Hackers claim 6 million Bangladeshi CVs for sale on dark web

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Grok users hit by glitch producing strings of nonsensical responses
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23 August 2026 Technology
Some users of xAI's Grok chatbot have reported receiving streams of apparently meaningless words instead of normal answers, prompting the company to acknowledge a temporary generation problem.
Google gives publishers new tool to combat AI search
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23 August 2026 Technology
Google is giving online publishers a new way to encourage readers to prioritise their content across Search as media companies grapple with changes in referral traffic caused by AI-powered search products.
Alibaba plans $10.2bn share placement to fund global AI expansion
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23 August 2026 Technology
TikTok reaches $400m settlement over US children’s privacy lawsuit
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23 August 2026 Technology
Tech bro buys a 440-acre castle to show off
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22 August 2026 Technology
ChatGPT can now read and send Apple Messages from a Mac
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22 August 2026 Technology

Russia staying with International Space Station until 2028

Russian space officials have told their U.S. counterparts that Moscow expects to remain a part of the International Space Station at least until their own outpost in orbit is built in 2028, a senior NASA official told Reuters recently.
27 July 2022

NASA plans to bring back Mars rock samples

NASA plans to bring 30 Martian rock samples back to Earth in 2033, the agency mentioned recently, and is sending two small helicopters to help the mission.
27 July 2022

Facebook-parent Meta reports revenue drop for the first time

Meta Platforms issued a gloomy forecast after recording its first ever quarterly drop in revenue recently, with a global recession looming and competitive pressures weighing on its digital ads sales.
27 July 2022

Gaming time has little effect on short-term mental health: Oxford

According to a major study published by the University of Oxford, the short-term mental-health impact of playing video games “is probably too small” to be noticeable.
27 July 2022

Google Maps launches Street View in India after 11 years

Google Maps recently launched its panoramic Street View service in 10 Indian cities in partnership with Tech Mahindra and Genesys, 11 years after a first attempt ran into regulatory troubles.
27 July 2022

Zelenskyy couples' Vogue photoshoot trending in social media

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska recently appeared in a photoshoot for Vogue, which is currently trending on social media.
27 July 2022

Around 56% users are using mobiles for more than 5 years in Bangladesh

According to the preliminary reports of the first digital 'Census and Household Census 2022' by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), 55.89% of mobile users are using it for more than 5 years. Additionally, the number of internet users is 30.68% of the total population.
27 July 2022

Grand Finale of D1 Cup Bangladesh 2022 takes place

The Grand Finale of Esports Championship ‘D1 Cup Bangladesh 2022’ was recently held in International Convention City Bashundhara at the capital. 
27 July 2022

US Astronaut Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 jacket sold for $2.7 million

The jacket worn by US astronaut Buzz Aldrin during his 1969 flight to the Moon aboard Apollo 11 was sold at auction for $2.7 million in New York recently, Sotheby's announced.
27 July 2022

Google, world's biggest seller of online ads, may withstand global recession

Google search ads lifted parent Alphabet Inc close to Wall Street sales expectations on Tuesday, sending shares up on relief that the world's biggest seller of online advertising may withstand a global recession better than smaller rivals.
27 July 2022

Google reveals new logo for Play Store

Google has recently revealed a new logo for the Google Play Store to celebrate 10 years of Google Play services.
26 July 2022

Russia fines Google $34 million for violating rules

Russia's competition watchdog fined Alphabet's Google $34.2 million (2 billion roubles) recently for abusing its dominant position in the video hosting market, the regulator said in a statement.
26 July 2022

Russia to quit International Space Station

Russia has decided to quit the International Space Station “after 2024”, the newly-appointed chief of Moscow's space agency recently told Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
26 July 2022

Shohoz files writ with HC challenging legality of Tk 2 lakh fine

E-ticketing platform Shohoz recently filed a writ petition with the High Court (HC), challenging the legality of the Tk 2 lakh fine by the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) after receiving a complaint from Dhaka University student Mohiuddin Rony over irregularities in ticket sales.
26 July 2022

Elon Musk requests to defer Twitter trial to October 17

Elon Musk asked a judge to schedule a five-day trial beginning Oct. 17, not Oct. 10 as requested by Twitter Inc (TWTR.N), to resolve his bid to walk away from his $44 billion deal to acquire the social media platform, according to a court filing on Tuesday.
26 July 2022

School of Influencers winners announced

The School of Influencers program has been introduced in Bangladesh by ‘The Marvel - Be You’ for the first time. 
25 July 2022

Musk denies having 'romantic' affair with Google co-founder Brin's wife

Musk's tweets came after a Wall Street Journal report that cited unidentified sources saying he had engaged in a brief affair with Shanahan.
25 July 2022

Chinese researchers create laser that can write in the air

Chinese researchers have recently demonstrated an extremely powerful laser that can generate Chinese characters in the air, reports South China Morning Post (SCMP).
24 July 2022

TikTok adds new personalisation and safety features

Users can now find new ways to discover content while enjoying a more secure browsing experience.
24 July 2022

QR codes are essential, but some may hurt you

With more dependency on the internet, the cases of online scams are always on the rise. Among different innovative ways to scam people, tricking users through QR codes is a very common scenario. Since the early 2000s, QR codes have been in use, and these are still alive and well. Smartphone cameras can even scan them directly. The continued usefulness of QR codes is due in large part to changes to different marketing channels and new applications for their usage. Popular among modern tech users, QR codes have become essential in transferring large amounts of data by providing an easy and quick way to promote website URLs. However, it bodes to be careful when using QR codes.
24 July 2022
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