Company projected 10% of 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams, banned goods

At first glance, Feroza Mahzabin appears to be just another computer science (CS) student at BRAC University – someone quietly fascinated by algorithms and the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI). But her latest project may transform communication for an entire community in Bangladesh that has long been left unheard.

Around 60 percent of mobile phones currently used in Bangladesh are operating illegally, according to the Mobile Industry Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (MIOB), which has warned that the growing grey market is putting legitimate manufacturers and government revenues at risk.

In an interview with The Daily Star, Lee outlines how the Taiwanese technology giant is positioning itself for the next decade, both globally and in Bangladesh.

It has become almost fashionable for companies to claim they are using AI. Every boardroom, every quarterly report, every strategic offsite seems to revolve around the same language of transformation.

The launch of Starlink has sparked fierce debate in India

Cisco has introduced a new AI system called Cisco IQ, designed to help businesses manage their IT infrastructure. As per an official blog post by the company, the platform aims to address challenges companies face with the complexity of AI-powered operations.

Global tech company IBM has announced it will reduce its workforce this quarter, a move that could affect thousands of employees.

Google has announced Project Suncatcher, a research initiative to explore the possibility of running powerful AI systems in space.

Microsoft has begun rolling out support for passkey storage in its Edge browser, allowing Windows users to save and sync passkeys through the Microsoft Password Manager. 

Several Japanese anime and manga publishing companies have jointly threatened legal action against OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement by its Sora 2 video generation app.

Canva has announced that its professional design app, Affinity, is now available free of charge. The software integrates photo editing, graphic design, and page layout tools in a single platform.

Apple has launched a new website for its App Store that allows users to browse apps for all Apple devices.

Apple is preparing to launch at least 15 new products throughout 2026, according to a report by Bloomberg's Apple analyst Mark Gurman. The planned releases would span iPhones, Macs, iPads, and new product categories.

Zabeer Zarif Akhter, a student of St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, has been selected to attend the CERN-Solvay student camp in Geneva, Switzerland, scheduled from April 19 to April 25, 2026.

Bangladesh’s Avik Anwar won both Renault Clio Cup class races as the Gulf Pro Car Series began its season at Yas Marina Circuit on November 1, securing a clean sweep in Round 1.

Researchers revealed that cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop and scale sophisticated attacks targeting users on Windows and macOS.

Microsoft is testing a new audio-sharing feature in Windows 11 that allows users to stream sound to two wireless headsets, speakers, earbuds, or hearing aids at the same time. 

WhatsApp has recently announced the introduction of passkey-encrypted backups, a feature that allows users to protect their backups using their device’s fingerprint, facial recognition, or screen lock code instead of relying on manually set passwords or 64-digit encryption keys.

YouTube has recently announced a suite of new tools designed to enhance the viewing experience on television screens, introducing 4K thumbnails, AI-powered video upscaling, and improved shopping features.