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Google unveils Pixel 11 lineup, AirTag rival, and new Gemini features
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Google has held its annual hardware event, Made by Google 2026, unveiling the Pixel 11 smartphone series, a new Pixel Watch 5, and the Pixel Tag, a $29 tracking device that takes direct aim at Apple's AirTag.
Competency based BCS viva: how candidates can prepare
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Bangladesh's civil service recruitment system is moving towards a competency-based approach to the viva voce, changing the emphasis from what candidates know to how they have applied their skills in real-world situations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The future of work is not automation; it is supervision

Rather than removing humans from the loop, the next phase of AI adoption may make human judgment more central to professional work.
27 January 2026

France moves closer to banning social media for under-15s

France’s National Assembly has approved legislation that would bar children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, as the government intensifies efforts to address online bullying, youth violence and the mental health effects of digital life.
27 January 2026

Google Photos will let you create memes

Google is rolling out a new feature in its Photos app that allows users to generate personalised memes.
26 January 2026

TikTok, Meta, and YouTube face trial over youth addiction claims

TikTok, Meta Platforms, and YouTube are set to face trial in California this week over claims that their platforms contribute to youth addiction and mental health harm, according to a recent report by Reuters.
26 January 2026

Heavy AI use tied to higher depression levels, study suggests

A recent study has found that frequent use of generative artificial intelligence is linked to higher levels of depressive symptoms among adults in the United States.
25 January 2026

Here are the 4 things YouTube CEO wants in 2026

YouTube’s chief executive, Neal Mohan, has set out four big priorities for the platform in 2026, outlining plans that place creators, artificial intelligence, young audiences and new forms of monetisation at the centre of its future growth.
25 January 2026

Gemini can now use personal data for answers

Google has introduced a feature that allows Gemini AI to access and use a user's personal data from apps like Gmail, Photos, and YouTube to answer questions.
25 January 2026

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
25 January 2026

Most companies can't control their own AI, survey finds

Most large companies lack visibility and control over the artificial intelligence systems operating within their networks, according to recent findings from the 2026 CISO AI Risk Report by Cybersecurity Insiders.
25 January 2026

Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia remake

Ubisoft has cancelled six video games, including the highly anticipated remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, as part of a major corporate restructuring.
24 January 2026

South Korea rolls out new law to regulate AI

South Korea has begun enforcing what it describes as the world’s first fully comprehensive legal framework governing artificial intelligence (AI), placing the country at the forefront of global efforts to regulate a technology that is rapidly reshaping everyday life.
24 January 2026

Oppo launches Reno 15 Series in Bangladesh

Oppo has officially launched the Reno 15 Series 5G in Bangladesh.
24 January 2026
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