Bangladeshi scientist receives UK exploration award for Nepal Indigenous knowledge project
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Abdullah Rubaet Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi social scientist, has received the SES Elodie Sandford Award from the UK-based Scientific Exploration Society (SES) for a planned research expedition documenting Indigenous ecological knowledge in Nepal’s Himalayan Mustang region.
Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SoftBank data centre developer to secure OpenAI project
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Nvidia has announced a $1.5 billion investment in SB Energy, a data centre developer backed by SoftBank and OpenAI, cementing its position as the sole supplier of computing infrastructure at a major new OpenAI facility being built in Ohio.
Chip startup Velaura AI hits $1 billion valuation in $110 million round
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Bangladeshi companies look beyond chatbots with agentic AI
15 August 2026
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OpenAI appoints new CRO
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Unitree shares surge sixfold in Shanghai debut, valuing robot maker at $50 billion
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US startup Apptronik raises $350 mln to create humanoid robots
US-based robotics firm Apptronik has secured $350 million in a recent funding round, spearheaded by B Capital and Capital Factory, with additional backing from Google’s parent company Alphabet. The funding will be used to scale production of the company’s humanoid robot, Apollo, which is designed to automate tasks in supply chains, such as moving packages in warehouses and manufacturing facilities.
13 February 2025
What you need to know before purchasing a Kindle
Kindle transforms how you read and allows you to focus on the joy of reading, no matter where you are.
13 February 2025
Apple chooses Alibaba as AI partner in China: report
Apple has chosen Alibaba as its artificial intelligence (AI) partner in China, marking a strategic move to regain lost ground in the world’s largest smartphone market. Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai confirmed the collaboration on Thursday at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, as per reports by The Information and Reuters.
13 February 2025
Teleportation is now possible—but not how you think
For decades, teleportation has been the stuff of fiction and fantasy. But in a lab at the University of Oxford, researchers have pulled off a real-world version—using quantum physics to “teleport” critical operations between distant quantum computers.
13 February 2025
YouTube holds first-ever Creator Bootcamp in Bangladesh
Participants gained valuable insights into channel strategy, content creation, audience engagement, and community building
13 February 2025
AI is harming your critical thinking: Microsoft study suggests
A new study by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft has found that using generative AI tools - such as ChatGPT and Copilot - may be reducing our ability to think critically. The research, which surveyed 319 knowledge workers and examined 936 real-world examples of generative AI use, suggests that heavy reliance on these technologies can lead to a reduction in the mental effort needed to evaluate and verify information.
12 February 2025
Google Maps changes 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users
Google Maps is now showing 'Gulf of America' instead of 'Gulf of Mexico' for users in the United States. This change follows an update by the US Geographic Names Information System, which now lists the waterway as 'The Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico'.
12 February 2025
Jaago Women Scholarship Program marks continued support for female students
The Jaago Women Scholarship Program, a joint initiative by global non-profit U-GO and the Jaago Foundation, hosted “Bridging Futures: JAAGO Women Scholars Connect” on 10 February.
12 February 2025
Ushering in a new era of work
The global job market is changing faster than ever before, driven by shifts in technology, demographics, and the rise of new industries. These changes are not just limited to advanced economies; they are impacting countries like ours, where rapid economic growth and a young, ambitious workforce are driving conversations about the future of work.
12 February 2025
Shikho aims to bring in the AI hype to ed-tech—here’s how
Shikho, a Bangladesh-based edtech company, has recently introduced a beta version of Shikho AI, an artificial intelligence tool aimed at addressing educational gaps for Bangla-speaking students.
12 February 2025
RiseUp Labs expands global presence to drive business growth
Global IT service and technology solutions provider RiseUp Labs is setting its sights on the international arena to expand its business.
11 February 2025
Why privacy is essential to building a safer digital world
On this Safer Internet Day, it’s crucial to underscore the importance of choosing platforms with robust privacy features.
11 February 2025
Safer Internet Day: Empowering young minds for a safer digital future
As the internet becomes an integral part of young people's lives, ensuring their safety in digital spaces is more critical than ever.
11 February 2025
World leaders seek elusive AI common ground at Paris summit
Attempts to reach global agreement may also frustrate major powers
11 February 2025
Facebook's Messenger and WhatsApp down for some users
Meta’s popular messaging platforms, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, are reportedly down for some users across the globe.
11 February 2025
Lifelong learning: Staying relevant in the age of AI
The rise of AI isn’t a distant phenomenon confined to Silicon Valley boardrooms; it’s here, woven into the fabric of Bangladesh’s economy. Jobs once considered secure are evolving—or disappearing—while new roles, unimaginable a decade ago, are emerging at breakneck speed.
11 February 2025
How to identify and brand your most marketable trait
Your standout trait is your personal brand’s signature move. It’s the thing people remember you for, whether it’s your knack for solving problems, your ability to connect with people, or your expertise in a specific area. And once you’ve nailed it, you can weave it into everything—your resume, your LinkedIn profile, even how you introduce yourself at networking events.
11 February 2025
Elon Musk wants to buy OpenAI; bids $97.4 billion
Elon Musk has recently made a $97.4 billion offer to take control of OpenAI’s nonprofit arm, as per a report by The Wall Street Journal. According to the report, the bid was placed on Monday, just as OpenAI pushes to become a for-profit business—a move Musk says goes against its original mission of developing AI safely and openly.
11 February 2025
YouTube turns 20
Over the next 20 years, the site has expanded beyond what was imagined possible back in 2005.
11 February 2025
Nokia CEO Lundmark to be replaced by Intel AI chief Hotard
Lundmark, who has served as Nokia's CEO since 2020, will leave his position on March 31
10 February 2025
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