OpenAI launches teen-specific ChatGPT with homework safeguards and parental controls
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TikTok explores payments via direct messages
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BSIC appoints Waiz Rahim as its MD and CEO
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Google opens its first local office in Pakistan
20 August 2026
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Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SoftBank data centre developer to secure OpenAI project
19 August 2026
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A cosmic object at the edge of stardom
19 August 2026
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OpenAI appoints new CRO
19 August 2026
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Unitree shares surge sixfold in Shanghai debut, valuing robot maker at $50 billion
19 August 2026
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Anthropic’s annualised revenue run rate reaches $65bn
18 August 2026
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Bangladeshi scientist receives UK exploration award for Nepal Indigenous knowledge project
18 August 2026
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Xiaomi launches Redmi 13C in Bangladesh
Xiaomi has launched its latest smartphone, the Redmi 13C, featuring a 6.74-inch display, an AI triple camera system, and an octa-core processor. The device offers a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1600 x 720 HD+ with a 1500:1 contrast ratio.
16 January 2024
Foodpanda fined Tk10 lakh for unfair market practices
The Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) has levied a Tk10 lakh fine on Foodpanda, an online food and grocery delivery platform, for violations of the Competition Act. This decision was made on Monday, following an investigation into allegations of unfair market practices.
16 January 2024
Choosing the right NVMe SSD: a user-guide for PC builders
If you are building a PC, you probably have already picked your motherboard, CPU and RAM. But what about the NVMe SSDs? These are storage devices that use flash memory to store data. NVMe stands for Nonvolatile Memory Express, and SSD stands for Solid State Drive. NVMe SSDs are faster, quieter, more reliable, and more energy efficient than other storage options. However, picking the right NVMe SSDs for your PC can be tricky because you need to consider myriad factors. You might also get confused by their technical terms or even by marketing labels like creator or gaming. This guide will explain the basics of NVMe SSD and what a new buyer should look out for.
15 January 2024
Afeela: latest prototype of the playstation car unveiled in CES 2024
The latest prototype of Afeela,Sony and Honda's collaborative electric vehicle was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.
13 January 2024
Mercedes-Benz developed special turquoise colour for automated driving
Mercedes-Benz has developed a new colour of taillights in order to indicate automated driving. The colour turquoise will be added into the new S-Class and EQS sedans to indicate when its automated ‘DRIVE PILOT’ system is in control of the car.
13 January 2024
Instagram lays off 60 jobs ahead of court hearing
Instagram, owned by Meta, has reportedly terminated 60 technical program manager positions, as revealed by a recent report from ‘The Information’. This decision aims to streamline the company's structure by eliminating a layer of management. The affected employees are granted a two-month period to seek alternative positions within the company. Failure to secure a different role within this timeframe will result in the termination of their employment.
13 January 2024
Unknown worm compromises Linux devices for cryptomining operation
In a concerning revelation, researchers have identified a previously unknown self-replicating malware that has been infiltrating Linux devices worldwide for the past year. This malware, a custom version of Mirai, notorious for infecting Linux-based servers, routers, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, exhibits a unique modus operandi by installing cryptomining malware with sophisticated concealment techniques.
13 January 2024
ISRO captures supernova in space
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said its maiden X-ray polarimetric mission has captured the energy emanating from the explosion of a star which is called supernova.
13 January 2024
Over 3 lakh Bangladeshi drivers earned via Uber in 2023: report
Over 300,000 drivers in Bangladesh have earned via the Uber app in 2023, according to an annual report by Uber. As per the ride-sharing platform, there were over 6 million Uber passengers in Bangladesh, with December 21 and December 28 being the most popular dates for trips.
11 January 2024
Global EV sales increased by 31% in 2023
The global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) increased 31% in 2023, according to market research firm Rho Motion. The growth was reported to be 60% back in 2022.
11 January 2024
Want to be rich? have rich friends, says Robert Kiyosaki
On January 4, Kiyosaki expressed his opinion that the financial status of one's social circle can significantly influence their own wealth prospects.
10 January 2024
Mark Zuckerberg begins cattle farming
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has undertaken cattle-raising at Ko'olau Ranch, Kauai, Hawaii in a goal to produce premium quality beef. As per Zuckerberg in a recent Facebook post, the chosen cattle breeds are Wagyu and Angus, with the ranch emphasising a local and vertically integrated approach throughout the production process.
10 January 2024
The coolest gadgets from CES 2024, so far
Recognised for premiering innovative consumer technology on the global stage, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) stands as one of the most influential tech events worldwide. This year, held from January 9 to 12 in Las Vegas, USA, CES 2024 has already showcased a variety of unique gadgets. Here are some of the coolest gadgets that caught our eyes in CES 2024 so far.
9 January 2024
GP to raise minimum recharge amount to Tk 30
Grameenphone has recently announced a significant change in its pricing policy. Effective from January 10, the company has deceided to raise its minimum recharge amount to BDT 30. This development has been communicated to users primarily through notifications on the MyGP app, Grameenphone's dedicated mobile application for customer services.
9 January 2024
Deepfake video targeting Gaibandha-1 candidate surfaces on Facebook
On the day of the National Election 2024, a fabricated video surfaced on Facebook featuring Nahid Niger, an independent candidate for the Gaibandha-1 seat, announcing her withdrawal from the election. Subsequent verification by Dismislab, an online platform specialising in media research and verification, confirmed that the video was a product of AI-based deepfake technology.
7 January 2024
How to check election results online on the EC app
Bangladesh Election Commission Secretariat has released the 'Smart Election Management BD' app, which is intended to help voters to stay updated online. Voters can see their polling centres and their addresses, voter numbers, and voting serial numbers by providing NID information and birth date in the designated sections of the app.
6 January 2024
India's national space agency tests futuristic fuel cell power system
A futuristic fuel cell-based power system was successfully tested by India's national space agency. As per ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), this new power system could help build a proposed space station while holding prospects of wider human applications.
6 January 2024
Samsung Galaxy S24 rumoured to be unveiled on January 17
Samsung has confirmed that it would launch its latest unpacked event on 17 January 2024. In a recent advertisement, Samsung has also teased about unveiling its S24 lineup.
4 January 2024
AI startup Hishab gets BDT 2cr investment from Startup Bangladesh
Hishab Technologies Limited, a startup focusing on telephony-driven conversational engines powered by generative AI has received an investment of BDT 2 crore from Startup Bangladesh Limited.
4 January 2024
Bangladeshis can now work remotely from S Korea with Nomad visa
South Korea has recently introduced a Digital Nomad visa to encourage foreigners to travel to the country for remote work. Also known as a 'workation' visa, this initiative officially commenced on January 1, 2024, and can include families, including spouses and children, of foreign workers seeking to work remotely in South Korea.
3 January 2024