Fidji Simo, the current CEO of Instacart, is set to join OpenAI as CEO of Applications, the company announced on May 7.
Shojag, a mobile application launched by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs Monzur Morshed and Atiqur Rahman, seeks to bridge the gap between citizens and emergency responders through real-time, location-based alerts.
Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business unit, which handles sales and partnerships, according to a recent report by The Information. The move comes as major tech companies continue shifting resources toward artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre investments while scaling back in other areas.
Startup Bangladesh Limited (SBL), the government-backed venture capital arm of the ICT Division, has announced a strategic investment in Shikho, an EdTech startup, in a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI-driven learning tools across Bangladesh on May 7.
OpenAI plans to significantly decrease the revenue share it provides to Microsoft, its largest investor, according to a report by The Information. Currently, OpenAI shares 20% of its revenue with Microsoft under an agreement that runs through 2030, but this share is expected to drop to 10% or lower by the end of the decade, states the report.
Apple could split its iPhone 18 lineup across two different launch windows, with Pro models arriving in late 2026 and standard versions following in early 2027, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and a report from The Information. This would mark a major shift from Apple’s traditional fall-only release cycle.
Honor has officially launched the Honor X8c smartphone in Bangladesh.
Skype, once the undisputed pioneer of internet-based video calls, has officially been shut down by Microsoft as of 5 May 2025, marking the end of a two-decade era in digital communication.
Fidji Simo, the current CEO of Instacart, is set to join OpenAI as CEO of Applications, the company announced on May 7.
Shojag, a mobile application launched by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs Monzur Morshed and Atiqur Rahman, seeks to bridge the gap between citizens and emergency responders through real-time, location-based alerts.
Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business unit, which handles sales and partnerships, according to a recent report by The Information. The move comes as major tech companies continue shifting resources toward artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre investments while scaling back in other areas.
Startup Bangladesh Limited (SBL), the government-backed venture capital arm of the ICT Division, has announced a strategic investment in Shikho, an EdTech startup, in a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI-driven learning tools across Bangladesh on May 7.
OpenAI plans to significantly decrease the revenue share it provides to Microsoft, its largest investor, according to a report by The Information. Currently, OpenAI shares 20% of its revenue with Microsoft under an agreement that runs through 2030, but this share is expected to drop to 10% or lower by the end of the decade, states the report.
Apple could split its iPhone 18 lineup across two different launch windows, with Pro models arriving in late 2026 and standard versions following in early 2027, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and a report from The Information. This would mark a major shift from Apple’s traditional fall-only release cycle.
Honor has officially launched the Honor X8c smartphone in Bangladesh.
Skype, once the undisputed pioneer of internet-based video calls, has officially been shut down by Microsoft as of 5 May 2025, marking the end of a two-decade era in digital communication.
SpaceX's South Texas rocket facility has been officially incorporated as the city of Starbase after residents overwhelmingly approved the measure in a local vote held this Saturday. The newly formed city, located near the Mexico border, will oversee an area of about 1.5 square miles where SpaceX conducts rocket launches and tests for its NASA and Defense Department contracts, including missions aimed at returning astronauts to the moon and eventually reaching Mars.
Mitsubishi Bangladesh has officially unveiled the locally assembled Mitsubishi Xpander at the Dhaka Motor Show 2025. The company unveiled four variants of the Xpander lineup, which includes Xpander Classic, Xpander Premium, Xpander Eco, and the special edition Xpander Sport.
