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From phantom airline discounts to silent hiring rejections, automated systems are making consequential decisions that no human seems prepared to defend.

Honor has launched its X8d smartphone in Bangladesh, expanding its mid-range handset line-up in the local market.

Meta has introduced two new smart glasses designed for users who require prescription lenses on March 31.

Apple, the tech giant behind the widely popular iPhone, celebrates its 50th anniversary on April 1. Since its founding in 1976, the California company has left a lasting mark on pop culture and the technology industry. Here are five anecdotes from its history.

Neal Mohan, the CEO of YouTube, has said the platform remains the primary destination for its most successful creators, despite increasing competition from streaming services.

Aim Initiative Foundation held an iftar event in Dhaka on 7 March, during which Eid dresses and gift items were distributed to 210 students at its school in Meradiya, according to a press release issued by the organisation.

PowerinAI, a Dhaka-based software company, has launched an artificial intelligence–driven sales automation platform aimed at helping businesses respond to customer enquiries more quickly across time zones and markets.

Unofficial pro‑BNP and pro-Jamaat actors flood social media with disinformation and manipulative narratives, often using religion; pro‑AL pages target the interim government and NCP’s female politicians.

Government ICT officers are pressing for the urgent establishment of an “ICT Cadre” to address long-standing grievances and modernise the nation’s digital infrastructure. At a press conference held in Dhaka’s BTMC building on Friday, the Government ICT Officers Forum, representing around 2,000 first-class gazetted officers, renewed their call for the creation of the cadre, which was initially proposed over four years ago.

The rise of TikTok has significantly transformed the digital storytelling landscape, particularly in an era marked by shrinking attention spans and an increasing demand for immediate content.

The Asus Vivobook S15 Copilot+ marks a significant milestone in portable computing, combining sleek design, powerful performance, and an innovative AI-driven experience.

TikTok’s dedicated STEM feed has now launched in Bangladesh, creating an in-app home for science, technology, engineering, and maths. The move shifts STEM from the margins of the feed into a visible destination, with curation designed to surface credible explainers, hands-on demos, and problem-solving tips in Bangla and English.

Messaging app Imo has launched an AI-based safety system aimed at detecting and limiting scam-related activity on its platform. The company says the system uses automated analysis of user behaviour and activity patterns to identify accounts associated with scams.

Social media influencers have embraced artificial intelligence to spice up their content but they are also facing growing competition from AI-generated Instagramers, TikTokers and YouTubers

TikTok has launched a Ramadan campaign in Bangladesh, incorporating both online and offline activities to observe the holy month. The company distributed 1,000 Ramadan care boxes to creators for further distribution to selected individuals and organizations, emphasizing charity during Ramadan. Additionally, TikTok developed a playbook by its global team to provide creators with strategies for engagement and content creation during Ramadan. The playbook includes calendar highlights, product...