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Samsung hit with $118 mln damages in patent dispute
A federal jury in Texas, USA, has ordered Samsung Electronics to pay $118 million in damages to semiconductor manufacturing company Netlist. The jury found Samsung guilty of infringing on patents for high-performance memory technology.
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.
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.
Bitcoin reaches record high of over $81,000 after Trump's win
Bitcoin surged to a record high of $81,464 on Monday after the US presidential election results, in which Donald Trump secured victory, boosted expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment, according to a recent report by Reuters.
Apple is now selling official parts for iPhone 16 DIY repair
Apple has rolled out do-it-yourself repair service for its latest iPhone 16 lineup, offering iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max owners the ability to perform their own repairs with official tools and parts. This update is part of Apple’s self-service repair program, which is available in the US and several countries in Europe.
iPhone 15 was the best-selling smartphone in Q3 2024
Apple's iPhone 15 led global smartphone sales in the third quarter (July, August, September) of 2024, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research, a global tech research firm. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro followed closely, showing strong demand for Apple’s latest models.
Meta makes its AI model available for military use
Meta has announced it will make its open-source AI model, Llama, available to US government agencies and contractors working on national security tasks. Previously, Llama was primarily used by researchers and private businesses, but this new development expands its applications to defence and security work, including the US military.
Portrait by robot artist sold for $1 million at auction
A portrait of World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, created by the humanoid robot artist Ai-Da, has been sold at an auction for $1,084,800 (£836,667). The artwork, titled 'AI God', was initially estimated to sell for between $120,000 and $180,000, but attracted 27 bids, far exceeding its projected value.
Nvidia becomes first company to surpass $3.6 trillion market value after Trump's election win
Nvidia Corp has made history as the first company to reach a stock market valuation of $3.65 trillion, surpassing Apple's previous record of $3.57 trillion.
This app helps you check your MRT pass balance
A new app, MRT Buddy, is now available to help Dhaka commuters manage their transit cards.
Bangladeshi photographer captures stunning nebulae with self-made telescope
Astrophotographer Zubuyer Kaolin captures a stunning Orion Nebula image with a self-built telescope
How Elon Musk benefits from a Trump presidency
Elon Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump could grant him unprecedented influence over US policies, potentially reshaping the regulatory landscape for his tech empire.