SoftBank obtains $40 billion loan for OpenAI investment
29 March 2026, 15:00 PM Tech & Startup
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
29 March 2026, 16:17 PM 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.

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1 February 2026, 15:31 PM

Steps to stop Russia from using Starlink seem to have worked, Musk says

Elon Musk said that measures taken by SpaceX to prevent the unauthorised use of its Starlink satellite internet service by Russia appeared to be effective, amid concerns that the technology had been used in the war in Ukraine.
1 February 2026, 14:46 PM

EC website flaw exposes personal data of about 14,000 journalists

A technical flaw in an online application system introduced by Bangladesh’s Election Commission ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election has exposed the personal information of at least 14,000 journalists, including photographs, signatures and national ID details, according to accounts from those who observed the incident. The information was accessible for about two hours.
1 February 2026, 01:56 AM

Lifestraw brings bottle-sized water filters in Bangladesh

Lifestraw, the global water filtration brand known for its portable purification technologies, has expanded its presence in Bangladesh with a range of compact and high-capacity water filters aimed at households, institutions and humanitarian settings.
31 January 2026, 17:07 PM

Musk's Starlink updates privacy policy to allow consumer data to train AI

Starlink updated its Global Privacy Policy on January 15, according to the Starlink website.
31 January 2026, 13:52 PM

NASA eyes February 2026 for moon mission

NASA is preparing to send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon in early 2026, a mission that would mark humanity’s first crewed voyage beyond Earth’s orbit in more than half a century.
31 January 2026, 06:28 AM

DeepSeek is looking for AI search engineers: report

Chinese AI company DeepSeek is planning to launch an AI search engine and develop more automated software, according to a report by Bloomberg News. The plans were reportedly revealed in multiple job adverts from the company this month.
30 January 2026, 23:39 PM

Perplexity signs $750 million deal with Microsoft

AI startup Perplexity has signed a $750 million agreement with Microsoft to use its Azure cloud services, according to a Bloomberg report.
30 January 2026, 23:20 PM

Award-winning Palestinian journalist says TikTok banned her account

Bisan Owda, an award-winning Palestinian journalist and contributor to Al Jazeera’s AJ+, has said that TikTok permanently banned her account, which had more than 1.4 million followers, days after the platform completed a deal to establish a separate US-controlled entity.
29 January 2026, 20:36 PM

JAAGO divisional dialogue spotlights youth and women’s role in democracy

A divisional dialogue organised by JAAGO Foundation Trust in Dhaka has focused on the role of young people and women in strengthening democratic participation, as part of a nationwide series under the AHEAD Bangladesh Project, funded by the European Union.
29 January 2026, 18:04 PM

Xiaomi launches Redmi Pad 2 Pro in Bangladesh

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Pad 2 Pro and the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G in Bangladesh.
29 January 2026, 17:58 PM

Infinix launches Note Edge smartphone in Bangladesh

Infinix has launched the Note Edge smartphone in Bangladesh.
29 January 2026, 17:54 PM

Google to pay $135M in Android data lawsuit

Google has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging its Android operating system collected users' cellular data without permission.
28 January 2026, 22:35 PM

Amazon lays off 16,000 employees

Amazon has confirmed 16,000 additional corporate job cuts, bringing its total workforce reductions to around 30,000 since October, as per a recent report by Reuters.
28 January 2026, 22:25 PM

OpenAI launches free AI workspace for scientists

OpenAI has recently launched Prism, a free, AI-powered workspace designed for scientists to write and collaborate on research papers.
28 January 2026, 11:14 AM

Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce

Social media company Pinterest announced it will cut under 15% of its workforce as part of a restructuring plan to reallocate resources toward its AI initiatives, as per a recent Reuters report.
28 January 2026, 01:43 AM

WhatsApp launches 'Strict Account Settings' for high-risk users

WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new security feature called 'Strict Account Settings', designed to offer stronger protection against sophisticated cyberattacks for high-risk users.
28 January 2026, 01:32 AM

Steam owner Valve faces $898 million UK lawsuit

A UK tribunal has ruled that a £656 million ($897.7 million) lawsuit against video game company Valve can move forward, as per a recent report by Reuters. The case alleges the company charged excessive commissions on its Steam online store.
27 January 2026, 16:49 PM

Meta to test paid tiers for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp: report

Meta is preparing to test new paid subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, according to reports from news outlets including TechCrunch and BBC. The plans would offer exclusive features while keeping the core versions of the apps free.
27 January 2026, 15:05 PM

The Gen Z guide to building a life outside of work

We design lives that feel inhabited, where days carry texture and seasons leave memory behind. Let's take a look at how Gen Z can quietly build that fullness.
27 January 2026, 11:44 AM
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