Bangladeshi scientist receives UK exploration award for Nepal Indigenous knowledge project
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18 August 2026 Technology
Abdullah Rubaet Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi social scientist, has received the SES Elodie Sandford Award from the UK-based Scientific Exploration Society (SES) for a planned research expedition documenting Indigenous ecological knowledge in Nepal’s Himalayan Mustang region.
Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SoftBank data centre developer to secure OpenAI project
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Nvidia has announced a $1.5 billion investment in SB Energy, a data centre developer backed by SoftBank and OpenAI, cementing its position as the sole supplier of computing infrastructure at a major new OpenAI facility being built in Ohio.

Humanoid Origin closes before releasing debut game

Humanoid Origin, the game studio founded by former BioWare general manager Casey Hudson, has recently announced its closure due to funding challenges. 
27 November 2024

The Witcher 4 moves to full-scale production

CD Projekt, the Polish game developer, has recently announced that The Witcher 4, codenamed Project Polaris, has officially entered full-scale production. 
27 November 2024

EV charging platform Ampeco secures $26 mln in Series B

Ampeco, an electric vehicle (EV) charging software solution provider, has recently raised $26 million in a Series B funding round led by Revaia, an investment company. 
26 November 2024

Grameenphone launches latest episode of Lumière featuring Kanak Chapa Chakma

Grameenphone has unveiled a special episode of its Lumière series, showcasing Kanak Chapa Chakma, the renowned Bangladeshi artist celebrated for her poignant depictions of the lives of ethnic minority communities in Bangladesh.
26 November 2024

Buying a new gaming headset? Here's what you need to know

A good gaming headset can make the difference between victory and defeat. But how do you pick the one that suits you best, with so many gaming headsets on the market, with so many factors to consider? This guide will present knowledge accumulated over the years along with recommendations to assist you in making an informed decision.
26 November 2024

TikTok faces important US Court decision soon: Will it be banned?

A critical ruling that could shape the future of TikTok in the United States is expected from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia by December 6. The case centres on a controversial law requiring ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, to divest its US operations by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban.
26 November 2024

5 bad habits of high-potential employees

Despite emphasising the equal weightage of business and people, many organisations end up overlooking the negative impact of these ambitious talents on team morale. When left unchecked, they can have serious consequences on long term business results. Watch out for these 5 bad habits commonly found in high-potential employees.
26 November 2024

Git-ing started: 5 beginner-friendly free Git courses

Nearly every developer, whether they are building open-source projects or working in large companies, uses Git and GitHub every day. Here are five beginner-friendly, free Git courses to help you get started.
26 November 2024

Nvidia unveils new AI model capable of modifying voices

Nvidia has introduced a new generative AI model, Fugatto, capable of generating and transforming audio, music, and voices based on text and audio prompts. The technology targets industries such as music production, film, and video games, offering advanced tools for creating and modifying audio content, as per an official blog post by Nvidia.
26 November 2024

Sony reportedly developing handheld console to rival Nintendo and Microsoft

Sony is working on a new handheld gaming console designed to allow users to play PlayStation 5 games on the go to compete with Nintendo and Microsoft in the portable gaming market, according to a recent report by Bloomberg.
25 November 2024

Microsoft halts Windows 11 updates due to Ubisoft game crashes

Microsoft has stopped offering updates to Windows 11 version 24H2 on PCs running certain Ubisoft games after users reported repeated crashes, according to a recent report by Bleeping Computer. 
25 November 2024

British businesses lost $55 billion to cyberattacks over five years

British businesses have lost an estimated £44 billion ($55.08 billion) in revenue over the past five years due to cyberattacks, with more than half (52%) of private-sector companies reporting at least one incident, according to insurance broker firm Howden.
25 November 2024

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang receives honorary doctorate in engineering

Jensen Huang, CEO of AI chip powerhouse Nvidia, received an honorary doctorate in engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) during a ceremony held on Saturday.
25 November 2024

Australia backs down on social media misinformation fines

Australia has decided not to go ahead with a plan to fine social media companies for failing to stop the spread of false information. The proposed law would have allowed fines of up to 5% of a company’s yearly earnings but was dropped because it didn’t have enough support in the country's Senate.
25 November 2024

HerWILL hosts 'AI for Equality 2024' event

HerWILL, in collaboration with AI4OPT at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), recently concluded its flagship program, AI for Equality 2024, which ran from October 11, 2024, to November 15, 2024. 
24 November 2024

Interactive Cares launches 'Idea Innovation 5.0'

Interactive Cares, a local edtech platform, has recently launched 'Idea Innovation 5.0', the fifth iteration of its flagship event.
24 November 2024

OpenAI is making a browser to compete against Google: Report

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has considered developing its own web browser that would integrate its chatbot technology into a browser experience while also pursuing deals to enhance search functionalities, according to a recent report by The Information.
24 November 2024

Amazon invests additional $4 bln in AI startup Anthropic

Amazon has poured another $4 billion into Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup behind the chatbot Claude. This new funding doubles Amazon’s total investment in the startup to $8 billion. 
24 November 2024

Microsoft unveils a new in-game browser

Microsoft has recently introduced Microsoft Edge Game Assist, a new in-game browser overlay now available for beta testing in Windows 11.
24 November 2024

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
24 November 2024
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