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.

Sennheiser and Neumann showcase audio products in Dhaka

Sennheiser, a German audio equipment manufacturer, has teamed up with Melody & Co., a audio distributor in Bangladesh, to present a showcase of audio solutions in Dhaka. The event provided an opportunity for customers to experience the quality and innovations of Sennheiser and Neumann. Berlin products.
16 May 2024

9 Bangladeshis named in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list

Forbes has announced the ninth edition of its '30 Under 30 Asia' list.
16 May 2024

Ubisoft reveals new Assassin's Creed game set in feudal Japan

Ubisoft has unveiled the latest entry in its acclaimed Assassin’s Creed franchise, officially titled Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
15 May 2024

Bangladesh saw three internet shutdowns last year: report

Bangladesh saw three internet shutdowns last year, and all of those were executed to crack down on dissent, according to Access Now, an organisation advocating for digital civil rights
15 May 2024

Nokia relaunches the iconic Nokia 3210

The Nokia 3210, a mobile phone that left an indelible mark on a generation, is back after a quarter-century since its debut. Popularly known as the ‘brick phone’, the Nokia 3210 is making a comeback through Human Mobile Devices (HMD), a Finnish mobile phone manufacturer.
15 May 2024

Building a cybersecurity company from scratch

Security is one of the major aspects in our life that we think about on a daily basis. In today's environment, cyber risks are just as significant as physical ones. The demand for cybersecurity, a word used to describe defence against threats related to the internet, has grown dramatically as society becomes increasingly digitally oriented.
15 May 2024

OnePlus officially launched in Bangladesh

OnePlus also unveiled its first-ever made-in-Bangladesh smartphone, the Nord N30 SE 5G.
15 May 2024

Google is going all AI: Biggest announcements from I/O 2024

Google's annual I/O developer conference 2024 hosted on May 14 has unveiled a series of transformative upgrades set to reshape the digital landscape. Here are the key highlights from Google I/O 2024.
15 May 2024

Co-founder Ilya Sutskever leaves OpenAI

Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist at OpenAI, has recently announced his departure from the AI tech startup. His leave was confirmed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a public blog on OpenAI's official website and by Sutskever himself on a post in X.
15 May 2024

SBK Tech Ventures invests $7.1 million in 6 Bangladeshi startups

SBK funds Bangladeshi tech startups only; their minimum ticket size is USD $ 1 million per startup. 
15 May 2024

Infinix Note 40 Pro: A well-balanced mid-range performer

Infinix has made a notable entry into the mid-range smartphone market with its latest release, the Infinix Note 40 Pro
14 May 2024

Uber and BRTA partners to promote road safety

Uber and Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) have recently partnered to enhance awareness regarding road safety. As per a press release, Uber will support the regulatory body’s ongoing campaign and enforcement drive on vehicles for overspeeding through their app.
14 May 2024

Grameenphone releases Lumière Season 2’s first episode featuring Shehzad Munim

Grameenphone has unveiled a new episode of the second season of the Lumière series, spotlighting Shehzad Munim, the former Managing Director of British American Tobacco Bangladesh. This episode delves into Munim's illustrious career, his philosophical approach to life and work, and his fervent passion for cricket, offering viewers a profound glimpse into the life of a remarkable leader.
14 May 2024

The creative industry was already suffering. Then came AI

The rapid advancement in the field of AI, particularly in the creative sector, raises a multitude of questions Is AI truly more creative than humans? What are the ethical implications of AI-generated art that imitates existing styles? How will the rise of AI impact the job market for creative professionals?
14 May 2024

5 most in-demand soft skills for today's job market

As workplaces constantly transform in the ever-evolving job market, including the recent rise of remote and hybrid work environments, the demand for certain soft skills has surged. Here are five most in-demand soft skills you should focus on developing to thrive in the workplace of today.
14 May 2024

OpenAI launches GPT-4o, a free for all, faster GPT model

OpenAI has introduced GPT-4o, an updated version of its GPT-4 model.
13 May 2024

Oppo A60 launched in Bangladesh

Oppo has recently launched their latest smartphone, A60, in Bangladesh. The phone features a 7.68 mm design, 5000 mAh battery, and 45 W SUPERVOOC charging support. 
13 May 2024

Is AI already deceiving us? Experts believe so

Current AI systems, designed to be honest, have developed a troubling skill for deception, from tricking human players in online games of world conquest to hiring humans to solve “prove-you're-not-a-robot” tests, argues a team of scientists in the open-source data science journal Patterns.
13 May 2024

Interactive Cares receives $100k grant from Open Campus Accelerator  

Bangladeshi edtech startup Interactive Cares has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Open Campus Accelerator, an international accelerator program focused on edtech companies.
13 May 2024

'Crisis Requital' wins MLBB Champions Battle (MCB) Season 3

Crisis Requital, an esports team from Bangladesh, won the finals of MLBB Champions Battle (MCB) Season 3, the official Bangladeshi tournament for the mobile game 'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang'.
12 May 2024
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