Parents who feel more confident in managing digital risks are more likely to take steps to protect their children’s privacy online, according to a recent study conducted by Kaspersky in collaboration with the Singapore Institute of Technology.

Peter Chang, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Consumer Business at Asus, speaks to The Daily Star about the company’s latest AI PC lineup, Bangladesh’s growth potential, component price pressures, and why he believes AI PCs are more than a marketing trend.

Infinix has recently launched the HOT 70 smartphone in Bangladesh.

Meta has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup focused on teaching humanoid machines to anticipate and react to human behaviour. The financial details of the acquisition remain private.

Anthropic is reportedly finalising a joint venture worth approximately $1.5 billion with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, and a handful of other Wall Street firms.

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The rise of online study platforms shows a transformation in Bangladesh’s exam culture. Competitive exams remain central to many career pathways, but preparation methods are changing rapidly. 

Ask.com, the question-and-answer platform formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has been shut down, bringing an end to one of the internet’s early attempts at conversational search.

Public-facing services of Ubuntu, the open-source operating system (OS), were disrupted following a large-scale cyberattack that began on April 30, affecting critical systems relied upon by users worldwide. 

Shikho has introduced a free Bangla-language course on artificial intelligence (AI) designed for people with no prior technical knowledge.

AI-generated videos featuring celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Rihanna are being used to promote scam services on TikTok, according to research from Copyleaks, an authentication company.

SoftBank is reportedly preparing to establish a new robotics-focused company aimed at automating the construction of data centres, while also laying the groundwork for a potential initial public offering (IPO) valued at up to $100 billion.

The years-long public war between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has entered its most consequential phase, with a federal trial now under way in Oakland, California that could reshape the structure and leadership of OpenAI and carry significant implications for the future of artificial intelligence.

A major new study drawing on data from the Internet Archive has found that roughly one in three websites created since 2022 was generated by artificial intelligence, marking what researchers describe as one of the most rapid transformations in the history of the internet.

B-Trac Solutions Limited, a local technology firm, is expanding a range of app-based services aimed at addressing urban challenges in Dhaka, including congestion, parking shortages and personal security.

The familiar hum of combustion engines was noticeably absent this year in the Dhaka Motor Show 2026. In its place: a quieter, more deliberate buzz that was powered by batteries, software, and ambition.

95 percent of organisations globally do not have full trust in their cybersecurity vendors, according to a new study by Sophos.

For Bangladeshi professionals hoping to make a similar move, his experience offers a practical look at what investment banking involves, how MBA recruitment works, and what it takes to build a sustainable career in a demanding industry.

The agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google's AI for “any lawful government purpose”, the report added

Rare Al Samir, the founder and CEO of Interactive Cares, a Dhaka-based ed-tech startup, has been detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka while reportedly trying to leave the country following allegations of embezzlement and money laundering.