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Why have pagers become relevant?

Recently, pagers have reached the headlines around the globe as hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon, killing at least nine people and wounding around 2,800 in blasts.

20h ago

Earth to get a temporary 'mini-moon' from September 29

Starting September 29, Earth will welcome a new celestial neighbour: a 'mini-moon' named 2024 PT5. This small asteroid, roughly 10 meters (32 feet) in diameter, is expected to loop around our planet until November 25 before breaking free from its gravitational embrace.

21h ago

Generative AI uses 30 times more energy than search engines: research

Sasha Luccioni, a prominent researcher recognised by Time magazine as one of the top 100 influential figures in AI, has recently raised concerns about the massive energy consumption of AI, especially generative models like ChatGPT and Midjourney. According to her research, these types of AI use much more energy than traditional search engines—up to 30 times more—because they don’t just pull up information; they create new content based on user input.

1d ago

Google wins EU antitrust case, overturns $1.7 bln fine

Google secured a victory on Wednesday by overturning a 1.49 billion euro ($1.7 billion) antitrust fine imposed by the European Union (EU).

1d ago

Sony chooses AMD over Intel for PS6 chip contract : Report

Intel has lost a contract to design and fabricate the chip for Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6, according to a recent report by Reuters.

1d ago

Press Release / BetterStories hosts networking event for local entrepreneurs

BetterStories Limited has recently hosted an in-person networking event named "Meet the Bangladesh startup ecosystem", which took place on September 17, 2024, at the BetterStories Headquarters in Dhaka.

1d ago

Network detection and response in enterprise cybersecurity

A single breach can lead to disastrous outcomes, causing financial loss, reputational damage, and operational disruption. This risk means businesses need to adopt more effective threat response mechanisms to defend against the evolving threat landscape.

1d ago

Bangladeshi robotics team faces visa denial ahead of FIRST Global Challenge in Greece

The visa applications of the Bangladesh robotics team, set to represent the country at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Global Challenge 2024 in Athens, Greece, has been denied according to an official letter by The Embassy of Greece in the New Delhi Consular Office.

2d ago

Instagram launches “Teen Accounts”

Instagram is rolling out a new account type for users under 18, introducing "Teen Accounts" to enhance protections for young people, according to a recent blog post by the company.

2d ago

Italy tests AI in schools to tackle EU digital skills gap

Italy is introducing an educational experiment by introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into its schools, as per a new program introduced by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

2d ago

Microsoft launches $60 bln share buyback program

Microsoft recently announced that its board has approved a new share buyback program valued at up to $60 billion. In addition, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share, marking a 10% increase over the previous quarter’s dividend.

2d ago

Amazon enforces five-day workweek for employees

Amazon has announced a new policy that will require employees to be physically present at the office five days a week starting next year, toughening its previous three-day office mandate. Additionally, Amazon is ending a program that previously allowed employees to work from anywhere for up to four months each year.

3d ago

Flappy Bird is making a comeback

Flappy Bird, the iconic mobile game that once took the world by storm, is set to return in 2025, according to a group calling themselves “The Flappy Bird Foundation Group”.

3d ago

New Swiss supercomputer ranked sixth most powerful in the world

Switzerland has recently unveiled the country's new supercomputer, ‘Alps’, which has already been ranked as the sixth most powerful supercomputer in the world. The supercomputer, which was only 60% operational when the 'Top 500' global supercomputer rankings were published this June, is expected to rise in rank once fully functional.

3d ago

Public contents on Facebook, Instagram in UK to be used to train AI: Meta

Meta Platforms is set to resume training its artificial intelligence (AI) models using public content shared by adult users on Facebook and Instagram in the UK, according to a recent blog post by the company.

3d ago

Brazil lifts Starlink account freeze after $3.3 mln transfer

Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has lifted the freeze on the bank accounts of Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, following the transfer of 18.35 million reais ($3.3 million) to the Brazilian government.

4d ago

Can Bangladesh leverage AI for inclusive growth?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the global economy, positioning itself as a cornerstone of the fourth industrial revolution.

4d ago

White House launches task force to address AI infrastructure and power needs

The White House has announced the formation of a new task force to tackle the growing infrastructure demands of artificial intelligence (AI) following a high-level meeting between U.S. officials and top executives from technology and power companies.

4d ago