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TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump extends ban deadline

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

Ex-Google CEO warns of AI threats from terrorists 

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

Elon Musk leads $97.4B bid to acquire OpenAI

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 Reno13: Bangladesh’s first underwater photography smartphone

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

New BIJF executive committee welcomed by IT leaders

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

Meta to pay $25m to settle Trump lawsuit over ban

US President Donald Trump has agreed to a legal settlement under which Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will pay approximately $25 million (£20 million). Trump filed a lawsuit against the social media giant and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, in 2021 following the

Sony names new CEO in management reshuffle

Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Group announced Wednesday the promotion of Hiroki Totoki to chief executive officer as part of a broader management restructuring. Totoki, 60, who joined the company in 1987, currently serves as Sony’s chief operating officer,

DeepSeek, Chinese AI startup roiling US tech giants

Chinese startup DeepSeek, which has sparked panic on Wall Street with its powerful new chatbot developed at a fraction of the cost of its competitors, was founded by a hedgefund whizz-kid who believes AI can change the world. Based out of the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou --

Vivasoft AI Hackathon 2025: 36 Hours of Innovation Ends with Team Poridhi's Victory

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often viewed as a threat to jobs. Some think that AI will replace humans. But is it really going to happen? Some young tech talents gathered in Dhaka to prove that artificial intelligence isn't about replacing humans – it's about making our

DeepSeek a 'wake-up call' for US tech firms, warns Trump

US President Donald Trump warns Chinese startup DeepSeek is a wake-up call for America's technology industry. The emergence of DeepSeek's low-cost AI chatbot caused shockwaves on Wall Street, with Nvidia losing more than $500bn in market value. Shares in other major

OpenAI launches 'Operator' AI to automate online tasks

OpenAI has launched a new AI program named "Operator" that is designed to manage online tasks like placing orders or completing forms. According to OpenAI, Operator can search for web pages and engage with them by typing, clicking, or scrolling, much like a human user would.

Govt to expand fact-checking initiatives: Adviser Nahid

The government will take coordinated steps to expand and enhance fact-checking activities to combat misinformation and disinformation, said Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Nahid Islam. He disclosed the matter during a meeting with the Online Editors Alliance at the

TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would issue an executive order to give the app a reprieve when he takes office on Monday. On Saturday evening, the Chinese-owned app stopped working for American users, after a law

TikTok goes dark in the US

TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday just before a federal law that would have banned the popular social media platform was scheduled to go into effect. By 10:50pm Eastern Standard Time, the app was not found on Apple and Google’s app stores, which

TikTok to 'go dark' on Sunday without US government action

TikTok has said it will be forced to "go dark" in the US on Sunday unless the government intervenes before a ban takes effect. In a statement late on Friday, it said the White House and the Department of Justice had "failed to provide the necessary clarity and assurance

Jeff Bezos's rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominance

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company has blasted its first rocket into orbit in a bid to challenge the dominance of Elon Musk's SpaceX. The New Glenn rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 02:02 local time (07:02 GMT). It firmly pits the

India successfully conducts historic space-docking test

Indian space agency Isro has for the first time successfully conducted space docking by joining together two small craft in space. The technology is essential for the country's future ambition to build an Indian space station and put a person on the Moon. The mission called

US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure

The US markets watchdog has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk alleging he failed to disclose that he had amassed a stake in Twitter, allowing him to buy shares at "artificially low prices." The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit alleges that the

Report of possible sale to Musk 'pure fiction': TikTok

TikTok has called a report that China is considering allowing a sale of the social media company's US operations to Elon Musk "pure fiction." The firm's comments came in response to a report by Bloomberg that Chinese officials are weighing an option that could see its

Apple board pushes against diversity rollback call

Apple's board has called on investors to vote against a proposal to end its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes. In comes after a conservative group, the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), called on the the technology giant to abolish its DEI

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