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US strengthens control over global AI chip distribution

January 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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The U.S. government said on Monday it would further restrict artificial intelligence chip and technology exports, divvying up the world to keep advanced computing power in the U.S. and among its allies while finding more ways to block China's acc...
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Rokomari.com launches Bangladesh’s first online trade fair

January 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

E-Commerce

Rokomari.com, the leading online book retailer, has launched the country's first Online Trade Fair, offering customers the convenience of exploring exclusive deals from home. Running until January 31, the fair featu...
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Bezos’ Blue Origin calls off debut New Glenn launch over rocket issue

January 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin called off the launch of its New Glenn rocket after “a few anomalies” during the mission countdown on Monday, postponing by at least a day an inaugural attempt to reach orbit and compete with SpaceX in the satellite launch market.

Standing 30 stories tall, the partially reusable New Glenn launcher sat on Blue Origin’s launchpad at th...
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UK PM Starmer to outline plan to make Britain world leader in AI

January 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will say on Monday he wants the UK to become the world leader for artificial intelligence, promising to create special zones for data centres and encouraging more graduates to study technology-focused courses.

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Nagad Achieves Landmark: BDT 2,000 Crore Transactions in a Single Day

January 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

E-Finance

Nagad, the digital financial transaction service of the Bangladesh Postal Department, has achieved a significant milestone by crossing BDT 2,000 crore in daily transacti...
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Gigabyte Unveils Game-Changing Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series at CES 2025

January 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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At CES 2025, Gigabyte announced the launch of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards powered by Nvidia Blackwell architecture. The series includes the GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5090 D, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070, marking a new era in gaming and creative performance.

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Ami Probashi Partners with Guardian Life for NRB Insurance

January 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Ami Probashi, a concern of Bangla Trac Group, has announced a landmark partnership with Guardian Life Insurance Limited to enhance the lives of expatriates and Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) through the launch of &ldquo...
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Apple’s iPhone Sales Slip in China: Lack of Innovation Cited

January 12 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Apple’s iPhone sales in China saw a significant decline in December 2024, dropping by 10-12% compared to December 2023, according to a new report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, as reported by GSM Arena.

Kuo attributes the sales slump to the lack of notable innovation in the iPhone 16 series. Chinese consumers have reportedly not responded positively to the new series, as it fails to introduce major u...
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WhatsApp’s Wonder: Personalized AI Chatbots in Development

January 12 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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WhatsApp is reportedly working on an exciting new feature that will allow users to create their own personal AI chatbots. The news comes via GSM Arena.

Recent reports indicate that WhatsApp is testing a new interface for its Android app, replacing the “Communities”...
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WordPress Woes: Forking Feud Sparks Controversy

January 12 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic and co-founder of WordPress, has recently deactivated the accounts of several members of the WordPress.org community. According to Mullenweg, two of these members were allegedly planning to create a new fork of the WordPress project. The report comes via TechCrunch.

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Walton provides up to 50% discount on computer items

January 12 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has announced 50% special discounts on the purchase of its desktops, laptops, all-in-one PCs, tablets, printers, mo...
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BASIS Calls for Reconsideration of VAT Hike to Foster ICT Sector Growth

January 12 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), the national trade organization representing the country’s IT sector, has urged the government to reconsider the increased VAT rates introduced in the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. BASIS contends that the hike in VAT on internet and telephone se...
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Rokomari Launches Country's First 'Online Trade Fair'

January 11 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Rokomari.com, the pioneer of online book sales, has launched the country's first ‘Online Trade Fair.' Now, customers can enjoy fair offers, the best products, and attractive deals from the comfort of their homes. The fair will run until January 31, according to a press release from Rokomari.com on Saturday.

The press release stated that up to 75 percent discounts will be available on more...
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The government of Bangladesh and JICA signed a record of discussion for tech-based forest management

January 11 2025 | TW News Correspondent

E-Govt.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a record of discussion (R/D) with the Economic Relations Division (ERD), Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), and Bangladesh Forest Department (BFD) of the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) for the project titled ‘Project for Enhanc...
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Celebrate new year with TECNO’s amazing offers on CAMON series

January 09 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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TECNO, a global leader in smartphone innovation, has come up with pleasant surprise for its fans and users on the occasion of the new year. This new year, multiply your joy with TECNO’s offers on CAMON ser...
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