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Google Changes ‘G’ Icon after a Decade

May 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Google has made a notable change to its logo for the first time in ten years. This time, the change is only for the ‘G’ icon.

Previously, the icon used four solid blocks of color arranged one after another. Now, the same colors are used, but they blend into each other using a gradient effect. The search engine gian...
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NID Services Halted Due to OTP Issue

May 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Officials at the Election Commission’s (EC) National Identity Registration Wing are having trouble accessing the NID server. This is causing delays in giving NID-related services to people.

The main reason for the problem is that the required One-Time Passwords (OTPs) for logging into the NID server are not a...
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YouTube Blocks At Least Two Dozen Bangladeshi Channels in India Citing Security Concerns

May 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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YouTube has blocked access to at least two dozen Bangladeshi channels in India following a request from the Indian government. The reason given for this action is concerns related to ‘national security and public order.’

The blocked channels are varied, ranging from those run by news organizations to individual channels of journalists and political analysts.

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Samsung Unveils Slimmest Smartphone Yet, Challenging Apple

May 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Samsung Electronics on Tuesday revealed its thinnest flagship smartphone ever, the Galaxy S25 Edge. The company is launching this new phone, which includes improved artificial intelligence (AI) features, to gain an edge over its main competitor, Apple, in the high-end mobile market, according to Reuters.

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‘SheMeansDigital’ Roundtable Aimed to Remove Barriers for Women in E-commerce

May 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

E-Commerce

A roundtable discussion was held in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, on May 10 to help remove challenges faced by women in e-commerce. The main goal of this event was to make it easier for women to join and succeed in e-commerce. The organizers wanted to create awareness, improve skills, provide inspiration, and build strong networks for women to boost their involvement in o...
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Apple Considers iPhone Price Hike Amid Tariff Pressures, Eyes New Features

May 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Apple is reportedly considering increasing prices for its upcoming iPhone line-up this fall, a move seen as a potential way to mitigate rising costs associated with U.S. tariffs on goods imported from China. While a decision is not yet final, sources suggest the technology giant is keen to avoid explicitly linking any price hikes to the tariffs, instead potentially coupli...
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Canon Singapore Executives Visit Bangladesh to Explore ICT Growth Opportunities

May 13 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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A four-member delegation from Canon Singapore recently concluded a two-day visit to Bangladesh, aiming to explore new growth opportunities within the country’s booming Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. The visit also sought to strengthen Canon’s longstanding partnership with its local associate, J.A.N Associates.

The delegation was led by Mr. Toshiyuki Ishii...
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Realme Unveils Two New 5G Smartphones and Gaming Tournament in Bangladesh

May 12 2025 | TW News Correspondent

Product Updates

Realme officially launched two new 5G-enabled smartphones for the Bangladeshi market alongside a new earbud model during a virtual event held via Facebook Live today, Monday afternoon. The event also saw the announcement of a PUBG tournament by the smartphone giant.

The virtual launch commenced with Muzaffar Hossain Mamun, Realme Bangladesh’s Planning (Branding) Manager, elaborating on the company’s innovative solutio...
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ChatGPT Maker Wants More Money from Microsoft

May 12 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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The company that created ChatGPT, OpenAI, and Microsoft are working on updating their current agreement. Under this new agreement, OpenAI might be able to offer shares to the public (IPO) in the future if they need more capital. In return, Mic...
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BTRC will send letters to stop Awami League’s online activities: Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb

May 12 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Following the government’s decision to ban Awami League’s activities, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is taking steps to stop all kinds of promotion and activities of the party online, including social media. The organization is waiting for the advisory council’s decision to be issued as a circular.

Faiz Ahm...
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Google’s Big Tech Conference, I/O 2025, Set to Unveil Major AI and Android Updates

May 10 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Google’s annual I/O developer conference, its largest event of the year, is just around the corner. Scheduled for May 20-21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, the conference is expected to reveal significant new features across Google’s products. According to a TechCrunch article, the...
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India Blocks Three More Bangladeshi TV YouTube Channels, Total Seven Now Banned

May 10 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Three more Bangladeshi television channels, Somoy TV, DBC News and, ATN News, have had their YouTube broadcasts blocked in India, bringing the total number of Bangladeshi TV YouTube channels banned in the neighbouring country to seven.

The action was taken by YouTube at the request of the Indian government, which cited national secu...
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Will We Be Followers or Pioneers, Asks Shish Haider Chowdhury

May 10 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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The Bangladesh AI Summit, organized by Bangladesh Brand Forum in collaboration with BRAC University, took place on May 8, aiming to facilitate the development and implementation of a unifie...
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Spanish Firm Unveils GPS-Like Navigation System for the Moon

May 10 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Spanish technology company GMV has launched a groundbreaking GPS-like navigation system for the moon, designed to make lunar missions as straightforward as navigating Earth’...
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India Blocks Four Bangladeshi TV YouTube Channels, Bangladesh Seeks Explanation

May 10 2025 | TW News Correspondent

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Four Bangladeshi television channels have had their YouTube broadcasts blocked in India, prompting Bangladesh to seek an official explanation from the video-sharing platform. The affected channels are Jamuna TV, Ekattor TV, Banglavision, and Mohona TV. This acti...
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