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Google is making its icons more playful
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WhatsApp rolls out incognito chat with Meta AI
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16 May 2026, 18:49 PM Tech & Startup
Google might offer 5 GB storage to new Gmail accounts: report
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New features coming in Android 17
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13 May 2026, 14:30 PM Tech & Startup
Meta staff protest surveillance as layoffs loom: report
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Android Auto update finally makes use of every inch of car screens
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13 May 2026, 01:50 AM Tech & Startup

Uber to use Amazon's custom chips for AI training

Uber is expanding its use of Amazon Web Services' custom chips to power real-time ride matching and train artificial intelligence models, the companies announced.
8 April 2026, 14:01 PM

Govt inaugurates national demo day 2026

The government of Bangladesh has launched a three-day national startup showcase aimed at strengthening the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting emerging ventures with investors.
8 April 2026, 10:05 AM

Hermeus raises $350 mln to build the ‘fastest unmanned airplanes’

Hermeus, a United States-based defence technology startup, has recently raised $350 million in Series C round bringing its valuation to $1 billion.
7 April 2026, 21:41 PM

Malicious email can turn your AI agent into a spy, study warns

A new paper from Google DeepMind warns that a single malicious email can trick an AI agent into stealing and handing over private data.
7 April 2026, 12:01 PM

Apple faces engineering issues with foldable iPhone: report

Apple has encountered setbacks during the engineering test phase of its first foldable iPhone, which could delay mass production and shipment schedules, according to a report by Nikkei Asia citing sources familiar with the matter.
7 April 2026, 11:32 AM

CIRT identifies multi-stage malware loader in Bangladesh

Bangladesh e-Government Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-GOV CIRT) has reported the detection of widespread malware activity linked to the Nymaim, or Avalanche-Nymaim, loader, indicating a significant number of potentially compromised systems across networks in Bangladesh.
6 April 2026, 18:47 PM

AI becomes top reason for US job cuts, report finds

Artificial intelligence (AI) became the leading cause of job cuts in the United States last month, according to a monthly analysis by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an outplacement and executive coaching firm.
6 April 2026, 16:28 PM

AI is used as a scapegoat for job cuts, says Salesforce CEO

Marc Benioff, CEO of US-based cloud software company Salesforce, has said that many companies are wrongly blaming artificial intelligence for layoffs, arguing that the current wave of job cuts is being misunderstood.
6 April 2026, 15:27 PM

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI infrastructure and training

Microsoft has announced a $10 billion investment in Japan from 2026 through 2029, focusing on artificial intelligence infrastructure, cybersecurity partnerships, and workforce development, according to an official blog post by the tech giant.
5 April 2026, 22:12 PM

Amazon adds fuel surcharge for sellers as Iran war drives up oil prices

Amazon has introduced a new fuel surcharge for sellers using its logistics network, as rising oil prices linked to the war in Iran continue to disrupt global energy markets.
4 April 2026, 13:42 PM

Hacking group stole 92 GB data of EU in recent cyberattack

The European Union’s cybersecurity agency, CERT-EU, said on April 2 that a recent cyberattack targeting the bloc’s executive arm was carried out by a hacking group known as TeamPCP. 
4 April 2026, 12:12 PM

Baidu robotaxis in China freeze mid-ride: report

Robotaxis operated by Baidu’s Apollo Go service experienced a widespread outage across Wuhan, China, leaving passengers stranded for up to two hours, according to a recent report by Reuters.
2 April 2026, 16:20 PM

From Apollo to Artemis: why is NASA doing a Moon mission in 2026

NASA recently launched its Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed voyage beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. The agency has described Artemis II as “the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years”.
2 April 2026, 15:17 PM

Apple's 50 years of highs, lows, and reinvention

Fifty years ago today, a young engineer named Steve Wozniak had just finished designing a computer circuit board.
1 April 2026, 16:06 PM

Meta launches 2 new prescription-friendly smart glasses

Meta has introduced two new smart glasses designed for users who require prescription lenses on March 31. 
31 March 2026, 22:01 PM

Starcloud just raised $170 mln to build data centres in space

Starcloud, a US based startup, aiming to build data centres in orbit has recently raised $170 million in a Series A funding round which values the company at $1.1 billion, marking a rapid rise to unicorn status shortly after emerging from the Y Combinator programme.
30 March 2026, 19:35 PM

YouTube CEO says top creators still call it home

Neal Mohan, the CEO of YouTube, has said the platform remains the primary destination for its most successful creators, despite increasing competition from streaming services.
30 March 2026, 18:55 PM

Bangladeshi-built social app Lettre gets featured by Apple

Lettre, a handwriting-based social app developed by a team of Bangladeshis, has been featured by Apple on its curated App Store list.
30 March 2026, 15:20 PM

5 stories you may not know about Apple as it turns 50

Apple, the tech giant behind the widely popular iPhone, celebrates its 50th anniversary on April 1. Since its founding in 1976, the California company has left a lasting mark on pop culture and the technology industry. Here are five anecdotes from its history.
30 March 2026, 14:42 PM

Alibaba launches AI agent platform Accio Work

Alibaba International has introduced Accio Work, a no-code enterprise AI agent platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses automate complex operational tasks without requiring technical setup.
29 March 2026, 16:17 PM