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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Global IT service and technology solutions provider RiseUp Labs is setting its sights on the international arena to expand its business.

On this Safer Internet Day, it’s crucial to underscore the importance of choosing platforms with robust privacy features.

As the internet becomes an integral part of young people's lives, ensuring their safety in digital spaces is more critical than ever.

Meta’s popular messaging platforms, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, are reportedly down for some users across the globe.

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.

Oppo has officially launched the Reno 13 (Stylised as Reno13) series in Bangladesh, introducing two new smartphones, the Reno 13 5G and Reno 13 F.

Elon Musk has dismissed speculation that he plans to buy TikTok, the popular short-video app facing a potential US ban over security concerns. His comments come as US lawmakers push for action against TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, over alleged security risks.

Robin Khuda, a Bangladeshi-Australian tech entrepreneur, has donated $100 million to the University of Sydney (USYD), to support a two-decade program aimed at increasing participation of young girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 

Google is stepping back from its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including its goal to hire more employees from underrepresented groups. The move comes as part of a broader trend among US companies scaling back diversity programs, often in response to political and legal pressures.

Alphabet’s Google has recently unveiled updates to its Gemini family of large language models (LLMs), including a new low-cost product line designed to compete with budget AI models such as those from Chinese rival DeepSeek.

Next week, Paris will host a major global summit on artificial intelligence, bringing together leaders from governments, tech giants, and research institutions to discuss the future of AI. The event, co-hosted by France and India on February 10 and 11, aims to address key challenges and opportunities in AI development, from energy consumption to ethical concerns.

Approximately 2,610 pink buses operated by 21 different companies will serve routes from Abdullahpur to various destinations across the capital.

India’s finance ministry has banned the use of artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT and DeepSeek, in official work due to concerns over data security and confidentiality, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Grubhub, the food delivery company, has confirmed a security breach that compromised user, driver, and merchant data, including hashed passwords and partial credit card details.

California-based robotics company Figure AI has unveiled a plan to manufacture 100,000 humanoid robots over the next four years, utilising AI technology and partnerships with BMW, OpenAI, and Microsoft. In a recent LinkedIn post, Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock outlined the company’s strategy, saying that he plans on mass deploying robots capable of performing complex tasks in real-world environments.