Russia bans iPhone for govt. employees

Russian officials have been instructed to cease using iPhones for official purposes. The ban, which took effect on July 17, has been enforced by the country's trade ministry, with other ministries and state-owned enterprises expected to follow suit.
18 July 2023

United Nations to hold first ever meeting on AI regulation

The United Nations Security Council is set to convene its first-ever formal discussion on the subject of artificial intelligence (AI) this week in New York. With the British presidency of the Security Council in July, the nation is taking the opportunity to rally international support for addressing the potential risks posed by emerging AI technology.
18 July 2023

5 books every startup founder should read

We present five indispensable books that every startup founder should read. These literary gems offer profound wisdom, practical advice, and valuable perspectives from seasoned entrepreneurs, business leaders, and thought-provoking thinkers.
18 July 2023

What happens when our data gets leaked: Here's how concerned you should be

A recent security breach on the website of the Office of the Registrar General, Birth & Death Registration (BDRIS) has raised significant concerns regarding data privacy and the potential consequences individuals may face when their sensitive information falls into the wrong hands. Let's will delve into the implications of such a breach, highlighting the far-reaching effects on affected individuals.
18 July 2023

You can now use Google Bard in Bangla

Google has released a new update to Bard, in which the AI chatbot can understand and give replies in over 40 languages, including Bangla. 
17 July 2023

Bytes is now Tech & Startup

In a world driven by technological advancement, there are few endeavours as inspiring as those dedicated to unravelling the complexities of the digital realm. Today, we pay homage to one such endeavour, one that has shaped the landscape of technology journalism in Bangladesh over the past decade. With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Bytes, a publication that has been a beacon of knowledge, insight, and innovation since its inception in 2013.
16 July 2023

China launches its own open-source operating system

The Linux-based operating system openKylin was built by about 4,000 developers. The OS is currently used in China's space programmes, as well as the country's finance and energy industries.
16 July 2023

Palak wants Elon Musk's Starlink internet in Bangladesh

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has urged US aerospace manufacturer Space X to launch its Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh.
12 July 2023

IUT and BUET advance to final round of European Rover Challenge 2023

Out of the 54 global teams participating, 25 teams have successfully advanced to the final round, including Altair from the Islamic University Of Technology (IUT) and Team Interplanetar from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).
11 July 2023

Indian TV channel introduces AI news anchor

Odisha TV (OTV), an Odia-based news station in India, has unveiled its first artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor named Lisa. Lisa made her debut appearance in a video tweeted by OTV, where she introduced herself to the world. In her announcement, she declared the moment as historic and revealed her upcoming role as a news update host. Lisa reportedly possesses the ability to communicate fluently in multiple languages, including Odia, English, and others.
11 July 2023

Notorious BlackCat hackers steal over 170gb sensitive data from Krishi Bank

The compromised information includes highly sensitive financial records such as account details, statements, and tax information.
11 July 2023

Personal data leak by govt. website: No scope to evade responsibility, says Palak

Speaking at the prestigious Bangabandhu International Cyber Security Awareness Award program, the State Minister of Information and Technology (ICT), Junaid Ahmed Palak, acknowledged the recent data leak by a government website and assumed full responsibility for the data breach, emphasizing the need to address the issue promptly.
9 July 2023

Over 5 crore Bangladeshi citizens' data 'remains exposed' online

The leaked data includes names, birth dates, and National Identification (NID) numbers of over 50 million users which is alledgedly easily accessible through a simple Google search
8 July 2023

Should you use AI in your university courses?

The remarkable level of accessibility and proficiency exhibited by AI tools has educators, students, and tech enthusiasts engaged in vigorous debates about one big question: should university students use AI in their courses?
7 July 2023