Instagram is testing a new snapchat like app called Instants
24 April 2026, 15:22 PM
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Netflix to roll out TikTok-style vertical video feed
20 April 2026, 17:07 PM
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Google launches native Gemini app for Mac
16 April 2026, 19:40 PM
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WhatsApp brings parent-managed accounts for users under 13
12 March 2026, 17:16 PM
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WhatsApp makes it easier to catch up in group chats
22 February 2026, 17:53 PM
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Award-winning Palestinian journalist says TikTok banned her account
29 January 2026, 20:36 PM
Tech & Startup
Google Photos will let you create memes
26 January 2026, 18:30 PM
Tech & Startup
TikTok, Meta, and YouTube face trial over youth addiction claims
26 January 2026, 18:10 PM
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health
8 January 2026, 05:35 AM
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Press Release / TikTok and Bangladesh Football Federation announce year-long partnership
31 December 2025, 05:35 AM
Tech & Startup
TikTok removed over 6.8 million videos in Bangladesh during Q2 2023
TikTok, the popular short video-sharing platform, has removed a total of 6,839,134 videos for violating Community Guidelines in Q2 2023. Comparatively, in Q1 2023, 4,236,493 Bangladeshi videos were removed by TikTok.
26 October 2023, 10:50 AM
Here's how you can make audio/video calls on X, formerly Twitter
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has officially begun rolling out their brand-new audio and video calling feature. As per X, the feature is currently available on iOS but is being planned to be released on Android soon. Find out how you can use this new feature.
26 October 2023, 07:49 AM
Google's cloud division in disasters; Microsoft's thrives
Google-parent Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) cloud division posted its weakest growth in nearly three years, leading to a 5.7% decline in its stock value in after-hours trading. This decline is even more striking when juxtaposed with the success of Microsoft's (MSFT.O) cloud division, which has seen a substantial surge in sales.
25 October 2023, 09:59 AM
Elon Musk offers Wikipedia $1 billion to change name to D*ckipedia
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (previously known as Twitter), has made an audacious donation offer to the popular online encyclopaedia, Wikipedia. However, his donation comes with a peculiar condition. Musk stated, "I will give them a billion dollars if they change their name to D*ckipedia." He cheekily added, "Please add that to the [cow and poop emojis] on my wiki page. In the interests of accuracy."
24 October 2023, 08:05 AM
Instagram issues apology after adding the word 'terrorist' in certain Palestinian accounts
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently issued an apology for adding the word 'terrorist' to the profile bios of some Palestinian Instagram users. According to the company, this was a technical error on their behalf, caused by an auto-translation glitch.
22 October 2023, 10:50 AM
X, formerly Twitter, to launch premium subscription tiers
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will be introducing premium subscriptions for users, as per a recent post by the current owner of X, Elon Musk. According to Musk, there will be two new tiers of X Premium subscriptions: one with lower cost and all the features but no reduction in ads, and the other with higher cost but no ads.
21 October 2023, 08:58 AM
Broadcast Channels feature coming to Facebook and Messenger
Meta, the parent company of the popular social media platform Facebook, has recently announced that they are adding a feature called Broadcast Channels to Facebook and Messenger. According to Meta, broadcast channels are a public messaging tool that Facebook page admins and public figures can use to engage with all their followers in one unified space.
19 October 2023, 09:23 AM
WhatsApp launches passkey feature
WhatsApp has introduced a passkey feature to safeguard users' information. The new system mandates using a face, fingerprint, or PIN number to access designated accounts. Consequently, only the intended individual will access the information stored within the WhatsApp account. This feature aims to give users security in safeguarding data, adding an extra layer of strong security to their WhatsApp accounts.
18 October 2023, 13:38 PM
LinkedIn to lay off 668 employees
LinkedIn, the popular employment-centric social media platform owned by Microsoft, has recently announced that they are laying off 668 employees across engineering, talent, and finance teams. As per the company, this is their second round of mass firings this year, with the reason being the slow growth of revenue.
17 October 2023, 06:29 AM
TikTok and 10MS to award scholarships to 15K Bangladeshi students
TikTok has entered into a partnership with the 10 Minute School to launch the #ExamReady digital learning program. This initiative is set to facilitate online education and distance learning for students in grades 8 to 10, including SSC candidates.
16 October 2023, 09:48 AM
TikTok enforces stricter content moderation to control Hamas-related misinformation
TikTok, the popular short video platform, has recently announced that they are going to enforce stricter content moderation to control misinformation regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. These new steps by TikTok are being taken after a recent demand by the EU.
16 October 2023, 09:29 AM
Facebook will remove "posts or comments supporting Hamas"
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has recently announced that they are taking steps to control misinformation related to the Israel-Hamas War on their platforms. These steps will include removing any posts or comments supporting Hamas, as well as deleting content that "clearly identifies hostages" of the ongoing war.
14 October 2023, 06:30 AM
Adobe's new AI tool can match art styles of uploaded images
Adobe, the popular software company behind Photoshop and Illustrator, has recently announced a new image-generation tool called 'Generative Match' which can identify the art style of an uploaded image and generate new images, illustrations, and concept designs based on the matched art style.
12 October 2023, 05:58 AM
Google to go fully password-less; say hello to passkeys
Google has announced plans to revolutioniae user authentication by phasing out traditional passwords in favor of passkeys. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback earlier this year, the tech giant is now focusing on enhancing the accessibility of passkeys.
11 October 2023, 16:45 PM
TikTok launches month-long campaign for mental health awareness
TikTok is marking World Mental Health Day on October 10th with a month-long campaign focused on mental health awareness for October. The platform aims to combat mental health stigmas and demonstrates its commitment to this cause.
11 October 2023, 05:54 AM
Facebook's own account was 'hacked': Bizzare posts raise eyebrows
On October 7, Facebook's blue-ticked official account made a post calling for the release of the former Pakistani president and renowned cricketer, Imran Khan. Another post from the page openly criticised both the Indian and International Cricket Council for visa issues related to the hosting of the World Cup. The posts, which quickly drew significant attention, were swiftly removed, but not before raising eyebrows and sparking speculation about the security of the social media giant's platform.
8 October 2023, 14:32 PM
Facebook goes political; wants Pakistan's Imran Khan released
In an unexpected and unprecedented move, the official Facebook page posted a status urging for the release of Imran Khan, the current opposition leader of Pakistan, who has been recently incarcerated. The message, which simply read "Release Imran Khan", was swiftly removed from the platform, but not before it went viral, sparking discussions and speculations.
6 October 2023, 22:31 PM
Top cricket games for mobile gamers
With the Cricket World Cup 2023 fever gripping the globe this October, fans are eagerly turning to digital platforms to keep their excitement levels soaring. Whether they're waiting for the next big match or simply indulging in between-game analysis, top mobile cricket games for iOS and Android are offering the perfect fix. Here's a roundup of the most sought-after cricket games for die-hard enthusiasts:
3 October 2023, 16:55 PM
Meta plans to launch ad-free Facebook and Instagram in EU: reports
Meta Platforms Inc. is planning on launching ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram to users in the European Union nations for as much as $14/month, as per a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. Under the unconfirmed plan, Meta would charge roughly 10 euros (about $10.49/BDT 1,163) a month on a desktop for a Facebook or Instagram account, and about 6 euros for each additional linked account.
3 October 2023, 08:15 AM
Google turns 25: A breakdown of the tech giant's journey
Google, the world-famous tech giant, has officially turned 25 years old. Let's take a look at the company's 25-year odyssey in revolutionising the internet as we know today.
27 September 2023, 07:33 AM