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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
Apple launches AirPods Max 2
17 March 2026, 16:00 PM Tech & Startup

Meta to test paid tiers for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp: report

Meta is preparing to test new paid subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, according to reports from news outlets including TechCrunch and BBC. The plans would offer exclusive features while keeping the core versions of the apps free.
27 January 2026, 15:05 PM

The Gen Z guide to building a life outside of work

We design lives that feel inhabited, where days carry texture and seasons leave memory behind. Let's take a look at how Gen Z can quietly build that fullness.
27 January 2026, 11:44 AM

The future of work is not automation; it is supervision

Rather than removing humans from the loop, the next phase of AI adoption may make human judgment more central to professional work.
27 January 2026, 11:40 AM

France moves closer to banning social media for under-15s

France’s National Assembly has approved legislation that would bar children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, as the government intensifies efforts to address online bullying, youth violence and the mental health effects of digital life.
27 January 2026, 11:21 AM

Google Photos will let you create memes

Google is rolling out a new feature in its Photos app that allows users to generate personalised memes.
26 January 2026, 18:30 PM

TikTok, Meta, and YouTube face trial over youth addiction claims

TikTok, Meta Platforms, and YouTube are set to face trial in California this week over claims that their platforms contribute to youth addiction and mental health harm, according to a recent report by Reuters.
26 January 2026, 18:10 PM

Heavy AI use tied to higher depression levels, study suggests

A recent study has found that frequent use of generative artificial intelligence is linked to higher levels of depressive symptoms among adults in the United States.
25 January 2026, 20:55 PM

Here are the 4 things YouTube CEO wants in 2026

YouTube’s chief executive, Neal Mohan, has set out four big priorities for the platform in 2026, outlining plans that place creators, artificial intelligence, young audiences and new forms of monetisation at the centre of its future growth.
25 January 2026, 19:57 PM

Gemini can now use personal data for answers

Google has introduced a feature that allows Gemini AI to access and use a user's personal data from apps like Gmail, Photos, and YouTube to answer questions.
25 January 2026, 16:21 PM

Jobs of the week

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25 January 2026, 15:24 PM

Most companies can't control their own AI, survey finds

Most large companies lack visibility and control over the artificial intelligence systems operating within their networks, according to recent findings from the 2026 CISO AI Risk Report by Cybersecurity Insiders.
25 January 2026, 14:44 PM

Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia remake

Ubisoft has cancelled six video games, including the highly anticipated remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, as part of a major corporate restructuring.
24 January 2026, 19:49 PM

South Korea rolls out new law to regulate AI

South Korea has begun enforcing what it describes as the world’s first fully comprehensive legal framework governing artificial intelligence (AI), placing the country at the forefront of global efforts to regulate a technology that is rapidly reshaping everyday life.
24 January 2026, 17:29 PM

Oppo launches Reno 15 Series in Bangladesh

Oppo has officially launched the Reno 15 Series 5G in Bangladesh.
24 January 2026, 16:21 PM

Meta to cut 1,500 jobs as Zuckerberg bets on AI

Meta is preparing to cut about 1,500 jobs from its Reality Labs division, a move that would affect roughly 10 percent of the unit’s workforce, as the company intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
24 January 2026, 03:32 AM

They look like voters. They’re AI

Dozens of short videos circulating on social media in the run-up to the country’s 13th national parliamentary election feature what appear to be ordinary citizens making voting pledges, offering political endorsements, and criticising rival parties.
22 January 2026, 14:32 PM

Doctors’ AI chatbot OpenEvidence reaches $12 bln valuation

OpenEvidence, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup described as “ChatGPT for doctors”, has raised new funding that values the company at $12 billion, according to a recent report by CNBC.
21 January 2026, 21:30 PM

Tecno launches MEGAPAD SE in Bangladesh

Tecno has officially launched the MEGAPAD SE tablet in Bangladesh.
21 January 2026, 21:04 PM

NASA reveals new photo of dying star

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a new, detailed view of the Helix Nebula, a structure of gas created by a dying star, located 650 light-years from Earth.
21 January 2026, 11:45 AM

ChatGPT to predict age, restrict content for minors

OpenAI has begun rolling out an age prediction system for ChatGPT to identify accounts likely belonging to users under 18 and apply additional safety features.
21 January 2026, 11:06 AM