Uber agrees $14.8bn deal to acquire Foodpanda owner Delivery Hero

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22 July 2026, 17:23 PM Tech & Startup
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8
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Samsung just announced three new foldable phones: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8. All three run Android 17 with One UI 9 and integrate Galaxy AI features across their respective form factors.
Indian AI coding startup Emergent becomes unicorn just over a year after launch
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22 July 2026, 17:45 PM Tech & Startup
Emergent, an Indian startup building AI-powered coding tools for entrepreneurs and small businesses, has raised $130 million in a Series C funding round at a post-money valuation of $1.5 billion, becoming a unicorn just over a year after it was founded in June 2025.
US and China to discuss AI policy in upcoming talks: report
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22 July 2026, 19:58 PM Tech & Startup
Stripe and Advent submit joint $53.4bn bid to acquire PayPal
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22 July 2026, 17:31 PM Tech & Startup

Honor 200: A stylish all-rounder

Despite its recent entry, Honor seems eager to make a statement with the Honor 200, which promises to be a high-end device with near-flagship qualities. Let's take a closer look.
23 September 2024, 07:18 AM

SpaceX targets five uncrewed Mars missions by 2026

SpaceX is planning to launch five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars over the next two years, according to CEO Elon Musk in a recent post on X, where he outlined the company's goal of preparing for Mars landings.
23 September 2024, 03:26 AM

From lip-syncs to #BookTok, how TikTok has moved on

TikTok has evolved from a platform primarily associated with entertainment into a space where education and creativity are increasingly intertwined. This shift is particularly evident in regions like Bangladesh, where TikTok is playing a role in reshaping how educational content is consumed. Initiatives such as the #BookTok campaign highlight the platform’s potential as a medium for disseminating knowledge through short-form videos, combining entertainment with educational value.
23 September 2024, 02:24 AM

Bangladeshi robotics team secures Greece visas after diplomatic push

The Bangladesh robotics team, set to represent the country at the FIRST Global Challenge 2024 in Athens, Greece, successfully obtained their visas on September 20 following a previous denial by The Embassy of Greece in the New Delhi Consular Office.
23 September 2024, 01:49 AM

U.S. might ban Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles: Report

The U.S. Commerce Department is expected to propose a new regulation on Monday that would ban Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles operating on American roads due to national security concerns, according to a recent report by Reuters.
22 September 2024, 13:15 PM

What to expect from Meta's upcoming event

Meta’s annual Connect developers conference is set to take place from September 25 to 26, 2024, and is expected to unveil the tech giant's developments in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI). This year, eyes are on Meta’s hardware releases, alongside potential updates to their AI capabilities. Here’s what to look out for at the event.
22 September 2024, 09:32 AM

AI can help track climate change: United Nations report

Artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies could play an important role in addressing the ongoing climate change crisis, according to a recent United Nations report.
22 September 2024, 06:14 AM

iPhone 16 pre-orders surge in Russia despite higher prices

Pre-orders for the new iPhone 16 in Russia have surged, with demand rising by 15% compared to its predecessor, according to a recent report from Reuters. Despite the significant price increase—Russian consumers are paying at least 50% more than their counterparts in the West, states the report.
22 September 2024, 03:28 AM

Qualcomm wants to takeover Intel: Report

Qualcomm, the American tech company, has recently approached Intel regarding a potential takeover, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal.
21 September 2024, 11:48 AM

Neuralink's vision-restoring brain chip secures FDA “breakthrough” designation

Blindsight, the experimental vision-restoring implant by Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) "breakthrough device" designation, according to the company.
21 September 2024, 10:50 AM

Microsoft plans to open Three Mile Island nuclear power plant for AI data centre

To meet the growing energy demands of its artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, Microsoft has signed a 20 year deal to bring the inactive Three Mile Island nuclear power plant back online, according to a recent power purchase agreement by Constellation Energy, the current owner of the Three Mile Island facility.
21 September 2024, 02:24 AM

Russian retailers begin pre-sales of iPhone 16 despite Apple ban

Despite an export ban, Russian retailers have begun pre-selling Apple’s latest iPhone 16, offering consumers the chance to purchase the device at significantly higher prices than in the United States.
20 September 2024, 09:37 AM

Hacker leaks data of Indian health insurance company via Telegram bots: report

Hackers have stolen sensitive data from Star Health and Allied Insurance, an India-based health insurance provider, and made it publicly accessible through Telegram chatbots, as per a recent report by Reuters. This breach has exposed the private details of millions of customers, according to the report.
20 September 2024, 09:10 AM

How BRACU’s drone team – RaptorX – conducted relief operations in Feni

BRACU RaptorX, a drone team from BRAC University (BRACU) has successfully completed its mission of delivering relief materials like medicines, sanitary napkins, and dry food items to several remote flood-affected areas in Feni.
19 September 2024, 12:06 PM

Why have pagers become relevant?

Recently, pagers have reached the headlines around the globe as hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon, killing at least nine people and wounding around 2,800 in blasts.
19 September 2024, 10:06 AM

Earth to get a temporary 'mini-moon' from September 29

Starting September 29, Earth will welcome a new celestial neighbour: a 'mini-moon' named 2024 PT5. This small asteroid, roughly 10 meters (32 feet) in diameter, is expected to loop around our planet until November 25 before breaking free from its gravitational embrace.
19 September 2024, 09:21 AM

Redefining iPad creativity: Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro 2

Built from the ground up with touch in mind, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on iPad are about to level up the game for both seasoned Mac pros and the next generation of creators. Let's take a look at both these apps, and dive into the benefits they provide to iPad users.
19 September 2024, 08:03 AM

Generative AI uses 30 times more energy than search engines: research

Sasha Luccioni, a prominent researcher recognised by Time magazine as one of the top 100 influential figures in AI, has recently raised concerns about the massive energy consumption of AI, especially generative models like ChatGPT and Midjourney. According to her research, these types of AI use much more energy than traditional search engines—up to 30 times more—because they don’t just pull up information; they create new content based on user input.
19 September 2024, 04:51 AM

Meta and Spotify blast EU decisions on AI

The firms along with several researchers and industry bodies signed an open letter claiming that Europe was already becoming less competitive and risked falling further behind in the age of AI.
19 September 2024, 04:49 AM

YouTube launches new TV-focused tools for creators

The Alphabet-owned video-sharing platform popular on computers, tablets and smartphones has been gaining audiences on televisions as "smart" TVs linked to the internet have become common.
19 September 2024, 04:40 AM
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