Dave Bautista cast as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War series
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OpenAI launches teen-specific ChatGPT with homework safeguards and parental controls
20 August 2026
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TikTok explores payments via direct messages
20 August 2026
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BSIC appoints Waiz Rahim as its MD and CEO
20 August 2026
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Google opens its first local office in Pakistan
20 August 2026
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Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SoftBank data centre developer to secure OpenAI project
19 August 2026
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A cosmic object at the edge of stardom
19 August 2026
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OpenAI appoints new CRO
19 August 2026
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Unitree shares surge sixfold in Shanghai debut, valuing robot maker at $50 billion
19 August 2026
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Anthropic’s annualised revenue run rate reaches $65bn
18 August 2026
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BetterStories hosts networking event for local entrepreneurs
BetterStories Limited has recently hosted an in-person networking event named "Meet the Bangladesh startup ecosystem", which took place on September 17, 2024, at the BetterStories Headquarters in Dhaka.
18 September 2024
Network detection and response in enterprise cybersecurity
A single breach can lead to disastrous outcomes, causing financial loss, reputational damage, and operational disruption. This risk means businesses need to adopt more effective threat response mechanisms to defend against the evolving threat landscape.
18 September 2024
Bangladeshi robotics team faces visa denial ahead of FIRST Global Challenge in Greece
The visa applications of the Bangladesh robotics team, set to represent the country at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Global Challenge 2024 in Athens, Greece, has been denied according to an official letter by The Embassy of Greece in the New Delhi Consular Office.
17 September 2024
Instagram launches “Teen Accounts”
Instagram is rolling out a new account type for users under 18, introducing "Teen Accounts" to enhance protections for young people, according to a recent blog post by the company.
17 September 2024
Italy tests AI in schools to tackle EU digital skills gap
Italy is introducing an educational experiment by introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into its schools, as per a new program introduced by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
17 September 2024
Microsoft launches $60 bln share buyback program
Microsoft recently announced that its board has approved a new share buyback program valued at up to $60 billion. In addition, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share, marking a 10% increase over the previous quarter’s dividend.
17 September 2024
Amazon enforces five-day workweek for employees
Amazon has announced a new policy that will require employees to be physically present at the office five days a week starting next year, toughening its previous three-day office mandate. Additionally, Amazon is ending a program that previously allowed employees to work from anywhere for up to four months each year.
17 September 2024
Flappy Bird is making a comeback
Flappy Bird, the iconic mobile game that once took the world by storm, is set to return in 2025, according to a group calling themselves “The Flappy Bird Foundation Group”.
16 September 2024
New Swiss supercomputer ranked sixth most powerful in the world
Switzerland has recently unveiled the country's new supercomputer, ‘Alps’, which has already been ranked as the sixth most powerful supercomputer in the world. The supercomputer, which was only 60% operational when the 'Top 500' global supercomputer rankings were published this June, is expected to rise in rank once fully functional.
16 September 2024
Public contents on Facebook, Instagram in UK to be used to train AI: Meta
Meta Platforms is set to resume training its artificial intelligence (AI) models using public content shared by adult users on Facebook and Instagram in the UK, according to a recent blog post by the company.
16 September 2024
Brazil lifts Starlink account freeze after $3.3 mln transfer
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has lifted the freeze on the bank accounts of Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, following the transfer of 18.35 million reais ($3.3 million) to the Brazilian government.
16 September 2024
Can Bangladesh leverage AI for inclusive growth?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the global economy, positioning itself as a cornerstone of the fourth industrial revolution.
15 September 2024
White House launches task force to address AI infrastructure and power needs
The White House has announced the formation of a new task force to tackle the growing infrastructure demands of artificial intelligence (AI) following a high-level meeting between U.S. officials and top executives from technology and power companies.
15 September 2024
Tecno unveils Spark Go 1 in Bangladesh
Tecno has recently launched their latest smartphone Spark Go 1 in Bangladesh.
15 September 2024
Samsung India strike highlights labour movement's growing influence
A strike at Samsung's Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu has brought attention to India's powerful labour group, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), which is backing the protests and signalling its intent to expand its influence in the electronics manufacturing sector.
15 September 2024
Dissecting "battery-rickshaws": How do they work?
Battery-powered rickshaws, commonly known as easy bikes or auto-rickshaws, have become an increasingly familiar sight on the busy streets of Dhaka and other cities across Bangladesh. Here's a look at what these rickshaws are, how they work, and the impact they've had.
15 September 2024
Bangladesh wins 2 silver and 2 bronze at first-ever International AI Olympiad
A team from Bangladesh has recently won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the first-ever International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO). This year, a total of 25 countries competed at the event, including Morocco, New Zealand, Poland, Turkey, and the United States.
15 September 2024
Apple confirms iPhone 16 will feature 8GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence
Apple has officially confirmed that the iPhone 16 lineup, including the base model and the 16 Pro Max, will come equipped with 8GB of RAM.
15 September 2024
Google tests desktop windowing for Android tablets
Google is testing a new desktop windowing feature for Android tablets, allowing users to freely resize and rearrange apps on their screens. The feature, now available as a developer preview, is designed to enhance multitasking by giving users greater control over how they manage apps on their tablets.
15 September 2024
Nissan sets world record for highest bungee jump with a car
Nissan France has achieved a new world record for the highest car bungee jump, with a Nissan Qashqai e-Power descending from a height of 65 metres (213 feet 3 inches) in Puteaux, France, on 12 August.
15 September 2024