BSIC appoints Waiz Rahim as its MD and CEO

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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.

BIJF holds annual general meeting

During the meeting, BIJF General Secretary Sabbin Hasan presented the annual activities report of the organization.
26 May 2024

24 teams participate in sustainable development competition

24 teams comprising over 100 Bangladeshis aged 15 to 24 recently participated in the GenU imaGen Ventures Youth Challenge 2023-24 Community Solution Pitch Day, a competition where young entrepreneurs present solutions to address climate change impacts and gender equality in Bangladesh.
26 May 2024

Google to invest $350 million in India's Flipkart

The tech giant will join in as an investor in the latest funding round for the Bengaluru-based company
25 May 2024

How to track Cyclone Remal

As Cyclone Remal approaches Bangladesh, staying informed about its trajectory, intensity, and potential impact is crucial for ensuring safety and preparedness. Thanks to advancements in technology, tracking cyclones has become more accessible and accurate. Here are some of the best tools and resources available for monitoring Cyclone Remal and other severe weather events.
25 May 2024

Fahim Saleh murder: Assistant killed him to hide theft from girlfriend

Tyrese Haspil, the former personal assistant of Fahim Saleh, murdered Saleh out of fear of abandonment by his French girlfriend, Marine Chaveuz, if she discovered his theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from his employer, argues Haspil's lawyer.
25 May 2024

Biden hiring a 'meme manager'; will pay up to $85,000

The role, which offers a salary of up to $85,000, involves collaborating with podcasters, digital-media companies, and popular social-media meme pages, reports Business Insider. Successful candidates will need to relocate to Wilmington, Delaware, where the campaign is based
24 May 2024

Datathon 3.0 final competition round commences at Robi HQ

The final competition round of Datathon 3.0 is set to begin at the Robi Axiata Limited corporate office in Dhaka today. The event will run from May 24th to May 25th.
24 May 2024

A stellar gaming experience: The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a stellar gaming laptop that excels in nearly every aspect.
23 May 2024

Honor Magic 6 Pro launched in Bangladesh

Smartphone brand Honor has introduced the Magic 6 Pro in Bangladesh.
23 May 2024

Bangladesh team advances to global phase of Huawei ICT Competition 2023-24

A team of three students from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) has advanced to the global phase of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-24. The team, consisting of Shuvam Agarwala, Rakesh Kar, and Md. Mazharul Islam from the RUET Computer Science and Engineering Department, departed Dhaka for China last night.
23 May 2024

AI-PCs, new laptops, and more: Everything Microsoft just announced

Ahead of its Build developer conference, Microsoft has unveiled significant advancements in AI and Surface technologies. At a pre-Build event on Monday, which was not livestreamed for the public, Microsoft introduced its vision for AI-centric PCs with the new Copilot+ PCs and announced the latest Surface devices.
21 May 2024

Meet the astronaut who waited 60 years to voyage into space

Former US Air Force Captain Ed Dwight fulfilled a lifelong dream on May 19 by venturing into space, becoming the oldest person to do so at the age of 90. His journey on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-25 spacecraft was the company’s first human flight since 2022. The mission took six tourists to the edge of space including Ed.
21 May 2024

UIU Mars rover team chasing big dreams at this year’s URC

The team is participating in the 2024 University Rover Challenge (URC) finals with its YGGDRASIL rover.
21 May 2024

Abandoned opportunities: How demand latency hurts Bangladeshi brands

Demand latency is a universal phenomenon that companies are still struggling to get a grasp of. To build a more sustainable future for businesses in Bangladesh as well as understanding the impact of demand latency for the youth may secure the future of businesses across industries in the coming years. 
21 May 2024

Bangladesh ranks 29th among top countries for hiring freelancers

Bangladesh has been ranked 29th out of 30 countries for hiring freelancers in a recent report by CEOWORLD Magazine, with a score of 46.92.
21 May 2024

2 Bangladeshi robotics teams win Gold at WSEEC 2024

2 Bangladeshi robotics teams have won the Gold Medals at the World Science Environment and Engineering Competition (WSEEC) 2024, held in Indonesia. The competition was attended by 310 teams from 18 countries. 
20 May 2024

BIDA and PRABRIDDHI collaborate to improve Bangladesh's investment landscape

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) hosted a three-day workshop focusing on the Municipality Competitiveness Index (MCI) to address key reform agendas under the Bangladesh Investment Climate Improvement (BICI) Program. Held at the Heritage Resort in Narsingdi from May 12-14, 2024, the workshop aimed to enhance Bangladesh's business environment by examining reform agendas in collaboration with various ministries, divisions, and agencies.
20 May 2024

2 Bangladeshi teams set to play Esports World Cup qualifiers

A1 esports, a Bangladeshi esports team, is headed to Nepal to play qualifiers to participate in the Esports World Cup 2024. This is the first time A1 eSports will play PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) mobile in an international LAN tournament. The top five teams from the PUBG Mobile Super League - Central and South Asia (PMSL CSA) will qualify for the Esports World Cup 2024 scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia later this year.
19 May 2024

Can we rid artificial intelligence of bias?

AI's underlying intelligence, therefore, is only as good as the world it came from, as likely to be filled with wit, wisdom, and usefulness, as well as hatred, prejudice and rants.
19 May 2024

From fringe hobby to national pride

For years, gaming in Bangladesh was seen as a waste of time -- often dismissed as a frivolous activity or a distraction from more “serious” pursuits. Traditional societal norms placed little value on gaming, perceiving it as an endeavour devoid of any real-world benefits.
17 May 2024
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