons from Silicon Valley

HBO's Silicon Valley might be one of the most hilarious shows out there, but it's undoubtedly down-to-earth and educational for anyone entering the startup scene.

February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016

How to make a killer presentation on PowerPoint

Whether you're an undergrad trying to deal with academic pressure, a corporate big shot with a huge meeting coming up, or an entrepreneur who's going to pitch his/her next big idea, you'll need PowerPoint presentations in your life. But while it might seem like an easy task, there's a lot to being memorable and stunning everybody. Here's our guide on creating an amazing PowerPoint presentation:

February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016

How to be a better storyteller

Stories are captivating when delivered the right way. But there's so much more to storytelling than just sharing an interesting incident.

February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016

Crazy smartphones you can buy

Not all phones out there focus on the specs. Some have insane features tailored for small target groups while some are just plain old weird. Either way, these stand out among the crowd and deserve a round of applause for being so.

January 27, 2016
January 27, 2016

The future since 1884: Going Electric

It's been 126 years since the first successful electric car (or more accurately, carriage) came out and for the entire time, the journey has been a race between time and tech. Then and now.

January 24, 2016
January 24, 2016

Cymbidium by Assurance Developments

Right beside Pizza Hut, Gulshan 1, stands Cymbidium, a beautifully designed 14-storied residential plot by Assurance Developments. With 36 apartments in total, two of the primary features that first catch your attention are the indoor playground and a badminton court on the ground floor. A raised garden and a small water body on the opposite side offers a serene entrance for residents and visitors.

January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016

How not to ruin conversations

Starting a conversation and keeping them on are the most uncomfortable sweat-breakers some of us face every day. While it's easier with people we instantly click with, strangers and social friends seem to fall inside unchartered territory as we struggle with awkward silences. But more often than not, we ourselves are the ones to blame for conversations that drop dead in the middle. Here are a few pointers on how to avoid that.

January 11, 2016
January 11, 2016

Most Innovative Products of CES 2016

CES 2016 ended on 9th January after an exciting three day long gathering of the biggest tech brands around the

January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016

Tech Trends of 2016

The world of tech is anything but boring. New ideas turn into new products and that leads to a brilliant rush of upgrades.

January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016

How to stay productive for two hours straight

Staying productive all week is a challenge for most of us. But weeks are days and days are hours. Get through them two at a time and you'll work better and faster than you (or anyone else) ever expected.

November 30, 2015
November 30, 2015

IPAD PRO VS SURFACE PRO 4

Of course these two are amazing products and preference varies from user to user, but at the end of the day, are they really equal when

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