Tech
Instagram changes rules on self-harm postings after suicide
London, Feb 9 (AP/UNB) — Instagram has agreed to ban graphic images of self-harm after objections were raised in Britain following the suicide of a teen whose father said the photo-sharing platform had contributed to her decision to take her own life.
Apple releases update to prevent FaceTime eavesdropping
San Francisco, Feb 8 (AP/UNB) — Apple has released an iPhone update to fix a software flaw that allowed people to eavesdrop on others while using FaceTime.
Spotify takes a big jump into the podcasting game
New York, Feb 7 (AP/UNB) — Spotify is making a bigger bet on podcasts as it looks to bring a Netflix-like model of original programs to the audio world. The music-streaming pioneer gobbled up two podcasting companies, Gimlet and Anchor, on Wednesday.
Our Milky Way galaxy is truly warped, at least around edges
Cape Canaveral, Feb (AP/UNB) — It turns out our Milky Way galaxy is truly warped, at least around the far edges.
Apple's top retail exec to leave amid iPhone sales slowdown
San Francisco, Feb 6 (AP/UNB) — Apple's top retailing executive is stepping down amid a slowdown in iPhone sales that has raised doubts about the company's future growth prospects.
Robishop offers up to 50 pc discount on mobile phones
Dhaka, 5 Feb 5 (UNB)- Robishop, an e-commerce shop of the country started off a special discount campaign on Tuesday. Under the campaign, customers will be able to enjoy up to 50 percent discount on the leading smartphone devices. The campaign will continue until February 10.
Robot, know thyself; machines get more self-aware
New York, Feb 5 (AP/UNB) — Forget dreaming of electric sheep. Robots first need to figure out how to imagine themselves.
Google parent beats Q4 estimates, stock still drops
San Francisco, Feb 5 (AP/UNB) — Google parent company Alphabet beat Wall Street expectations for its fourth quarter earnings Monday, although its stock slid in after-hours trading over investor concerns about increased spending.
Google+ to shut down Saturday
Dhaka, Feb 1 (UNB) - Google’s social media network, Google+, will officially shut down on April 2 (Saturday), the company announced this week.
Twitter removes fake accounts from Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 1 (UNB) – Twitter on Thursday said it has deleted thousands of fake accounts from Iran, Russia, Venezuela and Bangladesh.