Mafia 4, new Call of Duty and more: Announcements so far from Gamescom 2024

The Gamescom event delivered on its promise of many new game announcements, alongside updates and trailers for highly anticipated titles.
21 August 2024, 10:40 AM

JBL's new earbuds offer a larger touchscreen

JBL has unveiled an upgraded version of its popular wireless earbuds, the JBL Tour Pro 3.
21 August 2024, 10:25 AM

How to track floods online

With water levels rising at an alarming rate, it is important to stay aware and cautious. Here are two ways users can track the flood.
21 August 2024, 06:54 AM

"I really hate generative AI", says Procreate CEO

James Cuda, CEO of the graphics editing app Procreate, has recently stated that the company has no plans to introduce generative AI tools in its line of products. In a video posted on Procreate's official X account, Cuda publicly stated his stance on AI-generated art, saying, "I really hate generative AI. I don't like what's happening in the industry, and I don't like what it's doing to our artists."
20 August 2024, 06:36 AM

Chrome for Android to hide sensitive information during screen sharing: Report

Google is taking steps to enhance privacy on its Chrome browser for Android by redacting sensitive information such as credit card details and passwords during screen sharing and recording sessions, according to a report by Bleeping Computer.
20 August 2024, 03:00 AM

Google Play Security Reward Program to end submissions by August 31

Google has announced that it will be closing the Google Play Security Reward Program (GPSRP) for new submissions on August 31, 2024.
19 August 2024, 13:42 PM

Intel’s latest processor series set for launch in October: Reports

Intel's Arrow Lake series, officially known as the Core Ultra 200 series, is scheduled for release on 10th October, according to a report from Benchlife.
19 August 2024, 13:37 PM

Mike Lynch reported missing after yacht sinks off Sicily

Mike Lynch, a British tech entrepreneur, is reported missing after a luxury yacht was struck by a violent storm and sank off the Sicilian capital Palermo on Monday.
19 August 2024, 13:26 PM

X - major misinformation source on communal violence in Bangladesh: Rumor Scanner

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has been identified as a major platform for spreading misinformation about communal violence in Bangladesh, as per a recent report by Rumor Scanner, a Bangladeshi fact-checking organisation. The investigation identified 50 accounts in X responsible for promoting misleading content that reached over 154 million views between August 5 and 13.
19 August 2024, 12:32 PM

Windows 11 update to remove FAT32 partition size limit after nearly 3 decades

Microsoft is set to remove the 32GB size limit for FAT32 partitions in Windows 11, a restriction that has been in place for nearly 30 years.
19 August 2024, 03:30 AM

Instagram is experimenting vertical profile grids

Instagram is experimenting with an alteration to its profile pages, potentially moving away from the iconic square grid that has been a hallmark of the platform since its inception.
17 August 2024, 13:24 PM

SteamOS may challenge Windows in handheld gaming

Valve, the video game company behind the popular digital distribution platform Steam, has announced plans to extend support for its custom operating system, SteamOS, to rival handheld devices such as Asus' ROG Ally.
17 August 2024, 13:14 PM

Google under fire for pressuring influencers to favour Pixel 9 in reviews

Google has faced backlash after it emerged that influencers participating in its exclusive Team Pixel program were pressured to prioritise the Pixel 9 over competing devices in their reviews.
17 August 2024, 09:32 AM

Major data breach in USA exposes personal information of millions

The data breach, which occurred several months ago, reportedly includes names, Social Security numbers, and physical addresses.
17 August 2024, 09:06 AM

ASL patient can speak again thanks to brain implant

A patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurological disease that affects motor neutrons, was able to speak again thanks to a text-to-speech brain implant made by Blackrock Neurotech, a US-based neurotech firm, as per new research findings.
15 August 2024, 05:46 AM

Ibrahim sets world record by connecting 444 consoles to a single TV

Ibrahim Al-Nasser, a Saudi Arabian video game collector, has set a Guinness World Record by connecting 444 unique gaming consoles to a single television.
15 August 2024, 05:00 AM

How social media mobilised netizens as vigilantes in a “lawless” country

August 5. The day the student-led mass protests did the unthinkable in toppling the previous regime, with the aspiration to build back the country from the ground up - one brick at a time.
15 August 2024, 03:30 AM

Startup ecosystem growth in Bangladesh: The role of international investment and local innovations

The startup landscape in Bangladesh is undergoing rapid transformation, spurred by significant inflows of international investments and the innovative prowess of local entrepreneurs. This growth is evident across various sectors, with mobile financial services and tech-based startups leading the charge.
14 August 2024, 13:48 PM

Digital resistance: Websites that kept the revolution alive 

As the youths took to the streets demanding justice and reforms, a new kind of resistance emerged amid internet crackdowns—one powered by digital tools and platforms.
14 August 2024, 13:34 PM

Shomi Kaiser resigns as e-CAB president

Shomi Kaiser has resigned from her position as president of the E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh.
14 August 2024, 09:14 AM