AI firms are buying millions of old books—then destroying them

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BUET designs 32-bit processor using only open-source tech
29 July 2026, 19:25 PM Tech & Startup
A team at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has designed a 32-bit computer processor using entirely open-source technologies.
Rogue OpenAI agent hit a second company during hacking spree
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The autonomous AI agent that escaped OpenAI’s control and hacked Hugging Face earlier this month also compromised a customer account on the platform of New York-based Modal Labs.
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Nvidia in talks to back $250 bln for OpenAI's data centre: report
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Tech giants urge lawmakers not to restrict open-source AI
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Google’s black ribbon tribute to Late APJ Kalam

Internet search giant Google pays respect to former president APJ Abdul Kalam, who passed away on Monday, by marking its homepage with a black ribbon, reports the Indian Express.
30 July 2015, 14:20 PM

Facebook now used by half of world's online users

Half of the world's estimated online population now check in to the social networking giant Facebook at least once a month.
30 July 2015, 13:00 PM

Aurora found around brown dwarf beyond our Solar System

An aurora has been spotted outside our Solar System for the first time, scientists report.
30 July 2015, 11:57 AM

Facebook loses battle over users' fake names in Germany

Facebook has been prevented from stopping users in Germany creating accounts under false names.
30 July 2015, 08:47 AM

UB Reader for Android

Universal Book Reader is a free eBook reader for Android by MobiSystems. It's a no-nonsense app that lets you read eBooks in either pdf or epub formats.
29 July 2015, 18:00 PM

ROCKET LEAGUE: THE ULTIMATE SOC-CAR GAME

Being the sequel to the obscure PS3-exclusive Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, there was not much hype surrounding the release of Rocket League.
29 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Death of rare Northern White Rhino leaves four alive

One of the last five Northern White Rhino left in the world dies.
29 July 2015, 14:46 PM

Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 in 190 countries

Microsoft begins rolling out its Windows 10 operating system Wednesday as a free upgrade for computer users in 190 countries, saying it delivers on its vision for "more personal computing."
29 July 2015, 14:32 PM

Nokia unveils virtual reality camera for filmmakers

Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia unveils its new virtual-reality camera for professional filmmakers and content creators.
29 July 2015, 14:30 PM

Will Windows 10 prove a winner for Microsoft?

Windows 10 is destined to change the way millions of us interact with our computers and gives Microsoft's chief executive, Satya Nadella, the opportunity to steer the company in a new direction.
29 July 2015, 09:42 AM

Will Windows 10 prove a winner for Microsoft?

Windows 10 is destined to change the way millions of us interact with our computers and gives Microsoft's chief executive, Satya Nadella, the opportunity to steer the company in a new direction.
29 July 2015, 09:42 AM

Ferrari week

Last week, members of Die Cast Collectors Club Bangladesh showed off the Ferraris in their collections. A brilliant collection of classic
28 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Wet Starlets

The Toyota Starlet meet of July 24, 2015 showed plenty of these fun, affordable hatchbacks get some prime time in the rain.
28 July 2015, 18:00 PM

When hatchbacks get plastic surgery

Some cars are designed as hatchbacks from day one and the results are usually terrific. Then someone decides to extend the car by adding some boot and boots the shape to Design Hall of Shame.
28 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Android bug affects 'billion' phones

A bug in the Android mobile operating system has been discovered by researchers, who say it affects nearly a billion devices.
28 July 2015, 16:01 PM

Hawking, Musk warn of ‘Virtually Inevitable’ AI arms race

Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk and over 1,000 AI and robotics researchers have signed a letter suggesting a ban on AI warfare, warning of the potential for rampant destruction at the hands of “autonomous weaponry,” reports Techcrunch.com
28 July 2015, 04:55 AM

Security do's and don'ts: Keeping weirdos aside

How much time do you spend scrolling through your friends pages on Facebook? You can obviously tell a lot about their lifestyle and
26 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Airtel and BCC partner up to establish Cox's Bazar as a digital surfing city

Airtel Bangladesh in partnership with Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) has signed a MoU to enhance the global brand image of Cox's
26 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Is PayPal Really Coming To Bangladesh?

If you are really in hurry then the short answer: NO, not anytime soon.
26 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Top 5 YouTube Channels To Get Smart

Today we bring you a list of top 5 YouTube channels to get smart. These channels will enlighten you on various topics; ranging from human evolution to communism to how to spot a lie!
26 July 2015, 18:00 PM
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