Fake Taylor Swift videos push online scams on TikTok

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SoftBank eyes $100 bln IPO for robotics unit: report
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30 April 2026, 17:20 PM Tech & Startup
SoftBank is reportedly preparing to establish a new robotics-focused company aimed at automating the construction of data centres, while also laying the groundwork for a potential initial public offering (IPO) valued at up to $100 billion.
A third of all new websites since 2022 are AI-generated, study finds
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29 April 2026, 13:45 PM Tech & Startup
A major new study drawing on data from the Internet Archive has found that roughly one in three websites created since 2022 was generated by artificial intelligence, marking what researchers describe as one of the most rapid transformations in the history of the internet.
It's Musk vs Altman, and the future of AI at stake
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29 April 2026, 13:57 PM Tech & Startup
Interactive Cares CEO, co-founder detained at airport
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28 April 2026, 11:57 AM Tech & Startup
Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon
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28 April 2026, 12:25 PM Tech & Startup

TikTok banned in Belgium’s government phones

The Chinese-owned entertainment app will be temporarily prohibited from devices owned or paid for by Belgium's federal government for at least six months, according to a post on Alexander De Croo’s website.
12 March 2023, 10:30 AM

Bangladeshi student wins prestigious award in computational biology competition

Bangladeshi student wins prestigious award in computational biology competition: Raj Shekhor Roy, a Bangladeshi PhD student under the supervision of Dr. Jianlin Cheng, has garnered exceptional success at the prestigious Critical Assessment of Structure Prediction (CASP) competition in the Estimation of Model Accuracy (EMA) category, making him one of the few Bangladeshis to achieve this feat. 
11 March 2023, 11:01 AM

Meta digitally empowering women in Bangladesh

Facebook-parent Meta has been working with partners in Bangladesh to support programs to empower women through economic and digital awareness.
11 March 2023, 10:18 AM

Meta to bring its very own Twitter replacement: reports

The planned text-based social media app by Meta will function similar to Mastodon, states a recent report by Reuters.
11 March 2023, 07:22 AM

OPPO Reno8 T launched in Bangladesh

OPPO has recently launched their latest addition to the Reno series, the OPPO Reno 8 T, which comes with 100 MP portrait camera, 2 MP depth camera and 32 MP front camera.
11 March 2023, 06:26 AM

Going BIG with the Zenbook Fold

The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is a laptop that stands out from the crowd thanks to its unique design, featuring an OLED display that can be folded down the middle to create a dual-screen setup.
10 March 2023, 04:15 AM

Audi launches Electric Vehicle charging station in Tejgaon

Located in the Audi service cente in Tejgaon, Audi Bangladesh recently introduced the first electric charging station for electric vehicles in the country. 
10 March 2023, 04:00 AM

Basic fire safety equipment that you must keep in your home or office

When it comes to fire safety in the home or office space, having the right equipment on hand can make all the difference in preventing a small flame from turning into a raging inferno. Here are some common items to keep at home or in your office space for basic fire safety.
9 March 2023, 14:34 PM

Meta to fire thousands of employees soon: reports

Meta Platforms Inc., the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, is reportedly planning on firing thousands of employees in a new round of layoffs that may begin next week.
9 March 2023, 08:09 AM

Simcubator 2023: Bootcamp for promising local startups

Simcubator 2023, an incubation program for local startups in Bangladesh, recently completed its 3-day-long workshop titled 'simcubator 2023'.
9 March 2023, 07:48 AM

Why do ACs explode? How can we prevent this?

Every year, news reports highlight cases where air conditioning units have exploded, causing property damage and injury. In this article, we will explore why air conditioners explode and what steps we can take to prevent such accidents.
8 March 2023, 07:31 AM

Is AI the solution to the animation industry’s so-called “labour shortage”?

Are we, as a society, ready to use AI if it is used at the expense of starving artists?
7 March 2023, 14:37 PM

Govt launches national browser 'Torjoni'

Launched today, the 'national mobile browser' Torjoni works in both Bangla and English, and is available in the Google Play Store for all local users. 
7 March 2023, 11:21 AM

Take photos of planets with telescopes in Dhaka

During the event, attendants can look at the moon and planets through telescopes and also connect their smartphones to the telescopes and take pictures of nebulae and galaxies.
7 March 2023, 08:30 AM

Twitter down for thousands of users across globe

Twitter has reportedly been hit with a major bug and is currently down for thousands of users across the globe.
6 March 2023, 17:34 PM

The problem with social media censorship

The implementation of censorship laws on social media leaves more questions than it answers.
6 March 2023, 16:30 PM

Dhaka Motor Show 2023 begins March 16

The Dhaka Motor Show annually features a large international exhibition of automobiles and is a much-anticipated event for local motor enthusiasts.
6 March 2023, 10:42 AM

Are Bangladeshi freelancers in danger of AI taking over their jobs?

Bangladesh routinely ranked as one of the leading countries favoured by employers and was the 8th largest exporter of online labour in 2019, according to a Payoneer survey. Furthermore, freelancers in Bangladesh are estimated to generate more than US $100 million annually, according to the ICT Division
6 March 2023, 10:35 AM

AI stocks on the rise

Investors are betting on the growth prospects of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, leading to a recent surge in their value.
6 March 2023, 10:23 AM

The Daily Star and LightCastle Partners to launch Business Confidence Index 2022-23

The Daily Star has signed an MoU with LightCastle Partners for collaboration in launching the LightCastle Business Confidence Index 2022-23 as a strategic partner. It is the fifth continuation of the flagship annual publication. The Daily Star has worked jointly with LightCastle Partners for previous editions of the study.
5 March 2023, 13:33 PM
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