Instagram updates its wordmark for the first time in a decade

Tech & Startup Desk
17 August 2026 Technology
Google unveils Pixel 11 lineup, AirTag rival, and new Gemini features
Tech & Startup Desk
17 August 2026 Technology
Google has held its annual hardware event, Made by Google 2026, unveiling the Pixel 11 smartphone series, a new Pixel Watch 5, and the Pixel Tag, a $29 tracking device that takes direct aim at Apple's AirTag.
Competency based BCS viva: how candidates can prepare
Tech & Startup Desk
17 August 2026 Technology
Bangladesh's civil service recruitment system is moving towards a competency-based approach to the viva voce, changing the emphasis from what candidates know to how they have applied their skills in real-world situations.

Google warns of hackers sending extortion emails

Google has warned that a hacking group claiming affiliation with the notorious Cl0p ransomware gang is sending extortion emails to executives at various organisations. According to reports by Reuters and Bloomberg, the hackers claim to have stolen sensitive data from Oracle's E-Business Suite, a widely used business application platform.
2 October 2025

OpenAI hits $500 billion valuation: report

OpenAI has reached a $500 billion valuation after current and former employees sold approximately $6.6 billion worth of shares, according to a recent Reuters report citing a source familiar with the matter. The deal represents a significant increase from the company’s previous $300 billion valuation.
2 October 2025

We do not use the phone’s microphone to eavesdrop on you, says Instagram Head

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has recently addressed widespread speculation that social media platforms listen to private conversations to deliver targeted advertisements.
1 October 2025

OpenAI's new video tool can use copyrighted content by default: report

OpenAI's new AI video generator, Sora 2, will use copyrighted material from television and movie studios by default unless rights holders explicitly opt out, as per reports from Reuters and The Wall Street Journal.
1 October 2025

Google to make its G more shiny

Google is giving its most recognisable symbol a new look, updating the four-colour “G” that has represented the company for the past decade.
30 September 2025

Strengthening remittance through safe money transfers

Behind scenic selfies and videos of people living abroad, there lie untold struggles of theirs. The tireless work of the migrants supports their families back home, and for countries like Bangladesh, their remittances are becoming vital to survival.
30 September 2025

Tecno launches POVA 5G series in Bangladesh

Tecno has officially introduced the POVA 5G Series in Bangladesh at a launch event held at the Tecno Flagship Outlet, Centrepoint, Uttara on September 30. The series includes three new models: the POVA 7 Pro 5G, the POVA Slim 5G, and the POVA Curve 5G.
30 September 2025

Opera launches AI browser that can do tasks for user

Opera has introduced a new AI-powered browser called Neon, designed to perform tasks directly within web pages rather than simply displaying information. The browser can fill out forms, compare data across websites, and even draft code on a user's behalf.
30 September 2025

The smart way to avoid burning out at work

Bangladesh’s corporate economy is moving at pace. Hours can be long, commutes punishing, and the smartphone rarely sleeps. Burnout is a predictable consequence, but it is not inevitable. Let’s take a look at what burnout is, why the risk is acute in Bangladesh, and the most effective, evidence-based steps individuals and employers can take to prevent it.
30 September 2025

How AI is making remote work smarter

From drafting emails faster to scheduling meetings more smoothly, AI has quietly become a co-worker in the background. However, beyond convenience, new research shows that AI is changing the way remote work operates - shaping team collaboration, work patterns, and even the perks companies offer to attract talent.
30 September 2025

YouTube to pay $22 million in settlement with Trump

The $22 million will go toward Trump's latest construction project at the White House
30 September 2025

Saudi-backed consortium to acquire EA for $55 billion; all cash

Electronic Arts (EA) has entered into an agreement to be acquired by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners in a $55 billion all-cash transaction.
29 September 2025

Oppo unveils A6 Pro in Bangladesh

Oppo Bangladesh has recently unveiled the A6 Pro smartphone in Bangladesh.
29 September 2025

YouTube experiments with AI music hosts in new feature

YouTube has launched YouTube Labs, a new platform for testing experimental AI features, with its first trial being AI-generated music hosts. The digital hosts are designed to provide commentary, artist stories, and fan trivia alongside music playback on the YouTube Music app, according to an official blog post.
29 September 2025

BTCL to launch virtual network SIMs

Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) will begin offering mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) SIM cards and app-based IP calling, according to a recent Facebook post by Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser at the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology.
29 September 2025

Anthropic to triple global workforce amid overseas growth

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has announced plans to triple its international workforce this year, citing strong demand for its Claude AI models outside the United States, as per a recent report by Reuters. The company will also expand its applied AI team fivefold as part of the global expansion.
29 September 2025

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
28 September 2025

Too nostalgic? Snapchat says pay up

Snapchat is introducing paid storage plans for its ‘Memories’ feature, asking users with large digital archives to begin paying for space that was previously free.
28 September 2025

Microsoft Photos will look more like Google Photos from now

Microsoft is rolling out a new update to its Photos app on Windows 11 that brings AI-driven auto-categorisation, a feature long associated with Google Photos, the app for storing photos.
28 September 2025

Meta launches ‘Vibes’ for creating AI videos

Meta has recently unveiled an update to the Meta AI app called ‘Vibes’, offering users the ability to create and share short-form AI-generated videos. 
28 September 2025
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