Tech & Startup

Here are 7 gadget gift ideas for this Eid

17 March 2026, 15:37 PM Tech & Startup

YouTube and FIFA agree deal to stream World Cup match segments

18 March 2026, 22:32 PM Tech & Startup

YouTube has reached a new agreement with FIFA that will allow rights-holding broadcasters to stream parts of World Cup matches on the platform, in a move aimed at expanding the tournament’s reach among younger and more digitally engaged audiences.

The US government just registered a domain named aliens.gov

18 March 2026, 22:53 PM Tech & Startup

The United States' Executive Office of the President has registered the domain name aliens.gov, according to a bot that monitors federal domain registrations, in a move that is likely to fuel fresh speculation about the Trump administration’s stated plans to release government records related to aliens and unidentified flying objects.

BuzzFeed unveils AI-powered social apps at SXSW

18 March 2026, 21:37 PM Tech & Startup

Samsung and AMD sign MoU on next-generation AI memory

18 March 2026, 21:14 PM Tech & Startup

Fake security tool targets 1.8 bln Gmail users in new phishing scam: report

18 March 2026, 19:36 PM Tech & Startup

Apple launches AirPods Max 2

17 March 2026, 16:00 PM Tech & Startup

Apple acquires MotionVFX, maker of Final Cut Pro plug-ins

17 March 2026, 13:16 PM Tech & Startup

Alibaba's Qwen AI can now order food and book trips

Alibaba has launched a new upgrade to its Qwen AI app, enabling it to perform real-world tasks such as ordering food delivery and booking travel within the chat interface.

15 January 2026, 11:14 AM

OpenAI strikes $10 billion deal with chipmaker Cerebras

OpenAI has recently announced that it will purchase up to 750 megawatts of computing power from chipmaker Cerebras in a deal valued at more than $10 billion over its three-year lifespan, as per a Reuters report.

15 January 2026, 11:00 AM

Trump places 25% tariff on key AI chips

US President Trump issued a new national security directive on Wednesday, placing a 25% import tax on select advanced artificial intelligence chips. The order specifically names semiconductors like Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X processors.

15 January 2026, 10:23 AM

Apple launches 'Creator Studio' subscription service

Apple has introduced a new subscription service called Apple Creator Studio, bundling several of its professional creative applications into one package for $12.99 per month or $129 per year.

14 January 2026, 16:02 PM

US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions

The change would permit Nvidia to sell its powerful H200 chip to Chinese buyers if certain conditions are met -- including proof of "sufficient" US supply -- while sales of its most advanced processors would still be blocked.

14 January 2026, 10:20 AM

Duolingo CFO set to step aside

Duolingo, the mobile language learning platform, has recently announced that its chief financial officer (CFO), Matt Skaruppa, will step down after nearly six years in the role.

13 January 2026, 13:14 PM

Why some good leaders stop getting better

‘Far enemy’ and ‘near enemy’ are concepts that come from Buddhist psychology and can be very useful in self-development.

13 January 2026, 12:21 PM

Gen-Z guide to choosing your first career direction

The pressure to choose a career that sounds impressive, feels meaningful, and leads somewhere stable often turns the first job into a personal referendum. The truth, however, is less dramatic and more practical.

13 January 2026, 12:11 PM

Google adds shopping and checkout features in Gemini chatbot

Google has integrated a direct shopping and checkout feature into its Gemini AI chatbot, enabling users to complete online purchases without needing to exit the conversation.

12 January 2026, 14:06 PM

Andreessen Horowitz raises over $15 bln funding

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has raised more than $15 billion across five new investment funds, according to a recent announcement.

12 January 2026, 13:21 PM

BTCL reduces .bd domain price

Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has recently announced a reduction in the registration and renewal fees for two categories of .bd domain names.

11 January 2026, 18:13 PM

AI could be used to design bioterrorism weapons, warns Bill Gates

In an annual note, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could be used to design bioterrorism weapons if the technology is not properly governed.

11 January 2026, 17:25 PM

BTCL reduces internet price in Bangladesh

BTCL slashes internet price, introduces new packages

Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has announced revisions to its internet packages, increasing internet speeds across all existing data packs without raising monthly prices.

11 January 2026, 16:52 PM

Jobs of the week

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

11 January 2026, 16:20 PM

CES 2026: 'physical AI' takes centre stage

The recently wrapped CES 2026 in Las Vegas made one thing clear: artificial intelligence has moved beyond screens and into the physical world.

11 January 2026, 15:24 PM

How Posh Celebration is trying to modernise event management in Bangladesh

Posh Celebration describes itself as an AI-enabled platform where customers can build an event plan and book vendors through a single workflow.

11 January 2026, 14:56 PM

DeepSeek to launch new AI model focused on coding in February

DeepSeek did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

11 January 2026, 09:10 AM

Avg smartphone prices could rise by 6.9% in 2026

The global technology industry is bracing for a sustained rise in random-access memory (RAM) prices through 2026, a shift expected to ripple across consumer electronics markets, particularly desktops and smartphones.

10 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Banglalink launches nationwide Wi-Fi calling service

Banglalink has officially launched its nationwide Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) calling service, enabling customers across Bangladesh to make voice calls using Wi-Fi alongside mobile networks.

8 January 2026, 15:58 PM

Into the world of refurbished ThinkPads: a beginner’s guide

Originally developed by IBM and later continued by Lenovo, the ThinkPad line has built a reputation for durability, repairability and a no-nonsense approach to design. That matters when you are buying a device that has already lived one life.

8 January 2026, 13:01 PM