Part of being a smart consumer is understanding how technology works, why we use it the way we do, and what that barrage of acronyms and PR jargon means. We’re here to help you make se... Read more
WiMax The 4G networks are beginning to make a mark on the wireless pages, with WiMAX and LTE at the forefront of all the hype. However, many are confused as to what exactly WiMAX and LTE ar... Read more
HUAWEI There’s been plenty of debate over the merits of competing “4G” standards. In the U.S., Sprint and Clearwire have spared no expense building up and rolling out their high-speed WiMax... Read more
With Verizon’s LTE launch coming up in just three days, the new talk among 4G aficionados is no longer exclusively about WiMAX vs. LTE. The new concern? Costly data plans. In a press confere... Read more
A simple plug-and-play technology, the solar home system is providing an excellent off-grid electricity solution for rural Bangladesh. Harnessing solar energy, these systems can be purchased... Read more
What is 4G? Where can I get it? What’s the difference between LTE and WiMax? We unravel the confusing terminology and hype to expose the next-generation wireless technology. Five years ago,... Read more
Sachin Tendulkar Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar smacks a six during their World Cup match against England at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Sunday. — AFP photo Sachin Ten... Read more
Bangladesh and Russia struck Thursday an agreement to install the country’s first nuclear power plant to generate around 2,000 megawatts (mw) of electricity at Rooppur in Pabna. The de... Read more
Royal wedding: Big screen for William and Kate The town council has announced it will show the wedding, between Prince William and Kate Middleton, on a 14ftx10ft screen. Dignitaries and seni... Read more
A too-high 3G license fee, plus the associated network rollout costs, will likely dampen operators’ investment in basic services for mid- and low-tier phone users, apart from resulting... Read more
