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Celestial AI, a Silicon Valley startup developing technology to speed up artificial intelligence (AI) systems, has recently raised an additional $250 million in venture capital, bringing the company’s total funding to $515 million.
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OpenAI signs nearly $12 bln deal with a company backed by Nvidia
OpenAI has signed a five-year, $11.9 billion agreement with CoreWeave, a cloud services provider specialising in AI-focused GPU infrastructure which is backed by Nvidia, according to a recent report by Reuters.
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Trump administration launches "self deport" app for immigrants: report
The Trump administration has introduced a new app, CBP Home, aimed at allowing immigrants in the US illegally to voluntarily "self-deport" rather than face potential arrest and detention, as per a recent report by Reuters.
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Musk says X hit by major cyberattack
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TikTok sale talks underway, deal possible soon, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has revealed that his administration is in discussions with four groups regarding the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, as per a recent report by Reuters.
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Oppo launches A5 Pro in Bangladesh
OPPO has officially launched the OPPO A5 Pro in Bangladesh.
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Revoo A10 and A12 electric bikes launched in Bangladesh
Two new electric bike models, Revoo A10 and Revoo A12, have recently been launched in Bangladesh.
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The biological computer that runs on living human cells
Cortical Labs, an Australia-based tech company, has recently unveiled the CL1, a 'biological' computer powered by living human neurons. Dubbed the 'Synthetic Biological Intelligence', this unique device allows researchers to study how real neurons process information, potentially offering a more human-relevant alternative to animal testing.
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A sex offender public registry has been launched in Bangladesh for the first time through the digital platform Shocheton.org.
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8 March 2025, 11:24 AM
Trump signs executive order to set up bitcoin reserve
US President Donald Trump has recently signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, using cryptocurrencies already owned by the US government.
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GlocalMe unveils 'smartphone for pets' at MWC 2025
GlocalMe introduced the PetPhone, a device designed to enable real-time interaction between pets and their owners at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 held in Barcelona.
7 March 2025, 04:02 AM
2 IUB students reach finals of Elon Musk’s ‘Not-A-Boring Competition’ in the US
Two undergraduate students from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have secured a place in the finals of the 2025 Not-A-Boring Competition, an annual engineering contest organised by The Boring Company, the tunnel-digging venture of billionaire Elon Musk.
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bKash and Huawei receives award at MWC Barcelona 2025
bKash and Huawei have been awarded the GSMA GLOMO ‘Best FinTech Innovation’ Award at MWC Barcelona 2025 for their digital loan solution, ‘Pay Later’, which provides short-term microloans to unbanked users in Bangladesh.
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The Porsche 718 Cayman T keeps the joy of driving alive
In an era where modern sports cars are increasingly defined by complex electronics and driver-assist systems, Porsche has taken a different approach with the 718 Cayman T—a car that prioritises simplicity, driver engagement, and the purest form of motoring.
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Scientists create ‘woolly mouse’ in breakthrough towards Mammoth revival
Scientists at Colossal Biosciences, a US biotechnology company, have recently announced that they have successfully created genetically modified mice with woolly coats in a development they say supports their long-term plan to bring back the woolly mammoth.
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The man who flew
On March 4, 2025, the sky over Jafarganj, near the banks of the Jamuna River, witnessed a remarkable feat—one that defied the expectations of an entire village. Amidst the cheers of an awestruck crowd, Julhas Molla, a 28-year-old electronic mechanic from Shaitgar Teota village in Shibalaya upazila, successfully flew an ultralight aircraft that he built with his own hands.
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Realme unveils prototype phone with interchangeable lens
Realme has unveiled a prototype for the 'Ultra' phone, featuring an interchangeable lens setup, at MWC 2025.
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