Signal: The encrypted app that hosted Trump aides' war plans

When top aides to US President Donald Trump recently discussed military strikes against Yemen’s Houthi militants, they turned to Signal—a messaging app prized for its secrecy. Launched in 2014, Signal is a free, open-source app that promises ironclad privacy. It uses 'end-to-end encryption', meaning only the sender and recipient can read messages—not even Signal itself.
26 March 2025, 03:48 AM

Revoo unveils C32 electric bike in Bangladesh

Revoo Bangladesh has launched the Revoo C32, an electric bike.
25 March 2025, 17:46 PM

Global investments, e-govt services, Hajj app: CA outlines major tech reforms

Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s Interim Government Prof Muhammad Yunus outlined sweeping reforms aimed at accelerating foreign investment, digitalising government services.
25 March 2025, 16:57 PM

OpenAI updates advanced voice mode with ‘better personality’ and less interruption

OpenAI has introduced updates to its advanced voice mode in ChatGPT on March 25, enhancing its ability to hold real-time conversations with a more natural flow and reducing interruptions during user pauses. 
25 March 2025, 11:18 AM

Bangladeshi scientist invents smart pill to track gut health

Dr Yasser Khan, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC), is leading groundbreaking research in AI-enabled medical devices. His latest innovation? A GPS-like ingestible smart pill that could revolutionise how we understand the gut-brain connection.
25 March 2025, 06:06 AM

Relying on ChatGPT a lot? Study says you’re lonely

Imagine confiding in a chatbot about your bad day, only to end up feeling more alone. New research from OpenAI and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggests that while most people use ChatGPT for practical tasks, a small group of heavy users might be trading quick comfort for creeping loneliness—or even emotional dependency.
25 March 2025, 04:27 AM

Trump Media joins Crypto.com to launch "Made in America" ETFs

Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, announced a partnership with cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to develop exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under its 'Truth.Fi' financial services brand.
25 March 2025, 03:16 AM

Alleged Canadian hacker agrees to US extradition to face charges

Alexander “Connor” Moucka, accused of stealing vast amounts of customer data from companies using Snowflake’s cloud storage services, has agreed to be extradited to the United States to face federal charges, according to a recent report by Cyberscoop. 
25 March 2025, 03:03 AM

Maps timeline data deleted for some: Google

Google has confirmed that a technical issue caused the deletion of timeline data for some Google Maps users, affecting those who had not enabled cloud backups, according to a recent report by The Verge.
25 March 2025, 01:39 AM

Oppo A5 pro: Tough on drops, easy on the wallet

We put the new Oppo A5 Pro to the test — literally. With military-grade shock resistance, a bright 6.67-inch display, and a capable 50MP camera, this budget-friendly smartphone handled drops and a full day’s use without breaking a sweat. Here's how it held up in real-world conditions.
24 March 2025, 11:37 AM

Apple Watch may get built-in cameras by 2027: report

Apple is reportedly developing new Apple Watch models with built-in cameras, aiming to introduce advanced AI capabilities like Visual Intelligence by 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Apple analyst Mark Gurman.
24 March 2025, 07:58 AM

Chinese researchers develop world's smallest LEDs

Researchers from China's Zhejiang University, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, have created the world’s smallest light-emitting diodes (LEDs), measuring just 90 nanometers in size - around the size of a virus. According to a study published in the science journal Nature, these nano-perovskite LEDs (nano-PeLEDs) achieve a record pixel density of 127,000 pixels per inch (PPI), surpassing existing LED technologies.
24 March 2025, 07:01 AM

Starlink to demonstrate internet service at Bangladesh Investment Summit

Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is set to conduct a demonstration of its services at the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit, scheduled to take place from April 7 to April 10 in Dhaka.
23 March 2025, 10:32 AM

BSCCL to reduce internet prices by 10%

Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL) is reducing the prices of all types of internet by 10%. The decision was taken at the company's board meeting yesterday. As a result, companies will reduce their costs in both mobile internet and broadband services.
23 March 2025, 08:56 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
23 March 2025, 05:48 AM

Nvidia and Disney showcase Star Wars-inspired robot

Nvidia and Disney have teamed up to develop a new generation of expressive, AI-driven robots inspired by Star Wars, showcased at Nvidia’s annual GTC developer conference on March 18. A droid, named Besh (Blue), waddled onstage alongside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, demonstrating its ability to navigate physical spaces and interact with humans using animations and sensors.
23 March 2025, 04:41 AM

Tencent launches Hunyuan T1 reasoning model

Tencent, the Chinese technology conglomerate, has officially launched its Hunyuan T1 reasoning model on March 21.
23 March 2025, 03:32 AM

The evolution of eid shopping: From physical to digital space

In Bangladesh, the anticipation of Eid-ul-Fitr traditionally transforms markets and shopping districts into vibrant hubs of activity.
22 March 2025, 17:23 PM

Italy pauses Starlink deal over geopolitical tensions

Negotiations between Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, and the Italian government have come to a halt, with Italy’s defence minister citing geopolitical concerns as a key factor in the delay on March 22.
22 March 2025, 11:50 AM

Meta’s Llama AI generates revenue through cloud hosting deals, lawsuit reveals

A newly unredacted court filing on March 19 in the ongoing copyright lawsuit Kadrey v. Meta has disclosed that Meta benefits financially from revenue-sharing agreements with companies that host its Llama models.
22 March 2025, 03:03 AM