Tech & Startup
Perplexity AI in talks to raise valuation to $8 billion in new funding round
Perplexity AI, the artificial intelligence company backed by Jeff Bezos, has entered fundraising talks to more than double its valuation to over $8 billion, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
21 October 2024, 15:19 PM
Nokia cuts 2,000 jobs in China, 350 in Europe
Nokia has laid off nearly 2,000 employees in Greater China and plans to cut an additional 350 jobs across Europe, according to reports by Reuters.
21 October 2024, 15:11 PM
Apple confirms AirPods Pro 2 hearing features with iOS 18.1 launch next week
Apple has announced that it will release iOS 18.1 next week, bringing a range of advanced hearing health features to the AirPods Pro 2.
21 October 2024, 15:05 PM
EU partners with venture capital firms to boost regional tech investment
The European Union announced a new partnership with leading venture capital firms on Monday, aiming to accelerate investment in tech innovation across Europe. T
21 October 2024, 14:59 PM
3 Call of Duty games coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming on October 25
Three major titles from the Call of Duty franchise are set to debut on Xbox Cloud Gaming later this month.
21 October 2024, 14:47 PM
The price of data services and the digital divide in Bangladesh
The cost of data services, both wireless and fixed, is a significant factor in the digital divide in Bangladesh.
20 October 2024, 15:21 PM
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati raising funds for new AI startup
Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer (CTO) of OpenAI, is reportedly raising venture capital for a new artificial intelligence (AI) startup.
20 October 2024, 11:16 AM
What is so special about Royal Enfield bikes?
Royal Enfield motorcycles are about to hit the Bangladeshi streets this year, with Ifad Motors officially launching the brand in Bangladesh on October 21.
19 October 2024, 14:45 PM
How innovation in technology and instruments can solve access to capital for small businesses
Access to affordable capital has consistently been cited as one of the top three challenges by the more than 2,500 micro and small business entrepreneurs in Bangladesh over the last ten years. For a country where you have 60 banks, 35 non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) and 760 microfinance organisations (MFIs) - this is unfortunate. So where does this gap originate?
19 October 2024, 09:21 AM
Meta's new AI model can evaluate other AI models
Meta has introduced a new AI model, the 'Self-Taught Evaluator (STE)', which is designed to evaluate other AI models' work with minimal human involvement.
19 October 2024, 07:43 AM
Alien life possible under ice on Mars, study suggests
A new study published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment proposes a potential haven for life on Mars – subsurface pockets of liquid water beneath dusty ice sheets.
18 October 2024, 08:03 AM
Is the Tesla phone even real?
The internet is buzzing with rumours of a Tesla phone, dubbed the Model Pi or P. But is there any truth to this speculation?
18 October 2024, 07:47 AM
How to repurpose your old computer
With a little creativity and the right tools, you can repurpose your old computer for a variety of useful tasks. Here’s how to give your old PC or laptop a second life.
17 October 2024, 11:25 AM
The double-edged sword: how Facebook fuels both unity and discord
Social media’s power to unite in times of crisis is undeniable, but Facebook’s influence has also fuelled division, misinformation, and apathy. As reaction-driven memes and unchecked falsehoods shape public opinion, we risk losing our ability to think independently.
17 October 2024, 10:16 AM
Intel vs TSMC: the battle for chip supremacy
The semiconductor industry stands at a pivotal moment in its history, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Intel competing for dominance in advanced chip manufacturing. Let's take a look at how these two companies are battling for the ultimate chip supremacy.
17 October 2024, 10:10 AM
Meta conducts another round of layoffs: report
Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has carried out another round of layoffs, according to reports from international tech news platforms The Verge and TechCrunch.
17 October 2024, 03:11 AM
TikTok removes over 12 million videos in Bangladesh
TikTok's latest report for Q2 2024 reveals that over 12 million videos were removed in Bangladesh due to content policy violations.
16 October 2024, 15:40 PM
Google goes nuclear to power up AI
Google is making a shift toward nuclear energy to power its artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, signing a deal with nuclear tech startup Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors.
16 October 2024, 10:48 AM
Apple unveils new iPad mini
Apple has announced the release of its latest iPad mini, featuring an 8.3-inch liquid retina display, the powerful A17 Pro chip, and new capabilities powered by the soon-to-come Apple Intelligence.
16 October 2024, 08:53 AM
How to file your income tax online
Like the previous few years, you can electronically file your income tax return from home in this Tax Year (2024-2025). Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to file your taxes online.
16 October 2024, 08:20 AM