- Elizabeth Strout, Miranda July shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction
- Mymensingh youth who participated in Ukraine war for Russia dies
- CA to hold bilateral talks with Modi, other BIMSTEC leaders tomorrow
- Rescue team led by Bangladesh Army continues its operation in Myanmar
- Thai ministers meet CA on BIMSTEC sidelines
- ‘Evidence of conspiracy to thwart July-August trial found’
- Kagiso Rabada leaves Gujarat Titans squad for personal reasons
- Gold price declines after hitting all-time high on Trump tariffs
- India says 'examining the implications' of US tariffs
- Russia, Cuba, North Korea escape Trump's tariff
- Over 100,000 child deaths, 63,000 stillbirths annually in Bangladesh
- Trump's tariffs dull the dollar's safe-haven sheen
- BIMSTEC Secretary General calls on Touhid
- CA joins official dinner of BIMSTEC
- Real Madrid got $154M from UEFA to top prize money table last season
- Rejuvenated IPL match-winner Siraj praised for 'fire in his belly'
- Top Russian official in Washington for talks on improving ties
- Strict action to be taken to stop extortion in hills: Home Advisor
- China arrests 3 Filipinos on charge of spying
- Strong earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia

Disney to create Star Wars Robot 'Newton' with Nvidia and Google AI
Nvidia made a splash at GTC 2025 with its announcement of Newton, a new physics engine designed to simulate real-world robotic movement. Created in collaboration with Google DeepMind and Disney Research, the engine is set to power Disneys next generation of entertainment robots, reports...

Google agrees to pay $28m in racial bias case
Tech giant Google has agreed to pay $28m to settle a lawsuit that claimed white and Asian employees were given better pay and career opportunities than workers from other ethnic backgrounds, a law firm representing claimants says. Google confirmed it had reached a resolution but rejected the...

Google says to buy Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32bn
Google has finalized a $32 billion deal to acquire Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz, marking one of the largest tech acquisitions to date. The agreement came after months of negotiations and a significant revision of Googles initial $23 billion offer in July. Sources say the deal gained...

Google to replace Google Assistant with Gemini
Google announced on Friday that it will replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Android phones in 2025. In a blog post, the company stated that it will begin transitioning more users from Google Assistant to Gemini in the coming months. By the end of this year, Assistant will no longer be...

Google introduces AI-exclusive version of its search engine
Google introduced an experimental version of its search engine that replaces the traditional 10 blue links with an AI-generated summary on Wednesday. This new feature, available to Google One AI Premium subscribers, can be accessed through the search results page by selecting the AI Mode tab,...

Google sheets upgrades with Gemini AI for smarter analysis
Google is integrating Gemini AI into Google Sheets, giving users a powerful new way to analyze data, identify trends, and create advanced visualizations faster. The feature, now available to all Google Workspace business users, enables AI-driven insights directly within spreadsheets. With...

Google co-founder urges for 60-hour work week
Google co-founder Sergey Brin urged employees to increase their efforts, suggesting a 60-hour workweek, to solidify Googles leadership in AI, amidst competition from tools like ChatGPT, reports NDTV. According to a report by The New York Times, Sergey Brin advised employees to work from the...

Google removes 'state' label from Canadian sites amid backlash
Google is removing the state designation from Canadian government buildings and provincial parks following widespread complaints from Canadians. The company confirmed Monday that it had received hundreds of reports over the weekend regarding the mislabeling, which came under scrutiny amid recent...

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...

Google unveils new AI models and introduces 'Thinking' feature to Gemini
Google launched its much-anticipated new flagship AI model, Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental, on Wednesday. The announcement was part of a series of other AI model releases. The company is also making its reasoning model, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, available in the Gemini app. Notably, Google is...

Google upgrades circle to search with AI and recognition features for android users
One of Googles latest software innovations, Circle to Search, launched in 2024, has rapidly gained popularity and become a favorite feature among smartphone users. For those unfamiliar, Circle to Search is a new feature that allows Android users to search for anything without switching apps....

Indonesia fines Google $12.4 million for unfair business practices
Indonesias antitrust agency has fined Google approximately 202 billion rupiah ($12.4 million) for unfair business practices related to its payment system on the Google Play Store. The fine comes after an investigation that found the company had abused its dominant market position by requiring...

Meta, Google, TikTok, X pledge to combat hate speech under EU code
Meta, Google, TikTok, and X have committed to European lawmakers to enhance efforts in preventing and removing illegal hate speech on their platforms. The European Commission integrated a revised set of voluntary commitments into the Digital Services Act (DSA) on Monday that aim to help...

Google, AP ink deal to deliver latest news through Gemini AI chatbot
Google says its artificial intelligence chatbot Gemini will deliver up-to-date news from The Associated Press (AP) in the tech giants first such deal with a news publisher. Google announced the deal in a blog post Wednesday, saying that AP will now deliver a feed of real-time information to help...

Explore Google Maps' Live View Feature for navigation in real time
Most people are familiar with Google Maps, but theres a hidden feature that can make navigation even easier. While users often explore new routes on the app, there are likely several features they may not be aware of. One such feature is Google Maps Live View Navigation, which makes the app more...