Tecno has officially introduced the POVA 5G Series in Bangladesh at a launch event held at the Tecno Flagship Outlet, Centrepoint, Uttara on September 30. The series includes three new models: the POVA 7 Pro 5G, the POVA Slim 5G, and the POVA Curve 5G.

Opera has introduced a new AI-powered browser called Neon, designed to perform tasks directly within web pages rather than simply displaying information. The browser can fill out forms, compare data across websites, and even draft code on a user's behalf.

Bangladesh’s corporate economy is moving at pace. Hours can be long, commutes punishing, and the smartphone rarely sleeps. Burnout is a predictable consequence, but it is not inevitable. Let’s take a look at what burnout is, why the risk is acute in Bangladesh, and the most effective, evidence-based steps individuals and employers can take to prevent it.

From drafting emails faster to scheduling meetings more smoothly, AI has quietly become a co-worker in the background. However, beyond convenience, new research shows that AI is changing the way remote work operates - shaping team collaboration, work patterns, and even the perks companies offer to attract talent.

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Electronic Arts (EA) has entered into an agreement to be acquired by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners in a $55 billion all-cash transaction.

Oppo Bangladesh has recently unveiled the A6 Pro smartphone in Bangladesh.

YouTube has launched YouTube Labs, a new platform for testing experimental AI features, with its first trial being AI-generated music hosts. The digital hosts are designed to provide commentary, artist stories, and fan trivia alongside music playback on the YouTube Music app, according to an official blog post.

Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) will begin offering mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) SIM cards and app-based IP calling, according to a recent Facebook post by Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser at the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology.

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has announced plans to triple its international workforce this year, citing strong demand for its Claude AI models outside the United States, as per a recent report by Reuters. The company will also expand its applied AI team fivefold as part of the global expansion.

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Snapchat is introducing paid storage plans for its ‘Memories’ feature, asking users with large digital archives to begin paying for space that was previously free.

Microsoft is rolling out a new update to its Photos app on Windows 11 that brings AI-driven auto-categorisation, a feature long associated with Google Photos, the app for storing photos.

Meta has recently unveiled an update to the Meta AI app called ‘Vibes’, offering users the ability to create and share short-form AI-generated videos. 

A new social club for Volkswagen enthusiasts called “VW Club Bangladesh Ltd” has been launched in Bangladesh, bringing together owners and admirers of the German car brand in an effort to build community and promote road safety.

Redington Limited, a tech solution provider, has recently entered into an agreement with Starlink, the satellite internet service, to provide authorised distribution in Bangladesh.

A report titled “The Future of Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific and Japan” by Sophos, the cybersecurity company, has found that rising threat levels, expanding regulatory requirements and the spread of artificial intelligence (AI) tools are fuelling widespread burnout among security professionals in Asia Pacific and Japan.

Microsoft has cut off the Israeli military’s access to cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services it used to run a mass surveillance programme that intercepted millions of Palestinian phone calls daily in Gaza and the West Bank, according to a recent report by The Guardian.

The Taliban administration has recently cut internet access across five provinces in northern Afghanistan, citing the need to prevent what it described as “immoral activities”, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Nur Muhammad Mahi Shafiullah, a Bangladeshi researcher in artificial intelligence and robotics, has been named in MIT Technology Review’s ‘35 Innovators Under 35’ list for 2025. According to the list, he was recognised for his work on building robot intelligence that can operate in unstructured human environments.