Tech giants urge lawmakers not to restrict open-source AI

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26 July 2026, 14:09 PM Tech & Startup
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
DeepSeek pauses second fundraising round: report
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26 July 2026, 17:47 PM Tech & Startup
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has verbally informed some prospective investors that it is suspending its second fundraising round, Bloomberg News reported last week, citing people familiar with the matter.
Facebook launches free verified badge using selfie checks
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25 July 2026, 16:49 PM Tech & Startup
OpenAI sued after ChatGPT allegedly told user not to seek medical treatment
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25 July 2026, 15:20 PM Tech & Startup
OpenAI says its AI models hacked a startup "on its own"
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22 July 2026, 10:11 AM Tech & Startup
Dual-battery code in iOS 27 fuels foldable iPhone speculation 
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23 July 2026, 13:53 PM Tech & Startup
Uber agrees $14.8bn deal to acquire Foodpanda owner Delivery Hero
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22 July 2026, 17:23 PM Tech & Startup

NASA's moon-to-Mars programme to kick off as next-gen rocket ready for launch

Launch teams at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida spent a final full day of preparations ahead of Monday's planned liftoff of NASA's giant next-generation rocket on its debut test flight, kicking off the agency's Artemis moon-to-Mars programme 50 years after the end of the Apollo era.
29 August 2022, 04:25 AM

Apple's upcoming product launch: What to expect

Apple has confirmed a new product launch event on September 7, highly rumoured to be the official announcement of the iPhone 14.
27 August 2022, 10:43 AM

Lalamove launches in Bangladesh

Lalamove, the Asia-based delivery and courier service provider, has recently launched operations in Bangladesh.
27 August 2022, 09:34 AM

Netflix plans to charge $7-9 per month for ad-supported subscription: Report

Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) is looking to charge about $7 to $9 per month for its new advertising-supported subscription plan, Bloomberg news reported late on Friday.
27 August 2022, 07:10 AM

Data access to Cambridge Analytica: Facebook agrees to settle privacy lawsuit

Meta Platforms Inc's Facebook has in-principle agreed to settle a lawsuit in the San Francisco federal court seeking damages for letting third parties including Cambridge Analytica access the private data of users, a court filing showed.
27 August 2022, 03:35 AM

SpaceX, T-Mobile attempt to use satellites to connect remote areas

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and T-Mobile are teaming up in an attempt to connect mobile devices through a network of satellites, providing coverage to even the most isolated places.
26 August 2022, 13:54 PM

Don Sumdany hosts Masterclass on enhancing leadership, productivity and personal mastery

Recently, Don Sumdany Facilitation and Consultancy organised a public training session titled “Masterclass with Ghulam Sumdany Don” on the 19th and 20th of August, 2022.
26 August 2022, 05:58 AM

Palki: An affordable locally assembled Electric Vehicle on its way

In today’s world, many countries are now changing lanes and embracing electric vehicles (EVs). In the past decade, we have seen a tectonic shift in the automotive industry - we have seen brands like Tesla, Rivian and NIO take off. We have also seen conventional automakers like Volvo, GM, Nissan and Ford fast-track their EV product line. Globally, electric vehicle sales figures have soared to a record high. Countries like Norway, Germany and Netherlands have adopted electric vehicles swiftly. Even in China, the electric car market own consists of 28% now, which is a massive pie compared to just five years back. 
25 August 2022, 18:30 PM

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: Bringing the A game?

Samsung Bangladesh brought its latest A-series smartphone to the Bangladesh market recently, the Galaxy A73 5G - the successor of the Galaxy A72, released last year. After using the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G smartphone for a couple of weeks, here’s what we have to say about Samsung’s latest A-series entrant.
25 August 2022, 18:25 PM

Motorcycles with the best mileage

If you are looking for motorcycles with the lowest fuel consumption, here is our list of the most efficient motorcycles available in the local market.
25 August 2022, 18:10 PM

A modern user’s guide to buying a new smartphone

Here are some key features to keep in mind when purchasing your next mobile companion.
25 August 2022, 18:03 PM

BUET graduate’s robotics startup raises $20M in Series A investment

Co-founded by BUET graduate Ariyan Kabir, the robotics startup GrayMatter Robotics recently raised a $20M Series A investment led by Bow Capital.
25 August 2022, 18:02 PM

Chinese search engine giant Baidu reveals first quantum computer

Chinese search engine giant Baidu Inc revealed its first quantum computer on Thursday and is ready to make it available to external users, joining the global race to apply the technology to practical uses.
25 August 2022, 11:25 AM

Bangladesh's smartphone market shrinks by 3% compared to last year: Counterpoint Study

Bangladesh’s smartphone market shipments declined 3% YoY in Q2 2022. These findings were made public in a recent study published by market monitoring service Counterpoint.
25 August 2022, 11:13 AM

Online shop Salextra starts its offline journey

E-commerce site Salextra started its first offline shop with a  grand opening ceremony at Bashundhara Shopping complex.
24 August 2022, 17:00 PM

Here's how to backup your Gmail and Google account

If you want to stay safe from cyber attacks, crashes and other unwanted digital calamities, backing up your Google account may be an option worth considering. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can back up everything from Google photos, Gmail, and data from other Google apps and services:
24 August 2022, 15:46 PM

TikTok influencers boycott Amazon

TikTok influencers, with over 51 million followers collectively, refuses to work with Amazon until the company halts anti-union activities and deliver key concessions to employees. 
24 August 2022, 10:30 AM

NASA to launch Artemis I on Aug 29

The six-week mission involves flying to and back from the moon and testing the capabilities of NASA's newest unmanned spacecraft.
24 August 2022, 10:08 AM

Apple to start iPhone 14 production in India: reports

Apple plans to begin manufacture of iPhone 14 in India, states a recent report by Bloomberg News.
23 August 2022, 12:54 PM

YouTube launches dedicated podcasts section

YouTube is introducing a dedicated podcast page, being debuted in late July and is still being rolled out.
23 August 2022, 12:23 PM
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