Bangladeshi scientist receives UK exploration award for Nepal Indigenous knowledge project
Tech & Startup Desk
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
Tech & Startup Desk
19 August 2026 Technology
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.

Realme globally launches GT 7 Pro

Realme has globally launched Realme GT 7 Pro, the brand's latest flagship smartphone. The phone comes with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 6500 mAh battery, and runs on realme UI 6.0.
19 November 2024

Coca-Cola faces backlash over AI-generated Christmas ad

Coca-Cola has come under fire for its latest Christmas advertisement, created using artificial intelligence, with critics labelling it as “soulless” and lacking creativity.
19 November 2024

Nike introduces first-ever almost 3D-printed shoes

Nike has unveiled its first nearly fully 3D-printed shoe, the Air Max 1000, at ComplexCon in Las Vegas.
19 November 2024

India fines Meta $25.4 million over WhatsApp data sharing

India’s Competition Commission (CCI) has fined Meta Platforms $25.4 million and restricted the company from sharing data between WhatsApp and its other apps for advertising purposes, according to a recent report by Reuters.
19 November 2024

This banana could sell for over $1 million

At the international arthouse Sotheby’s, Maurizio Cattelan’s famous artwork 'Comedian' is about to hit the auction block for an estimated price between $1 million to $1.5 million. But... why?
19 November 2024

US Department of Justice may push Google to sell Chrome: report

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) may ask a federal judge to force Google to sell its Chrome internet browser, according to a recent Bloomberg News report. This move comes as part of the DOJ’s ongoing efforts to address Google's alleged monopoly in the search market.
19 November 2024

How to have effective performance conversations with your manager

In the frenzy of daily tasks, employees often prioritise performance conversations with their managers. Don’t let “crucial tasks” that perpetually pop-up take precedence over your self-growth and follow the below tips on having conversations that truly matter.
19 November 2024

5 ice-breakers to make your next professional gathering less awkward

We’ve all been there: stuck in a professional meet-up, awkwardly lingering in a corner, unsure of how to jump into a conversation. Here are five practical ice-breakers to help you break the silence and get the conversation flowing.
19 November 2024

Google Docs launches AI-powered image generator

Google has recently introduced a Gemini-powered AI image generation tool in Google docs, enabling users to create visuals for their documents. 
19 November 2024

Facebook users eligible for data breach compensation: German court

Germany's Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that Facebook users whose data was illegally accessed in 2018 and 2019 are eligible for compensation.
19 November 2024

Moons of Uranus may contain life, study suggests

Scientists have unveiled new research suggesting that Uranus and its five largest moons may harbour oceans beneath their icy crusts.
18 November 2024

HackerOne Bug Hunt 2024 brings cybersecurity competition to Dhaka

The HackerOne Bug Hunt 2024, one of Bangladesh’s largest cybersecurity competitions, took place at the ICT Tower in Agargaon, Dhaka on November 16, 2024.
18 November 2024

Infinix HOT 50 Pro+ launched in Bangladesh

Infinix has launched its latest smartphone HOT 50 Pro+ in Bangladesh.
18 November 2024

Bangladesh to compete in Asian eSports Games 2024

Bangladesh is set to participate in the LAN event of Asian eSports Games 2024, an Asia-based esports competition scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 23 to December 2, competing in 'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) - Female' and 'eFootball'.
18 November 2024

Nvidia's new AI chips face overheating issues: report

Nvidia’s highly anticipated Blackwell AI chips are reportedly facing overheating issues, raising concerns about potential delays for customers relying on the technology. According to a report by global news platform The Information, the overheating occurs when the chips are installed in server racks designed to hold up to 72 units.
18 November 2024

Can Bluesky be the new (old) Twitter?

As thousands of X users flock to Bluesky to relive the old twitter days, the new social media platform faces an uphill battle in competing against X.
17 November 2024

Single-band Wi-Fi routers to be phased out in Bangladesh by 2025

BTRC has recently issued a directive to ban the use of single-band Wi-Fi routers starting from April 1, 2025.
17 November 2024

NASA and Microsoft to launch AI-based Earth Copilot

NASA has teamed up with Microsoft to create Earth Copilot, an AI tool designed to make it easier for people to access and understand the large amount of Earth Science data NASA collects from its satellites.
17 November 2024

Jobs of the week

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

TikTok parent ByteDance reaches $300 billion valuation: report

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is valuing itself at approximately $300 billion through a new share buyback program, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
17 November 2024
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