Meta debuts AI-powered gaming app Pocket
3 July 2026, 20:28 PM
Tech & Startup
Two BRACU underwater vehicles reach RoboSub 2026 semi-finals
3 July 2026, 20:02 PM
Tech & Startup
BRAC University's underwater robotics research team, BRACU Duburi, has qualified two autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for the semi-finals of RoboSub 2026, becoming one of only two teams worldwide to advance more than one vehicle to the next stage of the international competition.
OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake, FT reports
3 July 2026, 19:29 PM
AI
OpenAI discussed the idea with Trump administration officials ahead of its planned IPO.
Ashton Kutcher to launch a new VC firm with Morgan Beller
2 July 2026, 16:51 PM
Tech & Startup
Apple targets early 2027 launches for iPad Pro and MacBook Pro: report
2 July 2026, 16:33 PM
Tech & Startup
The “Father of the Internet” is stepping down from Google
1 July 2026, 18:28 PM
Tech & Startup
Chinese firm sells hyper-real, ‘always loyal’ humanoid robots
1 July 2026, 17:20 PM
Tech & Startup
US lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s most powerful AI models
1 July 2026, 13:35 PM
Tech & Startup
Bridging Bangladesh’s digital divide through meaningful connectivity
In an interview with The Daily Star, Waqas Hassan, Regional Lead for Asia at the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership, highlights inclusive policymaking, stronger public-private partnerships, and community-based connectivity models as ways to build a more equitable digital future.
23 June 2026, 13:20 PM
Chinese satellite company SpaceSail opens up to new investors
SpaceSail, China’s low Earth orbit satellite operator, has launched a new round of fundraising, according to a report by state media outlet Securities Times.
23 June 2026, 11:00 AM
The hidden risks of unofficial streaming websites
It may seem a convenient way to watch sport, films and TV programmes via unofficial or unfamiliar links. But streaming in this way can leave users open to a variety of risks that are not always immediately obvious.
22 June 2026, 21:41 PM
Uber introduces Premier Plus ride category in Dhaka
Uber has launched Premier Plus in Dhaka, introducing a new ride category aimed at passengers seeking a more premium travel experience through newer vehicles and highly rated drivers.
22 June 2026, 21:00 PM
Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah to become the next head of WhatsApp
Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah, founder of fintech company CRED, is set to become the next head of WhatsApp, according to a recent announcement by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
22 June 2026, 20:33 PM
Samsung loses top spot as SK Hynix capitalises on AI demand
SK Hynix has overtaken Samsung Electronics to become South Korea’s most valuable listed company, capping a remarkable turnaround for a chipmaker that was once on the brink of collapse and showcasing the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the global semiconductor industry.
22 June 2026, 20:08 PM
Chevron and Microsoft agree 20-year power deal for Texas data centre project
Chevron has signed a 20-year agreement with Microsoft to supply electricity from a planned natural gas-fired power project in West Texas, as major technology companies seek to secure energy sources for the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI).
22 June 2026, 19:34 PM
Figure AI now employs more robots than humans, founder says
Humanoid robotics startup Figure AI has reached a symbolic milestone: it now has more robots in operation than human workers.
22 June 2026, 13:05 PM
OpenAI hires AI veteran Shazeer and former AI policy official Ball
OpenAI has recruited two high-profile figures as it prepares for a public listing: Noam Shazeer, a foundational mind behind modern generative AI, and Dean Ball, a former White House artificial intelligence policy official.
21 June 2026, 17:50 PM
Snap turns AI video team into separate gaming startup
Snap is turning an internal generative AI video team into a separate company called Dotmo, which will build interactive gaming experiences.
21 June 2026, 16:52 PM
How to disable Gemini prompts in Google Docs
Google has integrated its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant across several Workspace products, including Google Docs. The feature can appear as a “Write with Gemini” prompt within documents, offering AI-assisted writing suggestions.
21 June 2026, 16:03 PM
Jobs of the week
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21 June 2026, 15:24 PM
A 49-second song about 'Bangladesh' is going viral online. But why?
The internet’s latest earworm is not really called “You never take me to Bangladesh”. Its official title is “Bangladesh”, a 49-second single by the US singer-songwriter Ian McConnell. But the opening line has become the meme: “You never take me to Bangladesh.”
20 June 2026, 20:13 PM
Amazon MGM drops the film about Sam Altman
Amazon MGM has stepped away from distributing a forthcoming film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
20 June 2026, 18:37 PM
Former Google CEO’s rocket company wins NASA Mars mission contract for 2028
NASA has selected Relativity Space, the rocket company led by former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt, to launch a scientific payload to Mars in 2028 under a new public-private partnership agreement.
20 June 2026, 18:16 PM
AI firm Midjourney launches medical venture built around ultrasound imaging
Midjourney, the company best known for its artificial intelligence (AI) image generator, has unveiled a new healthcare-focused venture centred on full-body ultrasound scanning.
20 June 2026, 17:38 PM
Telegram loses bid to overturn India's temporary blocking of the app
Ban followed allegations of medical exam paper leaks
19 June 2026, 20:30 PM
Military use of AI to boost deterrence, but risks remain: expert
Trend is evident in Ukraine's more advanced use of AI to hold its own against Russia
18 June 2026, 20:29 PM
Anthropic to join the Frontier carbon removal coalition
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind the Claude chatbot, is joining Frontier, a carbon removal coalition backed by major technology firms, becoming the first AI-focused startup to participate in the initiative.
18 June 2026, 18:08 PM
Tecno launches SPARK 50 Pro in Bangladesh
Tecno has officially launched the SPARK 50 Pro smartphone in Bangladesh.
18 June 2026, 18:05 PM
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