With that, another weekend rolls around. Until next time.

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has urged US aerospace manufacturer Space X to launch its Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh.

Indian conglomerate Tata Group is reportedly on the brink of finalising an agreement to acquire a factory in Karnataka, India, currently owned by Wistron Corporation—a key supplier for Apple Inc. If the deal is successfully closed by August, it would mark the first instance of an Indian company engaging in the assembly of iPhones.

Out of the 54 global teams participating, 25 teams have successfully advanced to the final round, including Altair from the Islamic University Of Technology (IUT) and Team Interplanetar from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

Odisha TV (OTV), an Odia-based news station in India, has unveiled its first artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor named Lisa. Lisa made her debut appearance in a video tweeted by OTV, where she introduced herself to the world. In her announcement, she declared the moment as historic and revealed her upcoming role as a news update host. Lisa reportedly possesses the ability to communicate fluently in multiple languages, including Odia, English, and others.

The compromised information includes highly sensitive financial records such as account details, statements, and tax information.

Shortly after the launch of Threads, it became apparent that Mark Zuckerberg's new Twitter competitor had opted for a .net domain instead of the customary .com. The reason behind this choice lies in the fact that the .com domain had already been claimed by another platform, also called Threads, led by one Rousseau Kazi, serving as its Co-Founder and CEO.

Twitter, the popular microblogging platform, threatened Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, with a lawsuit a few hours after the launch of Threads - an app many believe to be Meta's replacement for Twitter. 

Infinix has launched its latest addition to its Note series, the Note 30 Pro in Bangladesh.

TECNO recently launched a new lineup of smartphones with two models: CAMON 20 and CAMON 20 Pro. Both phones feature the CAMON PUZZLE deconstructionist design, alongside a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, and in-display fingerprint sensor.

Mobile and desktop users visiting ChatGPT fell 9.7% last month, states a recent report by The Washington Post. Downloads of ChatGPT's iOS app are also showing a steady drop. 

Speaking at the prestigious Bangabandhu International Cyber Security Awareness Award program, the State Minister of Information and Technology (ICT), Junaid Ahmed Palak, acknowledged the recent data leak by a government website and assumed full responsibility for the data breach, emphasizing the need to address the issue promptly.

Many users in Bangladesh and other countries are facing problems when trying to send messages, photos and videos through the Messenger app of Facebook.

Owned by local car enthusiast Kazi Tahzid, this STi was originally owned by one of his close friends and started as a 2007 base model Impreza. In 2020, using a CKD imported from Japan, it was converted into a 2006 Impreza WRX STi

The remarkable level of accessibility and proficiency exhibited by AI tools has educators, students, and tech enthusiasts engaged in vigorous debates about one big question: should university students use AI in their courses?

As the world's first US $3 trillion company, Apple stands as a shining example of how a relentless pursuit of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction can drive unparalleled success in the ever-evolving world of technology.

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Threads, unlike its invite-only beta phase competitor Bluesky, seems to have no restrictions on user access, apart from requiring an Instagram account.

In the midst of uncertainty surrounding Twitter under the leadership of Elon Musk, users are increasingly seeking alternative platforms that offer a different social media experience. As the search for a suitable Twitter replacement gains momentum, we present six potential alternatives that have captured the attention of those contemplating a departure from the Twitterverse.

As per a recent announcement by The Dutch government, electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartwatches, and tablets disrupt learning in classrooms, and as such, they will not be allowed in middle and high-school classrooms starting next year.