Next Step / Nectar Social raises $30 million Series A to build AI operating system for marketing teams
Next Step Desk
19 May 2026, 15:08 PM Tech & Startup
Nectar Social, an AI-powered platform that automates marketing workflows across social media, creator management, and commerce, has raised $30 million in a Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was established in partnership with Anthropic.
Next Step / Strong IXPs, local content and digital trust will shape Bangladesh’s internet future: Warren Finch
Mohammad Kawsar Uddin
19 May 2026, 15:02 PM Tech & Startup
Warren Finch, an internet infrastructure specialist and trainer with more than three decades of experience in information technology, says Bangladesh’s digital future will depend on stronger internet exchange points, local content hosting, resilient networks and public trust.
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18 May 2026, 21:45 PM Tech & Startup
BYD launches three new EVs in Bangladesh
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18 May 2026, 21:26 PM Tech & Startup
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18 May 2026, 16:16 PM Tech & Startup

DJI unveils Osmo Pocket 4 gimbal camera

DJI has announced the Osmo Pocket 4, an update to its pocket-sized gimbal camera that introduces a 1-inch CMOS sensor and expanded video capabilities.
16 April 2026, 20:39 PM

OpenAI acquires personal finance startup Hiro

OpenAI has acquired personal finance startup Hiro Finance, the company's founder, Ethan Bloch, recently announced. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
16 April 2026, 20:22 PM

Anthropic rolls out ID verification for certain Claude users

Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI assistant, has begun rolling out identity verification for users accessing specific features or undergoing routine platform integrity checks. The announcement does not specify which particular capabilities or actions will trigger the requirement.
16 April 2026, 20:06 PM

Google launches native Gemini app for Mac

Google said on Wednesday that it is launching a native Gemini app for Mac, expanding access to its AI assistant on Apple’s desktop platform.
16 April 2026, 19:40 PM

Microsoft to shut down Outlook Lite on May 26

Microsoft will shut down its Outlook Lite app on 26 May, ending support for the lightweight email service launched in 2022 for Android devices with limited storage and slower internet connections.
16 April 2026, 19:38 PM

Snap to close more than 300 roles; cutting about 1000 jobs

Snap Inc. said on Wednesday that it will lay off about 1,000 employees and close more than 300 unfilled positions as part of a cost-cutting effort.
16 April 2026, 18:45 PM

Booking.com confirms data breach; says hackers accessed user info

Booking.com, the travel booking company, has confirmed that hackers may have accessed customers’ personal information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers and booking details, in a breach the company disclosed to users this past week.
15 April 2026, 22:41 PM

Amazon to acquire satellite company Globalstar for $11.57 billion

Amazon recently announced it will acquire satellite firm Globalstar in a deal valued at $11.57 billion, a move that expands its space-based internet ambitions as it works to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink network.
15 April 2026, 16:05 PM

F1 2026: How a rule change turned motorsport into 'Mario Kart'

The latest rule change for F1 2026 has seen it labelled 'Mario Kart'. Here is a look at what has gone amiss, why the drivers are angry, and the potential risks associated with this change.
15 April 2026, 15:33 PM

How to turn your smartphone into a webcam for online classes

Whether it is acting as a second camera for your computer or running the whole show on its own screen, there are ways to turn your smartphone into a webcam to attend online classes.
15 April 2026, 13:58 PM

OpenAI releases GPT‑5.4‑Cyber, cybersecurity-focused model

OpenAI has introduced GPT‑5.4‑Cyber, a variant of its frontier AI model that has been specifically fine-tuned to be more permissive for cybersecurity tasks.
15 April 2026, 12:21 PM

Breaking into tech in the US

For mid-career professionals from non-STEM backgrounds, breaking into that ecosystem is often less about learning to code and more about understanding how to position existing experience, build the right skills, and navigate a highly competitive hiring market.
14 April 2026, 10:45 AM

Tecno launches Spark 50 series in Bangladesh

Tecno has launched its Spark 50 series in Bangladesh, adding two new smartphones to its local line-up: the Spark 50 4G and the Spark 50 5G.
14 April 2026, 01:31 AM

Honor launches X8d in Bangladesh

Honor has launched its X8d smartphone in Bangladesh, expanding its mid-range handset line-up in the local market.
14 April 2026, 01:21 AM

Webcams for your online class setup: our picks

From affordable entry-level devices to more advanced options with specialised features, here is a wide range of webcams to choose from for your online class needs.
13 April 2026, 16:41 PM

Cloudflare launches EmDash, a WordPress alternative with sandboxed plugins

Cloudflare has introduced EmDash, a new open-source content management system designed as a modern alternative to WordPress, with a focus on plugin security and serverless architecture.
13 April 2026, 15:10 PM

OpenAI forces macOS app updates after third‑party tool compromise

OpenAI is requiring all macOS users to update their desktop applications after a security issue involving a widely used third‑party developer library called Axios, the company has announced.
13 April 2026, 14:33 PM

Anthropic warns AI will accelerate cyberattacks, recommends precaution

AI will soon enable attackers to find and exploit software vulnerabilities much faster, and organisations should take immediate steps to prepare their security programmes, according to a new guide from Anthropic, the maker of Claude.
13 April 2026, 14:07 PM

Avik Anwar wins UAE touring car title after final-round victory

Bangladeshi racing driver Avik Anwar has won the Renault Clio class title in the Gulf Pro Car Championship Series 2025–26 and has also been crowned UAE Touring Car Champion, as the first-ever Bangladeshi to do so.
12 April 2026, 18:17 PM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
12 April 2026, 12:59 PM
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