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Hyundai recalls over 145,000 Ioniq and Genesis EVs over power defect
Hyundai is recalling more than 145,000 Ioniq and Genesis electric vehicles (EVs) due to a fault in the 12-volt battery charging system that could result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of accidents.
Apple is developing a new Siri: Report
Apple is working on a new version of its Siri, the voice assistant, using advanced large language models (LLMs), according to a recent report by Bloomberg.
Shift / Jaguar rebrands itself in shift to electric vehicles
Jaguar, the storied British automaker, has unveiled a reimagined brand identity as it accelerates its transition to an all-electric lineup.
Zomato offers Chief of Staff job: No initial salary, application fee 2 mln
Deepinder Goyal, CEO of India-based food delivery company Zomato, has sparked a heated debate online by advertising a Chief of Staff position with unconventional terms: no salary in the first year and a 2 million rupee ($23,700) fee to be paid by the successful candidate.
Offbeat / Duct-taped banana artwork sold for $6.2m in the US
Maurizio Cattelan’s controversial artwork, Comedian, featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall, has sold for $6.2m at Sotheby’s in New York.
Bangladeshi scientist Fairuz selected for US Antarctic Program
Fairuz Ishraque, a Bangladeshi scientist, has been selected for the US Antarctic Program, a US government initiative focused on research in Antarctica. As part of the program, he recently travelled to the icy continent to conduct research in the Allan Hills, a notable group of hills in the region.
Bitcoin is now worth over $95,000
Bitcoin's value has soared to a record high of above $95,040, as excitement builds around a potentially supportive approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump.
Microsoft planning voice cloning tool for Teams meetings
Microsoft has announced plans to introduce voice cloning for Teams, allowing users to simulate their voices in multiple languages during meetings.
Taptap Send launches airtime recharge service in Bangladesh
Taptap Send, an international remittance service provider, has introduced a new airtime recharge feature for Bangladeshi users.
Apple may unveil wall-mounted tablet in March: Report
Apple is planning to announce an AI-enabled wall-mounted tablet as soon as March, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News. The device, internally code-named J490, is designed to manage smart home functions, support video conferencing, and utilise artificial intelligence for app navigation.
Co-founder Greg Brockman returns to OpenAI
Greg Brockman, co-founder of ChatGPT parent OpenAI, has rejoined the artificial intelligence powerhouse three months after stepping down from his role as president.
New drone regulations in draft: licence and clearance to be mandatory
Bangladesh proposes stringent new drone regulations, requiring licences and multi-agency approvals for non-toy drones.
Bitcoin nears $90,000 as Trump’s pro-crypto stance increases record
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, is on the verge of hitting $90,000, as investor optimism intensifies in the wake of Donald Trump’s U.S. election 2024 victory.
Canva experiences worldwide outage, users report issues
Canva, the popular graphic design platform, is facing a widespread outage as users around the world report service disruptions.
Web Summit 2024: Tech leaders in Lisbon to debate Trump’s impact on Europe
Lisbon is set to host the Web Summit, Europe’s largest annual tech conference, where industry titans and policymakers will tackle pressing issues in technology, including the implications of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, according to a recent report by Reuters.
Honor X7c launched in Bangladesh
Honor has recently launched the Honor X7c in Bangladesh. The phone features a 6000mAh battery, 256 GB storage, and Snapdragon 685 processor.
X tests free version of Grok AI chatbot in selected regions
Social network X, previously known as Twitter, is reportedly testing a free version of its AI chatbot, Grok, which has so far been limited to its premium subscribers.
Meta's nuclear-powered AI data centre has a bee problem
Meta wanted to build a nuclear-powered AI data centre, then the bees stepped in.