Instagram issues apology after adding the word 'terrorist' in certain Palestinian accounts

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.
22 October 2023, 10:50 AM

X, formerly Twitter, to launch premium subscription tiers

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.
21 October 2023, 08:58 AM

Broadcast Channels feature coming to Facebook and Messenger

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.
19 October 2023, 09:23 AM

WhatsApp launches passkey feature

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.
18 October 2023, 13:38 PM

LinkedIn to lay off 668 employees

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.
17 October 2023, 06:29 AM

TikTok and 10MS to award scholarships to 15K Bangladeshi students

TikTok has entered into a partnership with the 10 Minute School to launch the #ExamReady digital learning program. This initiative is set to facilitate online education and distance learning for students in grades 8 to 10, including SSC candidates.
16 October 2023, 09:48 AM

TikTok enforces stricter content moderation to control Hamas-related misinformation

TikTok, the popular short video platform, has recently announced that they are going to enforce stricter content moderation to control misinformation regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. These new steps by TikTok are being taken after a recent demand by the EU.
16 October 2023, 09:29 AM

Facebook will remove "posts or comments supporting Hamas"

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has recently announced that they are taking steps to control misinformation related to the Israel-Hamas War on their platforms. These steps will include removing any posts or comments supporting Hamas, as well as deleting content that "clearly identifies hostages" of the ongoing war.
14 October 2023, 06:30 AM

Adobe's new AI tool can match art styles of uploaded images

Adobe, the popular software company behind Photoshop and Illustrator, has recently announced a new image-generation tool called 'Generative Match' which can identify the art style of an uploaded image and generate new images, illustrations, and concept designs based on the matched art style.
12 October 2023, 05:58 AM

Google to go fully password-less; say hello to passkeys

Google has announced plans to revolutioniae user authentication by phasing out traditional passwords in favor of passkeys. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback earlier this year, the tech giant is now focusing on enhancing the accessibility of passkeys.
11 October 2023, 16:45 PM

TikTok launches month-long campaign for mental health awareness

TikTok is marking World Mental Health Day on October 10th with a month-long campaign focused on mental health awareness for October. The platform aims to combat mental health stigmas and demonstrates its commitment to this cause.
11 October 2023, 05:54 AM

Facebook's own account was 'hacked': Bizzare posts raise eyebrows

On October 7, Facebook's blue-ticked official account made a post calling for the release of the former Pakistani president and renowned cricketer, Imran Khan. Another post from the page openly criticised both the Indian and International Cricket Council for visa issues related to the hosting of the World Cup. The posts, which quickly drew significant attention, were swiftly removed, but not before raising eyebrows and sparking speculation about the security of the social media giant's platform.
8 October 2023, 14:32 PM

Facebook goes political; wants Pakistan's Imran Khan released

In an unexpected and unprecedented move, the official Facebook page posted a status urging for the release of Imran Khan, the current opposition leader of Pakistan, who has been recently incarcerated. The message, which simply read "Release Imran Khan", was swiftly removed from the platform, but not before it went viral, sparking discussions and speculations.
6 October 2023, 22:31 PM

Top cricket games for mobile gamers

With the Cricket World Cup 2023 fever gripping the globe this October, fans are eagerly turning to digital platforms to keep their excitement levels soaring. Whether they're waiting for the next big match or simply indulging in between-game analysis, top mobile cricket games for iOS and Android are offering the perfect fix. Here's a roundup of the most sought-after cricket games for die-hard enthusiasts:
3 October 2023, 16:55 PM

Meta plans to launch ad-free Facebook and Instagram in EU: reports

Meta Platforms Inc. is planning on launching ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram to users in the European Union nations for as much as $14/month, as per a recent report by The Wall Street Journal.  Under the unconfirmed plan, Meta would charge roughly 10 euros (about $10.49/BDT 1,163) a month on a desktop for a Facebook or Instagram account, and about 6 euros for each additional linked account.
3 October 2023, 08:15 AM

Google turns 25: A breakdown of the tech giant's journey

Google, the world-famous tech giant, has officially turned 25 years old. Let's take a look at the company's 25-year odyssey in revolutionising the internet as we know today.
27 September 2023, 07:33 AM

ChatGPT to launch voice chat support

OpenAI has announced a new update to ChatGPT in which the popular AI chatbot will be able to give responses in the form of voice and images. In this latest update, the user can directly build a conversation with ChatGPT like Apple’s Siri and Amazon's Alexa.
26 September 2023, 10:32 AM

Grab reportedly in talks to grab Foodpanda's business in Asia

Delivery Hero, the Berlin-based parent company of Foodpanda, has confirmed ongoing discussions about a partial sale of its Asian operations. Singapore's tech giant, Grab, is reportedly the front-runner in this potential acquisition. While the exact value of the deal remains undisclosed, market insiders speculate that the transaction could exceed 1 billion euros for the Foodpanda brand across several Southeast Asian nations.
26 September 2023, 08:19 AM

Facebook just changed its logo; spot the difference

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has rolled out an updated "identity system" for the social media giant, which includes a subtly redesigned logo. While at first glance the changes might appear minimal, a closer look reveals a darker shade of blue and a few modifications to the lowercase "f".
24 September 2023, 08:48 AM

Microsoft unveils its new Surface Laptop, AI powered Copilot, and more

Microsoft unveiled a slew of new products and updates at its Surface event this year. From groundbreaking hardware advancements to sophisticated software improvements, the tech behemoth continues to reshape the landscape of personal and professional computing. Here's a detailed look at the announcements that have caught the industry's attention
21 September 2023, 18:21 PM