Tech & Startup
Meet 'Jennie', robot puppy made to comfort dementia patients
Tombot Inc., a US-based robotics company, has recently unveiled 'Jennie', a lifelike robotic puppy designed to provide emotional support for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other mental health challenges.
9 January 2025, 05:14 AM
European Union rejects Zuckerberg's censorship claims
The European Commission has recently dismissed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that the European Union’s data laws promote censorship, asserting that the rules only require platforms to remove illegal content.
9 January 2025, 04:47 AM
Elon wants to buy Liverpool FC claims Musk Sr; FSG denies
Elon Musk is reportedly interested in acquiring Liverpool Football Club, according to comments made by his father, Errol Musk, during a recent interview to Times Radio, a British digital radio station.
8 January 2025, 12:50 PM
CES 2025: BMW unveils panoramic iDrive HUD
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, BMW has recently revealed a futuristic update to its iDrive operating system, featuring a fully customisable panoramic heads-up display (HUD) that spans the width of the windshield from pillar to pillar.
8 January 2025, 11:28 AM
Meta to stop fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram in the US
Meta has announced a significant overhaul of its content moderation policies in the United States, ending its fact-checking program and easing restrictions on discussions about contentious topics like immigration and gender identity.
8 January 2025, 05:16 AM
Microsoft to invest $3 bln to expand AI and cloud services in India
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has recently announced plans to invest $3 billion in India to expand its capacity for artificial intelligence (AI) and Azure cloud-computing services, according to a report by Reuters.
7 January 2025, 11:56 AM
Samsung Galaxy S25 expected to be unveiled on January 22
Samsung has recently confirmed that its next Unpacked event will be held on January 22, 2025, where it is expected to launch the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series.
7 January 2025, 08:49 AM
Nvidia launches Cosmos, platform for training robots and AVs
Nvidia has introduced Cosmos, a platform designed to help developers create and refine advanced AI systems for robotics and autonomous vehicles (AVs). The platform aims to reduce costs and risks associated with building physical AI models by offering tools to generate, process, and test data in simulated environments, according to an official press release by Nvidia.
7 January 2025, 08:05 AM
Nvidia unveils Project DIGITS, desktop-sized AI supercomputer
Nvidia has announced Project DIGITS, a desktop-sized AI supercomputer featuring the new GB10 Grace Blackwell superchip. The device is designed to provide researchers, developers, and students with high-performance AI capabilities for prototyping, fine-tuning, and running large models, says Nvidia in an official press release.
7 January 2025, 07:27 AM
Can Bangladesh become a key player in the global semiconductor industry?
While building fab facilities and manufacturing chips may require a huge sum of investment and time, there is another field that launched Bangladesh into the stage of the semiconductor industry - the VLSI (Very Large-Scale Integration), a process for creating complex ICs by designing semiconductor chips.
7 January 2025, 03:34 AM
HTML, CSS, and you: 5 YouTube channels to learn hands-on web development
If you’ve been thinking of building beautiful websites, all you need is a bit of HTML and CSS. And, of course, the right instructions to guide you along the way. Here are some YouTube channels with which you can learn hands-on web development, from the comfort of your own home.
7 January 2025, 03:07 AM
City Bank data breach: Client financial statements sold on underground forums
In a recent cybersecurity breach, City Bank in Bangladesh has had sensitive client financial statements exposed and sold on underground hacking forums, according to a recent blog post by the Bangladesh Cyber Security Intelligence (BCSI).
6 January 2025, 08:54 AM
Tablet or laptop: Which one should you buy?
For many, the decision between a tablet or a laptop depends on budget and daily usage needs. Both devices offer unique benefits, and understanding how each aligns with your lifestyle can help you make an informed choice.
6 January 2025, 07:41 AM
Italy close to $1.5 billion deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX: report
Italy is nearing a €1.5 billion ($1.55 billion) deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide secure communications for its government, as per a recent report by Bloomberg News. The proposed five-year agreement, which still needs final approval, has already been endorsed by Italy’s Intelligence Services and Defence Ministry.
6 January 2025, 07:12 AM
We got our hands on the best budget drone yet. Meet the DJI Neo
We recently got ourselves one and after putting the Neo through its paces, here’s a detailed look at its design, features, and performance.
5 January 2025, 09:25 AM
This bulb has been burning for over 123 years
Known as the Centennial Light, this carbon-filament bulb has been glowing since 1901, earning it the title of the world’s longest-burning light bulb, recognised by Guinness World Records.
5 January 2025, 09:10 AM
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
5 January 2025, 07:58 AM
AI may be able to 'taste' colours: study finds
A recent study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) models, like OpenAI's ChatGPT, might be capable of 'tasting' colours and shapes in ways similar to how humans do.
4 January 2025, 06:26 AM
Apple to settle Siri lawsuit for $95 million
Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve claims that its Siri voice assistant unlawfully recorded private conversations and shared them with third parties.
4 January 2025, 05:56 AM
China unveils high-speed train capable of 450 km/h
China has recently introduced the prototype of its next-generation high-speed train, the CR450, which is capable of reaching 450 kilometres per hour.
4 January 2025, 05:52 AM