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AI robot serves customers at Seoul restaurant

“Aglio Kim”, a trolley-like robot which uses artificial intelligence (AI), is delivering food to customers at a restaurant in Seoul, in order to minimise human contact and help ensure social distancing.
GM exploring ‘flying car’ market using its Ultium electric battery: sources

General Motors Co is exploring options in the aerial taxi market, including whether to build the vehicles known colloquially as “flying cars,” as part of a push by the US automaker to look for growth in related transportation markets, two people familiar with the matter have said.
Apple to hold 'special event' on September 15; new products anticipated

Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has invited media to a “special event” it is streaming on September 15, with high anticipation that the iPhone maker will launch new versions of its core products.
ZKTeco Brings Elite Series [TI], a robust face verification and thermal imaging temperature detection terminal with ultra-large capacity

ZKTeco has introduced the Elite Series [TI], a robust face verification and thermal imaging temperature detection terminal. Elite Series [TI] is a fully upgraded version of the Elite Series Visible Light facial recognition terminals using Thermal Imaging intelligent engineering facial recognition algorithms and the latest computer vision technology.
TiCON: Putting technology in forefront even during pandemic

In the wake of the COVID 19 crisis, TiCON has developed its video conferencing system called eMeeting, which many businesses in Korea and Japan have been using for months. The eMeeting platform, which puts particular emphasis on ensuring the security of user information, is suitable for online meetings, webinars of corporate, healthcare, education sector.
Microsoft prices its dual-screen Android phone at $1,399, will arrive Sept 10

Microsoft Corp has said the Surface Duo, its dual-screen smartphone powered by Alphabet Inc’s Android operating system, will start at a price of $1,399 and arrive in stores beginning September 10.
Google turns Android phones into earthquake sensors

Alphabet Inc's Google's Android phones on Tuesday started detecting earthquakes around the world to provide data that could eventually give billions of users precious seconds of warning of a tremor nearby, with an alerting feature first rolling out in California.
Facebook launches TikTok-like product inside Instagram

Facebook rolled out its own version of social media rival TikTok in the United States and more than 50 other countries on Wednesday, embedding a new short-form video service called Reels as a feature within its popular Instagram app.
Evaly brings special offers for upcoming Eid

With Eid-ul-Adha approaching, sacrificial animal sellers will also be able to sell their animals in Evaly, an e-commerce platform according to a press release issued recently.
#StartKoro Final Demo Day incubated more than 800 participants

#StartKoro online Bootcamp of Bangladesh ended its startup incubation Final Demo Day on 4th July. 3 startups have been selected.
MySoft installs automation solution to serve more than 200 Hospitals

During the COVID-19 pandemic, MySoft, a local software venture installed automation service in more than 200 Hospitals in the country.
Harriken launches e-learning platform

Bangladeshi startup Harriken has launched a comprehensive e-education platform dedicated to connecting students with teachers to provide seamless real-time learning for all.
Gowala offering special discounts

Gowala Food, an e-com venture, is delivering seasonal fruits like mango, litchi along with yoghurts, milk, and other dairy products at home upon online order.
ZKTeco brings Touch less Entrance Control Solution & Walk-Through Metal Detector with Body Temperature Measurement for Bangladesh

In recent times, the Coronavirus crisis has propelled workplaces to adopt new methods of monitoring and controlling workers and visitors. To cater to the growing need for these products, ZKTeco has launched the SBTL8-33 and ZK-D3180S series of entrance control and metal detector devices in the local market.
Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Note 9 in Bangladesh

Xiaomi launched the next iteration of the Note series in Bangladesh with the Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 S and Redmi Note 9 yesterday.
Big tech’s big shift to renewable energy

Global corporations have managed to buy enough clean energy in the last 12 years that will surpass the total energy production capacities of small countries like Poland or Vietnam. This helps them expand digital cloud-based services without murdering the planet. Is it all for the good of the environment? Not necessarily.
Visa and SSLCOMMERZ launches ‘Save & Save’ Campaign

SSLCOMMERZ, the online payment gateway of Bangladesh, and Visa, the payments solutions provider, have jointly started the ‘Save & Save’ campaign once again to facilitate the people of Bangladesh to shop online while staying safe at home.
Cashback offer on OPPO smartphone

OPPO has brought cashback offers up to 100% on specific models to celebrate this Eid. In addition to cashback, the newly purchased smartphone will be available with different bundle offers and free screen replacement warranty.
SpeedFace-V5L Series: Health safety and premises security delivered in one solution by ZKTeco

SpeedFace-V5L Series is a fully upgraded visible light facial recognition terminal that uses intelligent engineering coupled with facial recognition algorithms and computer vision technology.
Facebook launches third-party fact-checking in Bangladesh

Facebook announced the launch of its third-party fact-checking program today in Bangladesh as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the spread of misinformation and improve the quality of news people find online. Facebook will partner with BOOM, which has been certified by the Poynter Institute's non-partisan International Fact Checking Network.
Jobike offers free service for IEDCR staffs

Jobike, the bicycle hailing service, has extended its services for free to the healthcare professionals working at IEDCR. Ten bicycles are to be made available for IEDCR to help medical staff to commute inside the city to collect samples from patients in a safe and convenient way.
Young ones lending a big hand

Despite enduring heavy toll on their businesses, some startups have come forward to help the customers, the community as a whole the country. Here we have listed what some of the startups are doing:
YODA keeps on moving

Yoda, one of the biggest online marketplaces for verified tutors in Bangladesh, had an eventful year in 2019. Yoda has achieved the milestone of adding 5000+ verified tutors on their platform with 2200+ tuition connections.
ZKBioSecurity now available in Bangladesh for comprehensive security solution

ZKBioSecurity is the ultimate “All-in-One” web-based security platform developed by ZKTeco. It contains multiple integrated modules: access control, time attendance, consumption management, elevator control (online/offline), visitor management, parking, guard patrol, FaceKiosk, and intelligent facial recognition camera management, video linkage and other sub-systems.
'realme' officially to launch in Bangladesh

realme, a sub-brand founded by OPPO, kick-started its operation in May 2018, will enter the Bangladesh market officially now. Prior to that, it was imported by dealers and was sold to the local market.
Google mulls licensing deals with EU news media

Google is in discussions on deals to pay media organizations for content, a move aimed at blunting criticism that it unfairly profits from copyrighted news, according to people familiar with the talks.
ZKTeco’s permanent under vehicle inspection system to ensure safety and security of your premises

ZK-VSCN200 is a powerful tool to provide the professional-grade capability for incoming and outgoing traffic within a few seconds. This under vehicle inspection system greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of security checks in order to achieve a higher level of safety.
HopIn: A budget-friendly ridesharing service by local youths

A group of Bangladeshi youths has developed a digital platform – HopIn – to facilitate ride-sharing for students and middle-class jobholders.
ZKTeco's SBTL8000 series single lane speed gates available in BD now

ZKTeco has recently introduced the SBTL8000 series single lane speed gates for entrance control. SBTL8000, the single lane speed gates series, is designed for smooth and silent operation and draws very little power making it very energy efficient
CTO Forum to host 'CTO Tech Summit 2020' on Jan 18

CTO Forum is going to host ‘CTO Tech Summit 2020’ on January 18, 2020, in Dhaka at the Samson H. Chowdhury Convention Centre.