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The G-Wagon has gone electric—but don’t panic. It’s still the same boxy, rugged icon we know and love, only now with a quad-motor setup delivering a staggering 587 horsepower. That’s enough power to launch this luxury tank from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds.

Elon Musk has dismissed speculation that he plans to buy TikTok, the popular short-video app facing a potential US ban over security concerns. His comments come as US lawmakers push for action against TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, over alleged security risks.

On February 7, 2025, Dhaka’s Riddhi Book Cafe Gallery transformed into a hub for automotive connoisseurs and history enthusiasts alike, as the Diecast Collectors of Bangladesh (DCBD) hosted its 9th annual convention, bringing together collectors, fans, and curious onlookers to celebrate the art of scale model cars. Countless diecast models—from vintage trucks to sleek modern supercars—crowded the tables, proving that big passion can come in very small packages.

Robin Khuda, a Bangladeshi-Australian tech entrepreneur, has donated $100 million to the University of Sydney (USYD), to support a two-decade program aimed at increasing participation of young girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 

Bangladesh Phygital Football Championship (BPFC) has recently crowned its champions, in an event consisting of both physical and digital sports - football and FIFA. 

Google is stepping back from its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including its goal to hire more employees from underrepresented groups. The move comes as part of a broader trend among US companies scaling back diversity programs, often in response to political and legal pressures.

Alphabet’s Google has recently unveiled updates to its Gemini family of large language models (LLMs), including a new low-cost product line designed to compete with budget AI models such as those from Chinese rival DeepSeek.

Next week, Paris will host a major global summit on artificial intelligence, bringing together leaders from governments, tech giants, and research institutions to discuss the future of AI. The event, co-hosted by France and India on February 10 and 11, aims to address key challenges and opportunities in AI development, from energy consumption to ethical concerns.

Approximately 2,610 pink buses operated by 21 different companies will serve routes from Abdullahpur to various destinations across the capital.

India’s finance ministry has banned the use of artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT and DeepSeek, in official work due to concerns over data security and confidentiality, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Australia upped the ante overnight banning DeepSeek from all government devices

Grubhub, the food delivery company, has confirmed a security breach that compromised user, driver, and merchant data, including hashed passwords and partial credit card details.

Kakao owns an online bank, South Korea's largest taxi-hailing app and KakaoTalk

California-based robotics company Figure AI has unveiled a plan to manufacture 100,000 humanoid robots over the next four years, utilising AI technology and partnerships with BMW, OpenAI, and Microsoft. In a recent LinkedIn post, Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock outlined the company’s strategy, saying that he plans on mass deploying robots capable of performing complex tasks in real-world environments.

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IUT, RUET rover teams were ready to shine, but their dreams were shattered by mass Indian visa rejections.

Apple has announced its best-ever quarterly performance, with a record revenue of $124.3 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. A key highlight of the quarter is Apple’s expanding ecosystem, now boasting over 2.35 billion active devices worldwide.

Running out of space on your phone can be frustrating, especially when you want to take a photo or download something important. Whether you're using an Android or iPhone, here are seven practical tips to help you reclaim storage and keep your phone running smoothly.

WhatsApp, the messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, has accused Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions of targeting approximately 90 of its users, including journalists and members of civil society, as per a recent report by Reuters.