White House launches task force to address AI infrastructure and power needs

The White House has announced the formation of a new task force to tackle the growing infrastructure demands of artificial intelligence (AI) following a high-level meeting between U.S. officials and top executives from technology and power companies.
15 September 2024, 14:13 PM

Tecno unveils Spark Go 1 in Bangladesh

Tecno has recently launched their latest smartphone Spark Go 1 in Bangladesh.
15 September 2024, 11:42 AM

Samsung India strike highlights labour movement's growing influence

A strike at Samsung's Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu has brought attention to India's powerful labour group, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), which is backing the protests and signalling its intent to expand its influence in the electronics manufacturing sector.
15 September 2024, 11:06 AM

Dissecting "battery-rickshaws": How do they work?

Battery-powered rickshaws, commonly known as easy bikes or auto-rickshaws, have become an increasingly familiar sight on the busy streets of Dhaka and other cities across Bangladesh. Here's a look at what these rickshaws are, how they work, and the impact they've had.
15 September 2024, 07:43 AM

Bangladesh wins 2 silver and 2 bronze at first-ever International AI Olympiad

A team from Bangladesh has recently won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the first-ever International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO). This year, a total of 25 countries competed at the event, including Morocco, New Zealand, Poland, Turkey, and the United States.
15 September 2024, 06:51 AM

Apple confirms iPhone 16 will feature 8GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence

Apple has officially confirmed that the iPhone 16 lineup, including the base model and the 16 Pro Max, will come equipped with 8GB of RAM.
15 September 2024, 04:53 AM

Google tests desktop windowing for Android tablets

Google is testing a new desktop windowing feature for Android tablets, allowing users to freely resize and rearrange apps on their screens. The feature, now available as a developer preview, is designed to enhance multitasking by giving users greater control over how they manage apps on their tablets.
15 September 2024, 03:47 AM

Nissan sets world record for highest bungee jump with a car

Nissan France has achieved a new world record for the highest car bungee jump, with a Nissan Qashqai e-Power descending from a height of 65 metres (213 feet 3 inches) in Puteaux, France, on 12 August.
15 September 2024, 03:00 AM

Apple receives FDA approval to turn AirPods Pro into hearing aids

Apple has received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to transform its second-generation AirPods Pro into over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.
14 September 2024, 17:19 PM

The Grand Tour: One for the Road concludes an era for Clarkson, Hammond, and May

The long-running television series The Grand Tour is coming to a close with its final two-hour special, One for the Road.
14 September 2024, 16:17 PM

Bangladesh ranks 35th in global cryptocurrency adoption despite legal restrictions

Bangladesh ranks 35th in the 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, despite the country’s legal restrictions on cryptocurrency use.
14 September 2024, 15:52 PM

“Godmother of AI” raises USD 230 mln for AI startup

An artificial intelligence researcher, Fei-Fei Li also nicknamed as the “Godmother of AI” has raised USD 230 million for AI startup “World Labs” along with her three colleagues to develop AI technology that can comprehend how the three-dimensional physical world works, the company announced on Friday.
14 September 2024, 10:12 AM

TikTok faces crucial court hearing that may decide its future in the US

TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, will face a key court hearing on Monday that could determine whether the popular app remains available to 170 million American users. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia will hear arguments challenging a law that could ban the app as soon as January 19, placing TikTok’s fate in the spotlight just weeks before the 2024 presidential election.
13 September 2024, 14:29 PM

Huawei and Walton team up to produce lithium batteries for mobile towers

Huawei, the Chinese tech conglomerate, and Walton, a Bangladeshi conglomerate, have announced a strategic partnership to produce lithium batteries for telecom base transceiver stations (BTS) in Bangladesh.
13 September 2024, 02:30 AM

OpenAI's stunning $150 billion valuation hinges on upending corporate structure, sources say

OpenAI is planning to raise funding at a potential valuation of $150 billion, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News. If the funding goes through, this would position the AI tech company as one of the biggest startups in the world.
12 September 2024, 10:28 AM

Microsoft hosts summit to discuss CrowdStrike outage

Microsoft recently held a cybersecurity summit to discuss ways to improve security, following the global IT outage in July caused by a faulty software update from CrowdStrike.
11 September 2024, 13:26 PM

Samsung Electronics to fire 30% of overseas employees: report 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is planning on letting go of up to 30% of its employees working overseas at specific divisions, according to a recent report by Reuters.
11 September 2024, 11:19 AM

Why do people buy iPhones? We asked Apple users

Why do so many people choose iPhones over Androids?
11 September 2024, 10:56 AM

Here are 7 things Androids can do that iPhones can't

In the long-standing competition between Android and iOS, both platforms have developed distinct strengths.
11 September 2024, 08:30 AM

Apple forced to pay Ireland $14.4 bln: what happened?

Apple has recently come out on the losing end of a lengthy court battle with the European Union, leaving the tech giant obligated to pay Ireland 13 billion euros (about $14.4 billion) in back taxes. How did this happen? Let's break it down.
11 September 2024, 03:34 AM