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OpenAI surpasses $1.6 bln in annual revenue: report
OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, has surpassed $1.6 billion in annual revenue as of the end of 2023, according to a recent report by the American tech news platform, The Information.
Microsoft unveils Copilot app for iOS with free access to GPT-4
In a swift follow-up to the recent introduction of the Copilot app on Android, Microsoft has extended its reach by launching the app for iOS and iPadOS. Both versions of the app are now available for download on the Apple App Store.
5 mobile app development trends to look out for in 2024
The realm of mobile app development is an ever-evolving domain in the tech sector. Looking forward to 2024, we delve into the most promising trends expected to redefine the mobile app experience in the upcoming year:
Apps that made headlines in 2023
2023 was a year of technological marvels, marked by revolutionary progress of generative AI as well as being a tumultuous period for social media platforms. Before the year officially wraps up, let's take a look at some popular apps that have made the headlines in 2023.
TikTok releases year-end report on popular trends
TikTok, the popular short-video platform, has just released 'Year on TikTok 2023', its annual year-end report. As per TikTok, this report is a comprehensive reflection on the year's most influential trends, creators, and moments in Bangladesh and worldwide.
Twitter/X down for users worldwide
Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, encountered a significant disruption earlier today, rendering the service largely inoperative for over an hour. This widespread outage affected users across the globe, with both mobile and web versions of the platform showing signs of malfunction.
Google to restrict U.S. election-related queries by early 2024
Google has recently announced that it will restrict election-related queries in both Bard and AI-generated searches, before the 2024 United States presidential election.
Google unveils MedLM, the healthcare AI
Google has recently introduced MedLM, a suite of AI models designed for the healthcare sector. Built upon the foundation of Med-PaLM 2, Google's large language model (LLM) for the medical domain, MedLM will be made available on the Vertex AI platform for Google Cloud users in the United States.
MySpace, Google+, Vine: How did they die?
While many popular social media sites have been able to retain their initial boom in popularity for years to come, there are the unfortunate ones that got lost in the waves of modern innovation and user engagement. Let's take a look at three once-popular social platforms that have died over the years: MySpace, Google+, and Vine, and find out what led to their untimely demise.
How to look for jobs in X, formerly Twitter
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has recently launched the 'X Job Search' tool. The tool enables users to explore job opportunities and facilitates direct recruitment by organisations verified by the platform.
Google introduces Lyria, the music-generating AI model
Google Deepmind, the AI research laboratory owned by Google, has recently introduced Lyria, an advanced music AI generation model. In partnership with YouTube, Google Deepmind's Lyria AI model can generate song tracks consisting of both vocals and instruments.
Meta unveils new AI-powered creative tools for Facebook and Instagram
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has recently announced two new AI-powered creative tools for Facebook and Instagram users. Built on Emu, Meta's foundational model for image generation, these two tools - Emu Edit and Emu Video - provide users with new ways to edit photos and generate videos using text prompts.
4 websites to track cyclone Midhili
As Cyclone Midhili brews in the Bay of Bengal, threatening the coastal regions of Bangladesh, it's essential to stay informed and prepared. With technology playing an ever-increasing role in weather forecasting and information dissemination, here are four websites that provide real-time tracking and information on the storm's progress:
Samsung develops ChatGPT like AI tool that generates texts, images
Samsung has unveiled its inaugural generative AI model, Samsung Gauss, at the Samsung AI Forum 2023. Developed by Samsung Research, the company's research arm, this AI model is poised to make a substantial impact in the field of artificial intelligence. Samsung Gauss comprises three distinct tools—Samsung Gauss Language, Samsung Gauss Code, and Samsung Gauss Image—each designed for specific applications.
What to do if your Facebook account is hacked?
In case you feel someone else has gained access to your Facebook account, don't panic! There are several steps you can take to recover your account and get it back. Let's take a look at some of the most important things you should consider doing just in case you think your Facebook account has been compromised in any way.
DNCC launches 'Smart Parking' app
In an effort to address the persistent parking difficulties in Dhaka, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has unveiled the ‘DNCC Smart Parking’ app. The inauguration of this pilot program took place on Wednesday at the DNCC's Nagar Bhaban in Gulshan 2.
OpenAI will now let anyone create their own ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced a novel platform allowing users to craft bespoke versions of the widely recognised ChatGPT for an array of specialised tasks, without necessitating any programming skills. This initiative is currently earmarked for ChatGPT Plus subscribers.
This website tells you if there will be 'oborodh' tomorrow
istomorrowhartal.com, a 2015 website that offers timely information on hartals (strikes) and blockades in Bangladesh, has resurfaced again in 2023 in midst of the ongoing blockades. The service was initially set up during a period of frequent hartals by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and has recently updated its offerings to include information on the latest blockades by the same party.
