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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Covid-19 2nd wave not caused by 5G mobile tower testing: Indian govt

The Indian government has rejected circulated information on various social media platforms which claim that the second Covid-19 wave was caused by "the testing of 5G mobile towers".
11 May 2021, 07:57 AM

iPhone production in India drops by 50% amid Covid-19 surge

Production of the Apple iPhone 12 (AAPL.O) at a Foxconn (2317.TW) factory in India has slumped by more than 50% because workers infected with Covid-19 have had to leave their posts, two sources told Reuters.
11 May 2021, 06:21 AM

Alice Labs raises USD 500K in seed funding

Alice Labs, the company behind MyAlice—an AI-driven multi-channel customer service platform for e-commerce and online businesses—today announced the completion of a USD 500,000 seed round of financing. The round was led by Anchorless Bangladesh, with participation from HOF Capital. Alice Labs will use the proceeds from the financing to further invest in its core product offerings and fuel expansion into Southeast Asia and MENA markets.
11 May 2021, 05:48 AM

Hyundai's All new 2021 Elantra is here

Hyundai has launched the 2021 Elantra this Sunday for the Bangladeshi market. Fair Technology Limited, Bangladesh's partner and sole distributor of the Korean automaker, did the launching of this compact sedan for the local market.
9 May 2021, 17:11 PM

The need for SSD speed: How to find the perfect SSD

Installing an SSD is a sure-fire way of reviving an old and slow computer or adding warp-speed performance to your beloved system. It is a much faster, power-efficient and robust storage device than traditional spinning hard drives.
6 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Twitter attempts to get into news subscription service by acquiring Scroll

The Scroll service is a clever hack that tells websites not to serve you advertisements by using third-party cookies or browser extensions. It’s not exactly an ad-blocker, but it does give a portion of your subscription fee to the websites you visit that participate. It will no longer welcome new signups now that it has been purchased by Twitter.
6 May 2021, 18:00 PM

“Made in Bangladesh” cars: how far are we?

The personal ownership of a car in Bangladesh has always been an expensive prospect. High import taxes, combined with the lack of an indigenous auto industry in Bangladesh, mean prospective buyers have to pay to double over a car’s original price, sometimes even more.
6 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Nokia to start making phones in Bangladesh

Nokia is set to launch its first production unit in Bangladesh, following other renowned brands such as Samsung, OPPO and Realme. Raqibul Kabir, the Managing Director of Vibrant Software (BD) (a concern of Union Group), confirmed to the Daily Star that Vibrant Software (BD) Ltd has received provisional approval from BTRC to set up a mobile phone factory in Bangladesh and permission to assemble/produce the brand Nokia.
5 May 2021, 12:12 PM

Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce after 27 years

Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife and fellow philanthropist Melinda announced on Monday they are divorcing after a 27-year marriage.
3 May 2021, 21:34 PM

Chance to win exciting gifts with iphone purchase

Gadget and Gear (G&G), an authorised Apple reseller has launched a month-long Eid campaign on iPhone purchase.
3 May 2021, 15:56 PM

TikTok taps new CEO from Chinese parent firm

The fast-growing video-sharing app TikTok named a new top executive Friday who will keep his responsibilities at Chinese parent firm ByteDance.
30 April 2021, 18:38 PM

Samsung takes the lead while Xiaomi sees the fastest growth in Q1 2021

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd reclaimed its crown as the world's biggest smartphone maker from Apple in the first quarter, cornering a fifth of overall global shipments. China's Xiaomi Corp rounded out the top three positions with its best quarterly performance ever as shipments surged 62% to 49 million phones and its market share rose to 14%, market research firm Canalys said.
30 April 2021, 18:18 PM

Samsung takes the lead while Xiaomi sees the fastest growth in Q1 2021

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd reclaimed its crown as the world's biggest smartphone maker from Apple in the first quarter, cornering a fifth of overall global shipments. China's Xiaomi Corp rounded out the top three positions with its best quarterly performance ever as shipments surged 62% to 49 million phones and its market share rose to 14%, market research firm Canalys said.
30 April 2021, 18:18 PM

Apple’s new privacy feature pits it against Facebook over user data

The new feature makes a big change when it comes to app developers tracking user data to sell it to advertisers.
29 April 2021, 18:00 PM

Karbari.xyz to revolutionise online accounting

Karbari is an online accounting software. In Karbari (karbari.xyz), it is very easy to keep a record of business transactions of every business, from micro to corporate and can be used in both English and Bengali language.
29 April 2021, 18:00 PM

Digging deep into quantum computers: myths and realities

The prevailing air surrounding quantum computing is that of wonder and awe. We have all heard about quantum computers, the next big technology that’s going to transform our lives and society.
29 April 2021, 18:00 PM

Radical pursuit of perfection

The year is 1989 and Toyota unquestionably has the biggest ace up its sleeves in a game of poker against Mercedes and BMW. Enter Lexus,
29 April 2021, 18:00 PM

3 Bangladeshi researchers named in Asian Scientist 100 list

Three Bangladeshi researchers have been included in the sixth edition of Asian Scientist 100 list.
28 April 2021, 15:58 PM

Tecno Spark 7 Pro launched in Bangladesh

Tecno has announced a new smartphone under their Spark Series in Bangladesh--the Spark 7 Pro.
28 April 2021, 11:44 AM

Russia fines Apple $12m for ‘abusing’ its position

Russia has imposed a $12.1 million fine on Apple for “abusing” its dominant position in the market by giving preference to its own applications, a government regulator said on Tuesday.
28 April 2021, 07:37 AM
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