Facebook launches Instagram Lite in 170 lower bandwidth countries

Facebook said on Wednesday it was launching a “lite” version of Instagram in 170 countries that will enable people with poor internet to access the photo and video sharing social networking service.
10 March 2021, 11:43 AM

Twitter's Dorsey auctions first ever tweet as digital memorabilia

“just setting up my twttr” - the first ever tweet on the platform is up for sale after Twitter boss Jack Dorsey listed his famous post as a unique digital signature on a website for selling tweets as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
6 March 2021, 06:01 AM

Four apps to help speed up your proofreading

Without a doubt the best app on this list, Grammarly is a versatile editing tool for all your correctional needs.
4 March 2021, 18:00 PM

PROTRACKER ensures efficiency for in RMG sector

Mondol Group, a renowned RMG manufacturer's sister concern Cotton Club (BD) has increased its production capacity by 10 percent by implementing advanced technology software PROTRACKER, says a recently issued press release. Cotton Club (BD) Limited, a 100% export-oriented garments company, has been exporting readymade garments since its inception in 2006.
2 March 2021, 09:06 AM

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25 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Amazfit GTR 2: A must-have

Amazfit GTR 2’s design is a major upgrade compared to the previous model of the device. Starting from the colour accent to the sleeker bezel- the smartwatch has brought a cleaner retro vibe to design.
25 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Facebook says it will lift its Australian news ban soon

Facebook said on Tuesday it will lift its ban on Australians sharing news after it struck a deal with Australia’s government on legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
23 February 2021, 04:40 AM

Australia health chiefs freeze Facebook ads

Australia's health department will no longer advertise on Facebook, it has announced, the latest escalation of the government's feud with the social media giant, which continues to block news content from its platform in the country.
22 February 2021, 07:20 AM

Australia won't change planned content laws despite Facebook block: lawmaker

Australia will not change proposed laws that would make Alphabet Inc’s Google and Facebook pay news outlets for content, a senior lawmaker said on Monday, despite vocal opposition from the Big Tech firms.
22 February 2021, 06:22 AM

Facebook has 'tentatively friended' us again, Australia says

Facebook Inc is back at the negotiating table, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday after the tech giant this week blocked news on its site in the country.
20 February 2021, 06:39 AM

Canada vows to be next country to go after Facebook to pay for news

Canada vowed on Thursday to make Facebook Inc pay for news content, seeking allies in the media battle with tech giants and pledging not to back down if the social media platform shuts off the country’s news as it did in Australia.
19 February 2021, 04:20 AM

The art of lying: Job interview edition

It’s no wonder, really. Even as children we were socialised to tell white lies about the gifts that grandma brings or how dinner tastes. Job interviews are simply a high-stakes extension of that dynamic.
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Poco M3 reviewed

First things first, the M3 features a drastic different look and build. It features an impressive polycarbonate back and bright colours with a large slab at the back to house the camera and the POCO logo.
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

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18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Huawei and Buet to set up Bangladesh’s first ICT Academy by April

Huawei and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today to set up the first ICT Academy in Bangladesh.
18 February 2021, 12:47 PM

Facebook unfriends Australia: news sites go dark in content row

Australians woke to empty news feeds on their Facebook Inc pages on Thursday after the social media giant blocked all media content in a surprise and dramatic escalation of a dispute with the government over paying for content.
18 February 2021, 05:17 AM

Italian watchdog fines Facebook 7 million euros over improper data use

Italy’s competition watchdog said today it had fined Facebook 7 million euros ($8.5 million) for not complying with a request by the regulator to correct improper commercial practices in the group’s treatment of user data.
17 February 2021, 09:21 AM

Australia says content laws already working after Nine-Google deal reports

Australia on Wednesday said promised laws forcing tech giants to pay media outlets for content had already succeeded after reports that publisher and broadcaster Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd agreed on a licensing deal with Google.
17 February 2021, 07:46 AM

Australia to amend laws to make Google and Facebook pay

Australia’s government said on Tuesday it will amend draft laws that would make Google and Facebook pay for news to clarify that publishers would be paid in lump sums rather than per click on news article links.
16 February 2021, 10:40 AM

Major Australian media company strikes Google news pay deal

Australia’s Seven West Media Ltd became the country’s first major news outlet to strike a licensing deal with Google, as the government pushes ahead with a law that would force the internet giant to pay media companies for content.
15 February 2021, 05:28 AM