Xiaomi introduces Redmi Note 12 in Bangladesh

Xiaomi has recently launched their latest Redmi Note series smartphone in Bangladesh, the Redmi Note 12.
15 June 2023, 15:54 PM

Infinix launches HOT 30i in Bangladesh

Infinix has recently launched the latest addition to their HOT 30 lineup of smartphones, HOT 30i, in Bangladesh. It runs on the 12nm Helio G37 Octa-Core gaming processor and has 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, and 5,000 mAh battery.
8 June 2023, 10:24 AM

Apple unveils 'world's thinnest' laptop: the 15-inch MacBook Air

With a thickness of just 11.5mm, Apple claims that the new MacBook Air is the thinnest 15-inch laptop available
5 June 2023, 19:07 PM

Meta unveils new VR headset Quest 3

According to an official statement, Meta Quest 3 will feature higher resolution, stronger performance and a slimmer design than the previous iteration, Quest 2. 
5 June 2023, 09:42 AM

Tk 100 crore to be allocated for skill development of youth and women

The finance minister presented the new budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 in the parliament on Thursday.
1 June 2023, 11:42 AM

Bangladesh Bank's AI-based credit rating system to spot fake borrowers

Bangladesh Bank is planning on launching a digital bank with an AI-based credit rating system, as per Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal in his latest proposal for the National Budget 2023-24. 
1 June 2023, 11:28 AM

Government plans to fully digitise information and services

The government is planning on digitising 80% of information and processes on government services by 2023 and 100% by 2025, as per Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal in his latest proposal of the National Budget 2023-24.
1 June 2023, 11:03 AM

Imported software likely to get costlier

The prices of imported software are set to increase after Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal proposed to increase the import duty from 5% to 25% on imported software in the proposed budget for the next fiscal year 2023-24.
1 June 2023, 10:46 AM

TikTok sues Montana after state bans app

TikTok on Monday filed suit in US federal court to stop the state of Montana from implementing an overall ban on the video-sharing app
23 May 2023, 01:58 AM

Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed legislation to ban Chinese-owned TikTok from operating in the state to protect residents from alleged intelligence gathering by China
18 May 2023, 04:04 AM

Netflix says ad-supported plan has nearly 5 million users

Netflix on Wednesday wooed marketers with word that its nascent ad-supported plan has grown to nearly five million users globally
18 May 2023, 03:23 AM

OpenAI chief concerned about AI being used to compromise elections

The CEO of OpenAI, the startup behind ChatGPT, told a Senate panel on Tuesday the use of artificial intelligence to interfere with election integrity is a "significant area of concern", adding that it needs regulation.."I am nervous about it," CEO Sam Altman said about elections and AI, ad
16 May 2023, 20:23 PM

Ex-NBCUniversal ad chief Linda Yaccarino named new Twitter CEO

Elon Musk has named former NBCUniversal advertising chief Linda Yaccarino as Twitter's new CEO, as the company tries to reverse a plunge in ad revenue
12 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Video, audio calls coming to Twitter: Musk

Twitter boss Elon Musk on Tuesday put out word that audio and video calls are coming to the platform
10 May 2023, 02:55 AM

Musk threatens to reassign NPR Twitter account, NPR says

Twitter chief Elon Musk has "threatened" to reassign National Public Radio's Twitter account to another company, the U.S.-based broadcaster said on Tuesday
3 May 2023, 03:39 AM

UK blocks Microsoft's $69bn bid for 'Call of Duty' games giant

Britain on Wednesday blocked Microsoft's $69-billion takeover of "Call of Duty" video games giant Activision Blizzard, arguing it would harm competition in cloud gaming..The ruling will be appealed by both US companies -- but analysts warned it could spell game over for the gigantic takeov
26 April 2023, 19:05 PM

Netflix subscribers at record high, password crackdown coming

The streaming television giant reported a quarterly profit of $1.3 billion, in line with expectations, but said it had delayed a broad crackdown on sharing of account passwords "to improve the experience for members"
19 April 2023, 02:12 AM

Elon Musk to start rival to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT

"I'm going to start something which I call 'TruthGPT', or a maximum truth-seeking AI that tries to understand the nature of the universe," Musk said in an interview with Fox News Channel's Tucker Carlson aired on Monday
18 April 2023, 02:12 AM

How to build a well-planned city: lessons from Singapore

Singapore has long been recognized as a model city for its impeccable urban planning, making it one of the most desirable places to live and work in the world. Over the years, the city-state has made tremendous efforts to enhance the quality of life of its citizens through thoughtful and proactive planning initiatives.
11 April 2023, 11:50 AM

How Estonia has built the first successful digital society

Estonia, a small country in Northern Europe with a population of just 1.3 million, has emerged as a global leader in building a digital society. The country's success in creating a high-tech infrastructure has earned it the nickname "e-Estonia."
11 April 2023, 11:40 AM