Tech & Startup
Trump launches new crypto platform with scant detail
Little was revealed about the Trump family crypto project during a two-hour online presentation other than an offer to let people buy digital "tokens" giving them a vote in platform decisions.
17 September 2024, 06:40 AM
Grameenphone launches latest episode of Lumière featuring Shafiqul Alam Selim
Grameenphone has unveiled the latest episode of its celebrated Lumière series, this time featuring Shafiqul Alam Selim, the visionary behind Karupannya, a green factory in Rangpur known for its innovative architecture and commitment to sustainability. Hosted by Nabila Khalid, the episode provides a rare glimpse into Selim's philosophy, his dedication to environmental consciousness, and his ambition to bring Bangladeshi culture to a global stage.
17 September 2024, 04:29 AM
iPhone 16 Pro pre-orders may suggest weaker demand: report
Apple's stock fell nearly 3% on Monday, fueled by concerns over lacklustre demand for the newly announced iPhone 16 Pro models, as per a recent Reuters report. According to analysts, shorter delivery times and delayed AI features may be deterring potential buyers from upgrading.
17 September 2024, 03:49 AM
Amazon enforces five-day workweek for employees
Amazon has announced a new policy that will require employees to be physically present at the office five days a week starting next year, toughening its previous three-day office mandate. Additionally, Amazon is ending a program that previously allowed employees to work from anywhere for up to four months each year.
17 September 2024, 02:32 AM
Flappy Bird is making a comeback
Flappy Bird, the iconic mobile game that once took the world by storm, is set to return in 2025, according to a group calling themselves “The Flappy Bird Foundation Group”.
16 September 2024, 13:17 PM
New Swiss supercomputer ranked sixth most powerful in the world
Switzerland has recently unveiled the country's new supercomputer, ‘Alps’, which has already been ranked as the sixth most powerful supercomputer in the world. The supercomputer, which was only 60% operational when the 'Top 500' global supercomputer rankings were published this June, is expected to rise in rank once fully functional.
16 September 2024, 11:05 AM
Public contents on Facebook, Instagram in UK to be used to train AI: Meta
Meta Platforms is set to resume training its artificial intelligence (AI) models using public content shared by adult users on Facebook and Instagram in the UK, according to a recent blog post by the company.
16 September 2024, 10:33 AM
The best-selling video game consoles of all time
Among the plethora of video game consoles ever released, five have stood out as the best-sellers, racking up a combined total of nearly 700 million units sold. Let’s take a look at these record-breaking consoles and what made them such monumental successes.
16 September 2024, 08:27 AM
Brazil lifts Starlink account freeze after $3.3 mln transfer
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has lifted the freeze on the bank accounts of Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, following the transfer of 18.35 million reais ($3.3 million) to the Brazilian government.
16 September 2024, 02:33 AM
Can Bangladesh leverage AI for inclusive growth?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the global economy, positioning itself as a cornerstone of the fourth industrial revolution.
15 September 2024, 16:29 PM
White House launches task force to address AI infrastructure and power needs
The White House has announced the formation of a new task force to tackle the growing infrastructure demands of artificial intelligence (AI) following a high-level meeting between U.S. officials and top executives from technology and power companies.
15 September 2024, 14:13 PM
Tecno unveils Spark Go 1 in Bangladesh
Tecno has recently launched their latest smartphone Spark Go 1 in Bangladesh.
15 September 2024, 11:42 AM
Samsung India strike highlights labour movement's growing influence
A strike at Samsung's Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu has brought attention to India's powerful labour group, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), which is backing the protests and signalling its intent to expand its influence in the electronics manufacturing sector.
15 September 2024, 11:06 AM
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
15 September 2024, 08:52 AM
Dissecting "battery-rickshaws": How do they work?
Battery-powered rickshaws, commonly known as easy bikes or auto-rickshaws, have become an increasingly familiar sight on the busy streets of Dhaka and other cities across Bangladesh. Here's a look at what these rickshaws are, how they work, and the impact they've had.
15 September 2024, 07:43 AM
Bangladesh wins 2 silver and 2 bronze at first-ever International AI Olympiad
A team from Bangladesh has recently won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the first-ever International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO). This year, a total of 25 countries competed at the event, including Morocco, New Zealand, Poland, Turkey, and the United States.
15 September 2024, 06:51 AM
Apple confirms iPhone 16 will feature 8GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence
Apple has officially confirmed that the iPhone 16 lineup, including the base model and the 16 Pro Max, will come equipped with 8GB of RAM.
15 September 2024, 04:53 AM
Google tests desktop windowing for Android tablets
Google is testing a new desktop windowing feature for Android tablets, allowing users to freely resize and rearrange apps on their screens. The feature, now available as a developer preview, is designed to enhance multitasking by giving users greater control over how they manage apps on their tablets.
15 September 2024, 03:47 AM
Nissan sets world record for highest bungee jump with a car
Nissan France has achieved a new world record for the highest car bungee jump, with a Nissan Qashqai e-Power descending from a height of 65 metres (213 feet 3 inches) in Puteaux, France, on 12 August.
15 September 2024, 03:00 AM
Apple receives FDA approval to turn AirPods Pro into hearing aids
Apple has received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to transform its second-generation AirPods Pro into over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.
14 September 2024, 17:19 PM