Tech & Startup

Jobs of the week

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6 October 2024, 07:57 AM

Google testing new 'verified check mark' feature

Google is testing a new feature that displays verified check marks next to certain businesses in its search results, aiming to help users identify trustworthy sources.
6 October 2024, 02:37 AM

Meta announces Movie Gen, AI video generator

Meta has announced an AI-powered video generator, dubbed “Movie Gen”, capable of producing high-definition footage complete with sound, according to a recent blog post by the company.
5 October 2024, 08:58 AM

4 Bangladeshi startups selected for Accelerating Asia Ventures’ 10th cohort

Accelerating Asia Ventures has announced its 10th cohort of startups, selecting nine companies from Southeast Asia, with four from Bangladesh.
4 October 2024, 18:37 PM

Amazon to hire 250,000 workers for upcoming holidays

Amazon has announced plans to hire 250,000 transportation and warehouse workers for the upcoming holiday shopping season, matching its hiring efforts from last year, as per a recent Reuters report.
4 October 2024, 03:56 AM

Tesla plans new battery designs for Cybertruck and robotaxis: report

Tesla is working on four new battery designs, including ones for its upcoming Cybertruck and robotaxis, according to a recent report by The Information. As per the report, this plan is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on suppliers and cut costs. 
3 October 2024, 15:46 PM

SWIFT prepares for digital currency transactions in 2025

SWIFT, the global bank messaging network, is set to trial live transactions involving tokenised assets and digital currencies next year, according to a recent report by Reuters.
3 October 2024, 14:50 PM

Helio 90 launched in Bangladesh

Edison Group has officially launched the helio 90 smartphone in Bangladesh.
3 October 2024, 14:17 PM

OpenAI raises $6.6 bln funding from Microsoft, Nvidia, and others

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has raised $6.6 billion in new funding, attracting major investors including Microsoft, Nvidia, Thrive Capital, and Khosla Ventures, according to a recent Reuters report.
3 October 2024, 03:05 AM

EU commission requests algorithm data from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat

The EU Commission has formally requested detailed information from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat about the algorithms they use to recommend content to their users on October 2, according to a recent report by Reuters. 
2 October 2024, 17:22 PM

Toyota invests $500 mln in electric air taxi startup

Toyota has made a $500 million investment in Joby Aviation, a California-based startup focused on developing electric air taxis, according to a recent blog post by Toyota.
2 October 2024, 16:39 PM

Bangladeshi video game invited at Game Industry Conference

Silent Scream 2, a horror-adventure puzzle game developed by Studio 23, a subsidiary of Dhaka-based software company Brain Station 23, has been selected for a meetup event at this year's Game Industry Conference (GIC) in Poland.
2 October 2024, 10:17 AM

OpenAI unveils new tool to simplify AI voice assistant development

OpenAI has recently unveiled the 'Realtime API' in public beta, a tool designed to help developers create low-latency, voice-interactive applications.
2 October 2024, 03:30 AM

Meta to begin mixed-reality headset production in Vietnam

Meta has announced plans to begin production of its latest mixed-reality headsets in Vietnam in 2025. The tech giant made this announcement during a visit by Nick Clegg, Meta’s President for Global Affairs, to Vietnam, a week after he met with the country’s president, Tô Lâm, in New York.
2 October 2024, 03:06 AM

The Daily Star signs MoU with AKIJ iBOS for HR solution

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between The Daily Star and AKIJ iBOS Limited, a concern of AKIJ Group at the Azimur Rahman Conference Hall, The Daily Star centre in Dhaka on Tuesday.
1 October 2024, 11:39 AM

Leaks suggest Google Pixel 9A might lose camera bar

Google's upcoming Pixel 9A may see a significant design shift, with recent leaks hinting that the device could lose its signature camera bar, according to a recent report by Android Headlines.
1 October 2024, 08:54 AM

Infinix launches Note 40S in Bangladesh

Infinix has officially launched the Note 40S in Bangladesh.
1 October 2024, 08:12 AM

TikTok parent ByteDance shifts AI development to Huawei: report

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is accelerating its AI model development by turning to domestic suppliers like Huawei Technologies, according to a recent report by Reuters.
1 October 2024, 04:08 AM

Top five tools for product management

To manage these responsibilities efficiently, product managers need the right tools in their arsenal. Here is a guide to some essential tools and platforms that can help stay organised, streamline workflows, and enhance collaboration.
1 October 2024, 03:22 AM

Redmi 13 5G: Affordable innovation with a few compromises

The Redmi 13 5G continues Xiaomi’s tradition of offering feature-packed phones at a competitive price point, aiming to appeal to the budget-conscious buyer.
30 September 2024, 17:03 PM