Authors are suing Apple for training AI with books

Apple has been sued by two American authors who accuse the company of illegally using their copyrighted works to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems, according to a recent report by Reuters.
6 September 2025, 11:38 AM

US and Indian coalition of VCs pledges $1B+ to fund India’s deep tech startups: Report

A coalition of eight venture capital and private equity firms from the United States and India has pledged more than $1 billion to support deep tech startups in India, according to a recent report by Techcrunch.
6 September 2025, 11:10 AM

Nepal bans Facebook and major social media platforms

Nepal has banned Facebook and several other major social media platforms for failing to register with the government. The decision, enforced from Thursday midnight, blocks access to sites including Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Reddit within the country.
4 September 2025, 15:45 PM

iPhone 17 announcement expected on September 9

Apple is widely anticipated to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, September 9, at an event dubbed ‘Awe Dropping’, according to numerous reports and industry rumours. While the company has not yet made any official announcements, rumours suggest the new range will include the standard iPhone 17, a radically redesigned iPhone 17 Air, and the high-end iPhone 17 Pro models.
4 September 2025, 08:05 AM

Bangladesh goes online with marriage registration

Bangladesh has introduced an online system for marriage and divorce registration, following amendments that also remove gender-discriminatory provisions.
4 September 2025, 07:14 AM

Instagram officially launches dedicated iPad app

Instagram has officially launched a dedicated app for the iPad, responding to years of user requests for a fully optimised tablet experience. The app became available globally on Wednesday for devices running iPadOS 15.1 or later.
4 September 2025, 07:05 AM

xAI’s CFO resigns after just three months

Mike Liberatore, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI, has left the company after only a few months in the role. The Wall Street Journal reported his departure on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the situation.
4 September 2025, 06:44 AM

Jury tells Google to pay $425 mn over app privacy

"Google's privacy promises and assurances are blatant lies," the plaintiffs' attorneys said in the lawsuit.
4 September 2025, 03:03 AM

Apple is losing employees to Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic

Apple has recently lost four AI researchers to rival technology companies, as competition for AI talent among leading tech firms continues to intensify. The employees, who were part of Apple’s AI development teams, have left to join competitors, including Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
3 September 2025, 10:06 AM

Google can keep Chrome but must share data with rivals, US judge rules

A US judge has ruled that Google will not be required to sell its Chrome browser, handing the technology giant a significant victory in a major antitrust case. However, the court has ordered Google to share certain data with competitors in an effort to increase competition within the online search market.
3 September 2025, 08:37 AM

Anthropic reaches $183 billion valuation after new funding

US-based AI company Anthropic has announced it is now valued at $183 billion following a recent funding round. This new valuation is significantly higher than the $61.5 billion figure reported in March.
3 September 2025, 08:18 AM

Google denies recent reports of Gmail security breach

Google has officially rejected recent reports of a major security breach affecting Gmail. In a blog post published on Monday, the company stated that Gmail remains safe and described claims of a widespread security warning as “entirely false”.
2 September 2025, 13:36 PM

A guide for Gen Z founders: Navigating Bangladesh’s unfriendly, orthodox startup ecosystem

In Bangladesh, promise collides with a different set of frictions. Many Gen Z founders carry more self-awareness than spatial awareness; they can read a room emotionally but still misread how power, process, and patience work in this market.
2 September 2025, 07:11 AM

Why soft skills could be your strongest career asset

New research suggests that what really matters for long-term success may not be these job-specific skills at all. Instead, it’s the more flexible, often overlooked abilities – the so-called ‘soft skills’ that help people adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing workplace.
2 September 2025, 04:02 AM

5G: What it is, how it differs from 4G, and where the world stands

Bangladesh has entered the 5G era with limited commercial switch-ons by Robi Axiata and Grameenphone.
1 September 2025, 18:39 PM

AWD monsters and rare legends unite in Dhaka

Together, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and Subaru Impreza WRX STI have defined rally culture and sparked one of the most iconic rivalries in car history. At the Auto Rebellion Evo–STI Meet 2025 held this Friday, August 29, the legendary competition was on full display.
1 September 2025, 10:22 AM

Cisco and Oracle to cut hundreds of jobs: report

US tech companies Cisco and Oracle are set to eliminate hundreds of jobs in the San Francisco Bay Area, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report based on recent state filings.
1 September 2025, 09:41 AM

WhatsApp confirms hacking attack that targeted specific users

WhatsApp recently said it had uncovered a hacking attempt that exploited flaws in both its app and Apple devices. The company added that it fixed the issue and believes fewer than 200 people worldwide were affected.
1 September 2025, 08:29 AM

NASA satellite reveals how lightning sparks hidden pollution

Scientists from the University of Maryland have recently been able to watch lightning storms create pollution in the atmosphere almost as they happen, thanks to a new experiment with a NASA satellite.
1 September 2025, 08:06 AM

Researchers develop method to erase sensitive data from AI models

A group of researchers at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a new way to make artificial intelligence models “forget” sensitive or copyrighted information - even when the original training data is no longer available.
31 August 2025, 12:25 PM