US President Donald Trump has recently signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, using cryptocurrencies already owned by the US government. 

GlocalMe introduced the PetPhone, a device designed to enable real-time interaction between pets and their owners at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 held in Barcelona.

Two undergraduate students from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have secured a place in the finals of the 2025 Not-A-Boring Competition, an annual engineering contest organised by The Boring Company, the tunnel-digging venture of billionaire Elon Musk.

bKash and Huawei have been awarded the GSMA GLOMO ‘Best FinTech Innovation’ Award at MWC Barcelona 2025 for their digital loan solution, ‘Pay Later’, which provides short-term microloans to unbanked users in Bangladesh.

In an era where modern sports cars are increasingly defined by complex electronics and driver-assist systems, Porsche has taken a different approach with the 718 Cayman T—a car that prioritises simplicity, driver engagement, and the purest form of motoring.

Scientists at Colossal Biosciences, a US biotechnology company, have recently announced that they have successfully created genetically modified mice with woolly coats in a development they say supports their long-term plan to bring back the woolly mammoth.

On March 4, 2025, the sky over Jafarganj, near the banks of the Jamuna River, witnessed a remarkable feat—one that defied the expectations of an entire village. Amidst the cheers of an awestruck crowd, Julhas Molla, a 28-year-old electronic mechanic from Shaitgar Teota village in Shibalaya upazila, successfully flew an ultralight aircraft that he built with his own hands.

Realme has unveiled a prototype for the 'Ultra' phone, featuring an interchangeable lens setup, at MWC 2025.

Apple has unveiled an updated MacBook Air lineup featuring its new M4 chip, a redesigned colour option, and a reduced starting price of $999 ($899 for education) - costing $100 less than before.

The new feature, available to subscribers of Google One AI Premium, can be accessed via the results page for any search query by clicking on a tab labeled "AI Mode" to the side of existing options like Images and Maps.

YouTube will enforce stricter policies on online gambling content, effective March 19, as part of its efforts to safeguard viewers, particularly younger audiences, from potentially harmful material, according to an official announcement by the company. 

After a day of abstaining from food and liquids, replenishing with vital nutrients is essential, and fruit juices play a key role in providing hydration and energy during iftar. Here are our picks for juicers, from various price ranges, you can consider this Ramadan. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.

Sophos X-Ops, the threat research unit of Sophos, has posted research on a new phishing cyberthreat that is exploiting the Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.

Anthropic, an American AI startup, has recently announced that the company secured $3.5 billion in a Series E funding round, bringing its post-money valuation to $61.5 billion.

Foodpanda launched the third edition of its annual Grand Iftar Bazar in Banani SWAT field on March 3.

The Daily Star sat down with Nasheed Ferdous Kamal, Country Head, Uber Bangladesh, and Amy Price, Director - Head of Tech, Media and Telecoms Practice at Public First, to discuss Uber’s economic and social impact, responses to safety challenges and debates facing the gig economy, and the future of ride-sharing in Bangladesh.

Fasting during Ramadan for spiritual reasons is a deeply rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging when balancing a full day of work. Between low energy, dehydration, and an unpredictable sleep schedule, staying focused and productive can feel like an uphill battle. However, with some smart strategies, you can manage your workload effectively without burning out.

OpenAI has introduced GPT-4.5, its latest AI model, as part of a research preview. The model, available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers and API users, features improved knowledge and factual accuracy but does not surpass leading AI reasoning models in all benchmarks.

In today’s hyper-connected world, the internet has become an integral part of young people’s lives.

Honor has recently launched the Honor Magic V3 smartphone in Bangladesh.