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Bangladesh launches 5G with cautious, limited rollout

September 02 2025 | TW News Correspondent

Bangladesh has formally entered the 5G era after the country’s two leading mobile operators launched limited services on Monday, promising ultra-fast internet speeds, lower latency, and new opportunities for digital innovation.

Robi Axiata, the second-largest operator, was the first to switch on 5G in select zones of Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet, including Fakirapul, parts...
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WhatsApp warns of 'attack against specific targeted users'

September 02 2025 | TW News Correspondent

WhatsApp has acknowledged that a flaw in its system “may have been exploited in a sophisticated attack against specific targeted users.”

 

The warning came last week in a security advisory from Meta, which disclosed vulnerability CVE-2025-55177. The...
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PUBG MOBILE expands global creator drive to Bangladesh with $6m prize pool

September 01 2025 | TW News Correspondent

PUBG MOBILE has launched its Next Star Global Creator Recruitment (NSGCR) programme with a substantial annual prize pool exceeding $6 million, expanding the initiative to include content creat...
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Bangladeshi banks to issue cards without foreign software

August 31 2025 | TW News Correspondent

Bangladeshi banks are preparing to manage card issuance without relying on foreign software providers, following the successful deployment of the country’s first locally developed card personalization system.

Kona Software Lab Ltd. (Kona SL), a Dhaka-based payment and security solutions company, has implemented...
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5 essential gadgets for journalists and content creators

August 31 2025 | TW News Correspondent

As Berlin prepares to host IFA 2025, the world’s largest consumer technology fair, global brands are set to unveil their latest innovations. While the event draws attention from Europe and the US, it is equally signific...
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5 lightweight operating systems to revive an old computer

August 31 2025 | TW News Correspondent

Is your old computer running painfully slow, freezing during basic tasks, or struggling to launch programs? Before investing in expensive new hardware, consi...
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AI stethoscope detects heart conditions within seconds: Study

August 31 2025 | TW News Correspondent

Stethoscopes enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) could transform heart care by detecting serious conditions within seconds, according to British researchers.

 

The traditional stethoscope, first invented in 1816, allows doctors to listen to internal body sounds. A modern version, developed by US firm Eko Health, replaces the chest piece...
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Nvidia unveils $3,499 Jetson Thor robotics AI platform

August 30 2025 | TW News Correspondent

Nvidia has introduced the Jetson AGX Thor, a $3,499 robotics AI computer designed to accelerate real-time reasoning in robots and AI-powered physical systems. 

The launch fol...
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Google unveils Pixel Care+ for device protection

August 30 2025 | TW News Correspondent

Google has launched Pixel Care+, a new protection plan designed to provide extended coverage and simplified repair services for owners of its Pixel devices.

The programme, rolled out in the United States, will gradually replace Google’s existing Preferred Care and Fi Device Protection schemes,...
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