Google has agreed to a $28 million (£21.5 million) settlement in a lawsuit alleging racial bias in pay and career progression, according to a law firm representing the claimants. While the tech giant confirmed a resolution had been reached, it denied any wrongdoing. The

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after spending nine months in space. Their SpaceX capsule re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere in a rapid and fiery descent before deploying four parachutes for a smooth splashdown off the Florida coast. As the

A SpaceX rocket carrying a fresh crew has launched toward the International Space Station (ISS), paving the way for the long-awaited return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Initially scheduled to stay aboard the ISS for just eight days, Wilmore and Williams have now

SpaceX has delayed a mission intended to bring back two NASA astronauts stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to a last-minute technical issue. The delay means astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain on the ISS for at least two more days before their

NASA announced Tuesday the dismissal of its chief scientist and others to comply with orders from President Donald Trump, marking the latest in a series of administration actions undermining climate change research. While the move affects only 23 people, a spokeswoman indicated more

Elon Musk has alleged that his social media platform, X, was targeted in a large-scale cyberattack after a significant outage left thousands of users unable to access their accounts. According to Downdetector.com, reports of disruptions peaked at 10:00 and 14:00 GMT on Monday,

OPPO has officially launched the OPPO A5 Pro in Bangladesh.  It is the country’s first smartphone to receive dual international certifications for water resistance and durability. The unveiling took place at an exclusive event in Dhaka, featuring national cricket star

Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink to establish ground earth stations across the country. The collaboration comes after contracts were signed between the firms and the US telecommunications provider.  A team from Starlink is currently visiting Bangladesh to

Intui­tive Machines said on Thursday that its robotic Athena lander has landed on the moon’s surface but details of the spacecraft’s status and health remained unclear, a tense moment in the company’s second such attempt. The six-legged Athena lander, carrying 11

Instagram is reportedly preparing to launch Reels as a standalone app amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future in the US. The potential move was discussed by Instagram chief Adam Mosseri during a staff meeting this week, The Information reported, citing an individual

Alphabet unit Google is set to be charged with breaching EU rules aimed at checking the power of big tech after proposed changes to its search results failed to address EU antitrust regulator’s concerns and those of their rivals, three people with direct knowledge of the matter

TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the US after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a TikTok ban. TikTok, which is operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance, was removed from Apple and Google’s app stores on January 18 to comply with a

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has expressed concerns that artificial intelligence could be weaponized by terrorists or rogue states to harm innocent people. Speaking to the BBC, Schmidt emphasized the dangers beyond mainstream AI discussions, stating, "The real fears I have are

A group of investors led by Elon Musk has submitted a $97.4 billion offer to acquire OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. Musk’s attorney, Marc Toberoff, confirmed that the bid—covering "all assets" of the AI firm—was presented to OpenAI’s board on

OPPO, the global technology brand, has launched the OPPO Reno13 Series in Bangladesh, marking the country's first smartphone lineup with underwater photography and videography capabilities. This groundbreaking announcement was made at a unique seaside pool party launch event. The

The Bangladesh ICT Journalist Forum (BIJF) has officially inaugurated its new Executive Committee for the 2024-26 term, marking the occasion with warm greetings from top leaders across the country's IT sector organizations and industry.  The inauguration, held on Wednesday

US President Donald Trump has agreed to a legal settlement under which Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will pay approximately $25 million (£20 million). Trump filed a lawsuit against the social media giant and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, in 2021 following the

Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Group announced Wednesday the promotion of Hiroki Totoki to chief executive officer as part of a broader management restructuring. Totoki, 60, who joined the company in 1987, currently serves as Sony’s chief operating officer,

Chinese startup DeepSeek, which has sparked panic on Wall Street with its powerful new chatbot developed at a fraction of the cost of its competitors, was founded by a hedgefund whizz-kid who believes AI can change the world. Based out of the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou --

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often viewed as a threat to jobs. Some think that AI will replace humans. But is it really going to happen? Some young tech talents gathered in Dhaka to prove that artificial intelligence isn't about replacing humans – it's about making our