ChatGPT vs Google Bard: which is better?
With Google recently releasing Bard as a potential competitor for ChatGPT, you might be wondering the obvious question: which is better among the two AI chatbots?
5d ago
Team from Bangladesh qualifies for World Cup of Pokémon
This year's World Cup of Pokémon qualifiers featured over 200 players from 17 teams, each representing their countries/continents to claim the final three spots in the main knockoff series.
1w ago
TECNO SPARK 10 Pro: Fun camera for fans on a budget
TECNO is known by fans as a reliable provider of affordable smartphones for those on a budget. Their latest release, TECNO SPARK 10 Pro, caters to the budget market once again, this time focusing mostly on the camera performance.
This Bangladeshi app lets you buy, sell and store gold digitally
Meet Gold Kinen - a local app where one can buy, sell and store gold using their own personal vault.
Nothing like being too careful
This week’s Cover Story is all about being safe from fire hazards, and how you can stay one ahead of such unfortunate occurrences.
iFarmer: The tech-enabled one-stop solution for smallholder farmers
Bangladesh is home to about 16.5 million farmers, constituting about 28% of the country's 170 million population.
Truck Lagbe: Redefining traditional trucking
Trucks have always played a critical role in the economic and logistics development of Bangladesh. Not only are they a reliable method of transporting large quantities of goods across distant areas, but their versatility in construction, mining and manufacturing jobs also makes them an irreplaceable asset in the transport industry.
Your friendly neighbourhood chatbot
Turn to this week’s Cover Story to learn about AlapChari, the chatbot that receives questions and answers them in our glorious mother tongue.
Meet the Bangla ChatGPT - AlapChari
A chabot that runs on the same language model as ChatGPT, AlapChari can provide coherent responses to users' questions in Bangla.
Hollywoodisation of video games: Blurring the lines of interactive media
Despite the very first video games stemming from the 1950s, it wasn’t until the popularity of arcades and home consoles in the 1980s that video games truly entered worldwide pop culture.
The electric dream
Is Bangladesh ready to embrace the electric dream? That’s exactly what we discuss in this week’s Cover Story.
2022: the year of technological resurgence
Before the year officially ends, let's take a look at the biggest tech happenings in 2022.
Finding that one fine line
And with that, the second last issue of the year! See you next weekend for the 2022 wrapup!
Future-proofing mission-critical businesses with cloud solutions
Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, the global data storage management company NetApp has been making strides in Bangladesh for over 17 years and counting.
Meet the Bangladeshi Art Director who worked on these games
Aside from God of War Ragnarök, Tanvir M. N. Islam has also worked as an Art Director in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Warrior, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Sniper Elite 5: France.
This AI recognises Bangla speech and text
Bengali.AI is a voluntary research initiative that aims to democratise AI research in Bangla by teaching AI the Bangla we use every day.
The window of language
Our mother tongue is a beautiful language filled with rich history, immense cultural impact and many different forms of usage that transcends regional barriers.
Samsung Mobile: towards the nation of the future
Smart Bangladesh: Taking Bangladesh to newer and greater heights by utilising modern technology! What was once a dream is now a reality!
Grameenphone in building a technologically smart nation
During the 1990s, analogue phones were the prevalent mode of telecommunications and talking to someone on the phone cost, on average,
OPPO: Elevating the modern digital lifestyle
The ‘Smart Bangladesh’ vision entails wider access to modern technology as well as the integration of information technology in the social, economic and commercial development of Bangladesh.
Add effects here
A prominent aspect in most professional YouTube videos these days, green screens are much-needed tools to add in desired visual effects to scenes.
Masterpieces in seconds: The wondrous world of AI art
No pens, pencils, brushes, or canvas needed. Just type in whatever you want a drawing of, and the mighty power of artificial intelligence will create paintings for you in seconds.
Zatiq’s Pocket Pay: Direct card payment for door-to-door deliveries
Zatiq's Pocket Pay device is a portable card reader that can be used by delivery merchants for home deliveries.
Economic expansion paved by Grameenphone
In the final part of this five-article series, we will take a look at how Grameenphone has helped enhance the economic growth of Bangladesh’s telecommunication sector, empowering the local workforce and making a historic contribution to the Dhaka stock market.
Local TVs with the latest techs
Televisions have come a long way since their initial debut in this land during the 1960s. From square boxes showing black and white images to brilliant flat screens with dazzling high-definition quality, we now live in an era where televisions exhibit all the wonders of modern technology.
Charging toward the future
Electric cars have always felt like such a cool concept. Instead of relying on non-renewable fossil fuels, you get to drive around in a car that runs on a battery - one you can charge ahead of time and ready to go whenever you need. Check out this week’s Cover Story on a local venture that plans to manufacture electric vehicles - made in Bangladesh, for Bangladesh.
Ensuring empowerment through interconnection
In the fourth part of this five-article series, we will take a look at how Grameenphone has extended their network, accessibility and services in Bangladesh, even to the most remote areas of the country.
All charged up
The gas price hike has been a heated topic in the past few weeks. While we scramble for methods to somehow survive this rising inflation, there are some alternatives that may be worth considering. As such, this week’s Cover Story discusses the viability of electric bicycles as a transportation option for daily commuters.
Browsing on your own terms
Modern internet users should be familiar with the term ‘proxy servers’, but many don’t tend to know exactly what the term implies. Can you actually hide your online activity in incognito mode? How secure are proxy servers? Is it possible to mask your IP? Turn to our Cover Story to find answers to these ever-demanding questions.
Overcoming hurdles through technological innovation
In the third part of this five-article series, we will take a look at how Grameenphone has utilised unique technological solutions to contribute to the development of the nation’s telecommunication sector.
The wonder of two wheels
Nowadays, motorcycles have established themselves as the tried-and-tested method of beating the ever-present Dhaka city traffic. Tune into our two-page Cover Story this week for a fresh batch of recommendations on motorcycles you can buy right now. The best part? They are all under the elusive Tk. 1 lakh price tag.
Grameenphone’s ambition to expand the rural boundaries
In the second part of this five-article series, we will take a look at Grameenphone’s success in the rural development of Bangladesh.
Green technology for a cleaner future
In the first part of this five-article series, we will take a look at how Grameenphone is making environmental contributions to Bangladesh.
Scanning in progress
Turn to our Cover Story to find out how QR codes could be potentially dangerous, and how you can take necessary precautions.
Realme GT Neo 3 - Naruto Edition: Believe It!
From the eye-catching packaging to custom back design to special UI themes, the Naruto Realme GT Neo 3 stands out as a unique piece of collectible.
May 26, 2023
ChatGPT vs Google Bard: which is better?
With Google recently releasing Bard as a potential competitor for ChatGPT, you might be wondering the obvious question: which is better among the two AI chatbots?
May 22, 2023
Team from Bangladesh qualifies for World Cup of Pokémon
This year's World Cup of Pokémon qualifiers featured over 200 players from 17 teams, each representing their countries/continents to claim the final three spots in the main knockoff series.
April 21, 2023
TECNO SPARK 10 Pro: Fun camera for fans on a budget
TECNO is known by fans as a reliable provider of affordable smartphones for those on a budget. Their latest release, TECNO SPARK 10 Pro, caters to the budget market once again, this time focusing mostly on the camera performance.
April 17, 2023
This Bangladeshi app lets you buy, sell and store gold digitally
Meet Gold Kinen - a local app where one can buy, sell and store gold using their own personal vault.
March 17, 2023
Nothing like being too careful
This week’s Cover Story is all about being safe from fire hazards, and how you can stay one ahead of such unfortunate occurrences.
March 5, 2023
Truck Lagbe: Redefining traditional trucking
Trucks have always played a critical role in the economic and logistics development of Bangladesh. Not only are they a reliable method of transporting large quantities of goods across distant areas, but their versatility in construction, mining and manufacturing jobs also makes them an irreplaceable asset in the transport industry.
March 5, 2023
iFarmer: The tech-enabled one-stop solution for smallholder farmers
Bangladesh is home to about 16.5 million farmers, constituting about 28% of the country's 170 million population.
March 3, 2023
Your friendly neighbourhood chatbot
Turn to this week’s Cover Story to learn about AlapChari, the chatbot that receives questions and answers them in our glorious mother tongue.
March 1, 2023
Meet the Bangla ChatGPT - AlapChari
A chabot that runs on the same language model as ChatGPT, AlapChari can provide coherent responses to users' questions in Bangla.
February 15, 2023
Hollywoodisation of video games: Blurring the lines of interactive media
Despite the very first video games stemming from the 1950s, it wasn’t until the popularity of arcades and home consoles in the 1980s that video games truly entered worldwide pop culture.
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