Elon Musk is a name synonymous with innovation, often likened to the real-life Tony Stark from Marvel. Throughout his career, he has led groundbreaking projects that have transformed entire industries and promise to redefine our future. From electric cars that drive us toward sustainability to ambitious ventures in space travel, Musk's vision is nothing short of extraordinary. Here’s a look at 8 of his most remarkable contributions that showcase his commitment to creating a sustainable and technologically advanced world! Top 8 contributions by Elon Musk: Tesla electric vehicles  Perhaps Musk's most well-known contribution is the Tesla electric vehicle line. Under his leadership, Tesla has revolutionized the auto industry by proving that electric cars can be both high-performing and desirable. The Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y have garnered attention not just for their eco-friendliness but also for their impressive technology, including Autopilot, which offers semi-autonomous driving capabilities.  SpaceX and the Falcon rockets  SpaceX is an aerospace firm founded by Musk in 2002. It aims to reduce space transportation costs to enable the colonization of Mars. The Falcon 1, Falcon 9, and Falcon Heavy rockets have set numerous records, including being the first commercially developed rocket to launch humans into orbit. SpaceX's ability to land and reuse rockets has changed space travel's economics, making it more accessible.  The Boring Company transport solutions  After being stuck in traffic in Los Angeles, Elon thought of launching a firm to address urban transportation issues. The Boring Company mainly focuses on building underground transportation systems.  Musk's vision includes a network of tunnels that could reduce traffic congestion in major cities. The company’s projects, including the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, showcase potential solutions for metropolitan transport challenges.  Neuralink brain chips  Neuralink aims to bridge the gap between humans and machines through brain-machine interfaces. This ambitious company seeks to improve cognitive abilities and potentially help treat neurological disorders.  Recently, its first-ever brain chip implant patient Noland Arbaugh revealed how this technology helps him to communicate. By allowing direct communication between the brain and devices, Neuralink could develop revolutionary gadgets and treatments for neurologically challenged people.  Starlink's internet  SpaceX's Starlink initiative is focused on delivering global internet coverage by deploying a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites. Designed to provide high-speed internet access, Starlink aims to connect even the most remote areas. As of September 2024, the company has reported surpassing 4 million subscribers.  With nearly 6,000 satellites in orbit and services available in approximately 100 countries, Starlink has the potential to bridge the digital divide, ensuring connectivity for remote regions worldwide.  Tesla Energy products  Musk expanded Tesla's mission beyond electric vehicles with Tesla Energy, which focuses on energy storage solutions. With products like the Powerwall and Powerpack. the firm allows residences and businesses to store solar energy for later use, promoting sustainability. Note: Tesla Energy discontinued the sale of Powerpack in 2022. Mega Gigafactories  To support Tesla's ambitious production goals, Musk has initiated the construction of Gigafactories worldwide. These massive manufacturing plants are designed to produce lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles at scale, significantly reducing costs and increasing efficiency.  The Gigafactory in Nevada, for example, is expected to be one of the largest buildings in the world by area and plays a critical role in Musk's vision for sustainable energy.  OpenAI Though  Musk is no longer directly involved, he co-founded OpenAI to promote and develop friendly AI for the benefit of humanity. In its early days, the organization focused on developing safe Artificial general intelligence (AGI) tools. After Elon's exit, the non-profit company soon received a $1 billion fund from Microsoft in 2019. Fast forward to today, OpenAI is one of the biggest AI startups in the world with popular AI tools such as ChatGPT, Dall-E, etc.  Closing thoughts  Elon Musk's visionary contributions are not just shaping the present—they're redefining our future! His focus on sustainability, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology opens the door to a world brimming with possibilities. While some of his projects are still in the pipeline, their potential impact is truly game-changing. As we move forward, Musk’s endeavors will undoubtedly ignite innovation across numerous fields, heading humanity toward a brighter tomorrow. By: Aasma Khan 

The long-awaited 350cc Royal Enfield motorcycles are now available for purchase in Dhaka, marking a major moment for motorbike enthusiasts.  The models, including the Bullet, Meteor, Hunter, and Classic, come in 12 different colors and were officially unveiled at Royal Enfield's flagship store in Tejgaon, Dhaka.  Ifad Motors, the manufacturer and sole distributor of Royal Enfield motorcycles in Bangladesh, today (21 October) launched four 350cc models — Hunter, Classic, Bullet, and Meteor — of the iconic motorcycle brand, priced between Tk3.4 lakh and Tk4.35 lakh. Hunter The price of Hunter 350 will start from Tk3.4 lakh and may vary based on color variants. Classic The highest-selling and most popular Royal Enfield bike in India, the Classic 350's price will start from Tk4.05 lakh. Bullet Bullet 350's price will start from Tk4.10 lakh. Meteor The price of highway riders' favorite Meteor 350 will start from Tk4.35 lakh. Pre-booking for the locally manufactured motorcycles started from today morning (22 October). According to insiders, Ifad Motors, which opened the Royal Enfield flagship showroom in Dhaka city's Tejgaon area, will start delivering the motorcycles after 45 days.  

350cc motorcycle is coming to the market of the country after a long year of approval. 350cc 'Royal Enfield' bike will be launched in Bangladesh on October 21. Ifad Motors, the local manufacturer of Royal Enfield motorcycles, revealed this information on Friday (October 18). A new LED headlamp is going to be seen in it, along with a new taillight, updates are going to be seen in the USB charging port, as well as many changes have been given in its instrument cluster. According to the report, disc brakes and single and dual-channel ABS are also going to be seen on two wheels. Apart from this, new colors are going to be seen in Royal Enfield Classic 350, which includes Jodhpur Blue, Medallion Bronze, Commando Sand, Madras Red, Copper with Copper Highlights, Regal Green, Grey, Black, Chrome, and it has been launched in Signal, Dark, Emerald, Heritage, Heritage Premium variant varieties Ifad Motors has set up a state-of-the-art production facility under its own management at Chauddagram, Cumilla for the production of Royal Enfield. Which is capable of producing world-class motorcycles. Royal Enfield's 350cc bike will be launched in Bangladesh on October 21. However, they have kept the price of the bike as a surprise for the customers. However, according to sources, the Royal Enfield 350cc bike can be priced between four and a half lakh to five and a half lakh taka. Earlier, in September last year, the Ministry of Home Affairs gave permission to drive motorcycles up to 350cc on the road. As a result, high CC bikes get an opportunity to enter the country's market.

US technology giant Google said on Monday that it plans to purchase nuclear power in order to operate data centers. Google announced an agreement with California-based Kairos Power to bring small modular reactors (SMR) online by 2030, with additional reactor deployments through 2035, the company said. No financial details of the deal have been made available and it is still unclear whether Google wants to co-finance the construction of the power plants or just purchase electricity after completion. With the announcement, Google becomes the latest tech company to turn to nuclear energy to cope with the high demand of electricity propelled by its development of artificial intelligence (AI). "We believe that nuclear energy has a critical role to play in supporting our clean growth and helping to deliver on the progress of AI," Google senior director of energy and climate said during a briefing. "The grid needs these kinds of clean, reliable sources of energy that can support the build out of these technologies." Kairos says SMRs are safer Other companies like Microsoft have already bet on nuclear energy. Three Mile Island, the site of America's worst nuclear accident, is expected to restart operations to provide energy to Microsoft. Kairos Power said that the SMRs that it will provide for Google are cooled with molten fluoride salts instead of water. The company said that this design is deemed safer than conventional reactors because the coolant does not boil. Although SMRs are seen as a pioneering new technology, backed by big investors such as Microsoft founder Bill Gates, the technology is still nascent and lacks regulatory approval. Data centers use more electricity than entire countries Data centers raise Google's emissions US tech companies have recently made commitments to climate-neutral operations. In recent years, they have increasingly relied on renewable energy, but AI has challenged that model with its increasingly high demand for electricity. "Overall, this deal will enable up to 500 MW of new 24/7 carbon-free power to US electricity grids and help more communities benefit from clean and affordable nuclear power," Google manager Michael Terrell said in a blog post. In 2023, 64% of the energy used by Google's data centers and offices was CO2-free, but the company's CO2 emissions still rose by 13% within a year.  Data centers' energy consumption played a major role in Google's rising emissions.

Tech giant Google will have to open its Android smartphone operating system to rival app stores, a US judge has ordered. A California jury decided on Monday that Google wields illegal monopoly through its Android Play store. This is yet another setback for the company after a different federal judge in August found that Google's search engine was also an illegal monopoly. What does the verdict mean? According to the order, Google cannot prohibit the use of in-app payment methods for three years and must allow users to download competing third-party Android app stores. The order also restricts Google from making payments to smartphone makers to preinstall its app store, as well as from sharing revenue generated from the Play store with other app distributors. The judge has also ordered the creation of a three-person technical committee to oversee the implementation of the changes and resolve any disputes that may arise. The order was effective starting November 1, the judge said, with some provisions given until July 1 to be implemented. How did Google react?  Google is appealing the order. It argued that the changes which the judge ruled must be implemented would "cause a range of unintended consequences that will harm American consumers, developers and device makers."  "We look forward to continuing to make our case on appeal, and we will keep advocating for what is best for developers, device manufacturers and the billions of Android users around the world," said Lee-Anne Mulholland, the company's regulatory affairs vice president. Phones using the Android software constitute some 70% of the world's smartphone market. Smartphone makers can install the Android app for free under the condition that the Play app store remains on the home page, and that other Google apps are pre-installed.

Chrome, the most used web browser developed by Google, has become the target of hackers. Recently, India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) found several vulnerabilities in the old version of Google Chrome. The company has advised users of Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems to update Google Chrome to protect themselves from hacker attacks. It has been warned that users of the previous version of  Chrome 129.0.6668.70/.71, update quickly. The old version of Google Chrome has so many vulnerabilities that it can be attacked by hackers at any time. As a result, the important information of the users may be leaked. Hackers exploiting the security vulnerability will first send a specially crafted request message, according to the warning about the type of attack. Cybercriminals can launch Denial-of-Service or DOS attacks once run on a computer-laptop system by the users. After the attack, all Chrome Bowsers are likely to crash. As a result, control will be completely in the hacker's hands.

Apple has launched its highly anticipated iPhone 16 series, featuring four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. These phones will be available in five colors—white, black, green, pink, and blue. According to a Tech Pedia report on Tuesday, September 10, the iPhone 16 with a 6.1-inch screen starts at $799 (around 96,000 BDT), while the iPhone 16 Plus with a 6.7-inch screen begins at $899 (around 108,000 BDT). The iPhone 16 Pro, with a 6.3-inch display, is priced at $999 (around 120,000 BDT), and the larger 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1,199 (around 144,000 BDT). Additionally, Apple introduced its new AirPods and Apple Watch series at the "Glotime" event on August 9.