TikTok expands AI transparency with new controls

TikTok is introducing new tools to give users greater control over AI-generated content on December 2.
3 December 2025, 11:31 AM

James Cameron calls generative AI “horrifying”

James Cameron, the director behind the popular “Avatar” franchise, has described generative artificial intelligence (AI) as “horrifying”.
3 December 2025, 11:11 AM

Red Dead Redemption is now on mobile

The popular action-adventure video game Red Dead Redemption, along with its Undead Nightmare expansion, is now available on new platforms, including mobile devices, current-generation consoles, and the Nintendo Switch 2.
3 December 2025, 08:30 AM

Government to slash mobile import taxes ahead of NEIR launch

Bangladesh is preparing to reduce taxes on legally imported mobile phones as part of a broader effort to stabilise handset prices and strengthen regulation ahead of the launch of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) on December 16. 
3 December 2025, 07:58 AM

Honor begins local smartphone production with Bangladesh factory

Honor, the smartphone brand, inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Bangladesh on December 2, marking the company’s first move into local smartphone production as it seeks to strengthen its position in one of South Asia’s fastest-growing device markets. 
3 December 2025, 06:36 AM

YouTube agrees to lock out Australian users under 16

YouTube has announced it will begin locking out users under the age of 16 from their accounts in Australia, complying with a new national social media ban.
3 December 2025, 04:33 AM
3 December 2025, 03:23 AM

Shikho and Walpad launch EduTab learning tablet in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi edtech company Shikho has partnered with Walton’s tablet brand Walpad to launch EduTab, a learning-focused device they say is designed around local students’ study habits and teaching practices.
2 December 2025, 09:54 AM

Samsung unveils new smartphone that folds twice

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first smartphone with a screen that folds twice. The new device is designed to transform from a standard phone into a 10-inch tablet.
2 December 2025, 06:54 AM

Amazon tests 'ultra-fast' deliveries in two US cities

Option of having groceries or household essentials at their doors within 30 minutes
2 December 2025, 03:12 AM

India orders smartphone brands to preload non-removable security app: report

India’s telecoms ministry has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a state-owned cyber-security application on all new devices sold in the country.
1 December 2025, 14:45 PM

AI is augmenting, not replacing, engineers: Thrive Capital investor

Philip Clark, a partner at the venture capital firm Thrive Capital, has recently stated that AI tools are enhancing the work of software engineers, rather than replacing their jobs, as per a recent report by Business Insider.
1 December 2025, 09:14 AM

ChatGPT is now 3 years old

On November 30, 2022, a chat window changed the world. This week, as OpenAI’s ChatGPT celebrates its third birthday, it does so not as a novelty, but as a daily companion to a staggering 800 million people every week.
1 December 2025, 08:15 AM

Amazon and Google launch multicloud service for faster connectivity

The initiative will enable customers to establish private, high-speed links between the two companies' computing platforms in minutes instead of weeks.
1 December 2025, 05:25 AM

Jobs of the week

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30 November 2025, 05:56 AM

Researchers discover antibody that neutralizes 98.5% of HIV strains

An international team of scientists led by the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) at the University of Cologne has recently identified an antibody capable of neutralizing the human immunodeficiency virus HIV-1 in almost all tested variants, potentially opening new avenues for treatment and prevention. 
29 November 2025, 15:26 PM

Bangladesh made 279 requests for content removal in first half of 2025: Google report

Govt says it hadn’t asked to remove news, commentary, or posts unless those involved misinformation, propaganda
28 November 2025, 17:42 PM

Researchers develop gel that regenerates tooth enamel

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have recently developed a protein-based gel that can regenerate tooth enamel – the white, hard, outermost layer that protects each tooth from decay, and temperature changes. 
27 November 2025, 12:53 PM

Over 6 million shopping-related phishing attempts detected in 2025: report

Cybercriminals attempted more than six million shopping-related phishing attacks in 2025, according to new figures from Kaspersky, which warn that online consumers remain a primary target during major retail events and seasonal promotions.
26 November 2025, 14:07 PM

Uber and WeRide introduce driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

Uber has recently launched fully driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi through a partnership with the Chinese autonomous-driving company WeRide, marking the first time the ride-hailing platform has offered driverless services outside the United States. 
26 November 2025, 13:20 PM