Tech & Startup

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

Bangladesh’s digital transformation roadmap draft: Key takeaways

Bangladesh’s ICT Division, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has released a draft version of the ‘National Digital Transformation Strategy’ on February 16, 2025.
18 February 2025, 11:02 AM

Pro-Russia hackers attack Italian bank and airport websites

A group of pro-Russian hackers launched cyberattacks on around 20 Italian websites, including those of major banks and airports, according to Italy’s cybersecurity agency. The attack, which took place on Monday, is believed to be linked to recent tensions between Italy and Russia, as per a recent report by Reuters.
18 February 2025, 09:17 AM

Musk launches 'scary smart' AI chatbot

The launch comes as the world's richest man is deploying the enormous powers granted him by US President Donald Trump to restructure and dismantle federal agencies
18 February 2025, 06:37 AM

From data to decisions: A beginner’s guide to data visualisation

As we generate vast amounts of data, transforming it into actionable insights has never been more important than now. However, how do we turn all that information into something meaningful? Enter data visualisation—your secret weapon for transforming large and complex datasets into clear and actionable insights. 
18 February 2025, 04:29 AM

Skills vs. networking: why you need both in your job hunt

New job hunters often wonder which is more important: skills or networking? The truth is, you need both. Your skills are the magic you bring to the table—everything you know and can do to get the job done. Networking, on the other hand, is all about making sure the right people know just how capable you are.
18 February 2025, 03:23 AM

Apple Maps may add ads: report

Apple may be considering introducing ads to its Maps app, according to a report by Apple analyst Mark Gurman of Bloomberg News.
17 February 2025, 09:17 AM

South Korea suspends DeepSeek downloads

South Korea has suspended new downloads of the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, citing concerns over personal data protection. The country’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced the decision on Monday, stating that the app will remain unavailable until it complies with local privacy laws.
17 February 2025, 06:56 AM

Avik Anwar secures podium finish in Clio Cup Middle East

Avik Anwar has become the first Bangladeshi driver to compete in the Clio Cup Middle East
16 February 2025, 17:35 PM