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Facebook has announced a new artificial intelligence-powered version of Creator Studio, transforming the platform's creator management tool into a standalone app designed to help content creators grow their audiences and manage their online presence more efficiently.

OpenAI and Broadcom have unveiled Jalapeño, a custom artificial intelligence (AI) chip designed to improve the speed and efficiency of large language model (LLM) inference.

Kaspersky, the Cybersecurity firm, has identified at least 336 fraudulent websites impersonating official World Cup platforms since the tournament began on June 11.

The newly proposed Gambling Prevention Bill, 2026, is slated to repeal the Public Gambling Act of 1867 and introduce a regime targeting not only conventional betting operations but also online platforms, cryptocurrency-based wagering systems, influencer-driven promotion networks, and the digital infrastructure that supports them.

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Revora, formerly known as MyAlice, has secured $2 million in seed funding to build what it describes as an AI operating platform for online merchants.

Anthropic has launched Claude Tag, a feature that integrates its AI assistant into Slack channels, allowing team members to tag @Claude to assign tasks.

Meta has introduced a new line of smart glasses under its own brand name, simply called Meta Glasses, which start at $299.

Groq, a US-based AI chip and cloud infrastructure company, has raised $650 million in fresh funding to expand its AI inference cloud, the company announced on Monday.

A ransomware attack on Tata Electronics has led to the leak of confidential manufacturing documents belonging to Apple and Tesla, according to a recent Reuters report.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing the construction of a powerful quantum computer for scientific research.

Oracle reduced its global workforce by around 21,000 employees, or 13%, during its 2026 fiscal year, according to the company’s annual report released on Monday.

In an interview with The Daily Star, Waqas Hassan, Regional Lead for Asia at the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership, highlights inclusive policymaking, stronger public-private partnerships, and community-based connectivity models as ways to build a more equitable digital future.

SpaceSail, China’s low Earth orbit satellite operator, has launched a new round of fundraising, according to a report by state media outlet Securities Times.

It may seem a convenient way to watch sport, films and TV programmes via unofficial or unfamiliar links. But streaming in this way can leave users open to a variety of risks that are not always immediately obvious.

Uber has launched Premier Plus in Dhaka, introducing a new ride category aimed at passengers seeking a more premium travel experience through newer vehicles and highly rated drivers.

Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah, founder of fintech company CRED, is set to become the next head of WhatsApp, according to a recent announcement by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

SK Hynix has overtaken Samsung Electronics to become South Korea’s most valuable listed company, capping a remarkable turnaround for a chipmaker that was once on the brink of collapse and showcasing the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the global semiconductor industry.

Chevron has signed a 20-year agreement with Microsoft to supply electricity from a planned natural gas-fired power project in West Texas, as major technology companies seek to secure energy sources for the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI).