Chinese firms quietly cut jobs as AI adoption increases: report
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Meta and Reliance partner for AI data centre in India
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Anthropic releases public Mythos-class model with restrictions
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Perplexity plans to go public in 2028: report
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Apple postpones new Siri AI rollout in EU over regulatory dispute
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OpenAI files for IPO, targets up to $1 trillion valuation: report
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Tim Cook says “the best is still ahead” in final WWDC appearance as Apple CEO
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Qantas data breach hits over 5 million customers

Qantas Airways has confirmed that the personal information of 5.7 million customers was accessed in a major cyber breach, one of the most significant Australia has seen in recent years, according to a recent report by Reuters.
9 July 2025, 09:02 AM

Apple appoints Indian-origin Sabih Khan as new COO

Apple has announced the appointment of Indian-American business executive Sabih Khan, currently Senior Vice President of Operations, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), succeeding longtime operations chief Jeff Williams later this month. The change is part of a planned leadership transition at the company.
9 July 2025, 08:26 AM

Twitter co-founder launches Bluetooth-only messaging app

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has recently introduced Bitchat, a new peer-to-peer messaging app that operates entirely over Bluetooth, requiring no internet connection, phone numbers, or centralised servers. The experimental app, now in beta via Apple’s TestFlight, enables encrypted, ephemeral chats between nearby devices, even during internet blackouts or censorship attempts.
8 July 2025, 11:28 AM

New telecom policy aims to end syndicates, boost 5G, cheaper internet

Bangladesh’s telecom system, long criticised for inefficiency and corruption, is undergoing a major overhaul under the proposed ‘Telecom Network and Licensing Reform Policy 2025’. 
7 July 2025, 17:32 PM

Tiger New Energy and EDOTCO signs MoU for renewable energy solutions

EDOTCO Bangladesh, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s EDOTCO Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tiger New Energy Ltd to develop and deploy renewable energy solutions aimed at powering telecommunications infrastructure and expanding clean energy access across Bangladesh.
7 July 2025, 11:23 AM

Amazon deploys 1 millionth robot as automation transforms warehouse jobs

Amazon has recently reached a milestone in warehouse automation, deploying its one-millionth robot across its global operations network. The company announced the achievement alongside a new AI system designed to enhance the efficiency of its robotic workforce.
7 July 2025, 11:17 AM

Saudi launches skill-based work permit for expats

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new classification system for expatriate work permits, according to a recent report by Gulf news.
7 July 2025, 10:46 AM

Microsoft to cut 9,000 jobs; continues focus on AI

Microsoft has recently confirmed plans to lay off up to 9,000 employees—just under 4% of its global workforce—as the company shifts its focus further toward artificial intelligence and streamlines internal operations.
7 July 2025, 08:35 AM

Phone ban in school boosted student focus: Dutch government study

A nationwide ban on mobile phones and other electronic devices in Dutch schools has led to noticeable improvements in student focus and classroom dynamics, according to a recent Dutch government-commissioned study.
7 July 2025, 08:17 AM

Automated speeding case system begins on the Dhaka elevated expressway

An automated case system targeting speeding violations has been introduced on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway, with video-based enforcement quietly underway for about a week, an official has confirmed.
5 July 2025, 10:10 AM

Louis Vuitton Korea’s customer list just got a little too public

Louis Vuitton Korea has confirmed that a systems breach in June resulted in the leak of customer data, including contact information, though financial details were not compromised.
4 July 2025, 13:22 PM

53% of companies negotiated for lower ransom: Sophos report

More than half of companies that paid ransoms following cyberattacks succeeded in negotiating the demand down, according to a new global report from cybersecurity firm Sophos. 
2 July 2025, 11:55 AM

Salesforce launches Agentforce 3

Salesforce has launched Agentforce 3, the latest version of its digital labour platform, designed to help enterprises scale artificial intelligence (AI) agents with greater visibility, performance, and control. 
2 July 2025, 11:37 AM

#hireajournalist – A LinkedIn movement uplifting the heroes of the newsroom

Let's face it – you're more likely to consume news from social media than a reputed news outlet, simply because of how firmly social media is embedded in most people's daily lives. While the unreliability of news adrift on social media is dangerous for the consumer, the steady decline of traditional news media is also career-threatening for journalists.
2 July 2025, 11:11 AM

Denmark wants to give copyright to faces. Here’s why

Denmark is moving to redefine copyright law by giving individuals legal control over their own facial features, body and voice to combat the risks of AI-generated deepfakes, according to a recent report by The Guardian.
1 July 2025, 14:50 PM

Unilever acquires company that sold Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater soap

Unilever has recently announced its acquisition of Dr. Squatch, a men’s personal care brand known for its viral marketing and natural grooming products, including a soap line once made famous by a collaboration involving actress Sydney Sweeney.
1 July 2025, 13:33 PM

Time management essentials for new employees

Starting a new job brings excitement and nerves in equal measure, often accompanied by that nagging question: "How will I get everything done?" Effective time management isn't about working harder - it's about working smarter.
1 July 2025, 09:51 AM

Supply chain revolution expanding Bangladesh’s access to global retail markets

With fertile lands and a rich agricultural heritage, Bangladesh produces food products like rice, lentils, oil seeds, spices, tropical fruits, and ready-to-consume snacks. Historically, much of this produce has been consumed domestically, with limited processed exports. The biggest setback Bangladeshi producers and exporters have faced is the same old supply chain issue.
1 July 2025, 09:43 AM

Who, how, and under what rules gets a firearm license?

A gun magazine was found in Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan's bag during a recent search at the airport.
1 July 2025, 08:34 AM

"Even simple tasks are hard": India's first ISS astronaut on space life

Indian Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla, the country’s first astronaut to enter the International Space Station (ISS), has shared his first-hand experience that even simple tasks like sleeping, walking, and drinking water become very challenging in microgravity conditions.
30 June 2025, 08:36 AM