GoPro agrees to $285 million merger with Starman Optical

GoPro has agreed to be acquired by Starman Optical, an American optical and photonics company, in an all-cash merger valued at $285 million.
2 September 2026

Google launches AI-first design tool Google Pics

Google has entered the creative software market with a new prompt-based image creation and editing tool called Google Pics, powered by its Nano Banana image generation model and integrated directly into Google Workspace.
2 September 2026

Sony launches free live TV service on PS5

PlayStation 5 users in the US can now stream ad-supported live television, including sports, news, films, TV programmes, and anime, directly through their consoles.
2 September 2026

Is learning programming still worth it when AI can write code?

Learning programming remains essential in the AI era, shifting focus from syntax to system design, core logic, and AI-assisted software development.
1 September 2026

The letters we once loved

Revisit World Letter Writing Day by exploring intimate handwritten notes, New Market parchment confessions, and treasured Calcutta family keepsakes. Nostalgic stories remind us that human connection and imperfectly written words outshine instant digital messages.
1 September 2026

Lionel Messi and the art of letting go

Celebrate how Lionel Messi bids an emotional farewell to Argentina football at age 39. After a 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain and his father's passing, the legend chooses peace and true personal closure.
1 September 2026

How would you explain Lionel Messi’s greatness to future generations?

Lionel Messi retires from Argentina after a legendary 21-year career featuring World Cup and Copa América triumphs. Fans globally honor the football icon whose magical play, resilience, and extraordinary vision defined a generation of sport.
1 September 2026

Looks like Twitter is back

A startup involving a former Twitter trademark lawyer has launched a new social network under the Twitter name, setting up an unusual challenge to Elon Musk’s X over ownership of one of the internet’s best-known brands.
31 August 2026

Australian scientists develop cyborg cockroaches for disaster medical missions

Australian researchers have developed remotely controlled cyborg cockroaches that could eventually deliver emergency medicine to people trapped during disasters.
31 August 2026

Honda and Nissan to jointly develop standardised vehicle software

Honda and Nissan agreed to jointly develop standardised ECUs and software for software-defined vehicles, targeting rollout from fiscal year 2029.
31 August 2026

How to style corsets with sarees for every occasion

From sixteenth-century nobility to modern fusion fashion, corsets have evolved from rigid, whalebone status symbols into versatile wardrobe staples, seamlessly blending with traditional sarees and lehengas to create bold, unforgettable statements for any occasion.
31 August 2026

What every pet parent needs to know about fleas

Identify early signs like flea dirt, avoid toxic DIY remedies, and trust Bangladesh Animal Care Center veterinarian Dr Solaiman Hossain’s advice on consistent, long-term monthly treatments to protect pets from anaemia and dangerous tapeworm infections.
31 August 2026

Bangladesh to Antarctica: Planning the journey to the end of the world

Embark on an expedition from Dhaka to Antarctica through Ushuaia, Argentina, navigating complex visa processes, extensive budgets, and essential thermal gear to experience mesmerizing ice landscapes, penguin colonies, and rare Southern Ocean wildlife first-hand.
31 August 2026

PUBG parent Tencent releases open-source AI model for coding and research

Chinese technology group Tencent, maker of hit mobile game PUBG, has released a preview of a new open-source artificial intelligence model aimed at software engineering, research, and financial analysis.
31 August 2026

Chinese ridesharing giant Didi plans over $200m investment in Argentina

Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global plans to invest more than $200 million in Argentina in 2026 as it expands into smaller cities and develops new safety technology.
31 August 2026

Sony Music and Warner Chappell sue Anthropic over alleged copyright infringement

Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, and other publishers have filed a lawsuit against Anthropic, accusing the artificial intelligence company of unlawfully obtaining and using copyrighted material to develop its Claude models.
31 August 2026

NASA launches Roman Space Telescope to probe dark matter and distant worlds

NASA has launched its Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Florida, beginning a mission designed to investigate dark energy, dark matter, and planets beyond the solar system.
30 August 2026

Meta regional executive Sandhya Devanathan joins OpenAI amid India expansion

OpenAI has hired senior Meta executive Sandhya Devanathan to oversee its business across Southeast Asia and Australia as the ChatGPT developer expands its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
30 August 2026

More than 100 companies urge coordinated defence against AI-powered cyber threats

More than 100 technology, cybersecurity, and financial companies have called for stronger global cooperation to defend organisations and critical infrastructure against increasingly capable AI-powered cyberattacks.
30 August 2026

Why parents should think twice before giving kids smartphones

Protect adolescent mental health by understanding how early smartphone access links to depression, obesity, and sleep deprivation in United States research studies, empowering parents to enforce dedicated oversight and meaningful offline connections daily.
30 August 2026