World's first carbon-14 diamond battery unveiled; may last a thousand years

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking carbon-14 diamond battery, offering a potential energy source that could last thousands of years.
29 December 2024

Pro-Russian hackers target Italian ministry and airport websites: report

A wave of cyber attacks disrupted ten official websites in Italy on Saturday, including those of the Foreign Ministry and Milan’s two airports, temporarily taking them offline, according to a recent report by Reuters.
29 December 2024

Is Elon Musk really coming to Bangladesh?

Recently, there have been ongoing speculations that billionaire businessman Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, will visit Bangladesh in the upcoming international investment conference hosted by Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) in Dhaka tentatively in April 2025. However, is it really true or just a speculation?
28 December 2024

Apple does not plan to create a search engine: Apple Senior VP

Apple has no intention of developing its own search engine, according to Eddy Cue, the company’s Senior Vice President of Services. Cue disclosed Apple’s position during a recent court filing in the US Department of Justice (DOJ) case against Google’s dominance in the search industry.
28 December 2024

OpenAI to turn for-profit: Here’s what’s happening

OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, announced on Friday that it plans to restructure as a public benefit corporation (PBC) - shifting to a for-profit company from its previous non-profit structure. Here's what they have planned.
28 December 2024

Realme GT 7 Pro: Setting new standards for flagship smartphones

The Realme GT 7 Pro redefines flagship standards with a premium design, powerhouse performance, and seamless gaming experience
28 December 2024

ChatGPT search might mislead users: Report

OpenAI’s ChatGPT search tool, an AI-powered browsing feature launched this month, is vulnerable to generating misleading summaries, according to a recent report by The Guardian.
28 December 2024

Elon Musk's jet made 355 trips in 2024. Here’s the political implications

Elon Musk's private jets undertook 355 flights between January to mid-December in 2024, including 31 to or from areas near Mar-a-Lago, the Florida residence of President-elect Donald Trump, according to a recent report by Business Insider.
28 December 2024

ChatGPT and Sora faced major outages this month

OpenAI experienced an outage affecting its popular services, including ChatGPT, Sora, and its developer-facing API, beginning at around 12.30 a.m Bangladesh time on 27 December.
27 December 2024

bKash named best brand of 2024

The 16th edition of the Bangladesh Brand Forum's Best Brand Awards celebrated the achievements of 44 brands across distinct categories at a grand gala event held on 26 December 2024 at the Intercontinental Dhaka.
27 December 2024

Cyber Security Ordinance 2024: Progress or pitfall?

The Bangladesh government’s draft of the Cyber Security Ordinance, 2024 has reignited debates surrounding digital rights and governance.
26 December 2024

Year-end review: startup events that made the headlines in 2024

Bangladesh's startup ecosystem surged forward in 2024, gaining unprecedented global recognition. Alongside individual startup successes, the ecosystem demonstrated resilience and innovation through transformative programs, events, and partnerships.
26 December 2024

Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, flights delayed

Japan Airlines (JAL) confirmed on 26 December that it had experienced a cyberattack, causing disruptions to its network systems and delays to both domestic and international flights.
26 December 2024

Toyota production drops 6.2% in November amid rising sales: Report

Toyota Motor Corporation reported a 6.2% decline in global production for November, marking the 10th consecutive monthly drop, despite achieving a second straight month of increased global sales driven by strong demand in the United States and China, according to a recent report by Reuters.
25 December 2024

Apple seeks role in antitrust trial to defend Google over safari search deal

Apple has formally filed papers to participate in Google’s U.S. antitrust trial concerning online search practices, citing its reliance on revenue-sharing agreements that make Google the default search engine on Apple’s Safari browser.
25 December 2024

Here are the top searched words on Google in 2024

Google has unveiled its annual “Year in Search” report, offering a snapshot of the key events, people, and interests that defined 2024.
24 December 2024

Inspired by Iron Man: These researchers developed robot to aid paralysis patients

Inspired by the film series Iron Man, researchers in South Korea have unveiled a lightweight robotic exoskeleton designed to assist individuals with paraplegia, the paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, in walking, navigating obstacles, and climbing stairs.
24 December 2024

Apple is closing in on $4 trillion valuation

Apple is nearing an unprecedented $4 trillion stock market valuation due to investor optimism surrounding its recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and hopes for a revival in iPhone sales, according to a recent report by Reuters.
24 December 2024

Google reportedly planning 'AI Mode' for search engine

Google is reportedly working on integrating a new “AI Mode” into its search engine, offering users an experience akin to its Gemini AI chatbot, according to a recent report by The Information.
23 December 2024

BYD to train drivers on electric vehicles in Bangladesh

BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a training programme titled “Build Your Dreams NEV Training 2024,” in Dhaka aimed at equipping local drivers with the skills required to operate new energy vehicles (NEVs) which includes both electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles.
23 December 2024