BSIC appoints Waiz Rahim as its MD and CEO

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20 August 2026 Technology
YouTube to count views from the moment a video starts playing
Tech & Startup Desk
20 August 2026 Technology
YouTube is changing how it counts views on regular videos, with a view now registered as soon as a video begins playing or a user enters a live broadcast, bringing its approach in line with how it already counts Shorts views and how rivals TikTok and Instagram measure engagement.
OpenAI launches teen-specific ChatGPT with homework safeguards and parental controls
Tech & Startup Desk
20 August 2026 Technology
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, a dedicated version of its AI chatbot with age-appropriate safety measures, parental controls, and tools designed to prevent teenagers from using the platform to cheat on their schoolwork—more than three years after the service first launched with no such protections in place.

AI features boosted time spent on Facebook by 8%: Zuckerberg

Improvements in AI-driven feeds and video recommendations have led to an 8% rise in time spent on Facebook and a 6% increase on Instagram this year, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the company's latest quarterly earnings report.
31 October 2024

Why do processor sockets keep changing?

At the heart of your computer’s performance lies the processor socket, which acts as the critical bridge between the processor and the motherboard. Let’s explore why companies keep changing sockets and how it impacts you as a user.
31 October 2024

BTRC's draft satellite internet guideline risks becoming a digital gatekeeper

This draft policy is hiding a central duality in plain sight: Bangladesh is eager to welcome cutting-edge satellite technology, yet appears equally intent on tightly controlling its operation.
30 October 2024

Will AI turn human? Nvidia thinks so

Nvidia vice president Masataka Osaki has projected a future in which artificial intelligence (AI) takes on a distinctly human form.
30 October 2024

Actor Olivia Wilde launches VC firm

Actor and director Olivia Wilde, known for her roles in Tron: Legacy and Don’t Worry Darling, has taken on a new role as a venture capitalist, reports Bloomberg.
30 October 2024

Apple unveils redesigned Mac Mini with M4 chip

Apple has launched a reimagined Mac Mini, its first design overhaul in more than ten years.
30 October 2024

Intel's evolution over the years: a complete timeline

Here is a brief look at the key moments in Intel's history, including notable milestones the chip production company has accomplished in a given year.
30 October 2024

OpenAI's custom AI chips set for 2026 production: report

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is moving forward with plans to develop its own AI chip, aiming for production by 2026, according to a recent report by Reuters.
30 October 2024

Painting by robot artist on auction for first time

Ai-Da, the world’s first humanoid robot artist, will soon make history as her portrait of Alan Turing, titled 'AI God', is set to be auctioned by the art auction house Sotheby’s in London.
30 October 2024

LinkedIn launches Hiring Assistant, AI recruitment agent

LinkedIn has recently launched Hiring Assistant, a new AI-driven tool designed to streamline recruitment processes by automating several routine tasks. 
30 October 2024

Gmail will now help you write emails with AI

Google extends AI-powered email assistance to Gmail on the web.
29 October 2024

Bangladesh's startup ecosystem showcased at Expand North Star 2024 in Dubai

A delegation of 24 Bangladeshi startups participated in Expand North Star 2024 in Dubai from October 13-16.
29 October 2024

Imo deletes over 600K accounts in Bangladesh

The messaging platform Imo has removed 628,000 accounts from Bangladesh between January and September 2024.
29 October 2024

Driving sustainable growth in Bangladesh's garment sector through local service providers

The demand for consultancy-led, workforce-oriented training mirrors a bigger industry movement toward greater inclusion and sustainability. Factories that have adopted these training models talk of measurable improvements in productivity, product quality, and overall worker morale.
29 October 2024

Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok parent ByteDance, is now China's richest man: report

Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, has become the richest person in China, with a personal wealth of $49.3 billion, according to the Hurun China Rich List 2024, an annual ranking of China's richest individuals. 
29 October 2024

Toyota and NTT to invest $3.26 bln in autonomous driving research

Toyota Motor Corp. and the Japanese telecom company Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT) are investing 500 billion yen ($3.26 billion) in artificial intelligence research and development to create advanced software aimed at making autonomous driving safer.
29 October 2024

Can a hybrid workplace model save Dhaka from losing work hours?

A hybrid workplace paradigm offers employees freedom and support by combining in-person and remote work. More autonomy and a better work-life balance increase employee engagement in a mixed workplace. Employers gain from developing a more dependable, productive, and healthier workforce.
29 October 2024

OpenAI Chairman's AI startup receives $175 mln funding

Sierra, a Silicon Valley-based AI startup co-founded by Bret Taylor, former Salesforce co-CEO and current OpenAI Chairman of the Board, has secured $175 million in a new funding round, giving the startup a $4.5 billion valuation. 
29 October 2024

Apple unveils new M4 iMac with Apple Intelligence

Apple today announced the release of its latest iMac, featuring the advanced M4 chip and Apple Intelligence.
28 October 2024

Apple's ‘Apple Intelligence’ is here, and you can get it now

Apple has released a new suite of features under its 'Apple Intelligence' initiative, now available through its software updates iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1.
28 October 2024
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