OpenAI changes Sora app policy after backlash

OpenAI has reversed its controversial copyright policy for the Sora AI video app, announcing new controls that give rights holders more authority over how their characters are used. The change comes days after the app's launch drew criticism from Hollywood over its initial "opt-out" approach.
6 October 2025, 09:51 AM

Hackers claim 1 billion Salesforces records were stolen: report

A group of cybercriminals claim to have stolen nearly one billion records from companies using Salesforce software, though Salesforce maintains its own systems were not breached, states a recent report by Reuters. 
6 October 2025, 09:08 AM

Meta tracks employee AI usage with 'games': report

Meta is monitoring employee adoption of AI tools through internal dashboards and has created a gamified system to encourage usage, according to a recent report by Business Insider.
5 October 2025, 10:58 AM

Jobs of the week

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5 October 2025, 09:46 AM

Apple removes ICE-tracking apps after US gov request

Apple has removed several ICE-tracking apps, including ICEBlock, from its App Store following contact from the Trump administration, as per an official statement by the tech giant.
5 October 2025, 07:39 AM

Bitcoin hits record-high value of over $125,000

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high on Sunday, surpassing $125,000 for the first time. 
5 October 2025, 07:24 AM

ISACA celebrates global community day

ISACA’s Dhaka Chapter joined IT professionals across the world on October 4 to mark the organisation’s annual Community Day, a global initiative dedicated to volunteer service and community engagement.
4 October 2025, 12:35 PM

Indian ministers push local apps over WhatsApp, Google and Microsoft after US tariff

India’s top ministers are publicly backing homegrown technology firms in a renewed push for “Made in India” products, following the United States’ decision to impose a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports in August. 
4 October 2025, 12:13 PM
3 October 2025, 03:10 AM

Saving society from disinformation: A shared responsibility

In Bangladesh, where many people still struggle to access quality education, where digital literacy is limited, and where institutions often fail to hold themselves accountable, the spread of misinformation is especially dangerous. 
2 October 2025, 17:28 PM

Supermoon and 2 meteor showers scheduled to happen this October

On October 6, 2025 the Moon will appear significantly larger and brighter than usual which is also known as a supermoon, according to a recent blog by NASA, the space agency. This will be the first of three Supermoons to be observed in 2025. 
2 October 2025, 12:47 PM

Elon Musk announces ‘Grokipedia’ as rival to Wikipedia

Elon Musk has recently said that his artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is developing a digital encyclopedia called “Grokipedia” to compete with Wikipedia, which he has frequently criticised for what he describes as ‘political bias’.
2 October 2025, 11:20 AM

Google warns of hackers sending extortion emails

Google has warned that a hacking group claiming affiliation with the notorious Cl0p ransomware gang is sending extortion emails to executives at various organisations. According to reports by Reuters and Bloomberg, the hackers claim to have stolen sensitive data from Oracle's E-Business Suite, a widely used business application platform.
2 October 2025, 05:48 AM

OpenAI hits $500 billion valuation: report

OpenAI has reached a $500 billion valuation after current and former employees sold approximately $6.6 billion worth of shares, according to a recent Reuters report citing a source familiar with the matter. The deal represents a significant increase from the company’s previous $300 billion valuation.
2 October 2025, 05:29 AM

We do not use the phone’s microphone to eavesdrop on you, says Instagram Head

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has recently addressed widespread speculation that social media platforms listen to private conversations to deliver targeted advertisements.
1 October 2025, 19:42 PM

OpenAI's new video tool can use copyrighted content by default: report

OpenAI's new AI video generator, Sora 2, will use copyrighted material from television and movie studios by default unless rights holders explicitly opt out, as per reports from Reuters and The Wall Street Journal.
1 October 2025, 07:34 AM

Google to make its G more shiny

Google is giving its most recognisable symbol a new look, updating the four-colour “G” that has represented the company for the past decade.
30 September 2025, 14:23 PM

Strengthening remittance through safe money transfers

Behind scenic selfies and videos of people living abroad, there lie untold struggles of theirs. The tireless work of the migrants supports their families back home, and for countries like Bangladesh, their remittances are becoming vital to survival.
30 September 2025, 12:45 PM

Tecno launches POVA 5G series in Bangladesh

Tecno has officially introduced the POVA 5G Series in Bangladesh at a launch event held at the Tecno Flagship Outlet, Centrepoint, Uttara on September 30. The series includes three new models: the POVA 7 Pro 5G, the POVA Slim 5G, and the POVA Curve 5G.
30 September 2025, 12:14 PM

Opera launches AI browser that can do tasks for user

Opera has introduced a new AI-powered browser called Neon, designed to perform tasks directly within web pages rather than simply displaying information. The browser can fill out forms, compare data across websites, and even draft code on a user's behalf.
30 September 2025, 11:01 AM