Tech & Startup
Google unveils 5 new Android features
Google has recently announced five new Android features that aim to improve user experience across a variety of platforms, from accessibility tools to enhanced navigation.
8 September 2024, 12:04 PM
OpenAI now has more than 1 million paid business users
OpenAI now has more than 1 million paying users across its business products, ChatGPT Enterprise, Team and Edu, according to an announcement made by the company on Thursday.
8 September 2024, 11:09 AM
'99.999% of Telegram users have nothing to do with crime': Pavel Durov
Telegram, the messaging app, would address concerns of its content moderation and remove some features that had been abused for illegal activity, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said on Friday.
8 September 2024, 10:51 AM
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
8 September 2024, 08:31 AM
AI on the new iPhone will use Arm's chip tech: Report
SoftBank-owned Arm's most recent V9 chip design was used in the development of the latest iPhone, which features the A18 chip and is scheduled to be introduced at Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 event later on September 9, 2024, at 11 PM Bangladesh time, according to a report by the Financial Times.
8 September 2024, 02:30 AM
Zero Hour prepares for major update with new gameplay trailer
A new trailer for Zero Hour, the tactical first-person multiplayer shooter, has been released ahead of the game's upcoming version 1.0 launch on September 9.
7 September 2024, 03:30 AM
Bill Gates optimistic about AI’s potential despite challenges
Bill Gates has expressed optimism about the future of artificial intelligence (AI), climate change solutions, and the role of emerging technologies in a recent interview with The Verge.
6 September 2024, 08:43 AM
Telegram updates FAQ on moderation after CEO's arrest
Telegram has quietly revised its FAQ page, removing references to private chats being exempt from moderation, days after CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France over alleged criminal activity on the platform.
6 September 2024, 08:38 AM
AI startup by OpenAI co-founder raises $1 bln
Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a new AI startup co-founded by Ilya Sutskever, former chief scientist and co-founder at OpenAI, has raised $1 billion in cash. In an interview with Reuters, SSI announced its goal to build "safe AI systems that far surpass human capabilities".
5 September 2024, 12:42 PM
Bangladeshi-born founder’s Australian startup acquired for $16 bln
AirTrunk, a data centre group founded by Bangladeshi-Australian entrepreneur Robin Khuda, is set to change hands in a USD 16.1 billion (AUD 23 billion) deal.
5 September 2024, 11:45 AM
BMW to launch first hydrogen vehicle by 2028
BMW announced on Thursday that it intends to use fuel cell technology developed in partnership with Toyota Motor Corp. to launch its first hydrogen-powered vehicle on the market in 2028.
5 September 2024, 11:19 AM
Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 event: what to expect
Apple's upcoming announcement event is set for September 9, 2024, at 11 PM Bangladesh time, live from the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, US. With the tagline "It's Glowtime", this event promises exciting announcements, including the iPhone 16 series, Apple Intelligence, updates to the Apple Watch, and more.
5 September 2024, 09:20 AM
Which MacBook should you buy in 2024?
If you’re thinking about buying a MacBook right now, you are at the right time. But with so many options, which MacBook is the right one for you? Let's break down each model, see what makes sense, and find out which one is the most 'bang for your buck'.
5 September 2024, 08:39 AM
Pakistan Govt. warns employees against expressing political and religious views on social media
The government of Pakistan has once again directed its employees to avoid expressing political or religious views on social media and sharing information with unauthorised officials or the media.
5 September 2024, 06:37 AM
Nvidia faces record $279 bln market cap loss in one day
Nvidia, a leading player in artificial intelligence, experienced a steep 9.5% drop in its shares on Tuesday, marking the largest single-day loss in market value for a US company. As a result, the company lost $279 billion in market capitalisation.
4 September 2024, 11:15 AM
Data centres to cause 2.5 bln tons of emissions by 2030: research
The rapid expansion of data centres worldwide is projected to generate approximately 2.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions by 2030, according to research by the multinational investment bank Morgan Stanley.
4 September 2024, 10:45 AM
X TV app officially released
The beta version of the X TV app has been officially launched on platforms such as LG TVs, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and the Google Play Store. As per X, this new app allows users to access video content directly from their televisions by logging in with their existing X (formerly Twitter) account.
4 September 2024, 09:04 AM
Japan is next level for retro game collectors
Around 70-80 percent of customers are foreign tourists, who have flocked to Japan in record numbers this year, store manager Komura, who only gave his surname, told AFP.
4 September 2024, 04:18 AM
Canva Teams to significantly increase subscription prices: report
Canva, a popular graphic design platform, is planning to significantly raise the prices of its Canva Teams subscriptions next year, as per a recent report by The Verge. This move comes after the company introduced several new generative AI features.
4 September 2024, 02:51 AM
Workplace-based training: A new trend in training to upskill Bangladeshi youth
Bangladesh’s economy is in constant change and has the potential to grow to be worth $1 trillion in the decades to come.
4 September 2024, 02:17 AM