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Google turns 25: A breakdown of the tech giant's journey
Google, the world-famous tech giant, has officially turned 25 years old. Let's take a look at the company's 25-year odyssey in revolutionising the internet as we know today.
ChatGPT to launch voice chat support
OpenAI has announced a new update to ChatGPT in which the popular AI chatbot will be able to give responses in the form of voice and images. In this latest update, the user can directly build a conversation with ChatGPT like Apple’s Siri and Amazon's Alexa.
Grab reportedly in talks to grab Foodpanda's business in Asia
Delivery Hero, the Berlin-based parent company of Foodpanda, has confirmed ongoing discussions about a partial sale of its Asian operations. Singapore's tech giant, Grab, is reportedly the front-runner in this potential acquisition. While the exact value of the deal remains undisclosed, market insiders speculate that the transaction could exceed 1 billion euros for the Foodpanda brand across several Southeast Asian nations.
Facebook just changed its logo; spot the difference
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has rolled out an updated "identity system" for the social media giant, which includes a subtly redesigned logo. While at first glance the changes might appear minimal, a closer look reveals a darker shade of blue and a few modifications to the lowercase "f".
Microsoft unveils its new Surface Laptop, AI powered Copilot, and more
Microsoft unveiled a slew of new products and updates at its Surface event this year. From groundbreaking hardware advancements to sophisticated software improvements, the tech behemoth continues to reshape the landscape of personal and professional computing. Here's a detailed look at the announcements that have caught the industry's attention
OpenAI to release DALL-E 3, the latest version of their AI art generator
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has recently announced the newest version of their AI art generator, DALL-E 3, which can process more nuanced prompts than previous versions to provide more accurate and detailed images to users.
Apple just released iOS 17: Here are the top new features
Apple's latest software update, iOS 17, has landed with a plethora of features aimed at making your digital life simpler, more efficient, and a lot more fun. With a focus on innovation and user experience, the tech giant's newest offering has something for everyone. Here's what you need to know about iOS 17's standout features.
So, what happened to Threads?
When Meta, formerly Facebook, introduced Threads as a rival to Twitter, the tech world buzzed with anticipation. Touted as a groundbreaking platform for text-based content, Threads attracted record-breaking numbers of new users within days of its launch. But just three months in, data shows a steep decline in user engagement and retention. So, what went wrong?
Here's why Facebook shows you that specific ad after you just talked about it
We've all experienced it. You're talking with a friend about a product or service, and then later finding an ad for the exact same thing while scrolling through Facebook. Is your phone listening to your conversations? Not quite. Here's a look at the intricacies behind these eerily relevant ads.
TikTok's online marketplace now available in the US
TikTok's 150+ million users in the US will now be able to see videos and live streams with links to purchase items on their feed, as it offers tools to content creators, brands, and merchants to create shoppable content.
OpenAI sued by writers for copyright infringement
OpenAI has recently been sued by a group of US authors in a San Francisco federal court over accusations of copyright infringement. The group claims that their writings have been used without their permission to train the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT.
Meta working on brand-new AI as powerful as ChatGPT: reports
Meta is developing a brand-new AI system that is expected to be as powerful as ChatGPT or any of the advanced AI models by OpenAI, as per a recent report by Wall Street Journal.
X, formerly Twitter, to collect users' biometric data and personal history
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will start collecting the users' biometric data, employment history, educational background, and other personal information, as part of the app's new privacy policy.
TikTok hosts Community Guidelines workshops in Bangladesh
Global entertainment platform TikTok recently hosted multiple workshops on its Community Guidelines in Bangladesh.
Lettre: the digital renaissance of handwritten letters and stamp collecting
In an era where instant messaging and artificial intelligence dominate our conversations, two friends from Bangladesh are reviving the art of handwritten letters with a modern twist. Mashfique and Atik, the co-founders of CheeThee LLC, are set to launch Lettre, an iPad app that aims to reinvest in the depth of human relationships through deliberate communication.
In Myanmar, a mobile game funds the resistance, one click at a time
Ko Toot, an IT professional based out of Myanmar, has turned his anger and skills into a potent weapon against the ruling military junta: a mobile game. The game, originally launched as 'The PDF Game' in early 2022, has become an unexpected fundraising and awareness-raising tool for the anti-military resistance known as the People's Defence Forces (PDF).
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Enterprise for businesses
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.
India to launch Bhashini, the 'Indian Google Translate'
India is planning to launch 'Bhashini', an AI-based multi-language translation platform similar to Google Translate. According to the Indian news platform News18, Bhashini will support 10 major Indian languages, with plans to add all 22 official Indian languages.
