In a strategic maneuver designed to capitalize on the upcoming holiday spending surge, artificial intelligence startup Perplexity announced on Wednesday that it will roll out a free “agentic” shopping product for U.S. users next week. This launch marks a significant escalation in the race to monetize AI search, moving beyond simple information retrieval to direct […] The post Perplexity Escalates “Agentic” Commerce War with PayPal Partnership appeared first on Tekedia.

But beyond interest, each savings has its own features and limitations, depending on your goals and lifestyle. Here are the Nigerian savings apps offering the best rates, and the key features to consider.

Nokia has laid out an ambitious reinvention plan centered on artificial intelligence, placing itself squarely in the escalating global race among the world’s biggest technology companies to dominate the next wave of digital infrastructure. The Finnish telecoms equipment maker said the shift marks a structural reset designed to simplify its business, expand beyond its traditional […] The post Nokia Leans Heavily Into AI With New Strategy, Targets 60% Profit Surge by 2028 appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto exchange Kraken announced that it has raised $800 million in fresh capital across two funding tranches, catapulting its valuation to $20 billion. This comes just ahead of the company’s planned initial public offering (IPO) targeted for early 2026. The news has generated significant buzz in both crypto and traditional finance circles, signaling strong institutional […] The post A Look At Kraken’s Major Funding Boost of $800M Raised at $20B Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

New Hampshire’s Business Finance Authority (BFA) approved the issuance of a groundbreaking $100 million conduit municipal bond backed by Bitcoin, marking the first such structure at the U.S. state level. This innovative financial instrument allows borrowers to raise capital by posting Bitcoin as collateral under traditional municipal bond regulations, without exposing the state or taxpayers […] The post New Hampshire Pioneers Bitcoin-Backed Municipal Bonds appeared first on Tekedia.

MegaETH, the Ethereum Layer-2 network designed for real-time performance boasting sub-millisecond latency and up to 100,000 TPS, has officially unveiled “Frontier”—its mainnet beta release. This phase kicks off in early December 2025 and runs for one month, targeting early adopters, experimenters, and Ethereum enthusiasts. The team plans to onboard a curated selection of partner applications […] The post MegaETH Mainnet Beta Announcement Amid Crypto Greed Index Plunging to Extreme Fear Zone appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT for Teachers, a new version of its chatbot built specifically for K-12 educators and school districts, in one of its clearest attempts yet to tailor AI tools to niche professional communities as competition in the industry heats up. The company said the platform will let teachers securely manage student information, get […] The post OpenAI Debuts ChatGPT for Teachers as It Races to Claim New Ground in a Rapidly Expanding AI Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Stock futures pushed higher Wednesday night as investors digested Nvidia’s latest quarterly beat, a development that appears to be restoring confidence in major technology stocks and providing a significant boost to the broader market. Leading the pre-market rally, Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 1.4%, while S&P 500 futures rose 0.8%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones […] The post Tech Sentiment Rebounds on Nvidia Q3 Result Strength as “Data Fog” Complicates Fed Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

South African electrotech startup Plentify has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series A round, bringing its total funding to nearly USD 15 million (ZAR 256 million) as it expands its AI-powered home-energy platform. This funding round, following last year’s successful raise, was led by Secha Capital, Buffet Investments, and a South African family office, with participation […] The post South African AI Energy Startup Plentify Raises $15M to Export Load-Shedding Solutions Globally appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Coinbase is accelerating its expansion beyond traditional crypto trading, with recent developments pointing to an imminent launch of a regulated prediction markets platform. This aligns with the company’s July 2025 announcement to build an “everything exchange” that includes on-chain assets like tokenized stocks, derivatives, and event-based betting. The prediction markets feature, teased for U.S. users […] The post Coinbase Push into Prediction Markets As OCC Eases Backend Infrastructure for Banks appeared first on Tekedia.

Kenya’s ride-hailing customers are expected to pay higher fares soon, as Uber and Bolt are likely to follow the government’s new pricing and payment regulations. This follows a directive from Kenya’s Ministry for Roads and Transport after the Transport Workers Union-Kenya (TAWU) threatened legal action against the companies, accusing them of “exploitative and unfair labour […] The post Kenya Orders Uber and Bolt to Raise Fares by 50% Following Driver Protests and Union Threats appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Standard Bank, the largest bank in South Africa by assets, has made a historic move by becoming the first African bank to directly integrate with China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This groundbreaking step offers African companies a more efficient way to pay Chinese suppliers in Renminbi (RMB), China’s currency, bypassing the US dollar. Traditionally, […] The post Standard Bank Becomes First African Bank to Integrate China’s Payment System, Bypassing US Dollar appeared first on Tech In Africa.

evidenced by an uptick in secondary deals and smaller-scale mergers and acquisitions. According to a new African liquidity index, there have been 37 startup and scale-up exits by fund managers in 2025, with 22 of these exits resulting from trade sales and 40.5% involving international buyers. Presented by the African financial data firm Stears at […] The post Africa’s Startup Exit Activity Rises with 37 Exits in 2025, but Liquidity Remains Constrained appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The program features a full day of keynotes, fireside conversations and technical panels offering practical guidance for investors navigating Africa’s energy markets. South Africa’s Minister of Energy and Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will deliver opening remarks outlining South Africa’s policy direction as G20 host. A fireside conversation with Wale Tinubu, CEO of Oando, will explore corporate […] The post G20 African Energy Investment Forum Set to Shape Africa’s Investment Agenda appeared first on Tech In Africa.

You were probably short on cash, payday is still some days or a week away, and you were beating yourself up for the jollof rice and ice cream you “splashed” your money on three days after getting paid— and at that moment, an ad popped up on your screen while watching YouTube. “Borrow ₦50,000 instantly! […]

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) announced during an Oval Office meeting with US President Donald Trump that Saudi Arabia would increase its committed investments in the United States from $600 billion to nearly $1 trillion. This pledge builds on prior discussions and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy, emphasizing sectors […] The post Implications of Saudi Arabia’s $1 Trillion Investment Pledge in the US appeared first on Tekedia.

Cutting out the dollar middleman means faster, simpler, and potentially cheaper cross-border deals with Africa’s biggest trading partner.

Vox, a specialist provider of top-class internet and voice solutions for homes and businesses, has announced the launch of Vox Kiwi Home Wireless, a new consumer broadband service that delivers a fiber-like experience without the need for trenching or cabling. Designed for South African households that don’t have access to fiber and where installation is […]

Flapmax, an AI infrastructure company, through its research and education hub—FAI Institute—today announced a collaboration with IBM to advance quantum science and AI innovation in Ghana. As part of the initiative, Palm University College will host Ghana’s first quantum-AI summit, held alongside IBM Qiskit Fall Fest, featuring industry keynotes, academic workshops, hands-on quantum computing sessions, […]

Zeeh launched a beta version of the product in February, onboarding 20 businesses, including digital lenders, school-financing platforms, and subscription-based service providers, to test the feature. The company says the relaunched product is now powering 22 businesses. Across its product lines, including ID verification, access to customer bank data, credit-risk analysis, and automated loan-recovery tools, Zeeh serves 150 enterprises.

Tekedia Capital invests in India-based Frekil. Frekil accelerates how healthcare AI teams procure and annotate medical scans such as X-rays, CT scans, fundus images, and more making the process up to 10x faster with AI-assisted workflows. The company partners with radiology networks to access large-scale imaging datasets and operates a global marketplace of certified radiologists […] The post Tekedia Capital Welcomes Frekil, Scale AI for Medical Scans appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft is gearing up for what CEO Satya Nadella sees as a once-in-a-generation transformation, and he is bringing back one of the company’s most influential strategists to help drive it. Nadella has tapped Rolf Harms, the economist and strategist behind Microsoft’s pivotal “Economics of the Cloud” paper in 2010, to serve as his advisor on […] The post Microsoft Turns to Architect of Its Cloud Revolution as Nadella Prepares a Full Reboot for the AI Era appeared first on Tekedia.

Adobe announced on Wednesday that it will acquire digital marketing software platform Semrush for $1.9 billion, a deal that reflects the company’s ambition to deepen its presence in AI-powered marketing solutions. Adobe will pay $12 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 77.5% over Semrush’s last closing price, sending Semrush shares soaring 74% […] The post Adobe to Acquire Semrush for $1.9bn in Strategic Move to Expand AI Marketing and Analytics Tools appeared first on Tekedia.

Will Nigeria's AI Bill, arriving at a pivotal moment in the country's technological landscape, empower local builders or create the very barriers that push them out of the ecosystem?

Bitcoin’s latest plunge has rattled investors, sparked red-hot debates across financial markets, and reignited fears of a deeper crypto meltdown. The world’s largest digital asset has slipped firmly below key psychological levels after it traded as low as $88,573 last week, wiping out billions in market value and sending shockwaves through an already jittery tech […] The post Bitcoin Plunge Sparks Fear, But Coinbase UK CEO Keith Grose Calls it Short-Term Drama appeared first on Tekedia.

Investors withdrew roughly $523 million from BlackRock’s flagship iShares Bitcoin Trust on Tuesday, marking the fund’s largest single-day redemption since its launch, according to data from Farside Investors. The outflows come as bitcoin, a bellwether for cryptocurrency markets, slipped below $90,000 this week, its lowest level in seven months. IBIT, the largest spot bitcoin exchange-traded […] The post Investors Pull $523m from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust as Crypto Selloff Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon is ushering in a new phase of AI-assisted viewing on its Prime Video platform, rolling out “Video Recaps,” a feature that generates full cinematic summaries of TV seasons using generative artificial intelligence. The tool marks a notable shift in how streaming platforms are experimenting with machine-generated content, moving beyond text summaries into fully produced […] The post Amazon Pushes Deeper Into Generative AI With New “Video Recaps” Feature on Prime Video appeared first on Tekedia.

In Nigeria, purchasing a laptop is beyond technological preference; it is an investment in a person’s professional development and earning potential. The persistent infrastructural challenges and geographical restraints elevate the stakes of making a choice between a Mac and a Windows laptop. How much does it cost to buy a new Windows and Mac in […]

Online casinos have become a popular way for Taiwanese players to enjoy exciting games and potentially win big from the comfort of home. One of the biggest attractions of online casinos is the variety of promotions and bonuses they offer. However, with so many deals available, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to […] The post How to Make the Most of Online Casino Offers appeared first on Tekedia.

Automated trading support in the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform was a significant upgrade from its predecessor, MetaTrader 3. Since its launch in 2005, it has gained growing interest among traders and soon became a true leader in its segment. The progress in automated trading over the past 20 years has been impressive, thanks to the […] The post The Top 7 Best Forex Robot Stores for MT4 appeared first on Tekedia.

Kaspersky experts have discovered scam websites that closely mimic the group’s official merchandise store, putting users and their data at significant risk. The scheme works as follows: attackers created a site that closely resembles the legitimate one and offers users the option to browse merchandise, add items to the cart, and proceed to “checkout.”  To […]

Insurance fraud continues to challenge the short-term sector in South Africa, chipping away at consumer trust and inflating premiums for honest policyholders. As the industry rapidly digitalizes, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical new ally in this perennial battle. The short-term insurance landscape is undergoing a definite shift. While AI drives significant efficiencies, […]

Black Friday has become a make-or-break moment in retail. With online sales climbing by over 30% during the four-day window from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, when there are already over 1 billion e-commerce transactions annually in SA, this single weekend represents the biggest revenue spike of the year for most retailers. It’s also a […]

Microsoft kicked off its Ignite 2025 conference in San Francisco this week, unveiling a slate of updates aimed at pushing enterprises beyond basic Copilot usage into a new phase of AI agent deployment. Running from November 18 to 21, the event brings together technology leaders to examine how increasingly autonomous systems will reshape work. With […]

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The search for new crypto coins with real long-term potential is already heating up ahead of 2025. Hundreds of tokens are set to launch next year, but history shows that most will fade before they ever gain traction. What separates winners from losers is simple: supply structure, transparency, liquidity, security, and clear mechanisms that reward […] The post New Crypto Coins Launching in 2025: How to Separate Winners from Losers appeared first on Tekedia.