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Zoom lays off 1,300 employees
This will account for 15% of the global staff that the popular video conferencing app currently has under its wing.
Microsoft's Bing search engine is now powered by ChatGPT
The same AI technology that powers the chatbot ChatGPT has been upgraded and added to the latest version of Microsoft's Bing search engine.
Bangladesh has ‘4th largest unconnected population’ of world
As of January 2023, Bangladesh has 105,138,000 people (roughly 61.1% of the total population) who do not have access to the internet across the country.
Google launches Bard AI to rival ChatGPT
Google is launching an AI chatbot called Bard, in a move to rival the popular, and much debated AI, ChatGPT from Open AI. Google is building Bard on its existing large language model Lamda, which one Google engineer claimed to be 'sentient' due to its eerie similarity to human responses.
Banglalink deployed 4,000 new towers in 2022
The expanded network has enabled more customers across the country to enjoy its fastest 4G network and quality digital services.
How to boost your laptop speed
There are a few key ways you can boost the speed of your laptop and get it running smoothly again. Here are some tips to try.
Jeeps in the wilderness
Most people in Bangladesh refer to “Jeep” as SUVs or even Crossovers, what they don’t know is that Jeep is an American automobile manufacturer that introduced SUVs to the world.
Applying for new jobs? Here’s how to take the stress off
Here are some tips for reducing stress when applying for jobs.
Shift / Return of the Rotary: 2023 Mazda MX-30
Let’s take a look at what the brand new 2023 Mazda MX-30 is all about.
Next Step / How to land your dream job
The following tips will help you increase your chances of landing your dream job.
Cover Story / Is Dhaka ready to embrace Electric Vehicles?
Is Dhaka ready for Electric Vehicles?
Our picks for wireless earphones under Tk. 20,000
If you’re looking for good quality wireless earphones within an affordable range of Tk. 20,000, check out our recommendations below.
You’ve got this
Struggling to get your dream job? Not sure how to apply for that coveted role? Then look no further. This week’s Cover Story and Next Step answers all your questions and more.
ShopUp secures funding of more than Tk 300cr in debt financing
ShopUp, a full-stack B2B commerce platform in Bangladesh, recently announced that it had received USD $30 million in debt funding, according to a report by Asia Tech Daily.
Bangladesh enters the world of high-tech underground mass transit
The 31.241-km first-ever underground and elevated MRT-1 will run between Airport-Kamalapur and Purbachal-Natun Bazar-Pitalganj.
ChatGPT introduces subscription plan starting at $20 per month
However, the free ChatGPT tier will remain available to users.
7 books to read for career growth
These books can help you develop your skills, mindset, and leadership abilities, which are essential for career growth.
The electric dream
Is Bangladesh ready to embrace the electric dream? That’s exactly what we discuss in this week’s Cover Story.
TikTok hosts its Safety Ambassadors Programme in Bangladesh
With the #SaferTogether initiative, TikTok aims to create awareness about how users in Bangladesh can take advantage of the various in-app safety features available on the platform.
Microsoft services face outage globally
Thousands of users have reported facing outages in Microsoft services including Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook, according to Downdetector.