Tech giants urge lawmakers not to restrict open-source AI

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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

Facebook parent Meta's COO Sheryl Sandberg steps down

Meta's second most powerful executive Sheryl Sandberg made the shock announcement Wednesday she will leave after a 14-year tenure that included helping steer scandal-prone Facebook to advertising dominance.
2 June 2022, 05:18 AM

Return to office or leave Tesla, Musk to employees

Chief Executive Elon Musk has asked employees to return to office or leave the company, according to a memo sent to staff that has been circulating on social media.
1 June 2022, 13:50 PM

HC stays govt decision for installing set-top boxes with TVs

The High Court today (May 31, 2022) stayed for three months a government decision that asked the cable television (TV) subscribers to install set-top boxes with TVs in Dhaka and Chattogram, as this decision was taken without formulating any policy or guideline.
31 May 2022, 14:08 PM

Tracking the roads of tomorrow

Mir Shahrukh Islam and Zafir Shafiee Chowdhury, co-founders of the local IoT company Bondstein Technologies, were selected under the category ‘Industry, Manufacturing and Energy’ for Forbes 30 under 30 Asia Class of 2022.
30 May 2022, 13:51 PM

iPhone 14’s improved camera may cause significant price hike

The iPhone 14 might see an increased price range because of its new front camera, suggests recent reports.
30 May 2022, 09:09 AM

Local agri-tech platform iFarmer raises $2.1 million in fundraising

The local agri-tech company iFarmer has recently raised $2.1 million (over BDT 18 Crore) in a new financing round led by IDLC Venture Capital Fund.
29 May 2022, 12:15 PM

Walton giving 15% off on printers for E-Plaza purchases

Walton, the country’s leading technology product manufacturer, is providing a 15 percent discount on its printers. Enriched with swift wireless printing facilities, the two model printers, released under the ‘Printon’ packaging name, can be purchased from Walton’s online sales platform E-Plaza.
29 May 2022, 10:59 AM

Vivo launches latest flagship Vivo X80 5G

Vivo has recently launched their latest flagship smartphone X80 5G.
29 May 2022, 10:43 AM

Orgs paid hackers around Tk 7cr to get data back: Sophos report

Organisations paid around BDT 7 Crore to hackers to get their data back, reveals the State of Ransomware 2022 report by Sophos.
29 May 2022, 09:26 AM

Grameenphone Academy: A step towards getting the workforce future-ready

In a sit-down interview, Toggle had a conversation with Cecilie B. Heuch, EVP and Chief People Officer, Telenor Group; Yasir Azman, CEO, Grameenphone and Syed Tanvir Husain, CHRO, Grameenphone, to understand the philosophy, motivation, outlook and impact of Grameenphone Academy. 
28 May 2022, 04:35 AM

Summer care for your car

During summer, it can become difficult to maintain a vehicle's maximum performance as heat and humidity affect both exteriors and interiors. Regular maintenance and proper attention to any irregularity can keep your car well-maintained, even during difficult weather.
27 May 2022, 05:21 AM

Our top picks for wireless mechanical keyboards under Tk. 8,000/-

If you are looking for an affordable mechanical wireless keyboard that will complement your workstation, this guide is for you. 
26 May 2022, 19:33 PM

Importance of building a network as a fresh graduate

The importance of networking is endless. Here are some of the more noteworthy points to consider when building a network as a fresh graduate.
26 May 2022, 18:33 PM

Twitter investors sue Elon Musk for delayed disclosure of stake

Billionaire Elon Musk was sued by Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) investors for delayed disclosure of his stake in the company, as the owner of electric carmaker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) mounts a $44 billion takeover bid for the social media platform.
26 May 2022, 16:54 PM

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G launched in Bangladesh

Samsung's new smartphone, Samsung Galaxy F23 5G, has recently been launched in Bangladesh.
26 May 2022, 08:23 AM

Seven Bangladeshi youths on Forbes 30 Under 30 2022 Asia list

Seven Bangladeshi youths have made the 'Forbes 30 Under 30' Asia class of 2022. Launched in 2011 by the prestigious business magazine Forbes, the '30 under 30' lists the thirty movers and shakers under the age of thirty. From 2016 to 2021, a total of eighteen Bangladeshis got on the list for their outstanding work.
26 May 2022, 06:32 AM

Apple production in India can cause “geopolitical risks”: Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple analyst

Setting up new Apple production firms in India can potentially increase geopolitical risks, states Ming-Chi Kuo, a market analyst at KGI Securities and a well-known reporter of Apple-related news. 
25 May 2022, 18:16 PM

Twitter to hold annual meeting amid uncertainty over Musk acquisition

Twitter Inc will face skeptical shareholders on Wednesday during its annual meeting, as doubt remains over whether the social media company will complete its deal to be acquired by billionaire Elon Musk at the agreed-upon price.
25 May 2022, 10:43 AM

Shikkha launches online platform

Local edtech company Shikkha (Pvt) Ltd. recently launched their website for online learning, Shikkha.xyz.
24 May 2022, 13:47 PM

TikTok to allow creators charge viewers for live streams

TikTok said it will start letting some popular accounts at the video-snippet streaming star charge subscriptions for live streams.
24 May 2022, 06:32 AM
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