SoftBank obtains $40 billion loan for OpenAI investment
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Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group has obtained a $40 billion bridge loan to support its investments in OpenAI, and for general corporate purposes, the Japanese investment conglomerate said last week.
Alibaba launches AI agent platform Accio Work
9 hour(s) ago Tech & Startup
Alibaba International has introduced Accio Work, a no-code enterprise AI agent platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses automate complex operational tasks without requiring technical setup.

US issues strict AI guidelines as Anthropic dispute continues: report

The Trump administration has established new regulations for civilian AI contracts that require companies to permit "any lawful" use of their models, following the recent dispute between the Pentagon and AI company Anthropic, according to a report by the Financial Times.
8 March 2026, 14:08 PM

Jobs of the week

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8 March 2026, 13:27 PM

OpenAI robotics head resigns over Pentagon deal

A top hardware executive at OpenAI has resigned over the company's recent agreement with the US Department of Defense, citing concerns that the deal was announced without proper safeguards in place.
8 March 2026, 12:56 PM

Anthropic CEO accuses OpenAI of ‘straight up lies’ over Pentagon deal

The chief executive of Anthropic has sharply criticised rival OpenAI over its recent defence contract with the United States government, accusing the company of misrepresenting the circumstances surrounding the agreement.
5 March 2026, 19:23 PM

OpenAI is eyeing contract with NATO: report

OpenAI is considering a contract to deploy its artificial intelligence (AI) technology on the unclassified networks of the NATO, according to a recent report by Reuters citing a person familiar with the matter, days after the company finalised a separate agreement with the United States Department of Defense.
5 March 2026, 18:45 PM

Ubisoft confirms Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake

Ubisoft has released the first piece of concept art for Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, signalling the first official acknowledgement of a long-rumoured remake of 2013’s pirate-themed entry in the franchise.
5 March 2026, 00:48 AM

Apple launches $599 MacBook Neo in push for lower-cost laptop

Apple has announced a new entry-level laptop, the MacBook Neo, starting at $599 in the US, as it seeks to bring its Mac line-up to a lower price point.
4 March 2026, 20:36 PM

State-developed iPhone hacking tools reused by cybercriminals, Google warns

A suite of sophisticated hacking tools originally deployed in government-linked operations against Apple iPhones is now being used by cybercriminal groups, according to a recent blog by Google.
4 March 2026, 17:45 PM

3 deals drive massive $189 bln venture spike in February

Artificial intelligence (AI) companies accounted for the vast majority of global venture capital investment in February, according to a recent report from Crunchbase, with 3 firms alone responsible for most of the record-breaking total.
4 March 2026, 16:04 PM

Users are mass-uninstalling ChatGPT after Pentagon deal, data shows

Users are uninstalling ChatGPT in large numbers, with removals surging 295% following OpenAI's agreement to put its technology on the US Department of War's classified network.
4 March 2026, 16:03 PM

Xiaomi unveils electric hypercar concept for Gran Turismo

Xiaomi has unveiled a full-scale concept model of an electric hypercar at Mobile World Congress 2026. Called the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, the concept vehicle was created specifically for the Gran Turismo racing game series.
4 March 2026, 15:17 PM

Apple announces new Studio Display and high-end Studio Display XDR

Apple has announced a new family of displays designed for Mac users, introducing an updated Studio Display alongside an all-new high-end model called Studio Display XDR.
4 March 2026, 13:02 PM

Apple unveils new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

Apple has announced updates to its MacBook lineup, introducing new versions of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro powered by the latest generation of its in-house silicon chips.
4 March 2026, 12:27 PM

Robot phones and AI PCs: everything announced in MWC 2026 so far

MWC continues through Thursday, with more product launches expected across phones, laptops and connected devices as the show floor opens to demonstrations and hands-on briefings.
4 March 2026, 01:59 AM

Apple quietly launched a cheaper iPhone 17e

Apple has officially introduced the iPhone 17e, a more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 lineup.
4 March 2026, 01:41 AM

Samsung officially launches Galaxy S26 series in Bangladesh

Samsung has officially brought its latest flagship lineup, the Galaxy S26 series, to Bangladesh following its global unveiling. 
3 March 2026, 16:50 PM

OpenAI faces backlash over Pentagon deal; QuitGPT movement arises

An online campaign calling on users to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions has gained momentum following OpenAI's agreement to deploy its technology on the US Department of War's classified network.
3 March 2026, 15:08 PM

A guide to navigating the workplace in Ramadan

In Bangladesh, Ramadan reshapes not only personal routines but also institutional rhythms. Office hours adjust, traffic patterns shift, and workplace energy follows a different arc across the day.
3 March 2026, 13:58 PM

Drone strikes damage Amazon data centres in UAE and Bahrain

Amazon Web Services has confirmed that drone strikes damaged multiple data centre facilities in the Middle East, causing major service disruptions across its UAE and Bahrain regions.
3 March 2026, 13:47 PM

Claude AI faces worldwide outage

Claude AI, the popular chatbot by AI company Anthropic, is currently experiencing outages, with users reporting elevated errors across multiple services, including claude.ai, the Cowork platform, and Claude Code.
3 March 2026, 13:11 PM
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