Pathao co-founder Elius in Tatler Asia's ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’

Hussain Elius, founder and CEO of Wind.app and former CEO and co-founder of Pathao, has been recognised by Tatler Asia's Gen.T 'Leaders of Tomorrow' list. As the founder and CEO of the Singapore-based fintech startup Wind.app, Elius was chosen for this list because Wind.app enables easy global transactions using blockchain technology and simplifies global payments, as per Tatler.
3 June 2024

Nvidia to launch next-gen AI chips in 2026

Nvidia is releasing a next-generation AI chip platform called Rubin for 2026, as per the company's CEO Jensen Huang in a recent announcement. This will include new graphics (GPU), central processors (CPU), and networking chips.
3 June 2024

Nvidia expected to surpass Apple as the world's second-most valuable company

Nvidia, capitalising on the rapid adoption of AI applications, is poised to overtake Apple as the world's second-most valuable company. This potential shift threatens to displace Apple, which has dominated Wall Street's market value rankings for years.
1 June 2024

AI could be a game changer for EV charging

New artificial intelligence (AI) tools could enhance the reliability of the power grid and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, according to a study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) and Utilidata, an AI-powered technology company.
31 May 2024

Meta removes pages linked to Awami League for "inauthentic behaviour"

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced the removal of numerous accounts and pages linked to Bangladesh's ruling Awami League, citing violations of its policy against "coordinated inauthentic behaviour".
30 May 2024

Over 2,500 internal documents leaked, Google confirms

The leaked documents suggest that Google collects and might use data that company representatives have previously claimed do not contribute to webpage rankings in Google Search, such as clicks and Chrome user data
30 May 2024

Google to invest $2 bln in Malaysian data centre

Google will invest $2 billion in building the company's first data centre in Malaysia, according to an official statement by the Malaysian government. The statement adds that this data centre will support 26,500 jobs in the country, across sectors such as healthcare, education, and finance.
30 May 2024

YouTube is bringing ‘Playables’ games for all users

YouTube’s “app store” for games is set to reach a wider audience as the company announced on Tuesday that its collection of lightweight, free games, known as “Playables,” will soon be available within the YouTube app for all users, as well as on the YouTube Homepage. Initially, these games were accessible to select users for testing before being offered to YouTube Premium subscribers last November.
29 May 2024

OpenAI begins training new AI model more powerful than GPT-4

OpenAI has recently announced it has begun training its next flagship AI model, which is expected to surpass the capabilities of GPT-4. According to the company, this new model, currently unnamed, is expected to drastically improve various AI-based applications such as chatbots, search engines, and image generators. 
29 May 2024

OnePlus Nord N30 SE: A no-nonsense budget phone made in Bangladesh

The first made-in-Bangladesh OnePlus device impresses in the budget category.
28 May 2024

Elon Musk plans supercomputer to power xAI's Grok: report

Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, is reportedly planning on building a supercomputer to power the next version of xAI's chatbot Grok, according to the American tech publication The Information. As per the report, Elon Musk told investors that the supercomputer is planned to be four times bigger than modern GPU clusters.
26 May 2024

Locally-made OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G now available in Bangladesh

OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G has recently been launched in Bangladesh. According to an official press release, this is the first locally-made OnePlus device in the country. 
26 May 2024

Global car brands 'Jaecoo' and 'Omoda' arrive in Bangladesh

Three new models of cars from the brands ‘Jaecoo’ and ‘Omoda’ have been launched in Bangladesh: JAECOO J7, OMODA C5, and OMODA E5. According to a press release, Asian MotorSpeX Limited, the official distributor of these cars, unveiled them at the recently held 17th Dhaka Motor Show 2024.
26 May 2024

24 teams participate in sustainable development competition

24 teams comprising over 100 Bangladeshis aged 15 to 24 recently participated in the GenU imaGen Ventures Youth Challenge 2023-24 Community Solution Pitch Day, a competition where young entrepreneurs present solutions to address climate change impacts and gender equality in Bangladesh.
26 May 2024

How to track Cyclone Remal

As Cyclone Remal approaches Bangladesh, staying informed about its trajectory, intensity, and potential impact is crucial for ensuring safety and preparedness. Thanks to advancements in technology, tracking cyclones has become more accessible and accurate. Here are some of the best tools and resources available for monitoring Cyclone Remal and other severe weather events.
25 May 2024

Fahim Saleh murder: Assistant killed him to hide theft from girlfriend

Tyrese Haspil, the former personal assistant of Fahim Saleh, murdered Saleh out of fear of abandonment by his French girlfriend, Marine Chaveuz, if she discovered his theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from his employer, argues Haspil's lawyer.
25 May 2024

A stellar gaming experience: The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a stellar gaming laptop that excels in nearly every aspect.
23 May 2024

Honor Magic 6 Pro launched in Bangladesh

Smartphone brand Honor has introduced the Magic 6 Pro in Bangladesh.
23 May 2024

AI-PCs, new laptops, and more: Everything Microsoft just announced

Ahead of its Build developer conference, Microsoft has unveiled significant advancements in AI and Surface technologies. At a pre-Build event on Monday, which was not livestreamed for the public, Microsoft introduced its vision for AI-centric PCs with the new Copilot+ PCs and announced the latest Surface devices.
21 May 2024

Meet the astronaut who waited 60 years to voyage into space

Former US Air Force Captain Ed Dwight fulfilled a lifelong dream on May 19 by venturing into space, becoming the oldest person to do so at the age of 90. His journey on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-25 spacecraft was the company’s first human flight since 2022. The mission took six tourists to the edge of space including Ed.
21 May 2024