Cloudflare to make 1,100 layoffs despite record high revenue

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Google explains why Chrome downloads 4 GB of AI models to devices without warning
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Google has confirmed that its Chrome browser may automatically download several gigabytes of on-device artificial intelligence (AI) models to users’ computers in order to support a growing number of AI-powered features integrated into the browser.
Study finds AI models can replicate themselves without human assistance
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Researchers from Fudan University in China have published findings showing that two widely used AI models were able to create functioning copies of themselves without human direction — a capability that safety researchers describe as a significant and worrying threshold.
Honor officially launches 600 series in Bangladesh
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Unity rolls out game-aware AI in Open Beta
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Apple to pay $250 mln after overpromising Siri AI features
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Meta to use AI to scan users' physical appearance to identify underage accounts
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Amazon rolls out Claude Code and Codex to its employees: report
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Valve takes on Nintendo Switch with new games console

Valve, which owns gaming platform Steam, announced Thursday that it will start shipping its Steam Deck console in December with prices starting at $399. The company boasted that the console, marketed as a hand-held PC, will give users “the most gaming power you have ever held” while allowing them to do everything they might otherwise do on a computer.
18 July 2021, 17:07 PM

Xiaomi brings thin and slim Mi 11 Lite

Smartphone brand Xiaomi has recently unveiled Mi 11 Lite in Bangladesh terming it as 'the slimmest and the lightest' smartphone of 2021. According to a press release issued by the brand today, the new device packs the hardware of a flagship-level smartphone into a light form factor.
18 July 2021, 13:25 PM

Ami Probashi app prioritising migrant workers for vaccination

There is no doubt that, for Bangladesh, our migrant workers are one of the largest contributors to the economy, leaving their families and friends behind in their homeland to pursue a dream of economic prosperity abroad and sending back the necessary funds to keep not only their families but the economy going at full force. In fact, even during the pandemic, our migrant workers have continued to provide a much-needed boost to the economy, and their contributions in this regard have surpassed all expectations, increasing over time. However, the effects of the pandemic are beginning to show, with stagnancy in economic growth just around the corner if more workers seeking opportunities abroad are not allowed to do so, especially at a time when countries are enforcing restrictions based on vaccination status. 
18 July 2021, 12:07 PM

Earth's richest man Bezos to blast off into space

Jeff Bezos, the richest person in the world, is set to join the astronaut club Tuesday on the first crewed launch by Blue Origin, another key moment in a big month for the fledgling space tourism industry. The mission comes days after Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson crossed the final frontier, narrowly besting the Amazon magnate in their battle of the billionaires.
18 July 2021, 10:13 AM

Facebook says $1 bn to be spent boosting creators

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said that the internet titan will pour $1 billion into programs for creators of popular content at the social network through 2022.
18 July 2021, 08:48 AM

After conquering Earth, Bezos eyes new frontier in space

Jeff Bezos sets his sights on a new frontier in space in the coming days after building a gargantuan business empire that has in many ways conquered the Earth. His journey into space aboard a reusable rocket built by his firm Blue Origin comes just two weeks after he stepped aside as chief executive of Amazon, which grew from a garage startup into one of the world's most formidable businesses.
17 July 2021, 09:16 AM

Xiaomi trumps Apple to become world's No. 2 smartphone maker - Canalys

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp (1810.HK) overtook Apple Inc (AAPL.O) in the second quarter to become the world's No. 2 smartphone maker, market research firm Canalys said in a report on Thursday.
16 July 2021, 13:44 PM

Pakistan moves to bring cryptocurrency boom out of the dark

Once a week Ghulam Ahmed, 38, takes time out from his cryptocurrency consulting business to log into a WhatsApp group with hundreds of members eager to learn how to mine and trade cryptocurrency in Pakistan. 
16 July 2021, 05:00 AM

Prepare for a new generation of foldable phones from Google, Samsung, and others

Google and Samsung, as well as several Chinese manufacturers, are set to introduce multiple foldable phones with flexible materials later this year, reports The Elec. The Chinese manufacturers include Honor, Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi. According to reports, the devices will use UTG technology and panels from Samsung Display, BOE, or CSOT said the report.
15 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Telemedicine service to be launched at 16,000 community hospitals: Palak

The government has taken up an initiative to introduce telemedicine service at 16,000 community hospitals across the country and bring 2000 hospitals under purview of digital service, said state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak.
14 July 2021, 14:53 PM

Twitter sees jump in govt demands to remove content of journalists, news outlets

Twitter Inc saw a surge in demands over the course of last year from governments around the world to take down content posted by journalists and news outlets, data to be released by the social media platform for the first time will show.
14 July 2021, 14:46 PM

Smaller notches, better cameras, and other iPhone 13 rumors ahead of September launch

According to a recent Bloomberg report, Apple's 2021 iPhones will have the same size as last year's models, but with a smaller display notch. According to Bloomberg, when the phones are to be introduced in September, they will be Apple incremental upgrade over the iPhone 12 series, with modest upgrades to their CPUs, cameras, and screens.
14 July 2021, 11:49 AM

France fines Google 500 mln euros over news copyright row

France's antitrust watchdog slapped a 500 million euro ($593 million) fine on Alphabet's Google on Tuesday for failing to comply with the regulator's orders on how to conduct talks with the country's news publishers in a row over copyright.
13 July 2021, 13:49 PM

Facebook, Twitter vow to tackle racial abuse of England footballers

Facebook and Twitter said Monday they were scrambling to take down racially abusive comments directed at members of the England football team following a heartbreaking loss in Sunday's Euro 2020 final.
13 July 2021, 12:22 PM

Creative IT launched 'Coding for Kids' for children

Creative IT Institute has launched an online course called 'Coding for Kids' to develop children's talents during the Corona situation. On Friday, 300 children officially joined the course. The Creative IT Institute inaugurated the new initiative through an online event.
12 July 2021, 18:43 PM

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson flying own rocket to space

After a lifetime of yearning to fly in space, Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson was poised to blast off aboard his own rocket ship Sunday in his boldest, grandest adventure yet.
11 July 2021, 11:35 AM

Realme launches ‘Realme 8 5G’, Watch 2, Watch 2 Pro

Realme has launched thje ‘Realme 8 5G’ phone along with two smartwatches – Realme Watch 2 & Realme Watch 2 Pro, in the Bangladesh market through an online launch event held on July 10, 2021.
10 July 2021, 14:59 PM

What is Sanchayapatra and how to invest in it: a guide

Profits are shared every 3 months for 3-monthly profit bearing and pensioner sanchayapatra, and the maximum rate of returns are 11.04% and 11.76%. The maximum rate of return for 5-years sanchayapatra in Bangladesh is 11.28%.
8 July 2021, 18:00 PM

How to look for co-founders for your startup

However, just having co-founders is not enough. Having the right co-founders is crucial for your team to perform satisfactorily and your business to succeed in the long run. The challenge lies in finding the co-founder who is right for both- your business and yourself as a co-founder.
8 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Caring for your car in this lockdown

Bangladesh has been preparing to tackle the worst Covid-19 wave to ever hit the country and strict measures are being taken against commuting or even simply going out unless it is an emergency. For that reason, many cars will be hibernating in respective garages for an uncertain amount of time unfortunately.
8 July 2021, 18:00 PM
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