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AMD’s AI Momentum Accelerates as Data Center Boom Drives Strong Forecast, Intensifies Nvidia and Intel Battle
Advanced Micro Devices delivered another powerful signal that the artificial intelligence infrastructure race is broadening beyond Nvidia, forecasting second-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations as surging demand for AI chips fueled explosive growth in its data-center business. The upbeat guidance sent AMD shares soaring more than 12% in extended trading on Tuesday, extending a rally […] The post AMD’s AI Momentum Accelerates as Data Center Boom Drives Strong Forecast, Intensifies Nvidia and Intel Battle appeared first on Tekedia.
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Michael Burry Exited His Entire Position In Gamestop, Increasing Bearish Wagers Against AI And Chip Stocks As Ebay Deal Sparks Alarm
Investor Michael Burry has exited his entire position in GameStop and sharply increased bearish wagers against some of the market’s biggest artificial intelligence and semiconductor names, arguing that excessive leverage, speculative valuations, and euphoric investor sentiment are creating conditions similar to past market bubbles. The investor, whose successful bet against the U.S. housing market collapse […] The post Michael Burry Exited His Entire Position In Gamestop, Increasing Bearish Wagers Against AI And Chip Stocks As Ebay Deal Sparks Alarm appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google, Microsoft and xAI Collaboration with Federal AI Center Represents Inflection Point in Private Partnerships
The reported agreement between Google, Microsoft, and xAI to collaborate with a federal artificial intelligence center marks a significant inflection point in the evolution of public–private partnerships in advanced technology. At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping economic, military, and societal structures, such a deal underscores the growing recognition that AI development is […] The post Google, Microsoft and xAI Collaboration with Federal AI Center Represents Inflection Point in Private Partnerships appeared first on Tekedia.
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X Removes verification badges from Iranian government accounts amid sanctions compliance concerns
By Boluwatife Oshadiya Key Points Main Story X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has removed verification badges from multiple Iranian government accounts, including that of Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, in what appears to be a continuation of efforts to comply with U.S. sanctions regulations. Baghaei confirmed the development in a post […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Etsy Deepens AI Push With Launch of Its App within ChatGPT
Etsy is expanding its artificial intelligence strategy by integrating with ChatGPT, a move that signals how aggressively online marketplaces are racing to embed generative AI into shopping, discovery, and seller operations as competition for digital consumers intensifies. The partnership marks the latest step in Etsy’s broader transformation from a traditional handcrafted goods marketplace into a […] The post Etsy Deepens AI Push With Launch of Its App within ChatGPT appeared first on Tekedia.
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Intel’s Historic Rebound Accelerates as Apple Explores U.S. Chip Partnership, Shares Soar 14% Tuesday
Shares of Intel soared 14% Tuesday, extending a remarkable resurgence that has transformed the once-struggling chipmaker into one of Wall Street’s hottest AI and manufacturing plays. The rally followed a Bloomberg report that Apple has held early discussions with Intel and Samsung about manufacturing processors for devices sold in the United States, potentially loosening Apple’s […] The post Intel’s Historic Rebound Accelerates as Apple Explores U.S. Chip Partnership, Shares Soar 14% Tuesday appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bullish Acquires Transfer Agent Equiniti for $4.2bn in Bold Push to Bridge Crypto and Traditional Markets
Bullish, the Peter Thiel-backed cryptocurrency exchange led by former NYSE President Thomas Farley, announced Tuesday it will acquire regulated transfer agent Equiniti in a $4.2 billion deal aimed at building critical infrastructure for the tokenization of traditional assets. The transaction marks one of the most significant moves yet by a major crypto platform to integrate […] The post Bullish Acquires Transfer Agent Equiniti for $4.2bn in Bold Push to Bridge Crypto and Traditional Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Paypal Is ‘Becoming A Technology (AI) Company Again,’ But It Signals Deeper Struggle  
PayPal is embarking on one of the most sweeping restructurings in its modern history, betting that artificial intelligence can revive growth, slash costs, and reposition the payments giant after years of declining market value, slowing expansion, and mounting competitive pressure. During the company’s first-quarter earnings call, CEO Enrique Lores delivered an unusually candid assessment of […] The post Paypal Is ‘Becoming A Technology (AI) Company Again,’ But It Signals Deeper Struggle   appeared first on Tekedia.
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Musk Settles SEC Twitter Stock Disclosure Case, Avoids Repaying Alleged $150m Gain
Elon Musk has agreed to settle a long-running civil lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over his 2022 purchases of Twitter stock, bringing an end to yet another chapter in the billionaire’s years-long confrontation with federal regulators. Under the settlement disclosed Monday in federal court in Washington, D.C., a trust bearing Musk’s […] The post Musk Settles SEC Twitter Stock Disclosure Case, Avoids Repaying Alleged $150m Gain appeared first on Tekedia.
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Fincra expands Ghana presence with new payments licence approval
Fincra, a Nigerian payments infrastructure provider, has secured a Payment Service Provider Licence (Enhanced Category) from the Bank of Ghana.
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Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Cloud Storage
Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Cloud Storage If you have ever saved a file on Google Drive or backed up photos to iCloud, you have… TechCity
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Why Your Wi-Fi Is Slow and How to Fix It Fast
Why Your Wi-Fi Is Slow and How to Fix It Fast Dealing with slow Wi-Fi can be frustrating, especially when you are trying to work, stream, or stay connected.… TechCity
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Kaspersky Identifies Ongoing Supply Chain Attack
In March 2026, a Kaspersky study found supply chain attacks were the most common cyberthreat businesses faced over the prior 12 months, yet only 9% of organisations ranked them as a top concern. To mitigate the risks associated with software supply chain attacks, Kaspersky recommends organisations adopt the following security measures:  
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Seven Vivo phones you should consider buying in 2026
In 2026, Vivo is one of the most interesting smartphone brands you can buy from, with a lineup that covers everything from budget workhorses to camera-focused flagships.
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – StanChart moves to sell Kenya office
In today's edition: StanChart is moving to sell its East Africa headquarters || SA Home Affairs releases draft rules || Mauritania is expanding its Internet capacity || Thunes, Vodacom to tackle payments in Tanzania
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Defends $200bn AI Spending Spree as Essential Long-Term Bet
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is standing firm in his conviction that the company’s record-shattering investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure are not a cause for investor alarm but rather the foundation for decades of future growth and market leadership. In a wide-ranging interview on CNBC’s “Mad Money,” Jassy described artificial intelligence as nothing less than “the […] The post Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Defends $200bn AI Spending Spree as Essential Long-Term Bet appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Royal vs Moonbet: Instant Withdrawal Crypto Casino Test
By Daniel Hawes | Licensed gaming analyst, 9+ years reviewing crypto casino platforms | Fact-checked by Andrea Toms According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, iGaming revenue in Pennsylvania alone grew 27% in 2025, hitting a record high. More players than ever are moving to crypto casinos like Crypto Royal and Moonbet, and the gap […] The post Crypto Royal vs Moonbet: Instant Withdrawal Crypto Casino Test appeared first on Tekedia.
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Metaspins vs Moonbet: 3,000 vs 10,000+ Crypto Games & Rakeback Tested
By Donovan Winters, Crypto Casino Analyst | Fact checked by Derek Barr The Metaspins vs Moonbet comparison started for our team on a crypto-gambling Telegram group. Someone shared that a Metaspins withdrawal was stuck in review for 4 days, and the replies turned into a thread of similar stories. We pulled complaints from Trustpilot, AskGamblers, […] The post Metaspins vs Moonbet: 3,000 vs 10,000+ Crypto Games & Rakeback Tested appeared first on Tekedia.
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Metaspins Review 2026: Crypto Casino Tested for KYC & Rewards
I’ve been bouncing around crypto casinos for about a year. Then, I came across Metaspins casino a few weeks ago in a crypto Telegram chat. The crypto casino looked solid on paper: 100% match welcome bonus up to 1 BTC, no-KYC at signup, over 3,000 games from familiar studios like Pragmatic Play and Evolution. So […] The post Metaspins Review 2026: Crypto Casino Tested for KYC & Rewards appeared first on Tekedia.
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Amazon Escalates Logistics War With UPS and FedEx as It Opens Vast Shipping Network to Outside Businesses
Amazon is making one of its boldest pushes yet beyond e-commerce, opening its sprawling logistics and fulfillment infrastructure to outside businesses in a move that threatens to upend a freight and parcel delivery market long dominated by UPS and FedEx. The company announced Monday that it is launching “Amazon Supply Chain Services,” a platform that […] The post Amazon Escalates Logistics War With UPS and FedEx as It Opens Vast Shipping Network to Outside Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.
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Microsoft Overhauls Xbox Leadership as AI Era Forces Reset in Gaming
Microsoft is carrying out one of the most consequential leadership restructurings in Xbox’s recent history as the technology giant attempts to revive growth in its gaming division while repositioning the business for an industry increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, subscriptions, and cloud infrastructure rather than traditional console sales. The internal shakeup, outlined in a memo […] The post Microsoft Overhauls Xbox Leadership as AI Era Forces Reset in Gaming appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Teams up With Goldman Sachs to Launch New AI Services Company, Bringing Claude to Mid-Sized Businesses
Anthropic, an AI safety and research company, alongside Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs, has announced the formation of a new AI services company aimed at accelerating the adoption of its Claude AI across mid-sized organizations. The newly established firm will focus on helping businesses across industries integrate Claude into their core operations. Applied AI […] The post Anthropic Teams up With Goldman Sachs to Launch New AI Services Company, Bringing Claude to Mid-Sized Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.
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Revolut Hits 70 Million Customers as Global Expansion Accelerates
Revolut, a British global financial technology company, has surpassed 70 million customers worldwide, marking a significant milestone in its rapid growth trajectory. The fintech firm reached this figure in early 2026, up from 50 million customers recorded in November 2024, highlighting a sharp acceleration in user adoption. The company added approximately 16 million new users […] The post Revolut Hits 70 Million Customers as Global Expansion Accelerates appeared first on Tekedia.
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Euro Zone Investor Confidence Stabilizes Despite Iran War Fears, but Germany Emerges as Weak Link
Investor sentiment across the euro zone improved modestly in May, suggesting financial markets are beginning to price in a lower risk of immediate escalation in the Iran conflict, though the bloc’s largest economy, Germany, continued to show signs of deepening economic strain. Data released Monday by Sentix showed its euro zone investor morale index rose […] The post Euro Zone Investor Confidence Stabilizes Despite Iran War Fears, but Germany Emerges as Weak Link appeared first on Tekedia.
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EU Opens Scrutiny of Anthropic’s Mythos as Fears Grow Over AI-Driven Cyber Threats to Banking Systems
The European Commission has begun assessing the potential risks posed by Anthropic’s controversial AI model Mythos, signaling that European regulators are increasingly alarmed about how advanced artificial intelligence systems could destabilize financial networks and accelerate cyberattacks against critical infrastructure. European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said Monday that European Union officials had already held discussions with […] The post EU Opens Scrutiny of Anthropic’s Mythos as Fears Grow Over AI-Driven Cyber Threats to Banking Systems appeared first on Tekedia.
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Amazon Opens the Gates to OpenAI and Anthropic’s AI Coding Tools
Amazon is formally expanding access to Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex across its corporate workforce, marking one of the clearest signs yet that even the world’s largest cloud companies are increasingly relying on outside artificial intelligence systems to accelerate software development. The rollout, announced internally by Amazon Vice President of Software Builder Experience Jim […] The post Amazon Opens the Gates to OpenAI and Anthropic’s AI Coding Tools appeared first on Tekedia.
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Burry Turns on GameStop’s eBay $56bn Bid, Moves to Sell Off His Entire Shares
Michael Burry, one of GameStop’s most closely watched backers, is signaling a potential exit from the stock after the company’s shock attempt to acquire eBay, warning that the proposed takeover risks burying the retailer under unsustainable debt while exposing the limits of CEO Ryan Cohen’s transformation strategy. The investor, whose early bullish bet on GameStop […] The post Burry Turns on GameStop’s eBay $56bn Bid, Moves to Sell Off His Entire Shares appeared first on Tekedia.
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CashAfrica taps ChamsSwitch to fix tap-to-pay compliance gap
The partnership is the company’s attempt to solve the compliance problem in scaling its contactless payment solution.
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Musk Reached Out to OpenAI for Settlement Days Before His Suit Against Altman Went on Trial – Court Filing Shows
The legal war between Elon Musk and OpenAI took a sharper turn over the weekend after court filings revealed Musk allegedly warned OpenAI president Greg Brockman that he and CEO Sam Altman would become “the most hated men in America” if they refused to settle the case before trial. The disclosure emerged in a filing […] The post Musk Reached Out to OpenAI for Settlement Days Before His Suit Against Altman Went on Trial – Court Filing Shows appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jim Cramer Says AI and Data Center Boom Is Rewiring Markets Beyond Oil and Geopolitical Shocks, Recommends Types of Stocks to Own
CNBC host Jim Cramer said investors should resist the temptation to retreat from equities during geopolitical market selloffs, arguing that the real long-term opportunity lies in companies driving the rapid transformation toward an AI- and compute-powered economy. Speaking Monday on CNBC’s “Mad Money,” Cramer said the latest market volatility tied to renewed Middle East tensions […] The post Jim Cramer Says AI and Data Center Boom Is Rewiring Markets Beyond Oil and Geopolitical Shocks, Recommends Types of Stocks to Own appeared first on Tekedia.
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Palantir Says AI Token is The New Coal While Warning Against “Slop”, Raises Guidance After Strong Quarter
Palantir Technologies is leaning hard into the surging economics of AI usage, with its executives declaring that tokens, the basic unit of computation in large language models, have become the new fuel powering enterprise AI adoption. On its first-quarter earnings call Monday, Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar highlighted record token consumption on the company’s Artificial […] The post Palantir Says AI Token is The New Coal While Warning Against “Slop”, Raises Guidance After Strong Quarter appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wall Street Shrugs Off Fresh Middle East Flashpoint as Investors Stay Anchored to AI Boom and Earnings Strength
U.S. stock futures were little changed late Monday after a broad market selloff driven by renewed fears that tensions in the Middle East could spiral into a deeper regional conflict, threatening global energy supplies and reigniting inflation concerns across financial markets. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq […] The post Wall Street Shrugs Off Fresh Middle East Flashpoint as Investors Stay Anchored to AI Boom and Earnings Strength appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria Grants four Patents for Contisx
His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has graciously granted four patents we filed locally for our upcoming securities exchange, Contisx Securities Exchange Plc. We are also pursuing corresponding global patents to ensure proper protection of the intellectual capital behind this mission. This is not an aggressive IP posture, but a necessary step to safeguard the […] The post Nigeria Grants four Patents for Contisx appeared first on Tekedia.
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Breaking the Cycle: New Approaches to Treating Addiction
For many years, addiction treatment was often viewed through a narrow lens. People were told they simply needed more willpower, stricter discipline or complete abstinence without wider support. While personal responsibility can play a role in recovery, modern understanding recognises that addiction is far more complex. It involves brain chemistry, trauma, mental health, social environment, […]
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SeerBit Integrates with Xero to Streamline Invoice Payments Across Africa
SeerBit, a leading Pan-African payments company has integrated with Xero, a global small business platform to simplify how businesses across Africa get paid from invoices. For many businesses, sending an invoice is straightforward but getting paid often requires a separate process. Payments are typically completed outside the invoicing system via bank transfers, mobile money or […] The post SeerBit Integrates with Xero to Streamline Invoice Payments Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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dLocal and inDrive launch cashless payments for rides in South Africa
dLocal (NASDAQ: DLO), the leading cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, and inDrive, the global mobility and delivery platform, have announced the launch of card payments and local driver payouts in South Africa, covering local card collection, real-time payment splitting, and domestic disbursements through a single integration. For ride-hailing companies, going cashless in emerging […] The post dLocal and inDrive launch cashless payments for rides in South Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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