India’s finance ministry has banned the use of artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT and DeepSeek, in official work due to concerns over data security and confidentiality, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Australia upped the ante overnight banning DeepSeek from all government devices

Grubhub, the food delivery company, has confirmed a security breach that compromised user, driver, and merchant data, including hashed passwords and partial credit card details.

Kakao owns an online bank, South Korea's largest taxi-hailing app and KakaoTalk

California-based robotics company Figure AI has unveiled a plan to manufacture 100,000 humanoid robots over the next four years, utilising AI technology and partnerships with BMW, OpenAI, and Microsoft. In a recent LinkedIn post, Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock outlined the company’s strategy, saying that he plans on mass deploying robots capable of performing complex tasks in real-world environments.

Some key points about regulation in major jurisdictions

IUT, RUET rover teams were ready to shine, but their dreams were shattered by mass Indian visa rejections.

Apple has announced its best-ever quarterly performance, with a record revenue of $124.3 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. A key highlight of the quarter is Apple’s expanding ecosystem, now boasting over 2.35 billion active devices worldwide.

Running out of space on your phone can be frustrating, especially when you want to take a photo or download something important. Whether you're using an Android or iPhone, here are seven practical tips to help you reclaim storage and keep your phone running smoothly.

WhatsApp, the messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, has accused Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions of targeting approximately 90 of its users, including journalists and members of civil society, as per a recent report by Reuters.

Artificial intelligence newcomer DeepSeek has sent Silicon Valley into a frenzy

Britain will become the first country to introduce laws against AI tools used to generate sexual abuse images, the government announced late Saturday.

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Asus has recently launched four new Copilot+ laptops in Bangladesh. These are the ASUS Zenbook S 14, the ProArt P16, the TUF Gaming A14, and the TUF Gaming A16. 

OpenAI has released a new AI model called o3-mini, now available for use in ChatGPT with a new 'Reason' button. According to OpenAI, this model, first previewed in December 2024, is designed to be fast, cost-efficient, and highly skilled in STEM tasks like science, maths, and coding.

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Synesis IT, a technology solutions company in Bangladesh, has been recognised as the winner in the “Digital Government” category under the “Public Sector and Government” section at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2024 for its Central Biometric Verification and Monitoring Platform (CBVMP).

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2025 Future of Jobs Report illustrates an imminent technological renaissance. With practical insights, the report highlights three key areas: the necessity of reskilling and upskilling programs, the importance of flexible wage and hiring practices, and the simultaneous creation and displacement of jobs.

An event called 'National Education & Innovation Dialogue 2025' was recently organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum at North South University. According to a press release, the event addressed pressing issues in Bangladesh's education and innovation ecosystem, such as youth unemployment, income inequality, and the underperformance of the ICT sector.

Our Google accounts hold a significant amount of data, from cherished photos and important documents to critical emails and contacts. Here are some ways in which you can backup valuable information and files from various Google apps.