OpenAI shuts down AI video app Sora
25 March 2026, 14:44 PM Tech & Startup
OpenAI has confirmed it is discontinuing its Sora video platform, the tool that allowed users to generate and share AI-created video clips.
Claude can now directly control your computer
25 March 2026, 18:47 PM Tech & Startup
Anthropic has introduced a new feature that allows its AI assistant Claude to control a user's computer directly, pointing, clicking, and navigating screens to complete tasks without requiring separate integrations.
Fortnite maker Epic Games fires over 1,000 employees
25 March 2026, 14:58 PM Tech & Startup
Instagram finally lets you tap-to-pause Reels
24 March 2026, 18:15 PM Tech & Startup
Here are 7 gadget gift ideas for this Eid
17 March 2026, 15:37 PM Tech & Startup

Anthropic reaches $183 billion valuation after new funding

US-based AI company Anthropic has announced it is now valued at $183 billion following a recent funding round. This new valuation is significantly higher than the $61.5 billion figure reported in March.
3 September 2025, 08:18 AM

Google denies recent reports of Gmail security breach

Google has officially rejected recent reports of a major security breach affecting Gmail. In a blog post published on Monday, the company stated that Gmail remains safe and described claims of a widespread security warning as “entirely false”.
2 September 2025, 13:36 PM

How does 5G work, and why should we care?

Bangladesh enters the 5G era with promises of speed, low latency, and massive connectivity. While urban rollout faces infrastructure, cost, and device hurdles, 5G remains vital for smart cities, healthcare, startups, and the nation’s digital future.
2 September 2025, 12:44 PM

A guide for Gen Z founders: Navigating Bangladesh’s unfriendly, orthodox startup ecosystem

In Bangladesh, promise collides with a different set of frictions. Many Gen Z founders carry more self-awareness than spatial awareness; they can read a room emotionally but still misread how power, process, and patience work in this market.
2 September 2025, 07:11 AM

Why soft skills could be your strongest career asset

New research suggests that what really matters for long-term success may not be these job-specific skills at all. Instead, it’s the more flexible, often overlooked abilities – the so-called ‘soft skills’ that help people adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing workplace.
2 September 2025, 04:02 AM

5G: What it is, how it differs from 4G, and where the world stands

Bangladesh has entered the 5G era with limited commercial switch-ons by Robi Axiata and Grameenphone.
1 September 2025, 18:39 PM

AWD monsters and rare legends unite in Dhaka

Together, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and Subaru Impreza WRX STI have defined rally culture and sparked one of the most iconic rivalries in car history. At the Auto Rebellion Evo–STI Meet 2025 held this Friday, August 29, the legendary competition was on full display.
1 September 2025, 10:22 AM

Cisco and Oracle to cut hundreds of jobs: report

US tech companies Cisco and Oracle are set to eliminate hundreds of jobs in the San Francisco Bay Area, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report based on recent state filings.
1 September 2025, 09:41 AM

WhatsApp confirms hacking attack that targeted specific users

WhatsApp recently said it had uncovered a hacking attempt that exploited flaws in both its app and Apple devices. The company added that it fixed the issue and believes fewer than 200 people worldwide were affected.
1 September 2025, 08:29 AM

NASA satellite reveals how lightning sparks hidden pollution

Scientists from the University of Maryland have recently been able to watch lightning storms create pollution in the atmosphere almost as they happen, thanks to a new experiment with a NASA satellite.
1 September 2025, 08:06 AM

Researchers develop method to erase sensitive data from AI models

A group of researchers at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a new way to make artificial intelligence models “forget” sensitive or copyrighted information - even when the original training data is no longer available.
31 August 2025, 12:25 PM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
31 August 2025, 11:45 AM

SEO is dead? It’s been dying since 1997

If you’ve been in digital marketing for a while, you’ve probably heard the same prediction over and over again: “SEO is dead”. In fact, SEO has been “dying” since 1997 – yet here we are, still optimising, still ranking, and still adapting.
31 August 2025, 11:06 AM

Meta used Taylor Swift, other celebs’ likenesses for flirty AI, Reuters finds

A Reuters investigation has found that Meta created dozens of flirty social-media chatbots using the names and likenesses of celebrities like Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, and Selena Gomez without their consent.
31 August 2025, 08:31 AM

How to spot AI-edited photos

The dispute over a single frame reflects a broader challenge now gripping platforms worldwide: how to know if an image is real. Here are a few things to keep in mind on this matter.
31 August 2025, 08:23 AM

TikTok announces Ad Awards 2025

TikTok has recently announced its annual Ad Awards, with this year’s ceremony scheduled for December 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
28 August 2025, 14:50 PM

Hackers stole personal data of 4.4 million in TransUnion breach

TransUnion, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, has confirmed that a data breach exposed the personal information of more than 4.4 million customers.
28 August 2025, 14:18 PM

Google launches Pixel Care+ for device protection

Google has recently introduced Pixel Care+, a new protection programme for its hardware products, offering extended coverage and streamlined repair services for Pixel device owners.
28 August 2025, 13:54 PM

Carnival Internet launches Ecosystem Marketplace App

Carnival Internet, a fibre broadband provider, has recently launched an Ecosystem Marketplace App.
28 August 2025, 13:21 PM

Godzilla’s final bow: Saying goodbye to Nissan’s R35 GT-R

The GT-R stood its ground as an old-school, loud, and proud driving machine.
28 August 2025, 11:43 AM