Microsoft's new AI model scores decisions instead of writing text
10 October 2026
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Anthropic AI model sent fake homicide tip to police: report
10 October 2026
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NASA’s Curiosity rover captures stunning Martian dawn over ancient cliffs
10 October 2026
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Amazon announces fresh job cuts affecting retail operations in the US, UK, and India
10 October 2026
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Science / Astronomers discover possible ‘phoenix planet’ formed from the remains of a dying star
10 October 2026
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Update / Pathao says cyber attack exposed users’ names, emails and phone numbers
8 October 2026
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Asus sees strong potential in Bangladesh as AI reshapes the PC market: Rex Lee
8 October 2026
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Overlooked arm of immune system could offer new routes to vaccines and cancer therapies
8 October 2026
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Menopause linked to changes in brain ageing and dementia risk
8 October 2026
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Microsoft wants Windows to run your AI agents
8 October 2026
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Google brings conversational AI voice tools to Gmail, Docs, and Keep
Google is rolling out new Gemini-powered voice features across Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Keep, allowing users to search, write, and organise information by speaking rather than typing.
7 September 2026
TikTok adds voice messages and polls to comment sections
TikTok is expanding its comment system with voice recordings, polls, and richer photo options as the platform seeks to make conversations beneath videos more interactive.
7 September 2026
Hikers rescued from mountain after using Google Gemini to plan trip
Three hikers were rescued from California’s Mount Shasta after using Google Gemini to help plan an expedition for which authorities said they were inadequately prepared.
7 September 2026
Rogue OpenAI agents hacked a German website and talked among themselves
A group of OpenAI-linked AI agents took control of a German-language website and used it as a communication hub while exchanging information about ways to evade restrictions, according to research reported by Reuters.
7 September 2026
Anthropic IPO timetable shifts towards mid-October, sources say
Anthropic is now expected to begin marketing its initial public offering in mid-October at the earliest, delaying a closely watched listing that could become one of the largest stock-market debuts on record.
7 September 2026
AI startup founded by two Bangladeshi brothers raises over $30,000 in funding
An AI-based hiring startup, AgenticHire, founded by two Bangladeshi brothers, has raised more than $30,000 through accelerator programmes, competitions, grants, and institutional support, without giving up any equity in the company.
6 September 2026
What children watch on screens is crucial for language development, DU study finds
Research involving children aged three to eight suggests interactive and educational content matters more than screen duration, while only one in five parents stays with children during screen use
6 September 2026
Apple prepares iOS 27 with smarter Siri and expanded visual intelligence
Apple is preparing to release iOS 27 with a more capable version of Siri, expanded camera-based intelligence, and additional controls designed to protect younger iPhone users.
6 September 2026
Gemini Spark gains control over Google Photos libraries
Google is expanding its Gemini Spark AI agent to Google Photos, allowing eligible users to organise, edit, and share their photo libraries through natural-language instructions.
6 September 2026
Scientists get close to discovering dark matter
Scientists searching for dark matter have detected a particle interaction that could be one of the strongest clues yet to the nature of the invisible material, although researchers stress that the finding does not amount to a discovery.
6 September 2026
What to expect at Apple’s September 9 event
Apple will hold its next major product launch on September 9, with a new generation of iPhones, Apple Watches, and possibly the company’s first foldable handset expected to take centre stage.
6 September 2026
ByteDance secures $29.6bn loan after strong demand from banks, report says
ByteDance has secured a $29.6 billon loan after strong demand from lenders prompted the Chinese technology group to increase the size of the financing, according to a Bloomberg News report cited by Reuters.
6 September 2026
Reliance Jio expands cloud PC service to give older computers AI capabilities
Reliance Jio has opened its cloud-based PC service to internet users across India, expanding an offering designed to give ageing computers access to more powerful computing resources without requiring hardware upgrades.
6 September 2026
Norway weighs tighter rules for smart glasses over privacy concerns
Norway is considering tighter restrictions on smart glasses and other camera-equipped wearable technology as officials raise concerns about surveillance, facial recognition and personal privacy.
6 September 2026
Adobe buys Indian AI marketing startup Rilo in team and technology deal
Adobe has acquired Indian marketing intelligence startup Rilo as the software company seeks to strengthen its artificial intelligence tools for marketing and customer-experience workflows.
6 September 2026
OpenAI hit with 30 new lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge school shooting
OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, are facing 30 additional lawsuits connected to the deadly Tumbler Ridge school shooting in British Columbia, expanding the legal challenge against the artificial intelligence company to 37 claims.
6 September 2026
ChatGPT hit by global outage
Users around the world are currently experiencing difficulties accessing ChatGPT and OpenAI services.
3 September 2026
OpenAI’s reported ‘opaque recurrence’ technique raises fresh AI safety concerns
A reasoning technique reportedly being used in OpenAI’s forthcoming Astra model has prompted concern among AI safety researchers who fear increasingly complex systems could become harder to monitor.
3 September 2026
New York City to restrict student AI use in schools through eighth grade
New York City is set to prohibit students from using artificial intelligence in public schools through eighth grade as part of a broader overhaul of technology use in the country’s largest school district.
3 September 2026
Delivery Hero board recommends Uber’s $15bn takeover offer to shareholders
Delivery Hero’s board has backed Uber’s $15 billion takeover proposal and recommended that shareholders accept the offer.
3 September 2026