Popular Life Insurance hit by Sarcoma ransomware: 36GB of data at risk

Popular Life Insurance Co. Ltd., one of Bangladesh's leading public service companies, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the emerging “Sarcoma” ransomware group.
19 November 2024, 17:23 PM

Coca-Cola faces backlash over AI-generated Christmas ad

Coca-Cola has come under fire for its latest Christmas advertisement, created using artificial intelligence, with critics labelling it as “soulless” and lacking creativity.
19 November 2024, 11:54 AM

Nike introduces first-ever almost 3D-printed shoes

Nike has unveiled its first nearly fully 3D-printed shoe, the Air Max 1000, at ComplexCon in Las Vegas.
19 November 2024, 10:33 AM

India fines Meta $25.4 million over WhatsApp data sharing

India’s Competition Commission (CCI) has fined Meta Platforms $25.4 million and restricted the company from sharing data between WhatsApp and its other apps for advertising purposes, according to a recent report by Reuters.
19 November 2024, 09:48 AM

US Department of Justice may push Google to sell Chrome: report

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) may ask a federal judge to force Google to sell its Chrome internet browser, according to a recent Bloomberg News report. This move comes as part of the DOJ’s ongoing efforts to address Google's alleged monopoly in the search market.
19 November 2024, 08:15 AM

Google Docs launches AI-powered image generator

Google has recently introduced a Gemini-powered AI image generation tool in Google docs, enabling users to create visuals for their documents. 
19 November 2024, 03:46 AM

Facebook users eligible for data breach compensation: German court

Germany's Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that Facebook users whose data was illegally accessed in 2018 and 2019 are eligible for compensation.
19 November 2024, 02:53 AM

Moons of Uranus may contain life, study suggests

Scientists have unveiled new research suggesting that Uranus and its five largest moons may harbour oceans beneath their icy crusts.
18 November 2024, 12:41 PM

Bangladesh to compete in Asian eSports Games 2024

Bangladesh is set to participate in the LAN event of Asian eSports Games 2024, an Asia-based esports competition scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 23 to December 2, competing in 'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) - Female' and 'eFootball'.
18 November 2024, 05:44 AM

Nvidia's new AI chips face overheating issues: report

Nvidia’s highly anticipated Blackwell AI chips are reportedly facing overheating issues, raising concerns about potential delays for customers relying on the technology. According to a report by global news platform The Information, the overheating occurs when the chips are installed in server racks designed to hold up to 72 units.
18 November 2024, 04:48 AM

Can Bluesky be the new (old) Twitter?

As thousands of X users flock to Bluesky to relive the old twitter days, the new social media platform faces an uphill battle in competing against X.
17 November 2024, 17:30 PM

Single-band Wi-Fi routers to be phased out in Bangladesh by 2025

BTRC has recently issued a directive to ban the use of single-band Wi-Fi routers starting from April 1, 2025.
17 November 2024, 17:15 PM

NASA and Microsoft to launch AI-based Earth Copilot

NASA has teamed up with Microsoft to create Earth Copilot, an AI tool designed to make it easier for people to access and understand the large amount of Earth Science data NASA collects from its satellites.
17 November 2024, 11:29 AM

TikTok parent ByteDance reaches $300 billion valuation: report

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is valuing itself at approximately $300 billion through a new share buyback program, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
17 November 2024, 02:36 AM

Drone manufacturer Skydio secures $170 mln in extension round

Skydio, the American drone manufacturer, has raised $170 million in an extension of its Series E funding round, which initially brought in $230 million in early 2023. 
16 November 2024, 09:47 AM

Facebook is making 'views' as primary content performance metric

Facebook has recently announced to shift its focus to "views" as the primary metric for measuring content performance, aligning its approach with Instagram’s existing system. 
16 November 2024, 05:48 AM

Apple introduces Final Cut Pro 11 with AI features

Apple has recently unveiled Final Cut Pro 11, with new AI features for video editing.
15 November 2024, 15:59 PM

The Onion acquires Infowars in bankruptcy auction

The Onion, a satirical news outlet, has recently announced its acquisition of Infowars, the controversial website founded by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a bankruptcy auction.
15 November 2024, 14:42 PM

Tally recognises 25 individuals in MSME Honours 2024

Tally Solutions, a business management software provider, concluded the fourth edition of Tally MSME Honours 2024 in Bangladesh announcing 25 winners in 5 categories on 14 November at Capital’s Raddison Blu Water Garden Hotel.
15 November 2024, 11:13 AM

Batmobile from 'The Dark Knight' now on sale for $2.99 million

Warner Bros. Discovery is offering a highly exclusive, screen-accurate replica of the Batmobile used by Christian Bale’s Batman for a staggering $2.99 million, in honour of Batman’s 85th anniversary.
14 November 2024, 03:26 AM