World-first: Australian patient walks out of hospital with artificial heart

An Australian man has become the first person in the world to be discharged from hospital with a total artificial heart implant, according to a recent report by The Guardian.
15 March 2025, 02:23 AM

Report reveals UK tech secretary’s ChatGPT use for policy advice

Peter Kyle, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology in the United Kingdom (UK), has been using ChatGPT to seek advice on policy matters, including the slow adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) among British businesses, according to a recent report by New Scientist magazine.
14 March 2025, 11:26 AM

Google unveils new AI model, Gemma 3

Google has recently unveiled Gemma 3, a new family of lightweight, open AI models designed to run efficiently on devices like phones, laptops, and workstations. According to an official blog post, Gemma 3 is built on the same technology as Google’s Gemini 2.0 models and is available in four sizes (1B, 4B, 12B, and 27B) to suit different hardware and performance needs.
13 March 2025, 11:11 AM

Intel appoints new CEO, industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan

Intel, the US-based chipmaking giant, has named industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, effective March 18. The appointment comes as Intel seeks to recover from one of its most challenging periods, marked by declining market share, falling stock prices, and intense competition in the semiconductor industry.
13 March 2025, 02:18 AM

OpenAI launches new tools to boost AI agent development

OpenAI has introduced a set of new tools aimed at helping developers and enterprises build AI agents.
12 March 2025, 10:19 AM

Hackers leak stolen Tata Technologies data following ransomware attack

A ransomware group known as Hunters International has published data it claims to have stolen from Tata Technologies
12 March 2025, 07:48 AM

Meta is testing its first in-house AI chips: report

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is testing its first in-house chip designed to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems, according to sources cited by Reuters. The move marks a significant step in Meta’s efforts to reduce its dependence on external suppliers like Nvidia and lower its massive infrastructure costs.
12 March 2025, 06:02 AM

OpenAI signs nearly $12 bln deal with a company backed by Nvidia

OpenAI has signed a five-year, $11.9 billion agreement with CoreWeave, a cloud services provider specialising in AI-focused GPU infrastructure which is backed by Nvidia, according to a recent report by Reuters. 
11 March 2025, 09:50 AM

Trump administration launches "self deport" app for immigrants: report

The Trump administration has introduced a new app, CBP Home, aimed at allowing immigrants in the US illegally to voluntarily "self-deport" rather than face potential arrest and detention, as per a recent report by Reuters. 
11 March 2025, 08:41 AM

Building sustainable food security by embracing technology

In today’s world, ensuring food security is one of the most crucial pillars of economic stability and societal well-being.
11 March 2025, 06:57 AM

TikTok sale talks underway, deal possible soon, says Trump  

US President Donald Trump has revealed that his administration is in discussions with four groups regarding the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, as per a recent report by Reuters.
10 March 2025, 03:52 AM

Oppo launches A5 Pro in Bangladesh

OPPO has officially launched the OPPO A5 Pro in Bangladesh.
9 March 2025, 14:44 PM

This is the first-ever sex offender public registry in Bangladesh

A sex offender public registry has been launched in Bangladesh for the first time through the digital platform Shocheton.org.
8 March 2025, 19:09 PM

Design unveiled for Bhutan’s stunning new airport

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), an architecture firm, has recently revealed the architectural design for Gelephu International Airport in Bhutan, the second international airport planned by the country scheduled to be opened in 2029.
8 March 2025, 11:24 AM

Trump signs executive order to set up bitcoin reserve

US President Donald Trump has recently signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, using cryptocurrencies already owned by the US government. 
8 March 2025, 10:48 AM

GlocalMe unveils 'smartphone for pets' at MWC 2025

GlocalMe introduced the PetPhone, a device designed to enable real-time interaction between pets and their owners at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 held in Barcelona.
7 March 2025, 04:02 AM

2 IUB students reach finals of Elon Musk’s ‘Not-A-Boring Competition’ in the US

Two undergraduate students from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have secured a place in the finals of the 2025 Not-A-Boring Competition, an annual engineering contest organised by The Boring Company, the tunnel-digging venture of billionaire Elon Musk.
6 March 2025, 20:17 PM

bKash and Huawei receives award at MWC Barcelona 2025

bKash and Huawei have been awarded the GSMA GLOMO ‘Best FinTech Innovation’ Award at MWC Barcelona 2025 for their digital loan solution, ‘Pay Later’, which provides short-term microloans to unbanked users in Bangladesh.
6 March 2025, 15:32 PM

The Porsche 718 Cayman T keeps the joy of driving alive

In an era where modern sports cars are increasingly defined by complex electronics and driver-assist systems, Porsche has taken a different approach with the 718 Cayman T—a car that prioritises simplicity, driver engagement, and the purest form of motoring.
6 March 2025, 15:13 PM

Scientists create ‘woolly mouse’ in breakthrough towards Mammoth revival

Scientists at Colossal Biosciences, a US biotechnology company, have recently announced that they have successfully created genetically modified mice with woolly coats in a development they say supports their long-term plan to bring back the woolly mammoth.
6 March 2025, 15:07 PM