China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale: Trump
Papua New Guinea blocks Facebook to curb fake news, porn
Protesters are gathering outside Tesla showrooms across the United States and in select European cities, targeting Elon Musk’s controversial involvement in the US government. The demonstrations are in response to Musk’s leadership of the newly established Department
US President Donald Trump has indicated he may reduce tariffs on China to facilitate the sale of TikTok, the popular short-video platform owned by ByteDance. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump also suggested he might extend the April 5 deadline for securing a non-Chinese buyer
Papua New Guinea has blocked access to Facebook starting Monday in an effort to combat misinformation, hate speech, and explicit content, a move that has sparked significant backlash. Critics, including opposition lawmakers and human rights advocates, have condemned the action as
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the commercial launch of Starlink's satellite broadband internet service in Bangladesh within the next 90 days. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam conveyed this information in a statement on Tuesday. Though
Google has agreed to a $28 million (£21.5 million) settlement in a lawsuit alleging racial bias in pay and career progression, according to a law firm representing the claimants. While the tech giant confirmed a resolution had been reached, it denied any wrongdoing. The
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after spending nine months in space. Their SpaceX capsule re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere in a rapid and fiery descent before deploying four parachutes for a smooth splashdown off the Florida coast. As the
A SpaceX rocket carrying a fresh crew has launched toward the International Space Station (ISS), paving the way for the long-awaited return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Initially scheduled to stay aboard the ISS for just eight days, Wilmore and Williams have now
SpaceX has delayed a mission intended to bring back two NASA astronauts stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to a last-minute technical issue. The delay means astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain on the ISS for at least two more days before their
NASA announced Tuesday the dismissal of its chief scientist and others to comply with orders from President Donald Trump, marking the latest in a series of administration actions undermining climate change research. While the move affects only 23 people, a spokeswoman indicated more
Elon Musk has alleged that his social media platform, X, was targeted in a large-scale cyberattack after a significant outage left thousands of users unable to access their accounts. According to Downdetector.com, reports of disruptions peaked at 10:00 and 14:00 GMT on Monday,
OPPO has officially launched the OPPO A5 Pro in Bangladesh. It is the country’s first smartphone to receive dual international certifications for water resistance and durability. The unveiling took place at an exclusive event in Dhaka, featuring national cricket star
Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink to establish ground earth stations across the country. The collaboration comes after contracts were signed between the firms and the US telecommunications provider. A team from Starlink is currently visiting Bangladesh to
Intuitive Machines said on Thursday that its robotic Athena lander has landed on the moon’s surface but details of the spacecraft’s status and health remained unclear, a tense moment in the company’s second such attempt. The six-legged Athena lander, carrying 11
Instagram is reportedly preparing to launch Reels as a standalone app amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future in the US. The potential move was discussed by Instagram chief Adam Mosseri during a staff meeting this week, The Information reported, citing an individual
Alphabet unit Google is set to be charged with breaching EU rules aimed at checking the power of big tech after proposed changes to its search results failed to address EU antitrust regulator’s concerns and those of their rivals, three people with direct knowledge of the matter
TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the US after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a TikTok ban. TikTok, which is operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance, was removed from Apple and Google’s app stores on January 18 to comply with a
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has expressed concerns that artificial intelligence could be weaponized by terrorists or rogue states to harm innocent people. Speaking to the BBC, Schmidt emphasized the dangers beyond mainstream AI discussions, stating, "The real fears I have are
A group of investors led by Elon Musk has submitted a $97.4 billion offer to acquire OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. Musk’s attorney, Marc Toberoff, confirmed that the bid—covering "all assets" of the AI firm—was presented to OpenAI’s board on
OPPO, the global technology brand, has launched the OPPO Reno13 Series in Bangladesh, marking the country's first smartphone lineup with underwater photography and videography capabilities. This groundbreaking announcement was made at a unique seaside pool party launch event. The
The Bangladesh ICT Journalist Forum (BIJF) has officially inaugurated its new Executive Committee for the 2024-26 term, marking the occasion with warm greetings from top leaders across the country's IT sector organizations and industry. The inauguration, held on Wednesday