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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Technology
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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Toyota becomes highest-selling automaker 4 years in a row
Toyota, for the fourth consecutive year, has become the highest-selling automaker in the world. According to a recent press release by the company, Toyota Motor has sold a record of 11.2 million vehicles in 2023.
30 January 2024
Team from IUT wins award at International Rover Challenge 2024
The team Project Altair, consisting of students from the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Bangladesh, has won the 'Scientists of the Future' award at the International Rover Challenge 2024.
30 January 2024
Visa Accelerator Program's 4th edition announced
Visa has today announced the fourth edition of the Visa Accelerator Program, with an open call for applications. As per the company, the initiative aims to enable Bangladeshi startups to unlock growth potential by collaborating with Visa’s payments experts.
29 January 2024
US tech and media company layoffs in 2024 so far
Notable major technology and media corporations in the United States have begun 2024 with a fresh round of job cuts, with reasons citing the global economic crisis that is expected to remain persistent in the new year. Let's take a look at the US tech and media companies that have fired or plan to fire a large percentage of their employees in 2024.
29 January 2024
Redmi Note 13 launched in Bangladesh
Redmi Note 13 has recently been launched in Bangladesh. The smartphone features a 108 MP triple-camera system, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, a 120 Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 685 processor.
28 January 2024
University in Michigan to enrol two AI students
Two AI students, Ann and Fry, will be joining classes alongside regular human students at Ferris State University in Michigan this spring.
27 January 2024
He uncovered a massive data leak in Bangladesh. Here's what he says on cybersecurity
In an exclusive interview, we dive into the dynamic world of cybersecurity with Viktor Markopoulos, who shares his experiences, hurdles, and perspectives on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, especially in the context of Bangladesh and developing nations.
27 January 2024
How to manage work-induced stress as a modern employee
Characterised by tight deadlines, high expectations, and constant connectivity, modern workplaces can take a toll on employees' mental and physical well-being. As such, let's take a look at the causes behind workplace-induced stress and how you, as a modem employee, can manage it.
27 January 2024
Upay, UCB launch MFS co-branded prepaid card
Upay, a mobile financial service (MFS) provider of UCB Fintech Company Ltd, recently rolled out MFS co-branded prepaid cards with United Commercial Bank for the first time in the country.
25 January 2024
Startups defied economic downturn in 2023: study
The startup ecosystem in Bangladesh showcased a notable degree of resilience and adaptability in 2023, when economic uncertainty stemming from geopolitical tensions spread worldwide.
24 January 2024
Nokia and Oppo went through cross-license deal to resolve disputes
Nokia, a Finnish telecom gear maker recently said that it had signed a 5G patent cross-licensing deal with Oppo, a Chinese device maker company. The deal resolves patent litigation between the companies.
24 January 2024
Massive data leak exposes over 26 bln records
Cybersecurity researcher Bob Dyachenko and the Cybernews team have unveiled a massive data leak, referred to as the ‘Mother of all Breaches’ (MOAB), containing 12 terabytes of information encompassing 26 billion records. This supermassive breach contains data from numerous previous breaches, including major platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Adobe, Canva, Badoo, Weibo, Tencent, MySpace, Telegram, Dropbox, Daily Motion etc. making it potentially the largest-ever discovered data leak.
24 January 2024
How Bangladeshi startups fared in 2023
In 2023, amidst a landscape of global economic instability largely influenced by geopolitical tensions, Bangladesh's startup ecosystem has showcased a notable degree of resilience and adaptability, with pivotal shifts in the realms of investment and strategic approaches within the startup sector.
24 January 2024
Uber appoints Nasheed Ferdous Kamal as Country Head
Uber has recently appointed Nasheed Ferdous Kamal as the new Country Head for Uber Bangladesh. Before joining Uber, Nasheed was General Manager at Robi Axiata Limited, where she led Airtel's Base Management and Customer Lifecycle Management in the region, as per a press release by Uber.
24 January 2024
TECNO SPARK 20 released in Bangladesh
TECNO has released TECNO SPARK 20 in Bangladesh. The phone features a 6.6-inch HD+ 90 Hz display, a G85 Octa-Core processor, and a dynamic port for swift charging notification.
24 January 2024
Apple's electric car to be released in 2028: report
Apple Inc.'s electric car initiative, known as 'Project Titan', has recently shifted to a 2028 release date from the original release date of 2025, according to Mark Gruman, a renowned Apple analyst.
24 January 2024
Avik Anwar achieves podium finishes in UAE Gulf Pro Car Round 5
In the recent UAE Gulf Pro Car Round 5, Avik Anwar from Bangladesh secured podium positions in both races, finishing third and second in the first and second races, respectively. According to Anwar, this achievement came despite him facing technical difficulties with his vehicles.
23 January 2024
CrackPlatoon launches EV charging station in Cumilla
CrackPlatoon Charging Solution Limited, a Bangladeshi EV charging startup, has recently launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at "MIAMI Leisure Spot" on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Kalakachua, Burichang, Cumilla.
23 January 2024
Latest iOS update introduces Stolen Device Protection feature
The latest iOS 17.3 update for iPhones introduces a Stolen Device Protection feature aimed at enhancing security against theft. This feature requires users to employ Face ID or Touch ID for specific actions, reducing the risk of unauthorised access in case of theft.
23 January 2024
Royal Enfields to hit the streets of Bangladesh from May
Ifad group has made a deal with Royal Enfield motorcycles to bring the signature motorbikes on the streets of Bangladesh. The Ifad group is expected to begin commercial operation in July of this year. Initially, four models of Royal Enfield motorcycles: Bullet, Meteor, Hunter, and Classic will be launched.
23 January 2024
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