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Munich-based startup brings AI-powered business tools to African small businesses
While Knowlix AI does not yet have customers on the continent, it has launched with support for 29 African countries, including Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, and Egypt.
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Morgan Stanley Doubles China’s Humanoid Shipment Forecast, Following Massive Commercial Gain
China is accelerating faster than expected toward widespread commercial deployment of humanoid robots, prompting Morgan Stanley to sharply upgrade its forecasts for the second time this year and positioning the sector as one of the most compelling investment themes in the country’s rapidly evolving technology industry. In a research note released Tuesday, the Wall Street […] The post Morgan Stanley Doubles China’s Humanoid Shipment Forecast, Following Massive Commercial Gain appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic AI Exposed Weaknesses in Classified U.S. Systems Within Hours, Deepening Debate Over Frontier Model Risks
An advanced artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic was able to identify vulnerabilities in highly sensitive U.S. government computer systems within hours during a classified testing exercise, according to a U.S. official. This, once again, highlighted both the extraordinary capabilities and growing security concerns surrounding the latest generation of AI systems. The disclosure offers one […] The post Anthropic AI Exposed Weaknesses in Classified U.S. Systems Within Hours, Deepening Debate Over Frontier Model Risks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Opera-backed MiniPay wants Africans to spend stablecoins
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AI Spending Surge Powers Chip Stocks Higher as Micron Blowout Lifts Futures, While Gold Slides Below Key $4,000 Mark
U.S. stock futures advanced sharply on Wednesday night after strong earnings from memory-chip maker Micron Technology bolstered investor confidence that the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom remains intact, even as concerns about inflation and higher interest rates continue to weigh on broader markets. The gains were led by technology and semiconductor shares, with futures tied to […] The post AI Spending Surge Powers Chip Stocks Higher as Micron Blowout Lifts Futures, While Gold Slides Below Key $4,000 Mark appeared first on Tekedia.
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Driven by mobile apps, Nigerian retail investors traded $2.07 billion in five months
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[Attend] Lean Supply Chain Applications in Business Growth
The world of commerce is ultimately a story of supply chains. Every product, every service, and every market transaction depends on how efficiently value moves from creation to consumption. Companies that continuously improve their supply chains often build enduring competitive advantages because they become faster, more agile, more efficient, and better positioned to serve customers. […] The post [Attend] Lean Supply Chain Applications in Business Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ericsson and Yas Tanzania enable advanced digital services with Africa’s first deployment of AIR 3285 radio
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What is SynthID, and how does it detect AI-generated images?
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Digital lender Tala cuts jobs globally, affecting fewer than 10% in Kenya
Using the workforce figures Tala shared with TechCabal last year, the latest restructuring could affect fewer than 20 employees in Kenya.
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Google Universal Cart explained: How it works and when it is coming
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The Unboxing Effect: Why NekoDrop’s Mystery-Based Model is Winning the Vending Wars
The retail landscape of 2026 has moved far beyond the simple exchange of currency for goods. We have entered an era where the transaction itself must provide a dopamine hit, a narrative, and a shareable moment. As traditional brick-and-mortar stores struggle to compete with the sheer efficiency of e-commerce, a new victor has emerged in […] The post The Unboxing Effect: Why NekoDrop’s Mystery-Based Model is Winning the Vending Wars appeared first on Tekedia.
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Meta’s AI Under the Microscope as Trump Administration Seeks Access
The relationship between governments and artificial intelligence companies is entering a new and potentially transformative phase. Reports that the Trump administration is pushing Meta to submit its advanced AI models for government review highlight the growing importance of artificial intelligence as a matter of national security, economic competitiveness, and public policy. As AI systems become […] The post Meta’s AI Under the Microscope as Trump Administration Seeks Access appeared first on Tekedia.
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Paystack launches AI-powered checkout for Nigerian consumers
Paystack has launched an experimental product that allows users in Nigeria to check out with supported Paystack merchants using AI agents.
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Ethereum Ecosystem Faces Change as Foundation Announces Workforce Reduction
The Ethereum ecosystem is entering a period of significant restructuring as the Ethereum Foundation announced a 20% reduction in its workforce. The move comes alongside comments from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin regarding a substantial 40% budget cut for the organization this year. These developments highlight a broader effort by the Foundation to adapt to changing […] The post Ethereum Ecosystem Faces Change as Foundation Announces Workforce Reduction appeared first on Tekedia.
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Beyond The Search Bar: How AI Agents Are Reshaping SA Holiday Booking
The way South Africans plan holidays is changing. Search engines gave us lists of links. AI agents give us answers, plans and bookings. Local platform FindMy is betting that the next December holiday will be planned in a conversation, not a search bar. The ten-tab problem Every South African traveller knows the ritual. It is […]
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Best Budget Tablet 2026: Top Tablets for Kids and Seniors
Best Budget Tablet 2026: Top Tablets for Kids and Seniors Buying a tablet sounds simple until you realize that a device perfect for a 7-year-old may be frustrating… TechCity
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Mastercard Launches Priceless Africa
Mastercard has expanded its global lifestyle platform, Priceless.com, to Africa, unlocking a new way for Mastercard cardholders around the world to explore the continent’s most iconic destinations. The platform brings together culturally rich journeys across nine African markets, including South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zimbabwe, offering travellers access to Africa through a premium, curated lens.  […]
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Ajua said it acquired Kenya’s WayaWaya. WayaWaya says it never happened
Ajua said it acquired WayaWaya. Five years later, the founder says the deal never actually happened. WayaWaya is still trying to undo it.
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Monzo goes Nigerian
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Europe’s Cryptocurrency Industry Faces a New Age of Oversight
For years, Europe’s cryptocurrency market operated in a rapidly evolving environment characterized by innovation, experimentation, and varying levels of regulatory oversight across different countries. While some European nations embraced digital assets and blockchain technology, others remained cautious, creating a fragmented landscape for crypto businesses and investors. Today, however, the European crypto industry is entering a […] The post Europe’s Cryptocurrency Industry Faces a New Age of Oversight appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Forces Behind GOOGL’s Worst Session in a Year
Shares of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, suffered their worst trading session in a year, sending shockwaves through the technology sector and raising questions about the future of one of the world’s most dominant digital businesses. While Alphabet remains a giant in online search, advertising, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, a combination of market […] The post The Forces Behind GOOGL’s Worst Session in a Year appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oil Prices Retreat as Supply Disruption Fears Ease in Hormuz
Oil prices have eased as commercial shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz begins to recover, signaling a potential reduction in immediate fears of a major disruption to global energy supplies. The development comes after a period of heightened tensions in the Middle East that raised concerns about the safety of one of the world’s […] The post Oil Prices Retreat as Supply Disruption Fears Ease in Hormuz appeared first on Tekedia.
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Meta’s Arena and CBOE’s Expansion Signal a New Era for Prediction Markets
Prediction markets are rapidly moving from niche corners of the internet into mainstream finance and technology. This trend gained further momentum with Meta’s announcement of its prediction market platform, Arena, alongside the launch of prediction market products by the Chicago Board Options Exchange, including contracts tied to the S&P 500. These developments highlight growing confidence […] The post Meta’s Arena and CBOE’s Expansion Signal a New Era for Prediction Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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US House Financial Services Committee to Hold CLARITY Act Hearing on July 17
The United States House Financial Services Committee is set to hold a hearing on July 17 regarding the CLARITY Act, a proposed piece of legislation that could significantly reshape the regulatory framework for digital assets and cryptocurrencies in the United States. The hearing is expected to attract substantial attention from lawmakers, financial institutions, technology companies, […] The post US House Financial Services Committee to Hold CLARITY Act Hearing on July 17 appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX’s $25 Billion Bond Offering Attracts More Than $90 Billion in Investor Demand
SpaceX has once again demonstrated its extraordinary appeal to investors after reports emerged that the company’s latest $25 billion bond offering attracted more than $90 billion in order interest. The overwhelming demand highlights the growing confidence financial markets have in the future of Elon Musk’s aerospace and satellite communications giant, despite broader economic uncertainty and […] The post SpaceX’s $25 Billion Bond Offering Attracts More Than $90 Billion in Investor Demand appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Faces Downside Risks as Arthur Hayes Targets $40K Support
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX and one of the industry’s most influential market commentators, has once again sparked debate across the digital asset community with his latest Bitcoin forecast. Hayes recently suggested that Bitcoin could decline to as low as $40,000 before establishing a long-term market bottom, a prediction that has drawn […] The post Bitcoin Faces Downside Risks as Arthur Hayes Targets $40K Support appeared first on Tekedia.
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From the Brink of Collapse to the Pinnacle of South Korea’s Corporate Hierarchy: SK Hynix’s AI-Fueled Triumph Over Samsung
In the high-stakes world of global semiconductors, where fortunes swing with each new technology cycle, SK Hynix has pulled off one of the most improbable comebacks in modern business history. Once a debt-ridden afterthought on the verge of extinction, the company has now eclipsed Samsung Electronics as South Korea’s most valuable listed firm, a reversal […] The post From the Brink of Collapse to the Pinnacle of South Korea’s Corporate Hierarchy: SK Hynix’s AI-Fueled Triumph Over Samsung appeared first on Tekedia.
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SK Hynix Bets Big on AI Future With Potential Record $29 Billion U.S. Listing
South Korea’s memory-chip giant SK Hynix is making one of the boldest financing moves in semiconductor history, unveiling plans to raise as much as 45.45 trillion won ($29.43 billion) through a Nasdaq listing of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) as it races to expand production capacity for the artificial intelligence era. The fundraising, disclosed in a […] The post SK Hynix Bets Big on AI Future With Potential Record $29 Billion U.S. Listing appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why the US Senate’s Iran War Powers Resolution Matters
The United States Senate has passed a resolution aimed at ending unauthorized military action against Iran, marking a significant moment in the ongoing debate over war powers, national security, and the role of Congress in foreign policy. The move reflects growing concerns among lawmakers about the risks of military escalation in the Middle East and […] The post Why the US Senate’s Iran War Powers Resolution Matters appeared first on Tekedia.
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ByteDance Eyes Record $20bn Offshore Loan as AI Arms Race Drives Unprecedented Capital Spending
ByteDance, the Chinese technology giant behind TikTok, is exploring what could become the largest offshore borrowing in its history as the company accelerates spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and takes a position in an intense global AI race. According to people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters, the Beijing-based social media conglomerate has begun […] The post ByteDance Eyes Record $20bn Offshore Loan as AI Arms Race Drives Unprecedented Capital Spending appeared first on Tekedia.
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Qualcomm in Advanced Talks with ByteDance for Custom Chip Design as U.S. Firm Seeks to Diversify Beyond Smartphones
Qualcomm is in discussions to provide advanced chip-design services to China’s ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, in what would represent an early and significant customer win for the U.S. semiconductor giant’s push into custom silicon services, according to four people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters. The negotiations, if successful, would mark ByteDance […] The post Qualcomm in Advanced Talks with ByteDance for Custom Chip Design as U.S. Firm Seeks to Diversify Beyond Smartphones appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tech Sector Under Pressure as Markets Await Micron Results
Technology stocks came under pressure today as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the highly anticipated earnings report from Micron Technology. The earnings call is widely viewed as one of the most important events for the semiconductor sector this quarter, with traders closely monitoring the company’s outlook for artificial intelligence, memory chip demand, and […] The post Tech Sector Under Pressure as Markets Await Micron Results appeared first on Tekedia.
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Taiwan’s ASE Bets on Long-Term AI Boom With Aggressive Global Expansion, Signals Capacity Build-Out Beyond 2029
Taiwan’s ASE Technology Holding is undertaking one of the most aggressive capacity expansion programs in the semiconductor industry as it positions itself for what it believes will be years of sustained demand from artificial intelligence. Speaking on Wednesday, Chief Operating Officer Tien Wu said the world’s largest chip packaging and testing provider is adding 15 […] The post Taiwan’s ASE Bets on Long-Term AI Boom With Aggressive Global Expansion, Signals Capacity Build-Out Beyond 2029 appeared first on Tekedia.
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US Takes Different Path on CBDCs as Congress Temporarily Blocks Digital Dollar Initiative
The United States Congress has taken a distinctly different approach to the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), introducing a significant restriction on the future of digital money in the country. The legislation, known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, includes a provision that temporarily bars the Federal Reserve from issuing a […] The post US Takes Different Path on CBDCs as Congress Temporarily Blocks Digital Dollar Initiative appeared first on Tekedia.
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