Anthropic’s annualised revenue run rate reaches $65bn
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Anthropic’s annualised revenue run rate surpassed $65bn at the end of July, marking a sharp increase for the artificial intelligence company as demand for its models continues to grow, according to reports cited by TechCrunch. The figure represents a projection of full-year revenue based on a shorter recent period rather than revenue already earned over 12 months.
Chinese bullet train breaks world record; reaches 800km/h in 5.3 seconds
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An experimental maglev (short for magnetic levitation) train in China has accelerated from a standstill to 800km/h in 5.3 seconds during a test, setting a new short-distance acceleration record, according to a report by The Independent.
Google developing AirDrop-style Tap to Share feature for Android
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IBM partners with OpenAI to push AI deeper into enterprise consulting
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Instagram updates its wordmark for the first time in a decade
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ByteDance and Motion Picture Association signs AI copyright agreement
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15 June 2025
Scientists build a fully 2D, non-silicon computer
A team of researchers at Penn State University have created a working computer using ultra-thin, two-dimensional materials instead of silicon, potentially paving the way for thinner, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics.
15 June 2025
This company introduced a hotline for calling its CEO’s AI clone
Klarna, a Swedish fintech company, has recently launched an artificial intelligence-powered hotline allowing users to provide feedback directly to a virtual version of its CEO and co-founder, Sebastian Siemiatkowski.
14 June 2025
Meta invests $14.8 bln in Scale AI, hires its 28-year-old CEO
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has invested $14.8 billion in Scale AI, a data-labeling startup, in a deal that values the company at $29 billion. As part of the agreement, Scale AI’s 28-year-old CEO, Alexandr Wang, will step down to join Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.
14 June 2025
Bangladeshi-born scientist among top 0.5% in global scholarly rankings
Dr Md Manjurul Ahsan, a Bangladeshi-born scientist and current Research Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma, has been ranked among the top 0.5% of scholars worldwide, according to the 2024 Top Scholar rankings by ScholarGPS , a global scholarly analytics platform.
13 June 2025
Sam Altman’s orb is watching to check if you are human
A biometric identity verification project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Alex Blania is launching in the United Kingdom this week. The initiative, known as ‘World’, relies on a device called the ‘Orb’ to scan people's eyes to confirm whether users are human.
13 June 2025
Meta and TikTok to begin legal battles with EU on tech fees: Report
Meta Platforms and TikTok have challenged a supervisory fee imposed by the European Union (EU), arguing that the levy is disproportionate and based on flawed calculations, according to a recent report by Reuters.
12 June 2025
Self-driving delivery vehicles company backed by OpenAI CEO raises $80 mln
Coco Robotics, a Los Angeles-based startup developing self-driving delivery vehicles, has raised $80 million in new funding, the company announced on June 11.
12 June 2025
EU plots energy saving rules for power-hungry data centres: Report
The European Union (EU) is preparing new rules aimed at improving the energy efficiency of data centres, said the bloc’s energy commissioner, as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) places increasing strain on electricity supplies.
12 June 2025
Ditch the mug. Dad deserves a cool gadget this Father's Day
Finding the perfect gift for Dad isn’t always easy - especially when he’s not big on gadgets. But the right piece of tech can still make his life easier, more enjoyable, and even a little more fun. Here are our top picks for tech gifts to consider this Father’s Day.
12 June 2025
France eyes to ban social media for users under 15 following school stabbing
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to push for a ban on social media access for teens under 15 across the European Union (EU), following a deadly stabbing at a middle school in north-east France.
11 June 2025
Snap announces new AR glasses for 2026 release
Snap Inc., the company behind the social media app Snapchat, has revealed plans to launch its newest augmented reality (AR) glasses, called Specs, in 2026. The announcement was made at the Augmented World Expo 2025, marking the company's latest attempt to establish itself in the wearable AR market after mixed results with previous iterations of its 'Spectacles' line.
11 June 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 sells over 3.5 million units in first 4 days
Nintendo’s recently launched Switch 2 console has sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days on the market, marking it the company’s fastest-selling hardware launch ever. The figure, officially released by Nintendo on June 11, surpasses the original Switch’s first-month sales of 2.74 million units in 2017.
11 June 2025
Liquid glass design, iOS 26 and major announcements at Apple’s WWDC 2025
At its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 9, Apple lifted the veil on iOS 26, unveiling a refreshed design called ‘Liquid Glass’.
9 June 2025
Apple WWDC 2025: How to watch and what to expect
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is set to begin at its Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California, at 10 a.m. PT (11 p.m. Bangladesh time) on 9 June.
9 June 2025
This 30-metre 3D-printed tower aims to revive a dying community
In the quiet alpine village of Mulegns, Switzerland, a striking new landmark now pierces the sky, not just as an architectural marvel, but as a lifeline for a fading community. Standing at 30 metres tall, 'Tor Alva' ('The White Tower') is the world’s tallest 3D-printed building, a delicate yet daring structure designed to lure visitors, spark investment, and perhaps even reverse the village’s decades-long decline.
7 June 2025
The future of coding: AI startups challenge Big Tech’s grip
Two years after ChatGPT kickstarted the generative AI revolution, one area stands out for actually making money — writing code. A wave of AI startups is racing to reshape software development by automating the grunt work of programming, and investors are pouring in billions to back the early frontrunners.
7 June 2025
LOTUS: The first generation Mars Rover from Green University of Bangladesh
The GUB Mars rover is representing Bangladesh at the finals of the Anatolian Rover Challenge 2025.
6 June 2025
Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio launches AI safety lab
Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in artificial intelligence and a 2018 Turing Award winner, has launched LawZero, a nonprofit lab focused on making AI safer for humanity. Speaking to the Financial Times earlier this week, Bengio revealed that LawZero aims to tackle the growing risks associated with powerful AI systems by prioritising safety and ethical development.
6 June 2025
A young James Bond in action of new 007 game
Sony has unveiled a treat for gaming and film fans alike by debuting a trailer for 007: First Light, the next video game entry in the James Bond franchise on May 5.
5 June 2025
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