Shikho raises funding worth US $900,000
Shikho has raised US $6.5 million to date, the most by any edtech startup in the country.
6 ways to protect your eyes while using smartphones
Following these simple habits can go a long way to maintaining your eyesight for the years to come.
5 ways to earn up to Tk 1 lakh per month with ChatGPT
While most of the questions or prompts have been placed for entertainment purposes, the AI model can perform some useful functions which can result in financial benefits as well.
Automobiles
Dhaka Motor Show 2023: A glimpse into the future of local automobile scene
One of the most celebrated automotive shows of the country returned for its 16th instalment, where, like every year, local automotive manufacturers showcased the latest cars, bikes and other aftermarket supporting parts for vehicles. Besides the new releases, there have also been a few tuner cars to look for as well.
30 km/h speed limit for motorcycles: how logical is it?
A new road policy was proposed recently, which limits the maximum speed of motorcycles below 126cc inside Dhaka.
Dhaka Motor Show 2023 kicks off
The 3-day international exhibition will remain open from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM and continue till Saturday, March 18.
Avik Anwar from Bangladesh wins Gulf ProCar Championship
Avik Anwar from Bangladesh recently won the final race of the UAE Gulf ProCar Championship as well as the Race 1 of Round 5 of the same championship event, making him the first Bangladeshi to win two consecutive Formula-1 track races.
Audi launches Electric Vehicle charging station in Tejgaon
Located in the Audi service cente in Tejgaon, Audi Bangladesh recently introduced the first electric charging station for electric vehicles in the country.
Dhaka Motor Show 2023 begins March 16
The Dhaka Motor Show annually features a large international exhibition of automobiles and is a much-anticipated event for local motor enthusiasts.
The Audi Activesphere concept: Unorthodox in automation
With the immense versatility of the body design and cutting-edge technology packed inside, Audi seems to spew new competition-bending traditional car designs.
Mercedes joins Google to offer cars with 'supercomputer-like performance’
Mercedes said the collaboration with Google would allow it to offer traffic information and automatic rerouting in its cars.
Outer Space
Take photos of planets with telescopes in Dhaka
During the event, attendants can look at the moon and planets through telescopes and also connect their smartphones to the telescopes and take pictures of nebulae and galaxies.
Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks at ISS to bring back stranded crew
The Soyuz MS-23, which lifted off from Baikonour space centre in Kazakhstan on Friday, is to bring back Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin, and US astronaut Francisco Rubio in September
Saudi Arabia to send its first woman into space
Rayyana Barnawi will join fellow Saudi male astronaut Ali Al-Qarni on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) "during the second quarter of 2023", the official Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.
Hubble captures mysterious ‘spokes’ gliding across Saturn’s rings
The return of the spokes is one of the earliest signs that Saturn is entering a new season as it approaches the autumnal equinox of its northern hemisphere, which is expected to occur on May 6, 2025, for the first time in about 15 years.
Truck-sized asteroid misses Earth
A truck-sized asteroid that suddenly loomed out of the darkness a few days ago -- with the Earth in its sights -- sailed harmlessly past us on Thursday, space scientists said.
NASA to test nuclear-powered spacecraft by 2027
NASA will partner with the US military's research and development agency, DARPA, to develop nuclear-powered rockets that could fly astronauts to Mars.
Historic UK rocket mission ends in failure
An attempt to launch the first rocket into orbit from UK soil ended in failure on Tuesday, with scientists reporting an "anomaly" as it neared its goal.
NASA to conduct first global water survey from space
A NASA-led international satellite mission was set for blastoff from Southern California early on Thursday on a major Earth science project to conduct a comprehensive survey of the world's oceans, lakes and rivers for the first time.
Science, Gadgets, and Tech
The technology behind OpenAI's ChatGPT: Generative AI
Here is everything you need to know about this technology.
'I'm back': Trump returns to Facebook, YouTube after 2-year ban
The posts on his Facebook page and YouTube channel, titled "I'M BACK!", show a CNN video announcing Trump's election as president in the 2016 race against Hillary Clinton. It then fades to a "Trump 2024" screen
Microsoft announces AI-powered Copilot
Copilot harnesses the potential of massive language models in conjunction with business data and Microsoft 365 apps to boost creativity, productivity, and skills.
TikTok says US threatens ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes
The move is the most dramatic in a series of recent steps by US officials and legislators who have raised fears that TikTok's US user data could be passed on to China's government. ByteDance-owned TikTok has more than 100 million US users
This computer is powered by real mushrooms: Here’s how
Developed by researchers at UK’s Unconventional Computing Laboratory at the University of the West of England Bristol, the mushrooms are capable of establishing memory links similarly to how brain cells form habits.
Grammarly to introduce AI-powered GrammarlyGO
Online writing app Grammarly is introducing an "on-demand contextually aware" generative AI-powered writing assistant called ‘GrammarlyGO’ to enhance its services for precise writing.
imo brings new features to safeguard online privacy
The three new features were announced during imo’s new campaign, ‘Your privacy, Your Control,’ intending to offer enhanced privacy protection and ensure cyber security for the users.
TikTok banned in Belgium’s government phones
The Chinese-owned entertainment app will be temporarily prohibited from devices owned or paid for by Belgium's federal government for at least six months, according to a post on Alexander De Croo’s website.
Tech & Startup Multimedia
Why should you use eSIM?
eSIM is being introduced in Bangladesh. A private telecommunication company is set to bring eSIM to the market. But what is eSIM? What is the difference between a regular SIM card and an eSIM?
$5 billion export from ICT industry by 2025?
Bangladesh aims to achieve exports worth $5 billion from its ICT industry by 2025. The Daily Star's Tech section editor Shahriar Rahman speaks to former BASIS President Syed Almas Kabir on how it can be achieved in this episode of Star Connects.
What will solve the complications in e-commerce deliveries?
The Daily Star editor of Toggle Shahriar Rahman discusses possible solutions to the complications in e-commerce behind stagnating deliveries with Saifur Rahman, Senior IT Specialist, Australian Public Service, in Star Connects.
The technology behind OpenAI's ChatGPT: Generative AI
Here is everything you need to know about this technology.
Equipping Bangladeshi Youth for the Global Job Market
Bangladesh has made tremendous economic growth over the last 50 years, but needs to resolve the youth unemployment and skills gap and reap the benefits of demographic dividend for sustaining its development.
Dhaka Motor Show 2023: A glimpse into the future of local automobile scene
One of the most celebrated automotive shows of the country returned for its 16th instalment, where, like every year, local automotive manufacturers showcased the latest cars, bikes and other aftermarket supporting parts for vehicles. Besides the new releases, there have also been a few tuner cars to look for as well.
'I'm back': Trump returns to Facebook, YouTube after 2-year ban
The posts on his Facebook page and YouTube channel, titled "I'M BACK!", show a CNN video announcing Trump's election as president in the 2016 race against Hillary Clinton. It then fades to a "Trump 2024" screen
30 km/h speed limit for motorcycles: how logical is it?
A new road policy was proposed recently, which limits the maximum speed of motorcycles below 126cc inside Dhaka.
New smartphones featured in MWC 2023
Hosted annually, this year’s MWC Barcelona took place at the Fira Gran Via, where international smartphone companies took the centre stage to feature a plethora of new smartphones and technology.
Unmasking imposter syndrome: A working woman’s guide to breaking free
Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon arising from the unshakeable feeling of inadequacy, where individuals doubt their abilities and achievements, despite evidence of competence, capabilities and experiences.
Harnessing the power of AI
In this article, we'll take a look at some of the top online AI tools for developers who want to harness the power of AI to build their next big projects.
Microsoft announces AI-powered Copilot
Copilot harnesses the potential of massive language models in conjunction with business data and Microsoft 365 apps to boost creativity, productivity, and skills.
Dhaka Motor Show 2023 kicks off
The 3-day international exhibition will remain open from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM and continue till Saturday, March 18.