Google-parent Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) cloud division posted its weakest growth in nearly three years, leading to a 5.7% decline in its stock value in after-hours trading. This decline is even more striking when juxtaposed with the success of Microsoft's (MSFT.O) cloud division, which has seen a substantial surge in sales.

Pathao, the on-demand digital platform, has just revealed a brand new logo for their company. The logo was publicly revealed in the brand's official Fabook page earlier today with a new slogan: "Here With You". 

Arogga, a local medicine delivery startup, has recently raised US$5.5 million seed in a funding round led by The Venture Collective, a US-based venture capital firm, with participation from other international investors. As per an official press release, the startup secured $4 million in new capital, building on the $1.5 million raised in the previous year.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (previously known as Twitter), has made an audacious donation offer to the popular online encyclopaedia, Wikipedia. However, his donation comes with a peculiar condition. Musk stated, "I will give them a billion dollars if they change their name to D*ckipedia." He cheekily added, "Please add that to the [cow and poop emojis] on my wiki page. In the interests of accuracy."

Smartphone brand vivo has recently released the latest additions to their V-series lineup, V29 and V29e, in Bangladesh. Vivo V29 features the 'Aura Light' feature which helps the smartphone's camera adapt to lighting conditions and automatically adjust colour temperature.

As Cyclone Hamoon brews in the Bay of Bengal, threatening the coastal regions of Bangladesh, it's essential to stay informed and prepared. With technology playing an ever-increasing role in weather forecasting and information dissemination, here are four websites that provide real-time tracking and information on the storm's progress:

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently issued an apology for adding the word 'terrorist' to the profile bios of some Palestinian Instagram users. According to the company, this was a technical error on their behalf, caused by an auto-translation glitch.

One malicious phishing scam that has recently become quite common is the 'Violations detected on your page' or 'Your account has been reported' fake message on Facebook, which deceives users into giving away their personal information. Here is a quick guide on what this scam is and how you can avoid it. 

In just four days, using only ChatGPT and a modest US$185 (about BDT 20k) investment, Sal Aiello and Monica Powers transformed a side hustle into a highly profitable AI startup. Fast forward to last month, the duo successfully sold their venture for a whopping $150,000 (about BDT 16 million).

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will be introducing premium subscriptions for users, as per a recent post by the current owner of X, Elon Musk. According to Musk, there will be two new tiers of X Premium subscriptions: one with lower cost and all the features but no reduction in ads, and the other with higher cost but no ads.

New reports are flooding in, pointing towards a recurring flaw that has iPhone 15 Pro Max users concerned: persistent images of home screen apps being burned into their device's display.

TikTok recently organised an educational workshop in Dhaka, focusing on platform navigation and content strategy. The event drew local creators and provided an overview of TikTok's functionalities through sessions like TikTok 101. The workshop placed emphasis on networking, offering attendees the chance to connect and discuss potential collaborations.

Mutual Trust Bank has partnered with courier and fintech company Delivery Tiger to streamline the loan process for small-scale sellers in Bangladesh, eliminating the need for physical documentation.

Meta, the parent company of the popular social media platform Facebook,  has recently announced that they are adding a feature called Broadcast Channels to Facebook and Messenger. According to Meta, broadcast channels are a public messaging tool that Facebook page admins and public figures can use to engage with all their followers in one unified space.

WhatsApp has introduced a passkey feature to safeguard users' information. The new system mandates using a face, fingerprint, or PIN number to access designated accounts. Consequently, only the intended individual will access the information stored within the WhatsApp account. This feature aims to give users security in safeguarding data, adding an extra layer of strong security to their WhatsApp accounts.

MG 5, a next-generation sports sedan, has been officially released in Bangladesh by RANCON British Motors Limited. As per RANCON, two variants of MG 5 will be made available in Bangladesh: turbo and non-turbo, priced at BDT 39 lakh and BDT 36 lakh respectively.

Apple's latest flagship lineup, the iPhone 15 series, is now officially available in Bangladesh. iPhone 15 and its variants can be bought in Bangladesh from the online shopping platform Salextra, with the price starting from BDT 159,999 for the base iPhone 15 model.

The Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority is launching 'University Innovation Hubs' in 10 universities to support startups and youth entrepreneurship. As a part of the 'Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem Development' (DEIED) project under the Hi-Tech Park Authority, three universities—Chittagong University, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, and United International University—are already actively involved in this venture.

Whether you're engaged in typing tasks, immersed in intense gaming sessions, or in the creative zone, your choice of keyboard can significantly impact your productivity, comfort, and overall satisfaction.

LinkedIn, the popular employment-centric social media platform owned by Microsoft, has recently announced that they are laying off 668 employees across engineering, talent, and finance teams. As per the company, this is their second round of mass firings this year, with the reason being the slow growth of revenue.