EU partners with venture capital firms to boost regional tech investment

The European Union announced a new partnership with leading venture capital firms on Monday, aiming to accelerate investment in tech innovation across Europe. T
21 October 2024, 14:59 PM

3 Call of Duty games coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming on October 25

Three major titles from the Call of Duty franchise are set to debut on Xbox Cloud Gaming later this month. 
21 October 2024, 14:47 PM

Royal Enfield motorcycles launched in Bangladesh; prices start at Tk 3.4 lakh

Ifad Motors has officially launched four Royal Enfield motorcycle models in Bangladesh, marking the iconic brand’s entry into the local market.
21 October 2024, 10:34 AM

The price of data services and the digital divide in Bangladesh

The cost of data services, both wireless and fixed, is a significant factor in the digital divide in Bangladesh.
20 October 2024, 15:21 PM

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati raising funds for new AI startup

Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer (CTO) of OpenAI, is reportedly raising venture capital for a new artificial intelligence (AI) startup.
20 October 2024, 11:16 AM

Meta's new AI model can evaluate other AI models

Meta has introduced a new AI model, the 'Self-Taught Evaluator (STE)', which is designed to evaluate other AI models' work with minimal human involvement.
19 October 2024, 07:43 AM

Alien life possible under ice on Mars, study suggests

A new study published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment proposes a potential haven for life on Mars – subsurface pockets of liquid water beneath dusty ice sheets.
18 October 2024, 08:03 AM

Is the Tesla phone even real?

The internet is buzzing with rumours of a Tesla phone, dubbed the Model Pi or P. But is there any truth to this speculation?
18 October 2024, 07:47 AM

The double-edged sword: how Facebook fuels both unity and discord

Social media’s power to unite in times of crisis is undeniable, but Facebook’s influence has also fuelled division, misinformation, and apathy. As reaction-driven memes and unchecked falsehoods shape public opinion, we risk losing our ability to think independently.
17 October 2024, 10:16 AM

Intel vs TSMC: the battle for chip supremacy

The semiconductor industry stands at a pivotal moment in its history, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Intel competing for dominance in advanced chip manufacturing. Let's take a look at how these two companies are battling for the ultimate chip supremacy.
17 October 2024, 10:10 AM

Meta conducts another round of layoffs: report

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has carried out another round of layoffs, according to reports from international tech news platforms The Verge and TechCrunch.
17 October 2024, 03:11 AM

TikTok removes over 12 million videos in Bangladesh

TikTok's latest report for Q2 2024 reveals that over 12 million videos were removed in Bangladesh due to content policy violations.
16 October 2024, 15:40 PM

Google goes nuclear to power up AI

Google is making a shift toward nuclear energy to power its artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, signing a deal with nuclear tech startup Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors.
16 October 2024, 10:48 AM

What to expect from Apple’s upcoming Mac and iPad announcements

Apple is set to reveal its latest Mac and iPad updates this October, featuring new M4 processors and the highly anticipated debut of Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-driven tools. Expected highlights include a redesigned Mac Mini, updates to the MacBook Pro and iPad Mini, and potential USB-C upgrades for Apple’s accessories.
15 October 2024, 11:22 AM

Tesla's new robots promises a cyber age, but not just yet

At last week’s Tesla Cybercab event, the company featured its humanoid robots, Optimus, as part of an immersive experience for attendees. The robots were seen mingling with the crowd, serving drinks, engaging in games, and even dancing. For many, the highlight was the ability of the robots to talk to guests, raising questions about how autonomous these machines truly were.
15 October 2024, 09:30 AM

Sebastian Bubeck, Microsoft GenAI VP, to join OpenAI

Sebastien Bubeck, Microsoft's Vice President of GenAI, is leaving the company to join OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, according to a recent statement by Microsoft.
15 October 2024, 06:27 AM

Nvidia could soon again become the world's most valuable company

Nvidia’s stock surged to new heights on Monday, closing at its highest value ever and edging the AI chip giant closer to dethroning Apple as the world’s most valuable company.
15 October 2024, 03:15 AM

SpaceX catches reusable rocket with giant tower arms

SpaceX achieved a major milestone on Sunday by using mechanical arms on its launch tower to catch the first stage of its Starship rocket, marking a key step in developing a fully reusable space vehicle.
14 October 2024, 03:29 AM

TikTok to undergo mass layoffs; about 500 in Malaysia

TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees globally, including about 500 in Malaysia, as it shifts to AI-driven content moderation.
13 October 2024, 07:41 AM

Fake 'groom wanted' FB posts lure users to gambling sites, research finds

A recent investigation by digital security research firm Dismislab has uncovered a sophisticated scam on Facebook that uses fraudulent “groom wanted” posts to redirect users to online gambling, cryptocurrency trading, and foreign exchange sites.
11 October 2024, 03:12 AM