A team of researchers at Penn State University have created a working computer using ultra-thin, two-dimensional materials instead of silicon, potentially paving the way for thinner, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics. 

Klarna, a Swedish fintech company, has recently launched an artificial intelligence-powered hotline allowing users to provide feedback directly to a virtual version of its CEO and co-founder, Sebastian Siemiatkowski.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has invested $14.8 billion in Scale AI, a data-labeling startup, in a deal that values the company at $29 billion. As part of the agreement, Scale AI’s 28-year-old CEO, Alexandr Wang, will step down to join Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

Dr Md Manjurul Ahsan, a Bangladeshi-born scientist and current Research Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma, has been ranked among the top 0.5% of scholars worldwide, according to the 2024 Top Scholar rankings by ScholarGPS , a global scholarly analytics platform.

A biometric identity verification project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Alex Blania is launching in the United Kingdom this week. The initiative, known as ‘World’, relies on a device called the ‘Orb’ to scan people's eyes to confirm whether users are human.

Meta Platforms and TikTok have challenged a supervisory fee imposed by the European Union (EU), arguing that the levy is disproportionate and based on flawed calculations, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Coco Robotics, a Los Angeles-based startup developing self-driving delivery vehicles, has raised $80 million in new funding, the company announced on June 11.

The European Union (EU) is preparing new rules aimed at improving the energy efficiency of data centres, said the bloc’s energy commissioner, as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) places increasing strain on electricity supplies.

Finding the perfect gift for Dad isn’t always easy - especially when he’s not big on gadgets. But the right piece of tech can still make his life easier, more enjoyable, and even a little more fun. Here are our top picks for tech gifts to consider this Father’s Day.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to push for a ban on social media access for teens under 15 across the European Union (EU), following a deadly stabbing at a middle school in north-east France.

Snap Inc., the company behind the social media app Snapchat, has revealed plans to launch its newest augmented reality (AR) glasses, called Specs, in 2026. The announcement was made at the Augmented World Expo 2025, marking the company's latest attempt to establish itself in the wearable AR market after mixed results with previous iterations of its 'Spectacles' line.

Nintendo’s recently launched Switch 2 console has sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days on the market, marking it the company’s fastest-selling hardware launch ever. The figure, officially released by Nintendo on June 11, surpasses the original Switch’s first-month sales of 2.74 million units in 2017.

At its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 9, Apple lifted the veil on iOS 26, unveiling a refreshed design called ‘Liquid Glass’.

Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is set to begin at its Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California, at 10 a.m. PT (11 p.m. Bangladesh time) on 9 June.

In the quiet alpine village of Mulegns, Switzerland, a striking new landmark now pierces the sky, not just as an architectural marvel, but as a lifeline for a fading community. Standing at 30 metres tall, 'Tor Alva' ('The White Tower') is the world’s tallest 3D-printed building, a delicate yet daring structure designed to lure visitors, spark investment, and perhaps even reverse the village’s decades-long decline.

Two years after ChatGPT kickstarted the generative AI revolution, one area stands out for actually making money — writing code. A wave of AI startups is racing to reshape software development by automating the grunt work of programming, and investors are pouring in billions to back the early frontrunners.

Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in artificial intelligence and a 2018 Turing Award winner, has launched LawZero, a nonprofit lab focused on making AI safer for humanity. Speaking to the Financial Times earlier this week, Bengio revealed that LawZero aims to tackle the growing risks associated with powerful AI systems by prioritising safety and ethical development.

Sony has unveiled a treat for gaming and film fans alike by debuting a trailer for 007: First Light, the next video game entry in the James Bond franchise on May 5.

JCI Dhaka West hosted the ‘Haier JCI Dhaka West Rise Up Run 2025’ on May 31 at the Hatirjheel waterfront, in a community event commemorating 110 years of Junior Chamber International (JCI) and bringing together over 1,500 participants.

Meta has signed a deal with American energy company Constellation Energy to help keep a nuclear power plant in Illinois running for the next two decades - marking the company’s first direct partnership with a nuclear facility.