YouTube to count views from the moment a video starts playing
20 August 2026
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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
20 August 2026
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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
20 August 2026
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A cosmic object at the edge of stardom
19 August 2026
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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
20 August 2026
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Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SoftBank data centre developer to secure OpenAI project
19 August 2026
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India launches meteorological satellite into space
India today successfully put into the designated orbit its INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite to ensure continuity of services for monitoring land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning as well as for providing satellite-aided research and rescue services
17 February 2024
Infinix HOT 40 Pro launched in Bangladesh
Infinix has recently launched HOT 40 Pro in Bangladesh. The smartphone features a 6.78-inch FHD+ IPS display, 120Hz refresh rate, a 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 processor, 8GB of RAM which is expandable to 16GB, and 128GB of ROM.
17 February 2024
Remote working best practices: The do’s and don’ts
Gone are the days of cubicles and watercooler gossip; the modern professional navigates a digital frontier, unbound by physical location. The rise of remote work, fueled by technological advancements and a global pandemic, has transformed not just how we work, but who we are as workers.
17 February 2024
OpenAI announces Sora, AI video generator
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and DALL-E, has recently announced that they are working on a new software called Sora, an AI-based video generator that can create minute-long videos from text prompts.
16 February 2024
TikTok becomes hub for Gen Z's Pohela Falgun celebrations
In recent times, TikTok and similar digital platforms has emerged as significant mediums for celebrating 'Pohela Falgun', the onset of spring according to the Bengali calendar, further accelerated through TikTok's own #pohelafalgun hashtag campaign. This campaign has allowed for a wide array of festival-related content, ranging from fashion tips to culinary guides, underscoring the platform's role in promoting festival-centric discussions and activities.
15 February 2024
Shark Tank Bangladesh unveils separate lineup of female sharks
Shark Tank, the internationally acclaimed business reality show has revealed a second panel of female ‘Sharks’ for their first-ever Bangladeshi adaptation.
15 February 2024
Meghna Cloud, Bangladesh’s first cloud data centre starts operation
Gennext Technologies Limited has recently inaugurated the operation of Bangladesh’s first cloud data centre ‘Meghna Cloud’ at Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City in Kaliakoir, Gazipur.
15 February 2024
Microsoft detected hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools
Microsoft published a report saying state-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been using tools from OpenAI, a US based artificial intelligence research organisation, to increase their skills and trick their targets. Microsoft has also invested a significant amount in OpenAI.
15 February 2024
Bitcoin breaks $50,000 for first time since 2021
Bitcoin spiked above $50,000 Tuesday for the first time in more than two years as investors grow optimistic that US approval of broader trading in the unit will ramp up demand
13 February 2024
Six intl. startups working towards fashion recycling solutions
The fashion industry's significant issue of excessive waste is prompting governments worldwide, especially the EU, to set ambitious recycling goals. Here are some international startups that are working towards the ambitious goal of effective textile recycling solutions.
12 February 2024
Government hackers targeted iPhones with zero-day vulnerabilities: Google
Government hackers exploited three undisclosed vulnerabilities in iPhone operating systems last year, according to a recent report by Google. As per the report, these vulnerabilities were used to deploy spyware and leveraged ‘zero-day’ vulnerabilities in iPhone unknown to Apple.
11 February 2024
Google bids farewell to cached sites
Google has recently decided to discontinue ‘cached sites’, the practice of storing a backup of the entire internet. This feature, previously available in Google Search, provided an alternative means to access websites that were inaccessible or altered.
11 February 2024
Bluesky is no longer invite-only
Bluesky, a micro-blogging platform founded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has officially opened its doors to the public after nearly a year as an invite-only app. With an initial user base of 3 million sign-ups during its closed beta phase, the social media app features an open-source decentralised infrastructure.
11 February 2024
Indian scientists develop new tech for Open Radio Access Network stations
A new niche technological solution for Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) base stations has been developed by Indian scientists that is expected to facilitate high-speed and reliable connectivity at a cost viable for unconnected and far-flung areas.
11 February 2024
India successfully tests hypersonic testing capability
In a major boost to India's space and defence sectors, the country’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility was successfully established and tested by the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur.
11 February 2024
Shark Tank Bangladesh unveils their lineup of 'Sharks'
The internationally acclaimed business reality show 'Shark Tank' has officially announced the judges, also referred to as 'Sharks', for their first-ever Bangladeshi adaptation. The show, which has aired in over 40 countries, is being produced in Bangladesh by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Bongo BD.
11 February 2024
A peek inside Hasibul's journey of community-driven freshwater conservation
Hasibul’s project focuses on revitalising Dhaka’s Banani Lake and the Korail slum in Dhaka through a community-driven freshwater conservation effort. In an exclusive interview, we dive into Hasibul's journey so far, details about his externship, and the passions that drive him to save the environment in this rapidly changing modern world.
10 February 2024
Four lessons from working abroad
The author started her professional career with an aspiration to work for a global business that would enable a borderless career. Last year, she had the chance to live and work in South Korea for three months on an assignment. Here are four lessons she learned during that time.
10 February 2024
Grameenphone Launches Latest Episode of Lumière Featuring Nadia Samdani
Grameenphone has unveiled the newest installment in its Lumière series, this time spotlighting Nadia Samdani, a figure synonymous with the art world both locally and internationally. Known for her deep-rooted passion for art, Samdani's episode in the Lumière series delves into her life, offering viewers a unique glimpse into her world beyond the canvas.
8 February 2024
Apon Bazaar raises USD 1.5 mil in investment
Apon Bazaar, a local ecommerce marketplace, has recently raised an investment of USD 1.5 million in a pre-seed round. As per Apon Bazaar, this investment came from several local and foreign investors, including Startup Bangladesh and the US-based venture capital firm Village Capital.
8 February 2024
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