Bangladeshi scientist receives UK exploration award for Nepal Indigenous knowledge project
Tech & Startup Desk
18 August 2026 Technology
Abdullah Rubaet Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi social scientist, has received the SES Elodie Sandford Award from the UK-based Scientific Exploration Society (SES) for a planned research expedition documenting Indigenous ecological knowledge in Nepal’s Himalayan Mustang region.
Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SoftBank data centre developer to secure OpenAI project
Tech & Startup Desk
10 HOUR(s) Technology
Nvidia has announced a $1.5 billion investment in SB Energy, a data centre developer backed by SoftBank and OpenAI, cementing its position as the sole supplier of computing infrastructure at a major new OpenAI facility being built in Ohio.

WhatsApp confirms hacking attack that targeted specific users

WhatsApp recently said it had uncovered a hacking attempt that exploited flaws in both its app and Apple devices. The company added that it fixed the issue and believes fewer than 200 people worldwide were affected.
1 September 2025

NASA satellite reveals how lightning sparks hidden pollution

Scientists from the University of Maryland have recently been able to watch lightning storms create pollution in the atmosphere almost as they happen, thanks to a new experiment with a NASA satellite.
1 September 2025

Researchers develop method to erase sensitive data from AI models

A group of researchers at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a new way to make artificial intelligence models “forget” sensitive or copyrighted information - even when the original training data is no longer available.
31 August 2025

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
31 August 2025

SEO is dead? It’s been dying since 1997

If you’ve been in digital marketing for a while, you’ve probably heard the same prediction over and over again: “SEO is dead”. In fact, SEO has been “dying” since 1997 – yet here we are, still optimising, still ranking, and still adapting.
31 August 2025

Meta used Taylor Swift, other celebs’ likenesses for flirty AI, Reuters finds

A Reuters investigation has found that Meta created dozens of flirty social-media chatbots using the names and likenesses of celebrities like Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, and Selena Gomez without their consent.
31 August 2025

How to spot AI-edited photos

The dispute over a single frame reflects a broader challenge now gripping platforms worldwide: how to know if an image is real. Here are a few things to keep in mind on this matter.
31 August 2025

TikTok announces Ad Awards 2025

TikTok has recently announced its annual Ad Awards, with this year’s ceremony scheduled for December 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
28 August 2025

Hackers stole personal data of 4.4 million in TransUnion breach

TransUnion, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, has confirmed that a data breach exposed the personal information of more than 4.4 million customers.
28 August 2025

Google launches Pixel Care+ for device protection

Google has recently introduced Pixel Care+, a new protection programme for its hardware products, offering extended coverage and streamlined repair services for Pixel device owners.
28 August 2025

Carnival Internet launches Ecosystem Marketplace App

Carnival Internet, a fibre broadband provider, has recently launched an Ecosystem Marketplace App.
28 August 2025

Godzilla’s final bow: Saying goodbye to Nissan’s R35 GT-R

The GT-R stood its ground as an old-school, loud, and proud driving machine.
28 August 2025

Realme launches Note 70 in Bangladesh

Realme has recently launched the Note 70 smartphone in Bangladesh. 
27 August 2025

Honor launches foldable smartphone Magic V5

Honor has officially launched the Magic V5 smartphone in Bangladesh.
27 August 2025

OpenAI sued by parents who claim ChatGPT helped son's self-harm: report

The parents of a 16-year-old boy who took his own life are suing OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, alleging the company’s AI chatbot ChatGPT actively encouraged their son’s suicidal thoughts, according to a recent report by Reuters.
27 August 2025

Bangladeshi startups earn spot on Forbes Asia list

Bangladeshi startups Pathao and Shomvob have been named in the prestigious Forbes Asia “100 to Watch” list for 2025, marking a significant recognition for the country’s burgeoning technology ecosystem on the regional stage.
26 August 2025

Musk's xAI sues Apple and OpenAI

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has filed a lawsuit in a Texas federal court against Apple and OpenAI. The legal action alleges that the two tech giants engaged in an illegal collaboration to suppress competition within the AI sector.
26 August 2025

Nvidia launches $3,499 robotics development platform

Nvidia has launched the Jetson AGX Thor, a $3,499 robotics AI computer aimed at advancing real-time reasoning in robots and AI-driven physical systems. The announcement comes following CEO Jensen Huang’s past hints about delivering a “new brain” for intelligent machines.
26 August 2025

The art of strategic quitting

Strategic quitting is the art of stepping away with purpose, timing, and a plan. It is about recognising when the cost of staying outweighs the benefits, and making the decision before that cost becomes too high.
26 August 2025

Gen Z’s guide to planning: five apps that actually work

Whether you are a student juggling classes and part-time jobs, or a young professional navigating hybrid workdays, effective planning tools can make all the difference. So, here are five apps that can help you plan, prioritise, and stay on top of your day.
26 August 2025
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