Next Step / Clicks, culture, and the curious feminisation of marketing
26 May 2026, 12:22 PM Tech & Startup
The post-war consumer economy depended heavily on household purchasing, and it quickly became clear that these decisions were not made in boardrooms or sales meetings, but in kitchens and living rooms.
Foodpanda owner Delivery Hero confirms takeover offer from Uber
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25 May 2026, 15:19 PM Tech & Startup
German food delivery company Delivery Hero, the parent company of Foodpanda, has confirmed that it received a takeover offer from its rival Uber.
Waymo pauses robotaxi in 4 cities as Tesla expands in 2
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25 May 2026, 19:41 PM Tech & Startup
Workforce can adapt to AI disruption, says Goldman Sachs CEO
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24 May 2026, 15:25 PM Tech & Startup
Altman offers $2 million in AI credits to Y Combinator startups for equity
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24 May 2026, 15:55 PM Tech & Startup

Google launches Gemini Omni, new AI video models

Google has unveiled Gemini Omni, a new family of generative AI models capable of producing and editing video from a mix of text, images, audio, and existing clips.
21 May 2026, 14:06 PM

10 smartphones under BDT 50,000 ahead of Eid

Here are 10 smartphones currently available in Bangladesh under BDT 50,000 that could appeal to buyers ahead of Eid.
21 May 2026, 13:48 PM

Alibaba launches new homegrown AI chip

Alibaba has unveiled a new artificial intelligence processor and a flagship large language model engineered specifically for autonomous AI agents.
21 May 2026, 13:17 PM

When machines lie with confidence

From phantom airline discounts to silent hiring rejections, automated systems are making consequential decisions that no human seems prepared to defend.
20 May 2026, 23:32 PM

Bangladeshi-born founder’s startup raises $51 million in series B

Fasset, a Los Angeles-headquartered banking and investment platform focused on emerging markets, has closed a $51 million Series B funding round, in what has been reported as the largest payments Series B globally in 2026.
19 May 2026, 15:14 PM

Nectar Social raises $30 million Series A to build AI operating system for marketing teams

Nectar Social, an AI-powered platform that automates marketing workflows across social media, creator management, and commerce, has raised $30 million in a Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was established in partnership with Anthropic.
19 May 2026, 15:08 PM

Strong IXPs, local content and digital trust will shape Bangladesh’s internet future: Warren Finch

Warren Finch, an internet infrastructure specialist and trainer with more than three decades of experience in information technology, says Bangladesh’s digital future will depend on stronger internet exchange points, local content hosting, resilient networks and public trust.
19 May 2026, 15:02 PM

6 budget smartwatches available under BDT 5,000

Smartwatches have become increasingly common in Bangladesh, particularly among younger consumers using them for fitness tracking, notifications and call management.
18 May 2026, 21:45 PM

BYD launches three new EVs in Bangladesh

BYD has officially launched three new vehicle models in Bangladesh — the BYD Seal 5, BYD Seal 6, and BYD Sealion 6 AWD — at a launch ceremony held on May 17 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).
18 May 2026, 21:26 PM

Google is making its icons more playful

As technology companies increasingly reshape their products around artificial intelligence (AI), Google is giving its software ecosystem a more vibrant and playful visual identity, expanding a new gradient-based icon design across a growing number of its apps.
18 May 2026, 16:16 PM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the listings for more details.
18 May 2026, 15:47 PM

US delegation discards China trip gifts and burner phones before Air Force One flight

A US delegation left Beijing on Friday after two days of high-level talks with Chinese officials led by President Xi Jinping, with staff and journalists reportedly instructed to dispose of items collected during the visit before boarding the return flight.
17 May 2026, 18:26 PM

Amazon to end store access for legacy Kindle devices on May 20

Amazon is preparing to end support for Kindle devices released before 2012, cutting affected e-readers and tablets off from the Kindle Store and limiting their ability to access new content after May 20, 2026.
17 May 2026, 17:29 PM

WhatsApp rolls out incognito chat with Meta AI

WhatsApp is introducing a new privacy-focused artificial intelligence (AI) feature called “Incognito Chat with Meta AI”.
16 May 2026, 18:49 PM

AI for professionals workshop held in Dhaka

A workshop focused on the future prospects and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in professional sectors was held at the University of Dhaka on May 8
16 May 2026, 18:31 PM

Google might offer 5 GB storage to new Gmail accounts: report

Google is reportedly testing a reduction in free cloud storage for some new Gmail users, lowering the limit from 15 GB to 5 GB.
16 May 2026, 18:26 PM

Oppo launches A6c in Bangladesh

Oppo has officially launched the A6c smartphone in Bangladesh.
13 May 2026, 19:52 PM

New features coming in Android 17

Google has announced a broad set of updates for Android 17, the newest version of its mobile operating system. Announced at the Android Show on May 12, ahead of the I/O developer conference next week, here are the confirmed highlights.
13 May 2026, 14:30 PM

Meta staff protest surveillance as layoffs loom: report

Flyers have appeared across Meta’s US offices as employees protest new surveillance software designed to train artificial intelligence, just days before the company begins cutting 10% of its workforce on May 20, according to a recent report by Reuters.
13 May 2026, 13:16 PM

Android Auto update finally makes use of every inch of car screens

Android Auto is set to receive multiple new features aimed at improving the in-car experience, Google announced at Android Show 2026.
13 May 2026, 01:50 AM
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