How to transfer chats and information into Gemini from other chatbots
28 March 2026, 02:30 AM Tech & Startup
Google has recently introduced new tools designed to make it easier for users to transfer conversations and personal data from rival artificial intelligence (AI) platforms into its chatbot, Gemini.
PlayStation 5 to become more expensive
27 March 2026, 21:38 PM Tech & Startup
Sony has raised the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles worldwide, with the standard model increasing by $100 in the United States to $649.99, effective April 2.
WhatsApp brings 6 new features
27 March 2026, 19:01 PM Tech & Startup
Google is expanding Search Live globally
27 March 2026, 17:36 PM Tech & Startup
OpenAI shuts down AI video app Sora
25 March 2026, 14:44 PM Tech & Startup

Will overworking get you ahead? 

We’ve all been there—burning the midnight oil, skipping lunch breaks, or replying to emails at 2 am because we believe that grinding harder than everyone else is the golden ticket to promotions and respect. But is it really? The truth is far more nuanced than a simple 'yes' or 'no'.
26 February 2025, 04:07 AM

Starlink will end internet shutdowns

Bangladesh has invited Elon Musk’s Starlink to enter its market with the primary goal of preventing future internet shutdowns, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday.
25 February 2025, 19:01 PM

Five essential gears to begin your astrophotography journey

From capturing stunning shots of the Milky Way to photographing rare cosmic events, Bangladesh’s astrophotography community is growing, fuelled by curiosity and creativity. Here are five essential pieces of gear to help you embark on your own astrophotography journey.
25 February 2025, 07:51 AM

Apple to invest $500 bln in US; create 20,000 new jobs

Apple has unveiled ambitious plans to invest $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, which includes building a state-of-the-art factory in Texas for artificial intelligence (AI) servers and creating 20,000 new research and development jobs nationwide, as per a recent report by Reuters.
25 February 2025, 05:25 AM

BYD launches Sealion 6 in Bangladesh

BYD has recently launched Sealion 6 in Bangladesh. The hybrid EV features an ocean aesthetics-inspired design, BYD's signature Blade Battery, a 60-litre fuel tank, an 18.2 KW battery, around 1092 km of combined driving range, and other features.
24 February 2025, 10:10 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
24 February 2025, 09:27 AM

China's Alibaba to invest $50 bn in AI, cloud computing

The gains have been boosted since the Hangzhou-based firm announced robust sales growth last week
24 February 2025, 05:53 AM

Starlink: Yunus asks Musk to come over, launch it within 90 days

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has extended an invitation to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh and oversee the launch of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in the country within the next 90 working days.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

TikTok lays off trust and safety staff in Singapore: Report

TikTok has laid off at least a dozen employees from its trust and safety team in Singapore as part of a global restructuring effort aimed at aligning its operations with long-term growth plans, according to a report by The Straits Times.
21 February 2025, 13:47 PM

Messenger rolls out new safety, useful, and fun features

Meta's latest updates reflect a commitment to making Messenger safer, more useful, social and fun
20 February 2025, 11:28 AM

Bangla eBook reader apps you can try out

If you're looking for Bangla eBook reader apps to add to your reading experience, here are some free ones you can try out. All these apps are available on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
20 February 2025, 08:33 AM

Microsoft unveils Muse, AI model for video game generation

Microsoft has recently introduced Muse, an artificial intelligence model designed to generate both game visuals and gameplay actions. Developed in collaboration with Ninja Theory, a subsidiary of Xbox Game Studios, Muse aims to assist in game development by predicting game dynamics based on human input.
20 February 2025, 03:43 AM

Apple reveals its version of budget AI: the $599 iPhone 16e

The iPhone 16e will be powered by the A18 chip used in more expensive models launched in September 2024
20 February 2025, 03:05 AM

Steam game PirateFi exposed as dangerous info-stealing malware 

A free-to-play video game on Steam named 'PirateFi' has been unmasked as a malicious scheme to distribute the notorious Vidar info-stealer malware, prompting Valve to urgently remove the title and warn players that their computers—and sensitive data—may be compromised.
19 February 2025, 11:09 AM

Roundtable discussion on university incubators hosted at NSU

A roundtable discussion on the topic 'The role of university incubators in fostering Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem' was recently organised by NSU Startups Next (NSUSN) at North South University.
19 February 2025, 10:19 AM

How to save your Facebook Live videos before they are deleted

Starting February 19, Facebook will automatically delete live broadcast videos from Pages and profiles after 30 days, according to a recent announcement by the popular social media platform. Users who want to keep their live videos must download or transfer them before they expire. Here's how you do so.
19 February 2025, 05:40 AM

Former OpenAI CTO launches new startup; hires several OpenAI employees

Mira Murati, the former OpenAI Chief Technology Officer, has recently launched her new AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, assembling a team of 30 top researchers and engineers. About 20 of these hires are former OpenAI employees, with additional experts coming from companies such as Meta and Mistral.
19 February 2025, 05:12 AM

New esports champions crowned at NSU Tech Fest

NSU Tech Fest 2025 has recently wrapped up, featuring four esports tournaments: Valorant (male), Valorant (female), EA Sports FC 25, eFootball Mobile, and the crowning of new esports champions.
18 February 2025, 13:48 PM

Asus Vivobook S 15: The future is snapping into place

With the Asus Vivobook S 15 in hand—one of the first Copilot+ PCs powered by this much-hyped chip—it’s time to see if the revolution lives up to the anticipation. This processor promises high-octane performance with battery life that borders on sorcery. But is it the MacBook Air-killer Windows users have been waiting for? Let’s find out.
18 February 2025, 11:59 AM

Roadshows of ‘Seeds For The Future Bangladesh’ 2025 begin

Huawei has recently launched its roadshows for the ‘Seeds For The Future Bangladesh’, an initiative designed to enhance the nation’s ICT ecosystem by improving students’ knowledge and skills.
18 February 2025, 11:27 AM