2023 was a year of technological marvels, marked by revolutionary progress of generative AI as well as being a tumultuous period for social media platforms. Before the year officially wraps up, let's take a look at some popular apps that have made the headlines in 2023.

Team DUET Cogent, a robotics team from Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), has recently earned second place in the 'Meshmerize' segment at IIT Bombay Techfest 2023. Held this year in Mumbai from December 27 to 29, IIT Bombay Techfest is among the largest college-level tech festivals in Asia. 

In 2024, the workplace in Bangladesh is set to be influenced by global trends and local dynamics, primarily driven by advancements in technology, evolving work models, and shifting employee priorities. Here's an in-depth look at the key trends and culture shifts expected in the coming year.

As another new year approaches, the age-old tradition of setting resolutions is upon us once again. However, this time around, rather than overwhelming ourselves with lofty goals that may fizzle out by February, let's focus on setting achievable resolutions that will help us achieve commendable professional and personal growth.

Xiaomi has unveiled its inaugural electric car, the SU7, marking a significant expansion into the automotive sector. The company's Chief Executive, Lei Jun, revealed the vehicle on Thursday, setting forth Xiaomi's vision to rank among the top five global automakers within the next two decades.

The New York Times, the US-based news platform, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright infringement, alleging the unauthorised use of millions of the newspaper's articles to train chatbots designed to deliver information to readers.

An engineer at Tesla was reportedly attacked by a robot, according to an injury report filed with regulators. The incident happened at Tesla's Giga Texas factory near Austin in 2021 but was discovered recently, as per a report by The Independent.

In Bangladesh, where air quality has become a growing concern, the quest for efficient air purification solutions has intensified. As the demand for healthier indoor environments surges this hazy winter, here is our list of air purifiers you can try out to make the air in both your home and office more breathable.

As 2023 draws to a close, reflecting on the year's technological advancements provides insights into the shifting landscape of our digital world. The tech stories of 2023 have been marked by significant developments across a range of areas, from artificial intelligence (AI) to space technology, each contributing to the ongoing transformation of both business and society.

TikTok, the popular short-video platform, has just released 'Year on TikTok 2023', its annual year-end report. As per TikTok, this report is a comprehensive reflection on the year's most influential trends, creators, and moments in Bangladesh and worldwide.

Microsoft is delving into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) to ease the complex approval process for next-generation nuclear reactors. The tech giant aims to leverage small modular reactors (SMRs) to meet the escalating electricity demands driven by the widespread use of OpenAI's ChatGPT, with 100 million weekly users as of November 2023, according to techcrunch.

This review will evaluate four popular Logitech productivity mice: the Signature M650, MX Anywhere 3S, M720 Triathlon, and MX Master 3S, based on design, build quality, comfort, performance, usability, features, connectivity, and battery life.

Startup Bangladesh Limited, the government-backed venture capital firm, has recently invested BDT 1 crore in Alice Labs, an AI-based sales and support platform for online businesses.

Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) of Bangladesh has set a new price list for coronary stents, popularly known as heart rings.

Asus's ROG Ally jumps into the ring as a strong contender among handheld gaming consoles like the Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, and Aya Neo - promising a feature-packed mobile gaming experience with considerable computational muscle. In our hands-on review, we took the brand new Asus ROG Ally for a spin, digging into its build and performance.

Nvidia, the US-based graphics chip company, has recently donated $15 million to non-profits aiding civilians affected by the ongoing Israel-Palestine War. Among this $15 million is $5 million from Nvidia employees from over 30 countries.

OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, is planning on raising a new round of funding worth at least $100 billion, as per a recent report by Bloomberg News. 

Internet Society Bangladesh Chapter has elected a new executive committee for the term 2024-25. Mohammad Nadir Bin Ali, Registrar of Daffodil International University, was elected as President; and Md. Baraktul Alam, Head of Operations of Dour Broadband, was elected as General Secretary.

Grameenphone has aired the second episode of its series Lumière, this time featuring Miti Sanjana, known for her advocacy in equal rights. 

The Dhaka-Chittagong highway is set to be dotted with artificial intelligence (AI) based CCTV cameras covering a span of 250 kilometres. The cameras, financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at BDT 152 crore 56 lakhs, are aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the highway police, according to sources associated with the project.