Govt repeals Cyber Security Act; new Cyber Security Ordinance issued

The government has officially scrapped the Cyber Security Act 2023 and replaced it with a newly issued Cyber Security Ordinance.
22 May 2025

OpenAI acquires iPhone designer Jony Ive's startup for $6.5 bln

OpenAI has struck a deal to acquire io Products, the hardware startup founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, in a transaction valued at $6.5 billion, as per a recent report by Reuters. Additionally, OpenAI will bring Ive on board to lead design and creative development of new devices tailored for the AI era, according to OpenAI's official website.
22 May 2025

Huawei introduces energy storage system in Bangladesh

Huawei has unveiled a new energy storage system (ESS) in Bangladesh at the Huawei Digital Power Partner Summit 2025, held at the Huawei Bangladesh Academy in Dhaka.
21 May 2025

Samsung launches A56 in Bangladesh

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A56 5G in Bangladesh.
21 May 2025

Asus to showcase new AI tech at Computex 2025

ASUS and its gaming-focused sub-brand, Republic of Gamers (ROG), have confirmed their participation in COMPUTEX 2025, one of the world’s largest annual technology trade exhibitions, scheduled to take place in Taipei, Taiwan, from 20 to 23 May. 
21 May 2025

Itel launches CITY 100 smartphone in Bangladesh

Itel has officially launched the CITY 100 smartphone in Bangladesh.
21 May 2025

Google I/O 2025: AI Ultra subscription, AI Search, and more unveiled

Google introduced several new AI-powered tools and products, including a new premium subscription service called Google AI Ultra, at its latest I/O developer conference. The subscription plan is priced at $249.99 per month in the US and is designed for professionals and power users requiring advanced AI (artificial intelligence) tools.
21 May 2025

Starlink launches, starting price Tk 4,200 a month

Starlink has officially launched its satellite-based internet service in Bangladesh, offering unlimited data with speeds of up to 300 Mbps.
20 May 2025

How to order your Starlink device from Bangladesh

Bangladeshi customers can place orders directly through Starlink’s official website at starlink.com. 
20 May 2025

Realme 14 5G: A performance beast built for mobile gaming

We recently got our hands on the Realme 14 5G. But before we dive into the review, have a bit of patience for a nostalgic reminiscence.
20 May 2025

Indian scientists develop a super-fast charging sodium-ion battery

A team of Indian scientists in Bengaluru has developed a super-fast charging sodium-ion battery (SIB) based on a NASICON-type cathode and anode material, that can charge up to 80% in just six minutes and last over 3000 charge cycles.
20 May 2025

Robots will work with humans, not replace them: Chinese official

A senior Chinese tech official has stated that humanoid robots are being developed to assist rather than replace human workers. Liang Liang, deputy director of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, emphasised this vision during a recent demonstration of robotic capabilities, according to a recent report by Reuters.
19 May 2025

Nvidia announces new chip-linking tech to support custom AI

Nvidia has just announced a new technology aimed at improving how chips communicate with each other in large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
19 May 2025

Disinformation campaigns target women and minorities in Bangladesh: Study

Study reveals how gendered abuse, misinformation and disinformation on Facebook threaten democratic participation in Bangladesh, especially for women and gender-diverse individuals.
18 May 2025

Huawei organises workshop on AI and cloud tech in Bangladesh

Huawei has recently held a workshop in Dhaka focused on artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and cloud technologies to enhance the technical and service capacities of local technology service providers.
18 May 2025

17-year-old Bangladeshi hacks NASA; receives appreciation letter

Md Shariar Shanaz Shuvon, a 17-year-old self-taught ethical hacker from Bangladesh, has discovered a critical security flaw in NASA's cybersecurity infrastructure. The US space agency acknowledged his findings with an official letter of appreciation.
18 May 2025

Three Bangladeshis featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025

Three entrepreneurs from Bangladesh have been named in the latest Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025: Arefin Zaman in the 'Healthcare & Science' category, Sakib Hossain in the 'Industry, Manufacturing & Energy' category, and Sayed Zubaer Hasan in the 'Social Impact' category. 
18 May 2025

Trump does not want Apple making more iPhones in India

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed concern over Apple’s growing iPhone production footprint in India, telling Apple CEO Tim Cook that he opposes further expansion of manufacturing operations outside the United States.
17 May 2025

Oppo launches A5x in Bangladesh

Oppo has officially launched the A5x smartphone in Bangladesh.
16 May 2025

Google's AI solves silver medal-level Math Olympiad problems

Google DeepMind has unveiled two new AI systems that collectively solved four of six problems from this year's International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), performing at the level of a silver medalist. According to an official blog post by Google, this marks the first time AI has achieved such a level in the world's most elite high school math competition.
15 May 2025