Spotify tests voice translation feature for podcasts

In Munich, where this week's IAA motor show is taking place, an interactive street survey elicits an overwhelming "yes" when asking passers-by if they would take a self-driving taxi from the station to the Oktoberfest beer festival.

Saturday, 9 September 2023, 14:53

Shares in Apple have fallen for a second day in a row after reports that Chinese government workers have been banned from using iPhones.

Friday, 8 September 2023, 16:45

OpenAI's ChatGPT, the wildly popular artificial intelligence chatbot launched in November, saw monthly website visits decline for the third month in a row in August, though there are signs the decline is coming to an end, according to analytics firm Similarweb.

Friday, 8 September 2023, 15:35

The United Nations called on Thursday for strict rules on the use of AI tools such as viral chatbot ChatGPT in classrooms, including limiting their use to older children.

Thursday, 7 September 2023, 13:49

Japan has launched a rocket carrying its lunar exploration spacecraft as the country looks to become the world’s fifth to land on the moon. The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said the homegrown H-IIA rocket took off from Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan on Thursday and successfully released the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM).

Thursday, 7 September 2023, 10:33

The social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, has been accused in a civil US lawsuit of helping Saudi Arabia commit grave human rights abuses against its users, The Guardian reported.

Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 14:57

TikTok has opened its first European data centre to alleviate fears over Chinese state surveillance. The firm says European users' data is now migrating to servers in Dublin, as part of its ongoing response to data privacy concerns around the video-sharing app's links to China.

Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 19:55

Apple's latest iPhone will almost certainly feature a USB-C charge point when it is unveiled on 12 September. The firm's phones currently use its proprietary Lightning adaptor, unlike rivals, including Samsung.

Monday, 4 September 2023, 20:55

Chandrayaan-3's lander Vikram will go to sleep mode on the moon, India's space agency ISRO said today, hours after announcing that it had exceeded its mission by "landing on moon, again".

Monday, 4 September 2023, 16:42

Global entertainment platform TikTok recently hosted multiple workshops on its Community Guidelines in Bangladesh.

Monday, 4 September 2023, 16:29

The newest addition to Google's signature smartphone series, Google Pixel 8, is set to launch on October 4, as per sources such as CNET and TechCrunch. Google has announced an unveiling event on October 4, where the tech giant is expected to reveal their newest "Pixel portfolio of devices". 

Monday, 4 September 2023, 11:53

Struggling to recall the name of a catchy tune or song? We have all been there. The melodies linger, but the names escape us, leaving us frustrated. And let's not even mention those moments when lyrics elude our memory, making the search for a song feel like a musical puzzle.

Sunday, 3 September 2023, 14:10

The tech giant Google and I almost share the same birthday... give or take a few years. Google turns 25 this month (I'll have a few more candles on my cake) - and finds itself in a tech landscape that has changed dramatically since founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin started it in 1998.

Sunday, 3 September 2023, 12:27

Ottawa on Friday spelled out how a new law requiring digital giants to pay publishers for news content will work in practice, including how much it could cost Meta and Google.

Saturday, 2 September 2023, 13:26

The Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) payload on India's Chandrayaan 3 lander has recently discovered vibrations occurring on the moon, as confirmed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on August 31. 

Saturday, 2 September 2023, 12:58

X, formerly known as Twitter, will collect biometric data on its users, such as a photograph of their face, in an update to its privacy policy.

Friday, 1 September 2023, 15:25

Alphabet's Google said on Wednesday it introduced generative artificial intelligence to its Search tool for users in India and Japan that will show text or visual results to prompts, including summaries.

Thursday, 31 August 2023, 16:21

Google is trialling a digital watermark to spot images made by artificial intelligence (AI) in a bid to fight disinformation. Developed by DeepMind, Google's AI arm, SynthID will identify images generated by machines.

Thursday, 31 August 2023, 11:52

OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has launched an enterprise version of ChatGPT. Called ChatGPT Enterprise, this version offers enterprise-grade security and privacy, unlimited access to GPT-4, advanced data analysis capabilities, and faster performance.

Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 13:25

In the latest move, Elon Musk-led X, formerly Twitter, has introduced a feature to post job listings for verified organisations on the microblogging platform. 

Monday, 28 August 2023, 15:24

My heartbeat quickens just a little as the cab approaches. It's a bizarre sight, one that I thought I wouldn't see in my lifetime. The cab has no driver. It stops in front of me and invites me to unlock its door with my phone - before whisking me into the night.

Monday, 28 August 2023, 12:14

Silicon Valley's favourite philosophy, longtermism, has helped to frame the debate on artificial intelligence around the idea of human extinction.But increasingly vocal critics are warning that the philosophy is dangerous, and the obsession with extinction distracts from real problems associated with AI like data theft and biased algorithms.

Sunday, 27 August 2023, 21:09

Struggling to recall the name of a catchy tune or song? We have all been there. The melodies linger, but the names escape us, leaving us frustrated. And let's not even mention those moments when lyrics elude our memory, making the search for a song feel like a musical puzzle.

Saturday, 26 August 2023, 23:58

NASA and SpaceX said Thursday they have postponed the launch of a crew of four to the International Space Station. NASA said the mission was "standing down" from a scheduled Friday launch time, but did not provide a reason for the move.

Friday, 25 August 2023, 20:18

Technology giant Nvidia says its sales have hit a record after more than doubling as demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) chips soars. The company says revenue jumped to above $13.5bn (£10.6bn) for the three months to the end of June.

Thursday, 24 August 2023, 12:04

"Desktop web will happen long before foldable support. We're close on web and not working on foldables," stated Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, in a Threads post.

Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 11:03

The chief of the Russian space agency Roscosmos on Monday advocated for Russia to stay in the lunar race, a day after announcing its mission had crashed.

Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 11:32

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey and former Chief Executive Officer of the social media platform, has quit Mark Zuckerberg's Instagram. Mr Dorsey announced his decision on X, formerly Twitter, saying he had deleted his Instagram account and gone "Meta free."

Monday, 21 August 2023, 12:48

Xiaomi has announced the release of the Redmi 12 in Bangladesh today. The smartphone is the latest addition to the Redmi Number Series and is part of the locally assembled smartphones from the #MakeInBangladesh project.

Sunday, 20 August 2023, 22:19

Purchasing a used gadget instead of a new one can save a huge chunk from your pocket. Apart from saving money, opting for a used device comes with more benefits too as you can get access to premium features that are usually found only on premium devices.

Sunday, 20 August 2023, 15:38