Turkey blocks Discord after platform refusal to share data

Turkey has blocked access to the instant messaging platform Discord following the platform's refusal to comply with government requests for data.
11 October 2024, 02:48 AM

Kashfia Arfa: Accelerating change for women in racing

Kashfia Arfa, a female Bangladeshi racer, recently made headlines after securing a position in the top six at the Asian Auto Gymkhana Championship 2024 Round 2, competing against seasoned racers from across Asia.
10 October 2024, 10:09 AM

10 business lessons from Ratan Tata

Here are 10 lessons derived from Ratan Tata's remarkable journey.
10 October 2024, 09:41 AM

Apple's silicon revolution: From mobile to AI data centres

Apple is now positioning itself as a key player in the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and edge computing infrastructure, leveraging its custom silicon to drive the next generation of data centres. Let's take a look at the tech giant's journey in the realm of custom silicon chip.
10 October 2024, 09:35 AM

Nobel prizes for AI researchers raise concerns about prize categories

The recent awarding of Nobel Prizes in chemistry and physics to Google-affiliated AI pioneers has sparked controversy, raising questions about Big Tech’s growing influence in cutting-edge research and whether the Nobel Prize categories adequately reflect modern scientific breakthroughs, according to a recent report by Reuters.
10 October 2024, 08:41 AM

Samsung India employee strike continues into second month

More than 1,000 workers at the Samsung Electronics factory in southern India have continued their strike into its second month, rejecting a recent settlement offer from the company. The workers, stationed at a facility near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, are demanding higher wages and official recognition of their union, as per a recent report by Reuters.
10 October 2024, 02:53 AM

The lasting legacy of Ratan Tata, the business icon

Ratan Tata, the revered chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and one of India’s most respected business magnates, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86 in a Mumbai hospital.
9 October 2024, 18:35 PM

Before the AI craze, the rise of automatons in the 18th century

Long before AI and robotics shaped our modern world, the 18th century witnessed the rise of automata — mechanical wonders that mimicked human actions.
9 October 2024, 13:35 PM

The final bombshell: Thank you and goodbye to Clarkson, Hammond, and May

After 22 years on the road, three of the world’s most recognisable motoring journalists – Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May – have finally reached the end of it. In the process, they have managed to make cars and everything about them more entertaining and palatable to a wider, more generalised audience. 
9 October 2024, 12:27 PM

Analysts worry about AI's profitability: report

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the realm of generative AI, is raising concerns about profitability and sustainability despite the overwhelming enthusiasm from investors and industry leaders, according to a recent report by AFP. 
9 October 2024, 09:26 AM

Grameenphone launches Bangladesh’s first limitless internet packs

Grameenphone has introduced the country’s first speed-based limitless internet packs
9 October 2024, 09:07 AM

13 US states sue TikTok over alleged harm to young users

TikTok is facing new legal challenges as 13 US states and Washington DC filed lawsuits accusing the platform of harming young users through addictive software and inadequate safety measures. 
9 October 2024, 08:49 AM

Bangladeshi startup Jatri enters Saudi and UAE markets

Jatri, a Bangladeshi multi-modal travel platform, is entering the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market, beginning with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, through the launch of 'Saafir.'
8 October 2024, 13:13 PM

'X' launches new smartwatches in Bangladesh

A new smartwatch featuring a 3D interface has been launched in Bangladesh by the Hong Kong-based brand ‘X.’
8 October 2024, 12:30 PM

Cyberattack cripples Russian state media on Putin’s 72nd birthday: report

A significant cyberattack on October 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 72nd birthday, disrupted operations at VGTRK, Russia's state-owned media conglomerate, causing widespread outages across the organisation’s digital platforms, as per a recent report by Reuters.
8 October 2024, 11:54 AM

Samsung apologises for delayed AI chip production

Samsung Electronics has issued an apology to its investors after revealing worse-than-expected revenue and profit forecasts, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News. The company acknowledged that it is struggling to maintain its technological competitiveness, especially in the fast-growing field of artificial intelligence (AI).
8 October 2024, 08:09 AM

Google parent company partners with Hyundai to build EVs

Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company owned by Google parent Alphabet, is teaming up with South Korean automaker Hyundai to bring electric vehicles to its growing robotaxi fleet in the US.
7 October 2024, 12:38 PM

Criminal networks in Southeast Asia exploit Telegram: UN report

Criminal networks in Southeast Asia are extensively using the messaging app Telegram to facilitate large-scale illegal operations, according to a report released by the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC). 
7 October 2024, 07:54 AM

Could AI win a Nobel Prize?

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionise industries from banking to content creation, it has also begun to influence scientific research, raising the question: Could AI one day win a Nobel Prize? While this may seem far-fetched today, a recent report by AFP highlights how researchers and scientists are working to develop AI systems potentially worthy of such recognition in the future.
7 October 2024, 07:24 AM

Meta announces Movie Gen, AI video generator

Meta has announced an AI-powered video generator, dubbed “Movie Gen”, capable of producing high-definition footage complete with sound, according to a recent blog post by the company.
5 October 2024, 08:58 AM