Telegram updates FAQ on moderation after CEO's arrest

Telegram has quietly revised its FAQ page, removing references to private chats being exempt from moderation, days after CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France over alleged criminal activity on the platform.
6 September 2024, 08:38 AM

Bangladeshi-born founder’s Australian startup acquired for $16 bln

AirTrunk, a data centre group founded by Bangladeshi-Australian entrepreneur Robin Khuda, is set to change hands in a USD 16.1 billion (AUD 23 billion) deal. 
5 September 2024, 11:45 AM

BMW to launch first hydrogen vehicle by 2028

BMW announced on Thursday that it intends to use fuel cell technology developed in partnership with Toyota Motor Corp. to launch its first hydrogen-powered vehicle on the market in 2028.
5 September 2024, 11:19 AM

Pakistan Govt. warns employees against expressing political and religious views on social media

The government of Pakistan has once again directed its employees to avoid expressing political or religious views on social media and sharing information with unauthorised officials or the media.
5 September 2024, 06:37 AM

Nvidia faces record $279 bln market cap loss in one day

Nvidia, a leading player in artificial intelligence, experienced a steep 9.5% drop in its shares on Tuesday, marking the largest single-day loss in market value for a US company. As a result, the company lost $279 billion in market capitalisation. 
4 September 2024, 11:15 AM

Data centres to cause 2.5 bln tons of emissions by 2030: research

The rapid expansion of data centres worldwide is projected to generate approximately 2.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions by 2030, according to research by the multinational investment bank Morgan Stanley.
4 September 2024, 10:45 AM

10 interesting facts about BMW

Here are ten fascinating facts about BMW that you might not have heard before.
3 September 2024, 15:49 PM

Google to pay up to $250,000 to find bugs in Chrome

To keep Google Chrome safe, the tech giant has been running a program called the Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) for the past 14 years. This program rewards security researchers—people who find and report bugs or vulnerabilities in software—with cash prizes of up to $250,000.
3 September 2024, 09:01 AM

Venezuela uses AI anchors to protect journalists from repression

In Venezuela, where the government is reportedly intensifying its crackdown on journalists and protesters, AI-generated news anchors have emerged as a protective measure, offering a way to continue delivering news while keeping human reporters out of harm's way, as per a recent report by The Guardian.
3 September 2024, 07:51 AM

Kohli might appear on Ronaldo’s YT channel

Football star Cristiano Ronaldo might invite cricketer Virat Kohli to share the screen on UR Cristiano, the official YouTube channel of Ronaldo, according to Kohli's IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
2 September 2024, 10:42 AM

Should other tech bosses worry after Durov's arrest?

With France charging Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, for not stopping illegal activity on his platform, other tech executives like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk might now reconsider any decision to travel to Europe. But, with Durov's arrest, should they worry about similar charges being dealt against them?
2 September 2024, 03:14 AM

The enduring power of letter writing in the digital age

In an era where digital communication has become the norm, the practice of writing letters by hand might seem outdated, even quaint. However, as World Letter Writing Day on September 1st reminds us, this seemingly old-fashioned activity offers unique and powerful benefits. From nurturing mental well-being to enhancing critical communication skills, the act of putting pen to paper—or stylus to tablet—can still have a profound impact on our lives.
1 September 2024, 13:56 PM

Japan is encouraging 4 day work week

Japan's government is encouraging a four-day work week with three days off for workers in Japanese offices.
1 September 2024, 13:15 PM

Realme C61 launched in Bangladesh

Realme has recently introduced the C61 smartphone in Bangladesh.
1 September 2024, 13:08 PM

Bluesky gains a million users as Brazil bans X

Brazil's decision to ban X, formerly known as Twitter, has triggered a surge in users for Bluesky, a growing social media platform.
1 September 2024, 12:20 PM

Bangladesh wins bronze at International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad

A team from Bangladesh has won a Bronze Medal and an Honourable Mention at the recently held 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2024. Tasdik Ahmed Tonmoy from Govt. Laboratory High School, Rajshahi, won the Bronze medal, and Labib Bin Azad from Notre Dame College won the Honourable Mention.
31 August 2024, 03:17 AM

Singapore government to opt for blockchain-based grant disbursement system

Singapore's government is set to adopt a blockchain-based system for disbursing grants.
30 August 2024, 14:00 PM

Google to build data centre in Vietnam: Report

Alphabet's Google is planning to build a large data centre in Vietnam, according to sources by Reuters.
30 August 2024, 11:21 AM

Footsteps co-founder Shah Rafayat named Asia 21 Next Generation Fellow

Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, co-founder of the social venture organisation Footsteps, has been selected as one of the 38 young leaders to join the Asia 21 Next Generation Fellows for 2024.
30 August 2024, 09:52 AM

How to share your YouTube channel with QR code

In a recent update, YouTube (YT) creators can easily share their YT channel with a QR code, a quick-response code that can be scanned online.
30 August 2024, 03:30 AM