EU's new common charger rules come into force
EU's new common charger rules come into force

New European Union regulations requiring all new smartphones, tablets, and cameras to use a universal charger have officially come into effect. The change, which took place on Saturday, mandates that all devices sold in the 27-nation bloc must be equipped with a USB-C portthe EUs chosen standard...

2024’s best smartphones: Top picks between Tk20,000-25,000
2024’s best smartphones: Top picks between Tk20,000-25,000

In todays increasing digital world, smartphones are an essential part of our daily life. From early morning texting to content watching during office lunch, its become an integral part of our lifestyle. And with great attachment comes the fear of vulnerability. Imagine, your cherished phone with...

Japan accuses Google of violating anti-monopoly laws
Japan accuses Google of violating anti-monopoly laws

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to issue a cease-and-desist order against Google, accusing the tech giant of violating the countrys antimonopoly laws by coercing smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its search app on devices. This would mark the first time a cease-and-desist...

How to spot malware on your smartphone: Key Indicators
How to spot malware on your smartphone: Key Indicators

As smartphones play a bigger role in peoples lives, ensuring their security has become more crucial than ever. Most smartphones operate on the Android system, which offers an open ecosystem. This makes it possible to install many third-party apps, creating an easier pathway for malware to infect...

Night-time scrolling disrupts sleeping: True or myth?
Night-time scrolling disrupts sleeping: True or myth?

Having trouble to doze off? Its tempting to blame the phone for the endless newsfeed. However, the notion that its the blue light emitted by smartphones thats disrupting sleep isnt fairly right. While blue or short-wavelength lightsuch as daylight or that emitted by tech does affect our...

Bluetooth 6.0: A game changer for your smartphone and devices
Bluetooth 6.0: A game changer for your smartphone and devices

Almost every year, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) updates Bluetooth specifications, which allow our smartphones to connect with various smart devices like earbuds, smartwatches, rings, and fitness trackers. They have now published the specifications for Bluetooth 6.0, a successor to...