Portrait by robot artist sold for $1 million at auction

A portrait of World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, created by the humanoid robot artist Ai-Da, has been sold at an auction for $1,084,800 (£836,667). The artwork, titled 'AI God', was initially estimated to sell for between $120,000 and $180,000, but attracted 27 bids, far exceeding its projected value.
10 November 2024, 02:42 AM

Nvidia becomes first company to surpass $3.6 trillion market value after Trump's election win

Nvidia Corp has made history as the first company to reach a stock market valuation of $3.65 trillion, surpassing Apple's previous record of $3.57 trillion.
9 November 2024, 11:35 AM

This app helps you check your MRT pass balance

A new app, MRT Buddy, is now available to help Dhaka commuters manage their transit cards.
8 November 2024, 12:45 PM

Bangladeshi photographer captures stunning nebulae with self-made telescope

Astrophotographer Zubuyer Kaolin captures a stunning Orion Nebula image with a self-built telescope
7 November 2024, 11:26 AM

How Elon Musk benefits from a Trump presidency

Elon Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump could grant him unprecedented influence over US policies, potentially reshaping the regulatory landscape for his tech empire.
7 November 2024, 10:50 AM

Australia plans to ban social media for users under 16

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that his government will introduce legislation to prevent users under 16 from accessing social media platforms, citing the risks of online harm.
7 November 2024, 02:46 AM

OpenAI hires Caitlin Kalinowski, former Meta AR Hardware Head

Caitlin Kalinowski, previously the head of Meta’s augmented reality (AR) Glasses Hardware division, has joined OpenAI as the leader of its robotics and consumer hardware division. Kalinowski recently confirmed her new role in a LinkedIn announcement.
6 November 2024, 08:44 AM

Bitcoin hits record high as traders bet on Trump's win

Bitcoin climbed to a record high in Asian markets as investors showed confidence in Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential race.
6 November 2024, 08:01 AM

Internet freedom in Bangladesh declined in 2024, study finds

Internet freedom in Bangladesh experienced notable declines in 2024.
5 November 2024, 17:44 PM

Amazon launches drone delivery service in USA

Amazon has begun delivering a range of products via drone to select customers in the Phoenix area of Arizona in the US, marking the latest phase in its expanding drone delivery initiative.
5 November 2024, 17:29 PM

Apple reportedly researching 'smart-glasses'

Apple Inc. has begun researching the potential of entering the smart glasses market, according to technology journalist Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
5 November 2024, 16:39 PM

World's first wooden satellite launched into space

Japanese researchers have successfully launched the world’s first wooden satellite, named LignoSat, into space. The satellite was sent on Tuesday aboard a SpaceX mission to the International Space Station (ISS) to explore the use of timber in future lunar and Mars missions.
5 November 2024, 05:20 AM

OpenAI to shift from non-profit to for-profit company: report

OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT, is reportedly in discussions with the California attorney general’s office to change its corporate structure to a for-profit model, according to Bloomberg News. This potential shift would mark a significant change for OpenAI, which was originally established as a non-profit research organisation in 2015.
5 November 2024, 04:23 AM

Facebook and Nvidia ask US Supreme Court to dismiss fraud lawsuits

Facebook and Nvidia are asking the US Supreme Court to dismiss securities fraud lawsuits filed by investors, in cases that could make it harder to hold companies accountable in court. Both tech giants are challenging rulings by a lower court that allowed these lawsuits to move forward, saying the cases don’t meet legal standards.
5 November 2024, 03:15 AM

TikTok sued over harmful content linked to teen suicides

Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against social media platform TikTok, accusing the company of exposing their teenage children to content that allegedly contributed to their mental health decline, and for two of them, the cause of suicide.
4 November 2024, 09:45 AM

Disney to form new business unit dedicated to AI: report

Disney is stepping up its AI efforts with the creation of the 'Office of Technology Enablement', a new business unit to drive tech integration across its film, TV, and theme park divisions, according to a Reuters report. 
4 November 2024, 07:00 AM

Misinformation menace: Fake news on the rise since July

Political and religious misinformation surged in Bangladesh following a major government shift, Dismislab reports.
3 November 2024, 14:27 PM

Betting ads target Bangladeshi gamers despite ban, study finds

Unregulated gambling ads are infiltrating popular mobile games in Bangladesh, exposing millions, including young users, to betting content through Google’s network.
3 November 2024, 13:54 PM

Why polythene bags are bad for you

From clogging drains that worsen floods to leaching harmful chemicals into food and water, polythene bags are a persistent threat.
3 November 2024, 11:59 AM

Apple to invest $1.5 billion to improve iPhone network

Apple is set to invest up to $1.5 billion in American satellite provider Globalstar Inc. to enhance iPhone communication capabilities, particularly in areas with limited network coverage, according to a recent report by Reuters.
3 November 2024, 06:22 AM