Google has released a new update to Bard, in which the AI chatbot can understand and give replies in over 40 languages, including Bangla. 

In order to give themselves or their children the best education possible, many young adults and their parents dream of studying abroad. While studying abroad may sound exciting, it's important to think about the difficulties that may arise from living in a foreign country. The decision to study abroad must be carefully thought out, mentally and financially prepared and last but not the least, willing to make sacrifices for the long-term goal. A student should examine the following four challenges carefully before pursuing his/her academic goal abroad

In a world driven by technological advancement, there are few endeavours as inspiring as those dedicated to unravelling the complexities of the digital realm. Today, we pay homage to one such endeavour, one that has shaped the landscape of technology journalism in Bangladesh over the past decade. With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Bytes, a publication that has been a beacon of knowledge, insight, and innovation since its inception in 2013.

The Linux-based operating system openKylin was built by about 4,000 developers. The OS is currently used in China's space programmes, as well as the country's finance and energy industries.

As per the MoU, the two companies will jointly manufacture environment-friendly electric bikes in the country to improve the riding experience for local customers. The partnership also plans to improve the e-bike industry in Bangladesh through the introduction of technologically advanced products. 

Reeves Callaway, the visionary founder of Callaway Cars and a legendary figure within the Corvette community, has sadly passed away at the age of 75. Callaway Cars confirmed his untimely demise, revealing that he succumbed to injuries sustained in a tragic fall at his residence in Newport Beach, California. A pioneer known for pushing the boundaries of performance engineering, Reeves Callaway leaves behind a remarkable legacy that forever altered the landscape of high-performance automobiles.

Despite being a relatively nascent concept in the country, digital health bears the potential to fundamentally redefine healthcare access for Bangladesh's 160 million residents, making healthcare available within the palm of their hands.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of Twitter, has announced the launch of a new AI company called xAI.

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.

The leaked data includes names, birth dates, and National Identification (NID) numbers of over 50 million users which is alledgedly easily accessible through a simple Google search