Tech & Startup

China looks to dominate industrial robot production

In 2022, China secured its position as the global leader in industrial automation, accounting for over half of the world's total industrial robot installations, as per a finding by the International Federation of Robotics. Even now, the country continues to be a strong contender in the production of industrial robots.
26 August 2024, 02:46 AM

Google updates email collaboration features in workspace

Google is rolling out a new feature in its Workspace apps designed to streamline communication with collaborators.
25 August 2024, 13:14 PM

What you should know about Pavel Durov, Telegram CEO

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the instant messaging app Telegram, was reportedly arrested on the evening of August 24 at Bourget Airport near Paris, according to French media outlets TF1 TV and BFM TV, which cited unnamed sources. Here are some things you should know about Pavel Durov and Telegram.
25 August 2024, 11:30 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
25 August 2024, 09:15 AM

Valve officially unveils 'Deadlock'

Valve has officially announced its latest multiplayer game, Deadlock.
25 August 2024, 04:00 AM

Starliner setbacks force NASA to rely on SpaceX for crew return

NASA has confirmed that astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will return to Earth via SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission in February, after spending over 80 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
25 August 2024, 02:30 AM

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, was reportedly arrested on Saturday evening at Bourget Airport near Paris, according to unnamed sources cited by the French media outlets TF1 TV and BFM TV.
25 August 2024, 02:06 AM

Surveillance: Civil society calls for publication of white paper

Civil society groups have called for the publication of a white paper detailing the software and technology employed in recent years to suppress dissent and curtail civil rights in the country
24 August 2024, 17:51 PM

BCSI launches community-powered emergency response team amidst rising cyber threats

In response to a surge in cyberattacks from neighbouring countries, Bangladesh Cyber Security Intelligence (BCSI) has initiated a significant move to safeguard the nation's digital infrastructure. The organisation has announced the formation of a Community-Powered Emergency Response Team (CERT) aimed at mitigating cyber threats during this particularly sensitive period.
24 August 2024, 12:16 PM

iPhone 16 to be unveiled on September 10: report

Apple's upcoming addition to its signature lineup of smartphones, the iPhone 16 and its variants, are expected to be officially unveiled on September 10, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News. The report adds that on that date, Apple will launch its biggest product launch event of the year, where it will also announce new Apple Watches and AirPods.
24 August 2024, 08:51 AM

Meta drops premium mixed-reality headset project: report

Meta has dropped its plans for a premium mixed-reality device intended to compete directly with Apple's Vision Pro, according to a recent report by The Information.
24 August 2024, 08:43 AM

Windows 11 update will boost performance of Zen 5 CPUs: AMD

AMD has recently announced that Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 update, version 24H2, will enhance the performance of its recently launched Zen 5 CPUs.
23 August 2024, 12:27 PM

Floods disrupt mobile services in 10 districts; 1428 mobile towers out of order

At least 14.8 percent of mobile towers in 12 districts of Bangladesh have been rendered non-operational due to the ongoing flood situation, according to data from the Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
23 August 2024, 09:13 AM

Nepal lifts TikTok ban after 8 months

Nepal has lifted its ban on TikTok after the app addressed concerns related to cybercrime and the regulation of its content.
23 August 2024, 08:33 AM

Satellite SOS is now available for Pixel 9

Satellite SOS, a feature which allows a device to connect with satellites to send emergency text messages without mobile data or WiFi connectivity, is rolling out to the Google Pixel 9 series, according to a recent announcement by Google.
22 August 2024, 14:06 PM

Protirodh.net adds options to help flood affected regions

Protirodh.net, a community-based platform designed to mobilise citizen volunteers, has recently integrated flood reporting options and volunteer registration for the flood affected regions.
22 August 2024, 12:40 PM

Flood-related fake news flooding Facebook

To stay on top of currently trending fake news regarding the recent flooding in Bangladesh, here is a compilation of some Facebook posts that have been proven to be false by Rumor Scanner, a Bangladeshi fact-checking organisation.
22 August 2024, 09:04 AM

What is SB 1047 - the California AI bill?

California legislators are about to vote on a bill called SB 1047, which would set rules for how artificial intelligence (AI) is developed and used in the state. However, many tech companies and some lawmakers are against it, saying the rules could slow down innovation and make things harder for the tech industry. What is SB 1047, the California AI bill? Here are some things you should know about it.
22 August 2024, 04:40 AM

Google sales reps allegedly suggested strategies to target teens against policy: Report

Google sales representatives advised ad buyers on ways to target teenage users, despite the company's policy prohibiting targeted advertising based on demographics for those under 18, according to a recent report by AdWeek.
22 August 2024, 04:00 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo launches his own YouTube channel

The channel, titled "UR · Cristiano," was officially unveiled on Wednesday.
21 August 2024, 16:19 PM