SoftBank obtains $40 billion loan for OpenAI investment
29 March 2026, 15:00 PM Tech & Startup
Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group has obtained a $40 billion bridge loan to support its investments in OpenAI, and for general corporate purposes, the Japanese investment conglomerate said last week.
Alibaba launches AI agent platform Accio Work
29 March 2026, 16:17 PM Tech & Startup
Alibaba International has introduced Accio Work, a no-code enterprise AI agent platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses automate complex operational tasks without requiring technical setup.

Apple plans to launch thinnest iPhone yet, iPhone 17 Air: report

Apple is reportedly planning to launch its thinnest iPhone to date, the iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to be approximately 2 millimetres thinner than current models. A recent report by Apple analyst Mark Gurman from Bloomberg News suggests the device will debut at Apple’s upcoming September 2025 event.
13 January 2025, 08:51 AM

Honor X5b Plus launched in Bangladesh

Honor has recently launched the Honor X5b Plus in Bangladesh. The smartphone comes with a 5,200 mAh battery, a MediaTek Helio G36 processor, and an 8.7 mm chassis.
12 January 2025, 12:15 PM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
12 January 2025, 08:19 AM

Meta disbands its diversity hiring program

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has announced the disbanding of its dedicated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) team, marking a significant shift in its approach to workplace diversity initiatives.
12 January 2025, 07:44 AM

Nvidia opposes Biden's AI chip export plan: report

Nvidia has voiced strong opposition to a reported plan by the Biden administration to impose new restrictions on AI chip exports. The leading AI chip company has called the policy potentially harmful to the US economy, urging the outgoing president to leave such decisions to the incoming Trump administration, states a report by Reuters.
10 January 2025, 09:52 AM

Sophos releases cybersecurity predictions for 2025

Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions company, has released its cybersecurity predictions for 2025, highlighting critical trends, emerging trends, and issues such as vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence systems, the persistence of ransomware, and new attacker tactics.
9 January 2025, 12:29 PM

OpenAI chief Sam Altman denies sexually abusing sister, after she sues him

She is seeking at least $75,000 of damages, plus punitive damages, for alleged injuries including PTSD
9 January 2025, 06:47 AM

Meet 'Jennie', robot puppy made to comfort dementia patients

Tombot Inc., a US-based robotics company, has recently unveiled 'Jennie', a lifelike robotic puppy designed to provide emotional support for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other mental health challenges.
9 January 2025, 05:14 AM

European Union rejects Zuckerberg's censorship claims

The European Commission has recently dismissed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that the European Union’s data laws promote censorship, asserting that the rules only require platforms to remove illegal content.
9 January 2025, 04:47 AM

Elon wants to buy Liverpool FC claims Musk Sr; FSG denies

Elon Musk is reportedly interested in acquiring Liverpool Football Club, according to comments made by his father, Errol Musk, during a recent interview to Times Radio, a British digital radio station.
8 January 2025, 12:50 PM

CES 2025: BMW unveils panoramic iDrive HUD

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, BMW has recently revealed a futuristic update to its iDrive operating system, featuring a fully customisable panoramic heads-up display (HUD) that spans the width of the windshield from pillar to pillar.
8 January 2025, 11:28 AM

Meta to stop fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram in the US

Meta has announced a significant overhaul of its content moderation policies in the United States, ending its fact-checking program and easing restrictions on discussions about contentious topics like immigration and gender identity.
8 January 2025, 05:16 AM

Microsoft to invest $3 bln to expand AI and cloud services in India

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has recently announced plans to invest $3 billion in India to expand its capacity for artificial intelligence (AI) and Azure cloud-computing services, according to a report by Reuters.
7 January 2025, 11:56 AM

Samsung Galaxy S25 expected to be unveiled on January 22

Samsung has recently confirmed that its next Unpacked event will be held on January 22, 2025, where it is expected to launch the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series.
7 January 2025, 08:49 AM

Nvidia launches Cosmos, platform for training robots and AVs

Nvidia has introduced Cosmos, a platform designed to help developers create and refine advanced AI systems for robotics and autonomous vehicles (AVs). The platform aims to reduce costs and risks associated with building physical AI models by offering tools to generate, process, and test data in simulated environments, according to an official press release by Nvidia.
7 January 2025, 08:05 AM

Nvidia unveils Project DIGITS, desktop-sized AI supercomputer

Nvidia has announced Project DIGITS, a desktop-sized AI supercomputer featuring the new GB10 Grace Blackwell superchip. The device is designed to provide researchers, developers, and students with high-performance AI capabilities for prototyping, fine-tuning, and running large models, says Nvidia in an official press release.
7 January 2025, 07:27 AM

Can Bangladesh become a key player in the global semiconductor industry?

While building fab facilities and manufacturing chips may require a huge sum of investment and time, there is another field that launched Bangladesh into the stage of the semiconductor industry - the VLSI (Very Large-Scale Integration), a process for creating complex ICs by designing semiconductor chips.
7 January 2025, 03:34 AM

HTML, CSS, and you: 5 YouTube channels to learn hands-on web development

If you’ve been thinking of building beautiful websites, all you need is a bit of HTML and CSS. And, of course, the right instructions to guide you along the way. Here are some YouTube channels with which you can learn hands-on web development, from the comfort of your own home.
7 January 2025, 03:07 AM

City Bank data breach: Client financial statements sold on underground forums

In a recent cybersecurity breach, City Bank in Bangladesh has had sensitive client financial statements exposed and sold on underground hacking forums, according to a recent blog post by the Bangladesh Cyber Security Intelligence (BCSI).
6 January 2025, 08:54 AM

Tablet or laptop: Which one should you buy?

For many, the decision between a tablet or a laptop depends on budget and daily usage needs. Both devices offer unique benefits, and understanding how each aligns with your lifestyle can help you make an informed choice.
6 January 2025, 07:41 AM
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