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Apple launches iPhone 17

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17, introducing a series of hardware upgrades and design refinements while keeping the familiar look of its predecessor. The new device was announced on September 9 at the company’s headquarters in California.
9 September 2025, 18:55 PM

Apple is unveiling the iPhone 17: Watch here LIVE

Apple’s next big product launching event is set to begin at the Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, at 11 p.m. Bangladesh time on September 9.
9 September 2025, 12:03 PM

Bank worker trains AI, gets fired and replaced by AI later

An employee at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) experienced the stark realities of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace when a chatbot she had helped train ultimately replaced her role.
8 September 2025, 13:29 PM

Ready for the new iPhone? What Apple might announce tomorrow

Tomorrow's Apple event, titled 'Awe Dropping', is expected to introduce the new iPhone 17 series, alongside possible updates to the Apple Watch and AirPods. Here is a brief rundown on the main things you should expect, based on current industry rumours and speculations.
8 September 2025, 11:35 AM

Cable cuts in Red Sea disrupt internet across Asia and Middle East

Internet connectivity across South Asia and the Middle East has been disrupted following multiple subsea cable outages in the Red Sea, according to NetBlocks, an internet monitoring group.
8 September 2025, 11:29 AM

Companies are turning a blind eye to AI’s dirty secret, report finds

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving up energy use and carbon emissions, with many companies investing heavily in the technology while paying little attention to its environmental consequences, according to a recent report by Capgemini, a French information multinational company.
8 September 2025, 11:14 AM

Tesla’s Musk pay scheme mixes two kinds of madness

Elon Musk really does do things no one else has. Chief among them: squeeze unprecedented paychecks from electric-car maker Tesla. On Friday, the company’s board proposed to award its CEO up to $1 trillion in stock. Becoming the world’s first trillionaire requires hitting goals that range from eyebrow-raising to eyeball-popping. It’s also an example of Tesla’s bizarre governance.
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Two Bangladeshi teams compete at ICPC 2025 World Finals

Two Bangladeshi teams, BRACU Crows from BRAC University and SUST Fanatics from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, represented the country at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) 2025 World Finals. The event was held from August 31 to September 5, 2025, in Baku, Azerbaijan, hosted by ADA University.
7 September 2025, 10:11 AM

Authors are suing Apple for training AI with books

Apple has been sued by two American authors who accuse the company of illegally using their copyrighted works to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems, according to a recent report by Reuters.
6 September 2025, 11:38 AM

US and Indian coalition of VCs pledges $1B+ to fund India’s deep tech startups: Report

A coalition of eight venture capital and private equity firms from the United States and India has pledged more than $1 billion to support deep tech startups in India, according to a recent report by Techcrunch.
6 September 2025, 11:10 AM

Nepal bans Facebook and major social media platforms

Nepal has banned Facebook and several other major social media platforms for failing to register with the government. The decision, enforced from Thursday midnight, blocks access to sites including Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Reddit within the country.
4 September 2025, 15:45 PM

iPhone 17 announcement expected on September 9

Apple is widely anticipated to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, September 9, at an event dubbed ‘Awe Dropping’, according to numerous reports and industry rumours. While the company has not yet made any official announcements, rumours suggest the new range will include the standard iPhone 17, a radically redesigned iPhone 17 Air, and the high-end iPhone 17 Pro models.
4 September 2025, 08:05 AM

Bangladesh goes online with marriage registration

Bangladesh has introduced an online system for marriage and divorce registration, following amendments that also remove gender-discriminatory provisions.
4 September 2025, 07:14 AM

xAI’s CFO resigns after just three months

Mike Liberatore, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI, has left the company after only a few months in the role. The Wall Street Journal reported his departure on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the situation.
4 September 2025, 06:44 AM

Apple is losing employees to Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic

Apple has recently lost four AI researchers to rival technology companies, as competition for AI talent among leading tech firms continues to intensify. The employees, who were part of Apple’s AI development teams, have left to join competitors, including Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
3 September 2025, 10:06 AM

Google can keep Chrome but must share data with rivals, US judge rules

A US judge has ruled that Google will not be required to sell its Chrome browser, handing the technology giant a significant victory in a major antitrust case. However, the court has ordered Google to share certain data with competitors in an effort to increase competition within the online search market.
3 September 2025, 08:37 AM

Anthropic reaches $183 billion valuation after new funding

US-based AI company Anthropic has announced it is now valued at $183 billion following a recent funding round. This new valuation is significantly higher than the $61.5 billion figure reported in March.
3 September 2025, 08:18 AM

Google denies recent reports of Gmail security breach

Google has officially rejected recent reports of a major security breach affecting Gmail. In a blog post published on Monday, the company stated that Gmail remains safe and described claims of a widespread security warning as “entirely false”.
2 September 2025, 13:36 PM

5G: What it is, how it differs from 4G, and where the world stands

Bangladesh has entered the 5G era with limited commercial switch-ons by Robi Axiata and Grameenphone.
1 September 2025, 18:39 PM

AWD monsters and rare legends unite in Dhaka

Together, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and Subaru Impreza WRX STI have defined rally culture and sparked one of the most iconic rivalries in car history. At the Auto Rebellion Evo–STI Meet 2025 held this Friday, August 29, the legendary competition was on full display.
1 September 2025, 10:22 AM