Tech giants urge lawmakers not to restrict open-source AI

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26 July 2026, 14:09 PM Tech & Startup
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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

Uber drivers in Bangladesh can now see destinations and payment modes

Uber Bangladesh is set to roll out a new set of updates that will add a few much-awaited features to the Uber Driver app. In an update, Uber has revealed that drivers can now see the ride destination and payment modes before choosing to accept a ride. According to Uber, more 'incentives' and 'offers' are on their way in the coming days.
18 July 2022, 17:29 PM

Facebook to allow users to have up to five profiles

Meta recently announced that they are testing new ways to allow Facebook users to have up to five profiles at a time.
18 July 2022, 06:47 AM

Elon Musk asks court to delay his Twitter lawsuit trial

Elon Musk has asked a Delaware court to push back his $44 billion Twitter lawsuit trial until next year. The trial is scheduled to be held in September.
18 July 2022, 06:36 AM

Here's how to edit or unsend an iMessage

You can now unsend or edit iMessages in iOS 16, after fans have demanded for years.
17 July 2022, 11:08 AM

Nikon may soon stop producing DSLR cameras: Report

Nikkei reports that Nikon will keep making and selling its current SLR models while concentrating all of its efforts on developing new mirrorless models. According to Nikkei, professional cameramen have been using Nikon's SLR cameras for more than 60 years and have come to associate the Japanese company with them.
16 July 2022, 18:16 PM

Toyota unveils the new Crown series

Toyota Motor Corp unveiled four new models of its Crown range on Friday, including a sport-utility vehicle (SUV) for the first time, seeking to reboot the 67-year-old brand as Japan branches out from its long love affair with sedans.
16 July 2022, 08:50 AM

TikTok removed 3.5mn Bangladeshi videos in Jan-Mar 2022 for community guideline violation

TikTok has removed almost 3.5 million videos from Bangladeshi users from January to March this year, states TikTok's recent Community Guidelines report for the first three months of 2022.
16 July 2022, 07:07 AM

Google shuts down Kormo, its job-hunting app in Bangladesh

Google's blue-collar-focused job market for Bangladesh, Indonesia and India, Kormo Jobs, has shut down its operations. According to the Kormo Jobs website, this service has been closed since June 30. No more details were mentioned.  Google launched this job and career development service app in 2018 to help job seekers find jobs according to their qualifications. The android phone-based app allowed jobseekers to open accounts and find jobs of their interest and will enable employers to post job ads on the platform Kormo app was launched in Indonesia in March 2019 and India in August 2020 following its success in Bangladesh.
15 July 2022, 15:16 PM

Webb starts hunt for the first stars and habitable worlds

The first stunning images from the James Webb Space Telescope were revealed this week, but its journey of cosmic discovery has only just begun.
14 July 2022, 19:06 PM

5 tips to make your smartphone battery last longer

While most smartphone batteries lose effectiveness over time, you can do certain things to make them last longer.
14 July 2022, 18:31 PM

How to make the most out of your new smartwatch

If you have just got hold of your new smart wear and are bewildered about getting the best out of it, we got you covered.
14 July 2022, 18:21 PM

“The Big Sur”

The Big Sur is the latest tribute to the 911 930 with a 450 Horsepower 4.0-litre air-cooled flat six-boxer engine paired with a 5-speed gated manual.
14 July 2022, 18:13 PM

Career options for elderly citizens

Here are some career options to consider for elderly citizens looking to work professionally at over 50 years of age.
14 July 2022, 18:09 PM

Multitasking: Art or recipe for disaster?

The art of multitasking is not an easy one to master. We often go about our day, juggling more than one chore at a time without even noticing. This feat has become prevalent in our professional lives as well. Many professions require you to be excellent at multitasking at any given time.
14 July 2022, 18:01 PM

How to create an effective pitch deck

For an effective pitch deck that grabs attention, keep these main slides in your presentation.
14 July 2022, 18:00 PM

Apple Watch Series 8 could track the user’s fever: reports

Mark Gurman, a well-known Apple rumour reporter, recently stated that the upcoming Apple Watch Series 8 will come with a body temperature sensor with fever-tracking capabilities. 
14 July 2022, 17:32 PM

Microsoft Outlook Lite releases soon

Microsoft is reportedly planning on releasing a Lite version of the Microsoft Outlook app for Android. According to details stated in the Microsoft 365 roadmap, Microsoft Outlook Lite will have a smaller app size and improve performance for low-end devices on any network. 
14 July 2022, 17:27 PM

Ubisoft closing online services for older games

Ubisoft has recently announced the shutdown of online services and multiplayer functionalities of many of its older games such as Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Ghost Recon Future Soldier and Rayman Legends.
14 July 2022, 17:16 PM

BTRC receives around BDT 2.8 Crores fine from three mobile operators

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) recently received around BDT 2.8 Crores as fines from three mobile phone operators of the country over the allegations of operating illegal VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). 
14 July 2022, 16:23 PM

Following years of accusations, Facebook-owner Meta publishes first human rights report

Facebook-owner Meta released its first annual human rights report on Thursday, following years of accusations that it turned a blind eye to online abuses that fueled real-world violence in places like India and Myanmar.
14 July 2022, 14:15 PM
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