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Apple disables encryption feature for UK users

Apple announced on Friday it would halt its advanced data security feature for British users, following reports that the government had requested the company to grant backdoor access to data stored by those users have stored in the cloud, reports AP. The iPhone maker said its Advanced Data...

Apple launches sleeker, pricier iPhone of its lowest priced iPhone

Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology, reports AP. The company has been hoping that it will revive demand for its most profitable product lineup. The iPhone 16e...

WhatsApp rolls out "allow guests" feature for event invitations

WhatsApp has added another new feature for chat events. The company rolled out a feature to allow guests in chat events for beta users in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.3.17. This feature allows users to indicate when responding to an event invitation that they want to bring an additional guest....

Apple’s foldable iPhone now closer to reality

Apples anticipated foldable iPhone appears to be making tangible progress, with reports indicating that the tech giant will decide on a supplier for its foldable display by the end of this month or early April. A foldable iPhone has been a subject of speculation and excitement among tech...

Adviser Rizwana calls for transition of industrial sector to renewable energy

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has called on the business community and international partners to work alongside Bangladeshi stakeholders in shifting from fossil fuel-based energy production to renewable and sustainable sources. She made the call while speaking as the chief guest at the...

Google messages may soon allow starting WhatsApp video calls

Google is developing a new feature that will allow users to trigger actions across various third-party apps. According to a report by Android Authority, the feature will enable users to initiate a video call directly while messaging on WhatsApp Messenger. The screenshot shared by the...

Two new RMG factories in Bangladesh achieve LEED certification

Bangladesh continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable growth, with two new factories in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector earning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, despite the challenges of a global economic downturn. The factoriesColumbia Apparels...

WhatsApp plans to introduce event scheduling in private chats

WhatsApp is working on an event scheduling feature for private chats, which extends the functionality that was previously limited to groups. In Beta on Android and iOS, this feature allows you to create an event, set a reminder, and join a meeting within a voice or video call from one-on-one...

27 Bangladeshi manufacturers to showcase designs at Texworld

Texworld/Apparel Sourcing Paris, scheduled to take place from February 10 to 12 at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre, is set to open with great enthusiasm and energy from both exhibitors and visitors. More than 1,200 exhibitors from 31 countries will participate, attracting buyers from all...

‘Clearance Sale’ campaign launched at Bashundhara City

As the arrival of spring replaces winters chill, Bashundhara City Shopping Mall has launched a Clearance Sale campaign, offering shoppers exciting deals on top apparel brands. Captain (retd.) Sheikh Ehsan Reza, Deputy Managing Director of Bashundhara Group BCDL, inaugurated the 10-day shopping...

Meta's WhatsApp claims Israeli spyware Paragon targeted users in different countries

Meta Platforms popular messaging service WhatsApp revealed on Friday that Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions had targeted numerous users, including journalists and civil society members, across at least two dozen countries, reports Reuters. WhatsApMetas WhatsApp Claims Israeli Spyware...

Meta to introduce WhatsApp account linking with Instagram and Facebook

Meta revealed on Tuesday that users will soon have the option to link their WhatsApp account to the Accounts Center, a central hub where they can manage connected experiences across Facebook, Instagram, and Meta Quest accounts, reports techcrunch. This integration will enable users to cross-post...

Indonesia moves closer to lifting iPhone 16 sales ban, says investment minister

Indonesia is on the verge of finalizing a deal with Apple Inc. that could lead to the lifting of the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country, according to Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani. Speaking with Bloomberg News on Tuesday, Roeslani expressed confidence that the issue could be resolved within...

Govt issues ordinance to appoint HC judges thru independent council

The government has issued an ordinance to appoint judges to the High Court (HC) through an independent Supreme Judicial Appointment Council, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said on Tuesday. The government, at the same time, also undertook a decision to establish a separate judicial secretariat and...

How to get traffic updates in Dhaka: Useful apps and sources

Dhakas traffic congestion is a persistent challenge, often leading to long delays in reaching destinations, increased pollution, and commuter stress. These traffic woes significantly impact productivity and quality of life for city dwellers. In Dhaka, finding routes with minimal traffic is...

Does apple cider vinegar before meals help with weight loss?

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been touted as a potential weight loss aid, and some people claim that drinking it before meals can help drop kilos. Jessie Inchauspé, a French biochemist, author, and health expert known for her work on glucose management and its impact on overall health, spoke...

WhatsApp rolls out music sharing feature for status updates

WhatsApp, famous for adding new features to improve user engagement is rolling out an update that brings a significant enhancement to the platform. Users will now be able to share music on their status updates, reports techlusive.in. The feature is spotted by Wabetainfo, an online platform that...

Caretaker govt review hearing postponed to Feb 9

The Appellate Division has postponed the hearing of the review petition to restore the caretaker government system to February 9, in response to an application from the BNP. The decision was made today (Sunday) by the Appellate Division, led by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam. On December 1, the...

Govt okays SC Judges Appointment Ordinance

The Interim Government has cleared the draft of Supreme Court Judges Appointment Ordinance, 2025 in line with the Judicial Reform Roadmap announced by the Chief Justice. The Council of Advisers, in a meeting on Thursday (January 16), gave the approval and also the final clearance to the proposed...

Apple to update AI feature after BBC complaint

Apple has said it will update, rather than pause, a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that has generated inaccurate news alerts on its latest iPhones. The company, in its first acknowledgement of the concerns, on Monday said it was working on a software change to further clarify when the...

Hong Kong syndicate used deepfake, dating apps to steal millions

Hong Kong authorities have dismantled a criminal syndicate that exploited deepfake technology and dating apps to con victims in Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia for over millions, reports media. According to media reports the amount is more than HK$34 million [more than tk53 crore]. The...

Apple CEO to donate $1m to Donald Trump's inauguration fund: Report

Apple CEO Tim Cook will donate $1 million from his wealth to US President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration fund ahead of his swearing-in on January 20, reported Axios. Tim Cooks decision to donate follows several high-profile financial donations and other contributions to Donald Trumps inaugural...

Indonesia’s Apple and Google bans frustrate country’s tech fans

The Indonesian government banned sales of the iPhone 16 and the Google Pixel in late October, citing the tech giants failure to comply with the countrys Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri or TKDN policy, which requires phones to source at least 40 percent of their parts locally. Winston is a...

Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp, Google Play Store

Iranian authorities have officially removed the ban on WhatsApp and the Google Play Store, marking a major change in the countrys internet restrictions, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). The decision, made after a meeting with top government officials, marks a new step in...

WhatsApp rolls out New Year-themed calling effects, animations and stickers

WhatsApp announced on Thursday that it is rolling out new features to make texting and calling more enjoyable for the New Year. WhatsApp users can enjoy new New Year-themed calling effects during video calls for a limited time. In addition, WhatsApp has launched new animations and sticker...

Apple's chipset shipments grow to 18% globally in Q3

Apples chipset shipments rose to 18% globally in the third quarter of 2024, up from 13% in Q2, following the launch of its A18 chipset. A Counterpoint Research report reveals that the tech giant based in Cupertino, California, recently introduced two chipsets the A18 and A18 Pro, reports the...

Commission to recommend ending police verification in employment process

Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury, the head of the Public Administration Reform Commission, announced that the commission is set to recommend the abolition of police verification as a mandatory requirement for recruitment across all sectors. Mr. Chowdhury made the statement during an exchange meeting with...

Top court stays bail of ex-state minister Mahbub Ali

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has stayed the High Courts order granting bail to former state minister for aviation, Mahbub Ali, in connection with the murder of one Siam under Dhakas Mirpur police station, reports Dhaka Tribune. A three-member bench of the Appellate Division, led...