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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22 July 2026, 21:18 PM Tech & Startup
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

Nintendo and Pokémon officially sue Palworld

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair Inc., the Tokyo-based game developer behind Palworld, a survival adventure game. The lawsuit was filed with the Tokyo District Court on September 18, 2024, and seeks both an injunction and compensation for damages, alleging that Palworld infringes multiple patent rights owned by the plaintiffs.
19 September 2024, 03:44 AM

Google wins EU antitrust case, overturns $1.7 bln fine

Google secured a victory on Wednesday by overturning a 1.49 billion euro ($1.7 billion) antitrust fine imposed by the European Union (EU).
18 September 2024, 17:19 PM

Sony chooses AMD over Intel for PS6 chip contract : Report

Intel has lost a contract to design and fabricate the chip for Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6, according to a recent report by Reuters.
18 September 2024, 11:07 AM

BetterStories hosts networking event for local entrepreneurs

BetterStories Limited has recently hosted an in-person networking event named "Meet the Bangladesh startup ecosystem", which took place on September 17, 2024, at the BetterStories Headquarters in Dhaka.
18 September 2024, 10:43 AM

Network detection and response in enterprise cybersecurity

A single breach can lead to disastrous outcomes, causing financial loss, reputational damage, and operational disruption. This risk means businesses need to adopt more effective threat response mechanisms to defend against the evolving threat landscape.
18 September 2024, 09:44 AM

7 reasons to buy the iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 looks similar to the iPhone 15 models but with subtle design changes. However, there are some new features as well. Let's discuss seven reasons why you might want to upgrade your current iPhone to this latest version.
18 September 2024, 09:10 AM

You can soon take spatial photos with your iPhone 15 Pro

With the upcoming release of iOS 18.1, iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max users will be able to capture 'spatial photos' directly from your device. While initially announced for the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple has extended the spatial photos feature to last year's iPhone 15 Pro models as well, according to a recent report by the Apple-centric news platform 9to5Mac.
18 September 2024, 02:56 AM

Bangladeshi robotics team faces visa denial ahead of FIRST Global Challenge in Greece

The visa applications of the Bangladesh robotics team, set to represent the country at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Global Challenge 2024 in Athens, Greece, has been denied according to an official letter by The Embassy of Greece in the New Delhi Consular Office.
17 September 2024, 17:12 PM

Instagram launches “Teen Accounts”

Instagram is rolling out a new account type for users under 18, introducing "Teen Accounts" to enhance protections for young people, according to a recent blog post by the company.
17 September 2024, 14:02 PM

Italy tests AI in schools to tackle EU digital skills gap

Italy is introducing an educational experiment by introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into its schools, as per a new program introduced by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
17 September 2024, 12:40 PM

Microsoft launches $60 bln share buyback program

Microsoft recently announced that its board has approved a new share buyback program valued at up to $60 billion. In addition, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share, marking a 10% increase over the previous quarter’s dividend.
17 September 2024, 11:54 AM

Apple's iOS 18: Key updates you need to know

Apple has just rolled out their latest operating system iOS 18, and it is packed with new features that aim to give iPhone users more control, customisation, and functionality. Here is a quick breakdown of the key features of iOS 18.
17 September 2024, 07:29 AM

Trump launches new crypto platform with scant detail

Little was revealed about the Trump family crypto project during a two-hour online presentation other than an offer to let people buy digital "tokens" giving them a vote in platform decisions.
17 September 2024, 06:40 AM

Grameenphone launches latest episode of Lumière featuring Shafiqul Alam Selim

Grameenphone has unveiled the latest episode of its celebrated Lumière series, this time featuring Shafiqul Alam Selim, the visionary behind Karupannya, a green factory in Rangpur known for its innovative architecture and commitment to sustainability. Hosted by Nabila Khalid, the episode provides a rare glimpse into Selim's philosophy, his dedication to environmental consciousness, and his ambition to bring Bangladeshi culture to a global stage.
17 September 2024, 04:29 AM

iPhone 16 Pro pre-orders may suggest weaker demand: report

Apple's stock fell nearly 3% on Monday, fueled by concerns over lacklustre demand for the newly announced iPhone 16 Pro models, as per a recent Reuters report. According to analysts, shorter delivery times and delayed AI features may be deterring potential buyers from upgrading.
17 September 2024, 03:49 AM

Amazon enforces five-day workweek for employees

Amazon has announced a new policy that will require employees to be physically present at the office five days a week starting next year, toughening its previous three-day office mandate. Additionally, Amazon is ending a program that previously allowed employees to work from anywhere for up to four months each year.
17 September 2024, 02:32 AM

Flappy Bird is making a comeback

Flappy Bird, the iconic mobile game that once took the world by storm, is set to return in 2025, according to a group calling themselves “The Flappy Bird Foundation Group”.
16 September 2024, 13:17 PM

New Swiss supercomputer ranked sixth most powerful in the world

Switzerland has recently unveiled the country's new supercomputer, ‘Alps’, which has already been ranked as the sixth most powerful supercomputer in the world. The supercomputer, which was only 60% operational when the 'Top 500' global supercomputer rankings were published this June, is expected to rise in rank once fully functional.
16 September 2024, 11:05 AM

Public contents on Facebook, Instagram in UK to be used to train AI: Meta

Meta Platforms is set to resume training its artificial intelligence (AI) models using public content shared by adult users on Facebook and Instagram in the UK, according to a recent blog post by the company.
16 September 2024, 10:33 AM

The best-selling video game consoles of all time

Among the plethora of video game consoles ever released, five have stood out as the best-sellers, racking up a combined total of nearly 700 million units sold. Let’s take a look at these record-breaking consoles and what made them such monumental successes.
16 September 2024, 08:27 AM
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