TikTok explores payments via direct messages
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BSIC appoints Waiz Rahim as its MD and CEO
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20 August 2026 Technology
Google opens its first local office in Pakistan
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20 August 2026 Technology
OpenAI appoints new CRO
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19 August 2026 Technology
Anthropic’s annualised revenue run rate reaches $65bn
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18 August 2026 Technology

Intel vs TSMC: the battle for chip supremacy

The semiconductor industry stands at a pivotal moment in its history, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Intel competing for dominance in advanced chip manufacturing. Let's take a look at how these two companies are battling for the ultimate chip supremacy.
17 October 2024

Meta conducts another round of layoffs: report

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has carried out another round of layoffs, according to reports from international tech news platforms The Verge and TechCrunch.
17 October 2024

TikTok removes over 12 million videos in Bangladesh

TikTok's latest report for Q2 2024 reveals that over 12 million videos were removed in Bangladesh due to content policy violations.
16 October 2024

Google goes nuclear to power up AI

Google is making a shift toward nuclear energy to power its artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, signing a deal with nuclear tech startup Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors.
16 October 2024

What to expect from Apple’s upcoming Mac and iPad announcements

Apple is set to reveal its latest Mac and iPad updates this October, featuring new M4 processors and the highly anticipated debut of Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-driven tools. Expected highlights include a redesigned Mac Mini, updates to the MacBook Pro and iPad Mini, and potential USB-C upgrades for Apple’s accessories.
15 October 2024

Tesla's new robots promises a cyber age, but not just yet

At last week’s Tesla Cybercab event, the company featured its humanoid robots, Optimus, as part of an immersive experience for attendees. The robots were seen mingling with the crowd, serving drinks, engaging in games, and even dancing. For many, the highlight was the ability of the robots to talk to guests, raising questions about how autonomous these machines truly were.
15 October 2024

Sebastian Bubeck, Microsoft GenAI VP, to join OpenAI

Sebastien Bubeck, Microsoft's Vice President of GenAI, is leaving the company to join OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, according to a recent statement by Microsoft.
15 October 2024

Nvidia could soon again become the world's most valuable company

Nvidia’s stock surged to new heights on Monday, closing at its highest value ever and edging the AI chip giant closer to dethroning Apple as the world’s most valuable company.
15 October 2024

SpaceX catches reusable rocket with giant tower arms

SpaceX achieved a major milestone on Sunday by using mechanical arms on its launch tower to catch the first stage of its Starship rocket, marking a key step in developing a fully reusable space vehicle.
14 October 2024

TikTok to undergo mass layoffs; about 500 in Malaysia

TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees globally, including about 500 in Malaysia, as it shifts to AI-driven content moderation.
13 October 2024

Fake 'groom wanted' FB posts lure users to gambling sites, research finds

A recent investigation by digital security research firm Dismislab has uncovered a sophisticated scam on Facebook that uses fraudulent “groom wanted” posts to redirect users to online gambling, cryptocurrency trading, and foreign exchange sites.
11 October 2024

Turkey blocks Discord after platform refusal to share data

Turkey has blocked access to the instant messaging platform Discord following the platform's refusal to comply with government requests for data.
11 October 2024

Kashfia Arfa: Accelerating change for women in racing

Kashfia Arfa, a female Bangladeshi racer, recently made headlines after securing a position in the top six at the Asian Auto Gymkhana Championship 2024 Round 2, competing against seasoned racers from across Asia.
10 October 2024

10 business lessons from Ratan Tata

Here are 10 lessons derived from Ratan Tata's remarkable journey.
10 October 2024

Apple's silicon revolution: From mobile to AI data centres

Apple is now positioning itself as a key player in the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and edge computing infrastructure, leveraging its custom silicon to drive the next generation of data centres. Let's take a look at the tech giant's journey in the realm of custom silicon chip.
10 October 2024

Nobel prizes for AI researchers raise concerns about prize categories

The recent awarding of Nobel Prizes in chemistry and physics to Google-affiliated AI pioneers has sparked controversy, raising questions about Big Tech’s growing influence in cutting-edge research and whether the Nobel Prize categories adequately reflect modern scientific breakthroughs, according to a recent report by Reuters.
10 October 2024

Samsung India employee strike continues into second month

More than 1,000 workers at the Samsung Electronics factory in southern India have continued their strike into its second month, rejecting a recent settlement offer from the company. The workers, stationed at a facility near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, are demanding higher wages and official recognition of their union, as per a recent report by Reuters.
10 October 2024

The lasting legacy of Ratan Tata, the business icon

Ratan Tata, the revered chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and one of India’s most respected business magnates, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86 in a Mumbai hospital.
9 October 2024

Before the AI craze, the rise of automatons in the 18th century

Long before AI and robotics shaped our modern world, the 18th century witnessed the rise of automata — mechanical wonders that mimicked human actions.
9 October 2024

The final bombshell: Thank you and goodbye to Clarkson, Hammond, and May

After 22 years on the road, three of the world’s most recognisable motoring journalists – Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May – have finally reached the end of it. In the process, they have managed to make cars and everything about them more entertaining and palatable to a wider, more generalised audience. 
9 October 2024