TikTok parent ByteDance reaches $300 billion valuation: report

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is valuing itself at approximately $300 billion through a new share buyback program, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
17 November 2024

Drone manufacturer Skydio secures $170 mln in extension round

Skydio, the American drone manufacturer, has raised $170 million in an extension of its Series E funding round, which initially brought in $230 million in early 2023. 
16 November 2024

Facebook is making 'views' as primary content performance metric

Facebook has recently announced to shift its focus to "views" as the primary metric for measuring content performance, aligning its approach with Instagram’s existing system. 
16 November 2024

Apple introduces Final Cut Pro 11 with AI features

Apple has recently unveiled Final Cut Pro 11, with new AI features for video editing.
15 November 2024

The Onion acquires Infowars in bankruptcy auction

The Onion, a satirical news outlet, has recently announced its acquisition of Infowars, the controversial website founded by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a bankruptcy auction.
15 November 2024

Tally recognises 25 individuals in MSME Honours 2024

Tally Solutions, a business management software provider, concluded the fourth edition of Tally MSME Honours 2024 in Bangladesh announcing 25 winners in 5 categories on 14 November at Capital’s Raddison Blu Water Garden Hotel.
15 November 2024

Batmobile from 'The Dark Knight' now on sale for $2.99 million

Warner Bros. Discovery is offering a highly exclusive, screen-accurate replica of the Batmobile used by Christian Bale’s Batman for a staggering $2.99 million, in honour of Batman’s 85th anniversary.
14 November 2024

Bitcoin is now worth over $90,000

Bitcoin surged past $90,000 on Wednesday, setting a new record as investors bet on favourable cryptocurrency policies under Donald Trump’s administration.
14 November 2024

Casio launches retro-inspired calculator watches celebrating 1970s tech

Casio has released a new collection of calculator watches inspired by its iconic 1970s hardware.
13 November 2024

Donald Trump picks Elon Musk to co-head government efficiency department

US President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Elon Musk and ex-presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency on Tuesday, though it will operate outside formal government structures.
13 November 2024

Attackers targeted critical infrastructure in Southeast Asia: Sophos

Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions company, has recently released a new report titled “Pacific Rim,” revealing its five-year-long defensive and counter-offensive operations against a complex network of cyber adversaries, allegedly linked to China, that have targeted critical infrastructure across Southeast Asia.
13 November 2024

Taptap Send launches airtime recharge service in Bangladesh

Taptap Send, an international remittance service provider, has introduced a new airtime recharge feature for Bangladeshi users. 
13 November 2024

Apple may unveil wall-mounted tablet in March: Report

Apple is planning to announce an AI-enabled wall-mounted tablet as soon as March, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News. The device, internally code-named J490, is designed to manage smart home functions, support video conferencing, and utilise artificial intelligence for app navigation.
13 November 2024

Co-founder Greg Brockman returns to OpenAI

Greg Brockman, co-founder of ChatGPT parent OpenAI, has rejoined the artificial intelligence powerhouse three months after stepping down from his role as president.
13 November 2024

New drone regulations in draft: licence and clearance to be mandatory

Bangladesh proposes stringent new drone regulations, requiring licences and multi-agency approvals for non-toy drones.
12 November 2024

Bitcoin nears $90,000 as Trump’s pro-crypto stance increases record

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, is on the verge of hitting $90,000, as investor optimism intensifies in the wake of Donald Trump’s U.S. election 2024 victory.
12 November 2024

Canva experiences worldwide outage, users report issues

Canva, the popular graphic design platform, is facing a widespread outage as users around the world report service disruptions.
12 November 2024

Web Summit 2024: Tech leaders in Lisbon to debate Trump’s impact on Europe

Lisbon is set to host the Web Summit, Europe’s largest annual tech conference, where industry titans and policymakers will tackle pressing issues in technology, including the implications of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, according to a recent report by Reuters.
11 November 2024

Honor X7c launched in Bangladesh

Honor has recently launched the Honor X7c in Bangladesh. The phone features a 6000mAh battery, 256 GB storage, and Snapdragon 685 processor.
11 November 2024

X tests free version of Grok AI chatbot in selected regions

Social network X, previously known as Twitter, is reportedly testing a free version of its AI chatbot, Grok, which has so far been limited to its premium subscribers.
11 November 2024