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Cabinet committee reviews draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act

A cabinet committee has reviewed the draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, 2026, as part of the government's efforts to update Bangladesh's cyber security legislation.
15 July 2026

OpenAI working on smart speaker as first hardware product: report

OpenAI is reportefly developing a portable, screenless AI smart speaker with Jony Ive's team as its first consumer hardware product.
15 July 2026

Intel to use $400 million ASML machine for new laptop chips

Intel has achieved a historic milestone by shipping high-volume Panther Lake processors manufactured using ASML’s $400M High-NA EUV lithography system.
15 July 2026

Workers sue Meta, claim AI unfairly targeted disabled staff in layoffs

A group of 26 employees has filed a lawsuit accusing Meta of using artificial intelligence systems to disproportionately select workers with disabilities or those on medical leave for redundancy, according to a recent report by Reuters.
15 July 2026

Google named a leader in foundation AI by IDC MarketScape

Google has been named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for worldwide foundation model software, according to the latest assessment from the global market intelligence firm.
15 July 2026

X changes algorithm to prioritise posts from mutual followers

X has updated its recommendation algorithm to increase the visibility of posts from users' mutual followers, as the social media platform seeks to make conversations feel more community-focused.
14 July 2026

AI fintech startup Flex hits $1.2 bln valuation after $70 mln raise

Flex, a US-based AI-powered fintech platform, has raised $70 million in a funding round that values the three-year-old startup at around $1.2 billion, according to a person close to the deal.
14 July 2026

Apple's iOS 27 is now in public beta

Apple has made the first public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and watchOS 27 available to download.
14 July 2026

When roads go under: how to drive safely and protect your car

Dhaka's roads have turned into a flood zone after days of relentless monsoon rain, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department recording 110mm in just 27 hours and warning more is on the way. Driving through it safely means slowing down, avoiding any water deeper than 10cm or moving water, never restarting a stalled engine, and getting the car professionally checked afterward for hidden damage to the brakes, engine, and electrics.
13 July 2026

Remembering Fahim Saleh, the entrepreneur who dreamed beyond borders

Six years after his tragic death in New York, the legacy of Bangladeshi-American entrepreneur Fahim Saleh continues to live on through his extraordinary global tech ambitions and the path he forged for a new generation of Bangladeshi startup founders.
13 July 2026

Anthropic is asking the public to send in questions about AI

Anthropic, the company behind the AI assistant Claude, is asking people to submit questions they have about artificial intelligence.
13 July 2026

This T-Rex is expected to go for $30 million at auction

Sotheby’s is auctioning "Gus," one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons ever discovered, with an estimated final sale price of $30 million.
13 July 2026

Meta pulls AI image tool after public backlash

Meta has pulled a new Muse Image feature allowing AI generation from public Instagram profiles following backlash over its default opt-in setting.
13 July 2026

Should you drive your EV through flooded roads?

With Dhaka experiencing heavy downpours over the past two days and significant waterlogging reported across multiple neighbourhoods, many electric vehicle owners are facing a question that conventional motoring wisdom does not always address clearly: is it safe to drive an EV through flooded roads, and is it more or less dangerous than driving a petrol or diesel vehicle through the same conditions?
13 July 2026

2027 will be the worst memory supply shortage in history: SK Hynix CEO

The global memory chip industry is heading for its most severe supply shortage in 2027, according to SK Hynix Chief Executive Kwak Noh-jung.
12 July 2026

Tata Consultancy to deploy 8,900 AI engineers: report

India-based IT firm Tata Consultancy Services plans to field up to 8,900 forward-deployed engineers and is scouting for acquisitions in artificial intelligence, data security, and cybersecurity, two executives told Reuters, as per a recent report.
12 July 2026

Netflix reportedly exploring always-on live TV channels

Netflix is reportedly considering launching always-on live television channels as the streaming company explores new ways to increase viewer engagement and expand its advertising business.
11 July 2026

Un-erasable: This open-access digital archive is preserving evidence of war from Gaza

ArchiveGenocide brings together tens of thousands of videos and photographs, as researchers race to protect potentially important material from deletion, censorship and digital decay
10 July 2026

Figma acquires AI coding startup Bud

Figma, the cloud-based design and collaboration platform, has acquired the team behind AI-powered coding platform Bud, formerly known as Orchids.
9 July 2026

How to stop Google from using your photos to train AI

Google now defaults to training its AI on your Lens images and voice data. Here is how to change your privacy settings and opt out.
8 July 2026