Meanwhile, ChatGPT-creator OpenAI's o1 tried to download itself onto external servers and denied it when caught red-handed.

Germany’s data protection commissioner has asked Apple and Google to remove DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) application from their app stores, citing concerns over the illegal transfer of personal data to China, according to a recent report by Reuters.

A hacker group known as "Scattered Spider," is targeting the aviation industry, according to Sam Rubin, SVP of Consulting and Threat Intelligence at Unit 42 by Palo Alto Networks.

Reflective Teens Trust (RTT), a non-profit organisation, has recently announced the appointment of Rakin Absar as its Goodwill Ambassador for the next year.

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) launched a redesigned version of its official website on June 28, aiming to enhance investor experience and strengthen the country’s investment narrative. 

Naveed Haq, Senior Director of Infrastructure and Connectivity at the Internet Society (ISOC), has dedicated his career to bridging the digital divide—especially in Asia-Pacific. From the mountainous trails of Nepal to the remote villages of Papua New Guinea, Haq’s work exemplifies how inclusive and community-led innovation can transform lives. In an exclusive interview, he discusses ISOC’s vision, the role of grassroots networks, and the future of digital inclusion.

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla scripted history by becoming the country’s first astronaut to enter the International Space Station (ISS) on June 26 after the docking of Axiom 4 spacecraft, he carried with him India’s scientific dreams to the frontiers of microgravity.

Foodpanda Bangladesh, an online food and grocery delivery platform, has recently organised a free health camp for its delivery partners.

Shikho, the edtech platform, has recently announced a partnership with Meta to develop and deliver a new AI literacy course aimed at broadening public understanding of artificial intelligence (AI). 

UIU MARINER, a team from United International University (UIU), has secured 5th place globally in the Pioneer Class category at the MATE ROV World Championship 2025, becoming the highest-ranking team from Asia in this year’s competition.

Nvidia’s stock surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, climbing over 4% to $154.10 per share and pushing its market value to $3.76 trillion—overtaking Microsoft ($3.65 trillion) to reclaim its position as the world’s most valuable company, according to a recent report by Reuters. 

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Nvidia has unveiled its latest entry-level gaming GPU, the GeForce RTX 5050, bringing its new Blackwell architecture to a wider audience. The GPU will be available in desktop and laptop variants, priced from $249 and $999 respectively.

Google is introducing a new feature for Chrome on Android that allows users to relocate the browser’s address bar to the bottom of the screen, bringing it in line with an option that has been available to iOS users since 2023.

Amazon has announced plans to invest £40 billion ($54 billion) in the UK over the next three years. The investment will fund new fulfillment centers, corporate offices, and infrastructure upgrades, while creating thousands of jobs, according to a report by Reuters.

Meta Platforms' WhatsApp messaging service has been banned from all US House of Representatives devices, according to a memo sent to all House staff on Monday.

Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, has recently urged the federal government to reconsider its proposed exemption of YouTube from an upcoming social media ban for under-16s in December, according to a recent report by Reuters.

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Google has streamlined its mobile payments service, merging Google Pay into the Google Wallet app. For users across regions, this rebrand simplifies how people store cards, pay contactlessly, and organise digital passes - all within one app.

A team of two students from Bangladesh has won bronze in the Science category at the Genius Olympiad 2025, an international high school competition hosted by the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. The winning team comprised Zabeer Zarif Akhter, from St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, and Md Twashin Ilahi, from Shahid AHM Kamruzzaman Govt. Degree College.