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A cosmic object at the edge of stardom
19 August 2026 Technology
This Bangladeshi astronomer found an object that challenges the definition of a star
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.

Will AI turn human? Nvidia thinks so

Nvidia vice president Masataka Osaki has projected a future in which artificial intelligence (AI) takes on a distinctly human form.
30 October 2024

Actor Olivia Wilde launches VC firm

Actor and director Olivia Wilde, known for her roles in Tron: Legacy and Don’t Worry Darling, has taken on a new role as a venture capitalist, reports Bloomberg.
30 October 2024

Apple unveils redesigned Mac Mini with M4 chip

Apple has launched a reimagined Mac Mini, its first design overhaul in more than ten years.
30 October 2024

Intel's evolution over the years: a complete timeline

Here is a brief look at the key moments in Intel's history, including notable milestones the chip production company has accomplished in a given year.
30 October 2024

OpenAI's custom AI chips set for 2026 production: report

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is moving forward with plans to develop its own AI chip, aiming for production by 2026, according to a recent report by Reuters.
30 October 2024

Painting by robot artist on auction for first time

Ai-Da, the world’s first humanoid robot artist, will soon make history as her portrait of Alan Turing, titled 'AI God', is set to be auctioned by the art auction house Sotheby’s in London.
30 October 2024

LinkedIn launches Hiring Assistant, AI recruitment agent

LinkedIn has recently launched Hiring Assistant, a new AI-driven tool designed to streamline recruitment processes by automating several routine tasks. 
30 October 2024

Gmail will now help you write emails with AI

Google extends AI-powered email assistance to Gmail on the web.
29 October 2024

Bangladesh's startup ecosystem showcased at Expand North Star 2024 in Dubai

A delegation of 24 Bangladeshi startups participated in Expand North Star 2024 in Dubai from October 13-16.
29 October 2024

Imo deletes over 600K accounts in Bangladesh

The messaging platform Imo has removed 628,000 accounts from Bangladesh between January and September 2024.
29 October 2024

Driving sustainable growth in Bangladesh's garment sector through local service providers

The demand for consultancy-led, workforce-oriented training mirrors a bigger industry movement toward greater inclusion and sustainability. Factories that have adopted these training models talk of measurable improvements in productivity, product quality, and overall worker morale.
29 October 2024

Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok parent ByteDance, is now China's richest man: report

Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, has become the richest person in China, with a personal wealth of $49.3 billion, according to the Hurun China Rich List 2024, an annual ranking of China's richest individuals. 
29 October 2024

Toyota and NTT to invest $3.26 bln in autonomous driving research

Toyota Motor Corp. and the Japanese telecom company Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT) are investing 500 billion yen ($3.26 billion) in artificial intelligence research and development to create advanced software aimed at making autonomous driving safer.
29 October 2024

Can a hybrid workplace model save Dhaka from losing work hours?

A hybrid workplace paradigm offers employees freedom and support by combining in-person and remote work. More autonomy and a better work-life balance increase employee engagement in a mixed workplace. Employers gain from developing a more dependable, productive, and healthier workforce.
29 October 2024

OpenAI Chairman's AI startup receives $175 mln funding

Sierra, a Silicon Valley-based AI startup co-founded by Bret Taylor, former Salesforce co-CEO and current OpenAI Chairman of the Board, has secured $175 million in a new funding round, giving the startup a $4.5 billion valuation. 
29 October 2024

Apple unveils new M4 iMac with Apple Intelligence

Apple today announced the release of its latest iMac, featuring the advanced M4 chip and Apple Intelligence.
28 October 2024

Apple's ‘Apple Intelligence’ is here, and you can get it now

Apple has released a new suite of features under its 'Apple Intelligence' initiative, now available through its software updates iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1.
28 October 2024

Google reportedly developing AI tool to complete online tasks for users

Google is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, codenamed 'Project Jarvis,' designed to automate online tasks.
28 October 2024

Runway's Act-One, new AI animation generator

Runway, a US-based AI research company specialising in creative software, has launched Act-One, a tool for generating character animations based on simple video and voice inputs.
28 October 2024

Indonesia officially bans iPhone 16

Indonesia has officially banned the sale and use of Apple’s iPhone 16 and other recent releases, including the Apple Watch Series 10, after the tech giant failed to fulfil its previously agreed investment commitments in the country.
28 October 2024
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