OpenAI has announced a novel platform allowing users to craft bespoke versions of the widely recognised ChatGPT for an array of specialised tasks, without necessitating any programming skills. This initiative is currently earmarked for ChatGPT Plus subscribers.

istomorrowhartal.com, a 2015 website that offers timely information on hartals (strikes) and blockades in Bangladesh, has resurfaced again in 2023 in midst of the ongoing blockades. The service was initially set up during a period of frequent hartals by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and has recently updated its offerings to include information on the latest blockades by the same party.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has undergone knee surgery following an injury sustained during his martial arts training. Zuckerberg tore one of his anterior cruciate ligaments, or ACLs while preparing for an upcoming MMA fight scheduled for early next year.

An AI-generated influencer named Marvella was recently revealed in the locally hosted influencer awards program 'Marvel of Tomorrow: Season 3'. As per the launch premiere video, 'Marvella' was created by The Wider Collective and The Marvel - Be You.

TakaPay is Bangladesh's inaugural local currency card, recently unveiled by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. But what exactly is TakaPay? Let's explore this payment system and its potential benefits, including the card's practical aspects and an overview of what it is and how it works.

Bangladeshi graduates and postgraduates will now be allowed to intern at government, semi-government, autonomous, and private institutions, as per the new ‘Internship Policy 2023’ issued by the Ministry of Public Administration.

Multinational tech company Siemens has recently announced a collaboration with tech giant Microsoft in jointly working on a new AI-based project. In the 'Siemens Industrial Copilot scheme', the two companies will be working together to use generative AI for the manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare industries.

Dark Kak, a Bangladeshi tech startup that works with Augmented Reality (AR) with the Internet of Things (IoT), has won an award for their upcoming project ‘Smart Jewellery’. The award, titled ‘Catalyzing Women’s Entrepreneurship Award’, was presented by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) at the She Loves Tech 2023 conference held at the Fairmont Hotel in Singapore. Dark Kak was entitled to a 15,000 USD cash prize from UN ESCAP and She Loves Tech.

Apple's Scary Fast event on Tuesday unveiled some of the tech giant's most awaited innovations for 2023, with the MacBook Pro and iMac taking centre stage. Here's a quick roundup of the biggest announcements from today's event.

The local startup scene is experiencing notable downward shifts in funding trends, even as the global startup ecosystem indicates slight growth. On a global scale, startup investments have risen marginally by 7%, totalling a formidable USD 73 billion in the third quarter of this year. But funding in Bangladesh plummeted to a mere USD 4.0 million in Q3 2023, a drastic 77% decline in comparison to the same period last year. This trend was revealed in the recently released Bangladesh Startup Investment Report for Q3 2023 by LightCastle Partners.

Avik Anwar from Bangladesh has secured first place in both races of Round 1 at the Gulf Pro Car Championship 2023-24. The event was held at the Yas Marina F1 track in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Seven Bangladeshi firms have secured a place on Bloomberg's sustainability list, joining over 16,000 global corporations. These firms were placed on the highly prestigious list based on their strong performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas. The firms are: Grameenphone, British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh, Marico Bangladesh, BRAC Bank, IDLC Finance, Square Pharmaceuticals, and Walton Hi-Tech Industries.

Finding a device that balances performance, aesthetics, and price can be a challenge in today's saturated gadget market. Enter the Xiaomi Pad 6: a tablet that not only promises top-tier specs but does so without burning a hole in your pocket. Join us as we delve deeper into what makes the Pad 6 stand out in a crowded field.

Elon Musk, CEO of the American spacecraft and satellite company SpaceX, has recently said that the company's Starlink internet connection will provide communication support to international aid groups in Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Says president of Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh

Google-parent Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) cloud division posted its weakest growth in nearly three years, leading to a 5.7% decline in its stock value in after-hours trading. This decline is even more striking when juxtaposed with the success of Microsoft's (MSFT.O) cloud division, which has seen a substantial surge in sales.

Pathao, the on-demand digital platform, has just revealed a brand new logo for their company. The logo was publicly revealed in the brand's official Fabook page earlier today with a new slogan: "Here With You". 

As Cyclone Hamoon brews in the Bay of Bengal, threatening the coastal regions of Bangladesh, it's essential to stay informed and prepared. With technology playing an ever-increasing role in weather forecasting and information dissemination, here are four websites that provide real-time tracking and information on the storm's progress:

Mutual Trust Bank has partnered with courier and fintech company Delivery Tiger to streamline the loan process for small-scale sellers in Bangladesh, eliminating the need for physical documentation.

Bangladesh has an assisted digital literacy rate of 23%, and a full digital literacy rate of just above 6%, indicating that no matter how nice the newest UI of an app may be, its usefulness to the everyday Bangali will always be nil.