Science & IT

Workshop on ‘Combating Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence’ held

Staff Reporter The widespread use of the internet and smartphones has led to significant advancements in women’s education and employment opportunities, along with the creation of new income sources. However,

Microsoft likely to spend $80 bn on AI

TDS Desk Microsoft president Brad Smith on Friday said the company is on track to pump about $80 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) this fiscal year. Smith contended AI is

Apple to pay $95M to settle Siri eavesdropping lawsuit

TDS Desk Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone

Webinar on Cyber Protection Ordinance 2024 held

TDS Desk The Cyber Protection Ordinance 2024 has sparked widespread debate among stakeholders due to its potential implications for civic freedom and governance in the digital space. VOICE, a rights-based

Technology sector begins with bubble, concludes with rushed policy

Scope to save nearly Tk70 billion by slashing unnecessary components of 21 ongoing tech projects TDS Desk Despite starting the year with huge optimism, the country’s technology sector, including the

NASA probe endures record-breaking sun approach

Deutsche Welle (DW) NASA scientists have announced that the Parker Solar Probe survived zooming by the sun at a record-breaking closest distance. The craft collected precious data which researchers say