X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has reportedly breached European Union (EU) content rules because, as per the EU, the platform deceives users with its blue checkmarks. As such, X is expected to pay a large amount of fines under disciplinary action to be taken by the EU.

Honda has recently launched the SP160 in Bangladesh, following the introduction of Honda SP125 last year. The 163-cc bike features a BS-VI PGM-FI engine and a full digital metre with anti-lock braking system (ABS) indicator, among other features.

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Infinix has announced a BDT 3,000 discount on its Note 30 Pro smartphone, targeting young consumers with a reduced price of BDT 21,999 for the 8GB+256GB model, previously priced at BDT 24,999.

Deemed the "biggest mobile esports tournament in Bangladesh", D1 Mobile Mania 2024 had a total prize pool of BDT 30 lakh, with over 1,700 local esports players and over 250 local esports teams competing in Call Of Duty: Mobile (CODM), Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB), and eFootball 2024.

In Bangladesh, the product Optimax was promoted through counterfeit pages mimicking the daily Prothom Alo, featuring fake interviews with "prominent" Bangladeshi professionals.

As Keeron completes its first year, we reflect on a journey marked by growth, learning, and a commitment to upskilling the corporate sector of Bangladesh. Over the past 12 months, we have proudly onboarded over 30,000 registered learners, providing them with 20 courses in both pre-recorded and live formats. 

A recent study by Dismislab, Digitally Right’s disinformation research unit has identified 700 unique Bangla misinformation videos on YouTube that were fact-checked by independent organisations and still present on the platform as of March 2024. The study revealed that about 30% of these misinformation videos, excluding Shorts, displayed advertisements, thus generating profit for YouTube and posing a reputational risks for advertisers.

Japan has unveiled a colossal humanoid robot designed to maintain train lines, marking a significant leap in railway maintenance technology. The 12-metre high robot, reminiscent of a menacing figure from 1980s sci-fi with its coke bottle eyes and a crude Wall-E-like head, has been introduced by West Japan Railway for tasks that range from painting to trimming tree branches.

With a recent market valuation of over $1 trillion, the Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC has cemented itself as the most valuable company in Asia. This achievement takes place after a strong second-quarter revenue from the company, thanks to the ongoing boom of AI chips.

Are you the sort of person whose hands immediately reach for the phone at the slightest hint of boredom? Do you feel bored when having to eat a meal without watching YouTube? Congratulations, you are gradually riding the slippery slope that is internet addiction.

Samsung has just unveiled a range of new products at the latest Galaxy Unpacked event, including the new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro. Let's take a quick look at all the new products officially announced by Samsung at Galaxy Unpacked 2024.

Samsung has officially announced its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Flip 6. Both phones feature the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and AI-powered features such as Click to Search, Live Translate, and Interpreter.

Microsoft has decided to leave its board observer seat at OpenAI, a position that has attracted regulatory scrutiny in both the United States and Europe. The company stated that this move was prompted by significant improvements in OpenAI's governance over the past eight months, rendering the observer seat unnecessary.

Apple is reportedly developing a more affordable version of its Apple Watch SE, potentially featuring a plastic design, according to Bloomberg.

Zabeer Zarif Akhter, a 17-year-old Bangladeshi student from St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, has secured the national title in the Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition. His water purification system, crafted from recycled electronic waste, aims to tackle water pollution and waterborne diseases while promoting environmental responsibility.

American Rounds, a US based ammunition distribution company, has developed AI-powered vending machines that dispense bullets, now operational in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Now-a-days, counterfeiting is widespread, making it extremely difficult to keep original products in the market. As a result, to address the global issues of counterfeit products, along with other facilities for existing and new enterprises as well as general public interest, has invented and leading a project named 'a2z' which is a user-friendly modern AI-based business solution (e-platform) that addresses a variety of current business challenges.

TSMC, the Taiwan-based multinational semiconductor company, briefly reached a valuation of $1 trillion recently. At the time of writing, the company's market capitalisation stands at $967.87 billion, but experts believe the number will rise again soon due to the ongoing boom in AI chips' market demands. Meanwhile, here are five things you should know about this Taiwanese chip manufacturer.

This year, Samsung is notably focusing on AI, with "the next frontier of Galaxy AI" scheduled to be unveiled at this event, as well as the new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, among other signature devices and tech. Here is a brief look at what to expect at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event.