Gillette and Razer have announced that their April Fools' joke is becoming a tangible product, set to be released by the end of August. The collaboration, officially named the GilletteLabs Razor Limited Edition, is essentially a rebranded version of Gillette's flagship disposable-blade razor, the Exfoliating Bar razor. The new edition will feature Razer's signature acid green colour, replacing many of the chrome elements found on the standard GilletteLabs unit, which retails for $24.99.

Samsung has recently introduced the latest addition to its A series, the Galaxy A24 smartphone in Bangladesh. 

The Japanese investment management firm APS Partners has begun operations in Bangladesh. The company will focus on technology, construction, engineering, infrastructure, garment, leather and textile, agriculture and food processing, blue economy, and electronics, according to a press release.

A team from Bangladesh has recently won 2 silver and 1 bronze medal at the 16th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2023. This year’s competition consisted of 256 student participants from 50 nations, with this being the first time Bangladesh won a silver medal in this global event.

Xiaomi has announced the release of the Redmi 12 in Bangladesh today. The smartphone is the latest addition to the Redmi Number Series and is part of the locally assembled smartphones from the #MakeInBangladesh project.

Dr John Edward Warnock, co-founder of the multinational software company Adobe Inc., passed away on August 19, Saturday. According to an official statement by the company, he was 82 years of age during his final breath. The cause of death was not officially disclosed.

A national freelancer convention was hosted today on August 19 at the International Convention Centre Bashundhara with the participation of over 3,000 freelancers from various regions across the country. Termed National Freelancer Conference 2023, or NFCON 2023 for short, the conference was said to be 'Asia's largest' freelancer conference.

A press meeting was recently held where Sanjeev Mehtani, Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of Acer for India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan, answered questions from journalists and reaffirmed the brand's commitment towards innovative technology and sustainable services.

Indian scientists have developed an indigenous software technology that can detect and prevent attacks in the 5G telecom networks, as per a recent statement by India's Ministry of Science and Technology.

For most of the West, EA Sports is synonymous with franchises like FIFA and Madden NFL. But venture a little eastward, especially into the heart of South Asia, and you'll discover a cultural phenomenon that remains etched in our collective memories: EA Sports Cricket 07. 

Team Atlas, a robotics team from Bangladesh, recently ranked second worldwide at the World Robotics Championship 2023 among more than 300 teams. Previously, they also became Gold Medalists at the International Science & Innovation Fair 2022, and earned the award of Galactic Problem Solver in the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2021.

Nabanita Nawar, a Bangladeshi researcher and entrepreneur residing in Canada, has been featured in the Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Local: Toronto’ list. This is the popular business magazine’s first-ever list of this kind, and she is the only Bangladeshi to be featured.

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg long anticipated MMA fight is now set to take place in Italy, with the exact location yet to be disclosed, as confirmed by Musk's Twitter (Now called X) post. The event will be promoted by their respective foundations and streamed on Twitter and Meta platforms. All proceeds generated from the fight will be donated to veterans.

The Bangladesh Bank has rolled out a comprehensive 11-point instruction, urging all banks and financial institutions to bolster their cyber defences. This move comes on the heels of a recent cyber threat targeting the country's cyber sphere, with potential implications for critical state information infrastructure (CII), including banking, healthcare, and government operations.

Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer led by Elon Musk, has introduced a distinctive cat bed in China that draws inspiration from the design of the company's forthcoming electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck. The 'Cybertruck Multifunctional Corrugated Cat Nest' is crafted from angular cardboard and features an angular shape reminiscent of the Cybertruck's unique aesthetic.

WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta, has introduced a new screen-sharing feature aimed at enhancing its video calling capabilities. The addition puts WhatsApp in competition with established video conferencing apps like Microsoft Meet, Google Meet, Zoom, and Apple's FaceTime.

BRACU Duburi, a team from Brac University, has secured the second overall position in RoboSub 2023, an international student competition hosted by the nonprofit organisation RoboNation. In addition to becoming the first runners-up, the Bangladeshi team also received an Ingenuity Special Award in this competition.

Lenovo, a multinational technology company, has partnered with Islami Bank, a local commercial bank, to provide 1,500 units of ThinkCentre Neo 50T laptops. The collaboration is a part of the two company's steps towards technological development, with Lenovo providing the bank with continuous technical support whenever required.

Samsung Bangladesh has started accepting pre-orders for its fifth-generation foldables – Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. 

Saudi Arabia has made a resolute commitment to invest $8 billion in the gaming industry over the past year, with ambitious plans to become an international gaming hub.