Tech & Startup
Robot dog successfully completes full-course marathon
A robot dog in South Korea has made history by becoming the first four-legged robot to complete a full-length marathon without needing to recharge its batteries. Named RAIBO2, the advanced quadrupedal robot, developed by researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), covered the 42-kilometer distance of the Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon in a time of 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 52 seconds.
2 December 2024, 11:11 AM
Ever wanted to take a space selfie? Now you can
Imagine a selfie with Earth as the backdrop—not a digitally generated image, but a photograph taken in orbit. This is the concept behind the Space Selfie project, launched by CrunchLabs, an initiative founded by Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and YouTube content creator.
2 December 2024, 09:59 AM
Talking with AI can help reduce stress: studies show
Two peer-reviewed studies, one published in November 2024 and one in October 2023, shed light on how interacting with AI chatbots can help people manage stress, express emotions, and even improve their overall emotional health.
2 December 2024, 03:01 AM
Avik Anwar shines at Renault Clio Cup Middle East
Avik Anwar, along with his all-Bangladeshi team, has delivered a stellar performance at the Renault Clio Cup Middle East.
1 December 2024, 16:19 PM
Samsung launches Galaxy S24 FE in Bangladesh
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S24 FE in Bangladesh.
1 December 2024, 10:55 AM
Bluesky tightens safety rules as user numbers ramp up
Bluesky, the decentralised social media platform, has seen a recent surge in new users and is taking steps to improve security and combat impersonation. With more people joining the platform, the company is introducing stricter measures to ensure accounts are authentic and trustworthy, as per an official post by the platform.
1 December 2024, 09:01 AM
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
1 December 2024, 08:28 AM
Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks mixed reactions
Australia has passed a new law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. The law, approved on Thursday, forces companies to block kids under 16 from logging in, or they could face fines of up to A$49.5 million (US $32 million). The government says the ban will protect children from harmful content online, but it has sparked mixed reactions from young people, parents, and tech companies.
1 December 2024, 03:23 AM
Internet services will be disrupted for 3 hours on December 2
Internet service will temporarily be disrupted for 3 hours on December 2 due to maintenance of SEA-ME-WE4, the country's first submarine cable system in Cox's Bazar.
30 November 2024, 12:25 PM
Casio revives 1983 classic with the G-Shock DW-5000R
Marking 41 years since the launch of the first G-Shock, Casio has recently unveiled the G-Shock DW-5000R, a near-identical recreation of the original 1983 DW-5000C.
30 November 2024, 06:22 AM
xAI to launch its own app soon: Report
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is preparing to launch its own app for the Grok chatbot as early as December, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal.
30 November 2024, 04:23 AM
Meta plans to build $10 bln global subsea cable network
Meta is planning to construct a vast $10 billion fibre-optic subsea cable network, spanning over 40,000 kilometres and avoiding areas of geopolitical tension, according to a recent report by TechCrunch.
30 November 2024, 02:56 AM
5 Canadian news media begin legal action against OpenAI
Five Canadian news media companies have initiated legal action against OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, accusing the company of copyright infringement and violating online terms of use on 29 November.
30 November 2024, 01:51 AM
Spotify limits API access for third-party developers
Spotify has announced changes to its Web API, limiting third-party developers' access to features such as related artists and recommendations, citing concerns about security, according to a recent blog post by Spotify for Developers.
28 November 2024, 13:32 PM
Australia bans social media for users under 16
Australia’s parliament has approved a law aimed at curbing social media use among children under 16.
28 November 2024, 12:51 PM
Xbox games on Android delayed due to legal disputes with Google
Microsoft's plan to allow Android users to play and purchase Xbox games directly through the Xbox App has hit an unexpected obstacle due to legal challenges in court.
28 November 2024, 12:47 PM
Hackers steal $17 million from Uganda's central bank
An offshore hacking group has stolen approximately $16.8 million from the Bank of Uganda.
28 November 2024, 12:13 PM
Amazon develops Olympus AI: Report
Amazon, the e-commerce platform, has reportedly developed a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, codenamed Olympus, capable of processing images and videos in addition to text.
28 November 2024, 11:08 AM
TikTok parent ByteDance sues former intern for $1.1 million
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is suing a former intern for 8 million yuan (about $1.1 million), accusing him of deliberately disrupting its artificial intelligence (AI) training operations. The lawsuit, filed in Beijing's Haidian District People's Court, has sparked widespread interest in China owing to its unique nature.
28 November 2024, 10:51 AM
Scared of Dhaka’s air? Time to try these air purifiers
Here is a list of our picks of air purifiers you can buy to combat the recent air quality, with options for every budget. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.
28 November 2024, 10:00 AM