Google is developing an AI that can write news stories
Google is reportedly developing an AI tool under the working title 'Genesis' that aims to generate news stories when supplied with event details.
TikTok removed over 42 lakh videos in Bangladesh during Q1 2023
92.2% of the violative videos in Bangladesh were removed before anyone could view them.
AI news presenters: What they mean for the future of newsroom
Since the debut of the country's first-ever artificial intelligence news presenter named 'Aparajita', there has been a raging debate regarding whether AI news presenters will take over the job of human news presenters in Bangladesh.
Automobiles
Skoot and Walton to jointly produce Made-in Bangladesh e-bikes
As per the MoU, the two companies will jointly manufacture environment-friendly electric bikes in the country to improve the riding experience for local customers. The partnership also plans to improve the e-bike industry in Bangladesh through the introduction of technologically advanced products.
Executive Motors brings BMW X1 to Bangladesh
The BMW X1 is now available for viewing and test drives at Executive Motors Limited
Government implements carbon tax for multiple vehicle ownership
The government has implemented a carbon tax for owning multiple vehicles to lower carbon emissions, deal with city traffic, and encourage the use of public transportation.
Carbon tax on vehicles and the possible aftermath
While local car owners are already paying high taxes for vehicle ownership, this new carbon tax will exert a heavier toll on taxpayers who own more than one car.
BMW 735i launched in Bangladesh
The seventh-generation flagship model of the BMW 7 Series has recently been introduced in Bangladesh.
Hyundai buyers to get auto loans in three days: Fair Group
Six financial institutions will give the loans
Outer Space
China launches mission with first civilian to space station
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station today, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade..The world's second-largest economy has invested billions of dollars in its military-run space
Japan firm fails in historic Moon bid
Japanese start-up ispace conceded Wednesday its ambitious attempt to become the first private company to land on the Moon had failed but pledged to move ahead with new missions.
NASA announces the first woman and first African-American astronaut on manned moon mission
NASA has recently announced the four members joining the crewed mission to the moon on Artemis II, the first of its kind since the Apollo program.
First 3D-printed rocket lifts off but fails to reach orbit
The world's first 3D-printed rocket launched successfully on Wednesday, marking a step forward for the California company behind the innovative spacecraft, though it failed to reach orbit
Take photos of planets with telescopes in Dhaka
During the event, attendants can look at the moon and planets through telescopes and also connect their smartphones to the telescopes and take pictures of nebulae and galaxies.
Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks at ISS to bring back stranded crew
The Soyuz MS-23, which lifted off from Baikonour space centre in Kazakhstan on Friday, is to bring back Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin, and US astronaut Francisco Rubio in September
Saudi Arabia to send its first woman into space
Rayyana Barnawi will join fellow Saudi male astronaut Ali Al-Qarni on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) "during the second quarter of 2023", the official Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.
Hubble captures mysterious ‘spokes’ gliding across Saturn’s rings
The return of the spokes is one of the earliest signs that Saturn is entering a new season as it approaches the autumnal equinox of its northern hemisphere, which is expected to occur on May 6, 2025, for the first time in about 15 years.
Science, Gadgets, and Tech
Netflix adds 6 million subscribers after password crackdown
Netflix on Wednesday said subscriptions to the media streaming service climbed by nearly 6 million in the wake of its crackdown on password sharing
Musk says Twitter has lost half its advertising revenue
Twitter owner Elon Musk said Saturday that the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last October has lost roughly half of its advertising revenue
Twitter rival Threads signs up 100 million users in five days
The Threads app launched by Instagram as a rival to Twitter has signed up more than 100 million users in less than five days, data tracking websites said on Monday, smashing the record of AI tool ChatGPT for fastest-growing consumer app
Infinix introduces Note 30 and Note 30 Pro in Bangladesh
Infinix has launched its latest addition to its Note series, the Note 30 Pro in Bangladesh.
UN tries to tackle 'mind-blowing' growth of AI
The mind-blowing growth of artificial intelligence poses many questions that have no answers yet, the United Nations admitted Thursday at its AI summit, attended by some exceptionally life-like humanoid robots
Twitter rival Threads crosses 10 million users within hours of launch
More than 10 million people have signed up to Threads, Meta's rival to Twitter, within the first few hours of its launch, the Facebook parent's CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday
Facebook's Meta launches Twitter rival Threads
Facebook behemoth Meta officially launched Threads, its text-based rival to Twitter, on Wednesday -- but its release in Europe has been delayed over data privacy concerns
Elon Musk says Twitter will limit how many tweets users can read
Twitter is limiting how many tweets per day various accounts can read, to discourage “extreme levels” of data scraping and system manipulation, executive chairman Elon Musk said in a post on the social media platform on Saturday
Tech & Startup Multimedia
Why should you use eSIM?
eSIM is being introduced in Bangladesh. A private telecommunication company is set to bring eSIM to the market. But what is eSIM? What is the difference between a regular SIM card and an eSIM?
$5 billion export from ICT industry by 2025?
Bangladesh aims to achieve exports worth $5 billion from its ICT industry by 2025. The Daily Star's Tech section editor Shahriar Rahman speaks to former BASIS President Syed Almas Kabir on how it can be achieved in this episode of Star Connects.
What will solve the complications in e-commerce deliveries?
The Daily Star editor of Toggle Shahriar Rahman discusses possible solutions to the complications in e-commerce behind stagnating deliveries with Saifur Rahman, Senior IT Specialist, Australian Public Service, in Star Connects.
Twitter faces lawsuit over severance pay of former employees
Twitter was recently sued for owing around $500 million in severance pay to former employees, as per a proposed class action lawsuit filed by former Twitter senior engineer Chris Woodfield.
Microsoft patches 132 security vulnerabilities in latest Windows update
Microsoft has recently patched a total of 132 security flaws in the latest Windows update. Out of them, nine were rated 'critical' and 121 were rated 'important' in terms of their severity when the patch was first released.
Facebook brings changes to its video streaming services
Now on Facebook, users can view and write comments on Instagram Reels through Facebook without needing to switch between apps.
Meta and Microsoft launch Llama 2, the next-generation Large Language Model
Tech giants Meta and Microsoft have announced the release of Llama 2, a family of large language models (LLMs) designed to transform the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership was unveiled at the highly anticipated Microsoft Inspire event, capturing the attention of industry experts and signaling a new chapter in AI development.
Russia bans iPhone for govt. employees
Russian officials have been instructed to cease using iPhones for official purposes. The ban, which took effect on July 17, has been enforced by the country's trade ministry, with other ministries and state-owned enterprises expected to follow suit.
United Nations to hold first ever meeting on AI regulation
The United Nations Security Council is set to convene its first-ever formal discussion on the subject of artificial intelligence (AI) this week in New York. With the British presidency of the Security Council in July, the nation is taking the opportunity to rally international support for addressing the potential risks posed by emerging AI technology.
5 books every startup founder should read
We present five indispensable books that every startup founder should read. These literary gems offer profound wisdom, practical advice, and valuable perspectives from seasoned entrepreneurs, business leaders, and thought-provoking thinkers.
How to raise funds for your startup: A guide
From crafting a compelling business plan to attracting investors, this article serves as your roadmap to financial success.
Apple could soon bring out an iPhone that you can roll
Apple Inc. has been awarded a patent for a rollable display, further fuelling speculation about the tech giant's foray into flexible screen technology.
What happens when our data gets leaked: Here's how concerned you should be
A recent security breach on the website of the Office of the Registrar General, Birth & Death Registration (BDRIS) has raised significant concerns regarding data privacy and the potential consequences individuals may face when their sensitive information falls into the wrong hands. Let's will delve into the implications of such a breach, highlighting the far-reaching effects on affected individuals.
