Nvidia in talks to invest in Perplexity in a funding round: report
Tech & Startup Desk
24 August 2026 Technology
Nvidia is in discussions to invest in Perplexity as part of an equity funding round that would value the AI startup at more than $30 billion, The Information recently reported.
India plans to launch its first tokenised corporate bond pilot: report
Reuters, Mumbai
24 August 2026 Technology
India is set to introduce tokenised corporate bonds next month, as it trials blockchain technology for instant settlement of bond trades, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said to Reuters on Monday.
Hugging Face may be up for sale, valued at $13 billion: report
Tech & Startup Desk
24 August 2026 Technology
Mini human brains grown in labs could outperform AI, researchers say
Tech & Startup Desk
24 August 2026 Technology
Hackers claim 6 million Bangladeshi CVs for sale on dark web
Tech & Startup Desk
23 August 2026 Technology
Grok users hit by glitch producing strings of nonsensical responses
Tech & Startup Desk
23 August 2026 Technology
Google gives publishers new tool to combat AI search
Tech & Startup Desk
23 August 2026 Technology

Nasa loses contact with Ingenuity drone on Mars

Nasa has lost contact with its tiny helicopter Ingenuity during the hard-working craft's 72nd flight, the space agency said
20 January 2024

Grameenphone launches third episode of Club Lumière featuring Md. Touhidur Rahman Rad

Grameenphone has released the third episode of its inspirational series, Club Lumière, featuring the Chief Business Officer of Walton, Md. Touhidur Rahman Rad.
20 January 2024

Meet 'Mama Lang': The Bangla 'toy' programming language

For a beginner, programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, and C++ might deter them as they are very different from traditional languages. Thus, comes Mama Lang, a Bangla-based toy programming language intended to be an easy entryway to coding for Bangla speakers.
20 January 2024

Itel S23+ released in Bangladesh

Itel has recently released the itel S23+ in Bangladesh. It features a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED curved screen with 99% DCI-P3 colour saturation, 400000:1 contrast ratio, and 1080x2400 resolution.
20 January 2024

NASA's laser bounces off India's Vikram moon lander

A spacecraft of NASA, orbiting the moon, sent laser beams which successfully bounced off a tiny mirror-based instrument on board the lander that is now on the lunar following India’s landmark moon mission last year.
20 January 2024

Here’s how to ask for a raise

Mastering the art of asking for a raise is an essential skill in a work environment where conversations about remuneration often remain shrouded in unwarranted discomfort and hesitation, particularly among women. Many employees traverse their entire careers without ever requesting a salary increase, primarily due to the awkwardness associated with the process or fear of appearing greedy. 
20 January 2024

Your smart guide to looking for jobs in the digital era

No longer are job seekers confined to the limitations of paper resumes and postal applications. Instead, the digital world unfolds a myriad of opportunities, where the click of a button can open doors to potential careers. 
20 January 2024

ShareTrip introduces seat selection feature

ShareTrip, an online travel agency in Bangladesh, has recently introduced a seat selection feature, in which travellers can pick their preferred choice of seats.
19 January 2024

Magna Water: What even is it?

Recently, certain locally-based 'free water' startups have been making waves on Facebook. These initiatives promise to provide free, clean drinking water to the general public by integrating ads on the plastic bottles the water would come in. But how do these initiatives work and where is this bottled water coming from? We recently caught up with one of these initiatives, ‘Magna Water’—literally meaning free water—to talk about their plans, goals, and details regarding this project.
18 January 2024

Meta's Sheryl Sandberg to exit board after 12 years

Responding to Sandberg, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he looks forward to "a new chapter together".
18 January 2024

Apple loosens grip on iPhone apps - with a catch

The move came after the US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear appeals by Apple and Epic of a lower court ruling in which the iPhone maker was seen as the victor.
18 January 2024

Samsung turns to AI to regain smartphone throne

Mobile devices will become the primary access points for AI, with Samsung aiming to be a leader on that path, Roh added.
18 January 2024

Samsung unveils Galaxy S24, Galaxy AI

At the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event, Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy S24 series, placing a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) in communication and camera features. This event marked a significant shift in Samsung’s focus, demonstrating a deep integration of AI technology in its new products.
17 January 2024

How does 'FreeWater' work?

What is FreeWater, and how does it operate? Let's take a look at this Texas-based beverage company and how it created a unique business model that is currently inspiring new Bangladeshi startups to adopt something similar. 
17 January 2024

Video gamers at risk of permanent hearing loss: Study

Gamers exposed to such high-intensity sound levels for long periods may be risking permanent hearing loss and/or tinnitus.
17 January 2024

Google eliminates hundreds of jobs in ad team tweak

Expansion of small business ad teams at Google was expected by the company to result in increased hiring this year.
17 January 2024

Google backs the right-to-repair movement

The right-to-repair movement gains momentum as Google officially endorses an Oregon bill supporting consumers' ability to repair their own devices. This marks the first time the tech giant has publicly supported any right-to-repair law.
16 January 2024

Palak asks BTRC to block unregistered phones

State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak today directed the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) authorities to take steps to block all unregistered mobile phones
16 January 2024

Apple overtakes Samsung in annual smartphone shipments

Apple has surpassed Samsung in smartphone shipments for the first time in a year, as reported by IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Although IDC acknowledges that its data is preliminary Canalys, a research agency also supports Apple claiming the top spot in 2023.
16 January 2024

Sony bids goodbye to PS4

The PlayStation 4 era has been a golden age for gamers, bringing forth iconic titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto V, God of War, The Last of Us Part II, Persona 5, and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. However, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.
16 January 2024
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