YouTube to count views from the moment a video starts playing
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YouTube is changing how it counts views on regular videos, with a view now registered as soon as a video begins playing or a user enters a live broadcast, bringing its approach in line with how it already counts Shorts views and how rivals TikTok and Instagram measure engagement.
OpenAI launches teen-specific ChatGPT with homework safeguards and parental controls
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OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, a dedicated version of its AI chatbot with age-appropriate safety measures, parental controls, and tools designed to prevent teenagers from using the platform to cheat on their schoolwork—more than three years after the service first launched with no such protections in place.
TikTok explores payments via direct messages
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A cosmic object at the edge of stardom
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Bangladeshi scientist receives UK exploration award for Nepal Indigenous knowledge project
18 August 2026
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Google opens its first local office in Pakistan
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Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SoftBank data centre developer to secure OpenAI project
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Future-proofing your finances: Saving up the first paychecks
While your first paychecks might seem like a ticket to financial freedom, your current financial habits will impact your future. Instead of spending it all on a shopping spree, consider saving some of that money. Here's 'why' and 'how' you should go about saving up your first full-time paychecks.
9 July 2024
Sustaining energy at work
To avoid fatigue and burnout during a 9 to 5 workday, it's important to be mindful of your work habits. Utilising these techniques can help maintain energy levels, which is crucial for both wellbeing and productivity.
9 July 2024
10 billion leaked passwords uploaded in a crime forum, report finds
A record-breaking collection of stolen passwords has been uploaded to a well-known crime forum, posing significant security threats worldwide.
8 July 2024
Is AI causing a worldwide power crisis?
The spotlight now falls on AI's environmental impact, with concerns rising about its energy consumption. So, could AI be the culprit behind a looming global power crisis? Let's take a look.
8 July 2024
Asus ROG Azoth: Wonderful, weird and worrisome - yet awesome
Ever wondered if a keyboard could redefine your gaming experience while still offering the finesse of an enthusiast-grade peripheral? Let’s unpack what makes Asus ROG Azoth so intriguing and why the gaming community is falling head over heels for this keyboard.
8 July 2024
TikTok removed over 70 lakh videos in Bangladesh
TikTok removed 7,171,832 videos for violating community guidelines between January and March 2024 in Bangladesh, according to the platform’s Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. Among them, 99.4% of these videos were removed proactively, and 94.0% were taken down within 24 hours of posting.
7 July 2024
Samsung Galaxy M14 LTE launched in Bangladesh
Samsung has recently introduced the Galaxy M14 LTE smartphone in Bangladesh.
7 July 2024
OpenAI was hacked last year
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Sora, was hacked last year, compromising access to the company's internal messaging systems, as per a recent report by The New York Times. The attack also stole details about the design of the company's AI technologies, states the report.
7 July 2024
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
7 July 2024
Leak reveals Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 specs ahead of launch
Samsung enthusiasts have been given an early peek into the specifications of the much-anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, thanks to a recent leak by prominent tipster Evan Blass. The leaked information comes just a week before Samsung’s next Unpacked event, scheduled for 10 July, where the new foldable phones are expected to be officially unveiled.
7 July 2024
New 'Google AI' features coming in Pixel 9: report
A set of AI-centric features, collectively called 'Google AI', is rumored to be included in the upcoming Google Pixel 9 series, according to a recent report by the tech news publication Android Authority. Let's take a look at the speculated features in the new lineup of signature Google smartphones.
6 July 2024
Jeff Bezos plans to sell Amazon shares worth $5 bln
Jeff Bezos, founder and executive chairman of Amazon, is planning on selling shares of his company that are worth almost $5 billion, according to a recent regulatory filing. This takes place after Amazon's stock hit a record high recently, with the e-commerce giant currently standing at a $2.056 trillion market cap.
5 July 2024
Worker robot in South Korea "commits suicide"
A robot civil servant in South Korea was found at the bottom of a six-and-a half foot staircase in Gumi City Hall, speculated to have committed the country's first "robot suicide". The robot, named 'Robot Supervisor' by citizens, was discovered unresponsive after what eyewitnesses reported as unusual behaviours - moving in circles and showing visible signs of confusion.
4 July 2024
Vivo Y28 released in Bangladesh
Vivo Y28 has been officially released in Bangladesh. The phone features a 6000 mAh battery with 44-watt flash charging support, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, MediaTek Helio G85 processor, and FunTouch OS 14 operating system.
3 July 2024
Japan officially stops using floppy disks
The Japanese government has stopped the use of floppy disks in all official capacities, in an ongoing effort to digitise its bureaucracy system. This takes place more than two decades since floppy disks were in their prime.
3 July 2024
Meta to lift ban on the word "shaheed"
Meta, the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has recently announced that it will lift its blanket ban on the word "shaheed". The word, which stands for "martyr" in English, went through a year-long review by Meta's oversight board. It was recently decided that banning the word was an "overboard" approach.
3 July 2024
The edtech dilemma: Understanding the pivot towards “offline” models
A hybrid model, offering both online and offline learning experiences, seems to be the answer. Online platforms provide interactive content and self-paced learning, while offline methods such as workshops, peer group discussions, and practical sessions foster hands-on learning and critical thinking.
3 July 2024
Capitalising on market trends: the secret sauce to success
Nvidia's recent meteoric rise provides a compelling example of the power of capitalising on current market trends. Let’s take a look at how capitalising on market trends can be the secret sauce to your startup’s success.
3 July 2024
AI tech firms win big in June's market value shifts
Tech companies focusing on AI-related products and services saw a substantial increase in market capitalisation at the end of June 2024. Particularly, success was seen from chipmakers, such as Nvidia, which briefly overtook Microsoft to become the most valuable company in the world.
2 July 2024
Nvidia to face charges for 'anti-competitive practices': report
Nvidia is set to face charges from the French antitrust regulator for alleged anti-competitive practices, as per sources close to the matter. This makes the French regulator the first enforcer to act against the leading computer chip company.
2 July 2024
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