Tech & Startup
Google announces $1 bln in Thai data centre
Alphabet Inc's Google announced on Monday an investment of $1 billion to establish a new data centre and cloud region in Thailand, according to a recent report by Reuters.
30 September 2024, 15:02 PM
Epic Games to take legal action against Google and Samsung for unfair competition
Epic Games, the creator of the popular game "Fortnite," has announced plans to file a lawsuit against tech giants Google and Samsung, alleging conspiracy to restrain competition in the app market.
30 September 2024, 13:49 PM
Vivo launches V40 in Bangladesh
Vivo V40 5G has been officially launched in Bangladesh.
30 September 2024, 12:45 PM
Apple to leave OpenAI's funding round: report
Apple has stepped away from negotiations to invest in OpenAI's latest funding round, which is expected to raise about $6.5 billion, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
30 September 2024, 02:14 AM
OpenAI for-profit shift: Sam Altman to get 7% equity
OpenAI is planning on granting CEO Sam Altman a 7% equity stake as part of a broader shift towards becoming a for-profit entity, according to a recent report by Bloomberg.
29 September 2024, 11:02 AM
From intern to CEO: The career journey of Nike's Elliott Hill
Elliott Hill’s rise from intern to CEO at Nike stands out as an inspiring and rare example of loyalty and career growth. Starting in 1988 as an intern, Hill now prepares to assume leadership as President and CEO of Nike on October 14, 2024, marking the culmination of a 32-year journey with the company.
29 September 2024, 06:44 AM
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
29 September 2024, 05:50 AM
Trump plans to prosecute Google if re-elected
In a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, former US President Donald Trump pledged to seek the prosecution of Google if he wins the upcoming presidential election on November 5, 2024, as per a recent report by Reuters.
29 September 2024, 03:16 AM
Honda launches Hornet 2.0
Honda, the motorcycle manufacturer, has recently launched the Hornet 2.0 motorcycle in Bangladesh.
28 September 2024, 17:26 PM
EU hits Meta with $101.5 mln fine over unsecured password storage
The European Union's lead privacy regulator has recently imposed a 91 million euro ($101.5 million) fine on social media giant Meta for inadvertently storing user passwords without proper protection or encryption.
28 September 2024, 11:50 AM
Fire halts operations at iPhone plant in India
Tata Electronics said in a statement it was investigating the cause of the fire and would take necessary steps to safeguard the interests of its employees and other stakeholders.
28 September 2024, 07:27 AM
Starlink reaches 4 million users
Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX, has gained over 4 million subscribers, according to a recent post by the company on X (formerly, Twitter).
28 September 2024, 03:14 AM
Internet disruptions expected for 4 hours on Saturday
Internet users may experience temporary slowdowns or interruptions early on Saturday, 28 September.
27 September 2024, 16:58 PM
Google Maps will restrict business profiles for fake reviews
Google Maps is tightening its grip on businesses engaging in fake reviews by imposing restrictions on profiles that violate the platform’s Fake Engagement policy, according to the support page of the company.
27 September 2024, 02:16 AM
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati to step down
Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at OpenAI and an important figure behind the development of ChatGPT and DALL-E, the platform’s text-to-image generator, has announced she will be stepping down from her role.
26 September 2024, 13:00 PM
World's first 3D-printed hotel being built in Texas
El Cosmico, an existing hotel and campground in Marfa, Texas, is expanding in a unique way. By 2026, it plans to become the world’s first 3D-printed hotel, thanks to a collaboration between hotelier Liz Lambert from Icon, a Texas-based 3D printing company, and the design company Bjarke Ingels Group.
26 September 2024, 10:28 AM
The 10 best airlines in the world
To help travellers make informed choices, the Skytrax World Airline Awards - also known as the 'Oscars of the aviation industry' - annually rank airlines based on global customer feedback. Which international airlines made it to the top 10 best airlines awards in 2024? Let's take a look.
26 September 2024, 07:55 AM
Optimizely Dhaka: A new age workplace
Optimizely Dhaka has been creating a lot of buzz in recent times. At first, it was their state-of-the-art new office at Gulshan and now it has been officially certified as a “Great Place to Work”. We wanted to delve deeper into Dhaka’s work culture and get a better idea of how Optimizely Dhaka’s approach turned them into a trailblazer in creating a positive work environment.
26 September 2024, 04:18 AM
Meta Connect 2024: All the key announcements
At the annual Meta Connect 2024 event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed a series of product launches and updates, including a new mixed reality headset, its most advanced augmented reality (AR) glasses yet, and new AI-driven features. Here's a look at the key announcements from the event.
26 September 2024, 03:26 AM
'Ghost of Tsushima' sequel officially announced
During Sony's latest 'State of Play' presentation, Sucker Punch Productions officially announced 'Ghost of Yōtei', the anticipated sequel to the action-adventure video game 'Ghost of Tsushima'. Slated for release in 2025, this sequel will introduce a new protagonist and setting, expanding the samurai lore that captivated players in the 2020 hit.
25 September 2024, 09:01 AM