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Grameenphone releases Lumière Season 2’s first episode featuring Shehzad Munim

Grameenphone has unveiled a new episode of the second season of the Lumière series, spotlighting Shehzad Munim, the former Managing Director of British American Tobacco Bangladesh. This episode delves into Munim's illustrious career, his philosophical approach to life and work, and his fervent passion for cricket, offering viewers a profound glimpse into the life of a remarkable leader.
14 May 2024

OpenAI launches GPT-4o, a free for all, faster GPT model

OpenAI has introduced GPT-4o, an updated version of its GPT-4 model.
13 May 2024

Is AI already deceiving us? Experts believe so

Current AI systems, designed to be honest, have developed a troubling skill for deception, from tricking human players in online games of world conquest to hiring humans to solve “prove-you're-not-a-robot” tests, argues a team of scientists in the open-source data science journal Patterns.
13 May 2024

Dubai launches “Gaming Visa”

Dubai has launched a Gaming Visa initiative aimed at attracting content creators, offering employment, and training opportunities through it. In collaboration with companies and academic institutions, Dubai is extending long-term cultural visas to welcome more individuals, artists, and creators under the Creative and Talented Accreditation Certificate.
12 May 2024

TikTok begins advertising in Bangladesh

TikTok has launched advertising options in Bangladesh, selecting Aleph as its regional sales partner.
9 May 2024

Realme C65 launched in Bangladesh

Realme has recently launched Realme C65. The phone offers 8GB+8GB RAM. The smartphone is available in Starlight Purple and Starlight Black colours, states a press release.
9 May 2024

OpenAI is building a search engine inside ChatGPT

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, a language model, is venturing into the search engine market with plans to expand ChatGPT's capabilities, according to a recent report by Bloomberg. The company aims to equip ChatGPT with a web-crawling feature that can search the internet for answers and provide detailed responses with source citations that mirrors the functionality of Google Search.
9 May 2024

OnePlus to officially launch in Bangladesh

OnePlus plans to showcase its range, including the flagship models and the OnePlus Nord Series.
8 May 2024

Apple launches the thinnest iPad ever

Apple has launched its latest iPad Pro models at the Apple event on May 7, featuring an incredibly slim design and cutting-edge technology. The 11-inch model measures just 5.3 mm thin, while the 13-inch model is even thinner at 5.1 mm, making it the thinnest iPad ever produced by Apple.
7 May 2024

Here are the biggest announcements from Apple’s iPad event

Apple has unveiled a new line up of products at the Apple’s iPad event on May 7. Here are the announcements from Apple’s iPad event:
7 May 2024

Does keeping your AC at 27° with fan turned on really save money?

Dhaka's scorching summers inevitably lead to a surge in air conditioner (AC) usage. While escaping the heat is essential, the resulting spike in electricity bills can be a significant concern. Fortunately, a data-driven approach to AC settings, combined with the strategic use of fans, offers a solution that prioritizes both comfort and cost-effectiveness.
6 May 2024

Vivo V30 Lite launched in Bangladesh

Vivo has introduced the V30 Lite smartphone in Bangladesh. The device was unveiled earlier today at a lunching ceremony in the capital.
5 May 2024

RUET students develop bomb-disposal robot for Bangladesh Army

The robot, named Hades-X-ZeroThree, draws inspiration from Greek mythology. 
5 May 2024

Meet Victoria Shi, Ukraine foreign ministry's AI spokeswoman

Ukraine has recently unveiled Victoria Shi, an AI-generated spokeswoman, who has been appointed to deliver official statements on behalf of its foreign ministry. According to Ukraine, this is the first time they are using a digital representative to read the ministry's messages, although the statements themselves will continue to be written by human writers.
5 May 2024

Goodbye Subscene: Popular subtitles platform shuts down

The popular subtitles platform Subscene is now closed.
5 May 2024

Our picks for air coolers under BDT 20,000

Looking for an eco-friendly and budget-conscious way to beat the heat this summer? Consider air coolers, also known as evaporative coolers, which offer a natural cooling method without the high energy consumption of traditional air conditioners.
4 May 2024

IEEE AUST Student Branch organises 7th IEEE PES Day 2024

The IEEE AUST Student Branch recently organised 7th IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) Day 2024, featuring a seminar titled "Empowering Electric Mobility Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities Towards Sustainable Transportation," presented in collaboration with the IEEE Power and Energy Society AUST SB Chapter.
4 May 2024

Moon may contain more ice than past estimations: study

A recent study by space scientists from India and the US reveals evidence for a greater possibility of finding much more water-ice in the craters of the moon’s two polar regions than estimated in the past.
2 May 2024

Pakistan to launch first-ever lunar mission

Pakistan is set to launch its first lunar mission, iCube Q, from China's Hainan Space Site on May 3. The mission is launched in conjunction with China’s Chang'e 6 lunar mission.
1 May 2024

What is Elon Musk doing in China?

Elon Musk's recent visit to China has stirred significant interest and speculation, drawing attention to the purpose and implications of his journey. Musk's visit, the details of which were mostly kept secret, was primarily aimed at the rollout of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China, as well as receiving necessary permissions for data transfer regulations.
30 April 2024