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The Best Smartwatches of 2026 Ranked by What They Actually Do
The Best Smartwatches of 2026 Ranked by What They Actually Do There is no single best smartwatch. That might sound strange when every smartwatch buying guide seems determined to crown one. But the watch that makes the most sense for an iPhone owner is not necessarily the one you should buy for running. A Samsung user has different options from someone with a Pixel, while an […] TechCity
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How to Spot a Phishing Email in 2026
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How to Speed Up Any Computer Without Buying a New One
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Tekedia Capital Becomes A Baseten Shareholder Today
In this business, you write tons of cheques to founders and startups. We make about 40 investments yearly. Deals happen. Exits happen. Failures exist. But I found the Blaxel team to be superbly amazing. I want to commend the team for caring for their investors. While I cannot disclose terms of its acquisition by Baseten […] The post Tekedia Capital Becomes A Baseten Shareholder Today appeared first on Tekedia.
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JA Africa and Z Zurich Foundation Empower 20,000 Young People across Francophone Africa
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5 Top Presale Cryptos in 2026: BlockDAG, AlphaPepe, MemeToro, Pepeto & Remittix
The presale market is becoming active again. With the total crypto market cap briefly reaching $3 trillion this month, some capital is moving from major coins toward earlier projects. The market also offers more proof than before, including public smart contracts, working beta products, active exchanges, security checks, and other signs beyond simple whitepapers. Among […] The post 5 Top Presale Cryptos in 2026: BlockDAG, AlphaPepe, MemeToro, Pepeto & Remittix appeared first on Tekedia.
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African Development Bank Group and partners launch free AI training for African public officials
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BlockDAG Activates Live USDT Buybacks, While Cardano Crypto & Zcash Rally
Crypto market participants increasingly look beyond short-term price fluctuations when identifying strategic allocations. The Cardano crypto ecosystem is gathering momentum, with ADA appreciating 2.90% against the backdrop of the TOKEN2049 conference. Concurrently, the Zcash price continues to hold above $1,600 following the rollout of a European ETP by 21Shares. However, BlockDAG (BDAG) has formally launched […] The post BlockDAG Activates Live USDT Buybacks, While Cardano Crypto & Zcash Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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AMD’s $1 Trillion Moment Shows How AI Is Repricing the Chip Industry
Advanced Micro Devices briefly entered the exclusive $1 trillion market-capitalization club in September, marking another dramatic milestone in the financial transformation of the semiconductor industry. The move was not isolated to AMD. Intel and Arm also surged sharply, showing how investors are increasingly treating the entire chip ecosystem as a major beneficiary of the artificial-intelligence […] The post AMD’s $1 Trillion Moment Shows How AI Is Repricing the Chip Industry appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump, Xi Extend Trade Truce as Taiwan, AI and Strategic Rivalry Dominate White House Talks
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for high-level talks spanning trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and the broader strategic rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. The meeting produced an extension of the existing trade truce, but left many of the most difficult economic disputes unresolved. At […] The post Trump, Xi Extend Trade Truce as Taiwan, AI and Strategic Rivalry Dominate White House Talks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying as Corporate Treasury Bet Deepens and BTC Rebounds
Strategy has resumed its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, ending a temporary buying pause with the purchase of 950 BTC for approximately $76 million. The latest acquisition brings the company’s reported Bitcoin holdings to 846,000 BTC, reinforcing its position as one of the most significant corporate holders of the cryptocurrency. The purchase is notable not simply because […] The post Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying as Corporate Treasury Bet Deepens and BTC Rebounds appeared first on Tekedia.
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US Senators Delay Vote on Permanent Chinese Vehicle Ban
A bipartisan effort to permanently bar Chinese vehicles from the US market has been delayed until next week as its sponsors seek to win over a Republican senator whose opposition could block the legislation, adding another complication to Washington’s increasingly contested policy toward Chinese automakers. Republican Senator Bernie Moreno and Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin had […] The post US Senators Delay Vote on Permanent Chinese Vehicle Ban appeared first on Tekedia.
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Firmus’ $5 Billion IPO Puts AI Data Center Economics to the Test as Losses Persist
Australian data center operator Firmus, preparing to raise about $5 billion in one of the country’s largest-ever initial public offerings, is expected to report a $77 million loss for the first half of its next financial year, putting investor appetite for AI infrastructure businesses under scrutiny. Firmus, backed by investors including Blackstone and counting Nvidia, […] The post Firmus’ $5 Billion IPO Puts AI Data Center Economics to the Test as Losses Persist appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oracle’s Stargate Data Center Faces Delay Risk as Force Majeure Notice Raises AI Infrastructure Concerns
Oracle has taken legal steps to protect itself against potential delays at Project Jupiter, a massive AI data center campus in New Mexico that forms part of the Stargate infrastructure initiative, raising fresh questions about the company’s ability to deliver the computing capacity it has promised to customers. Oracle sent a force majeure notice to […] The post Oracle’s Stargate Data Center Faces Delay Risk as Force Majeure Notice Raises AI Infrastructure Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.
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Senators Sanders, Casar Introduce Bill to Ban Artificial Superintelligence, With Up to 20 Years in Prison for Developers
US Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced legislation that would permanently ban the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence while temporarily pausing development of advanced AI systems until the federal government establishes a new regulatory framework. The Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, formally introduced on September 23, represents one of the most far-reaching […] The post Senators Sanders, Casar Introduce Bill to Ban Artificial Superintelligence, With Up to 20 Years in Prison for Developers appeared first on Tekedia.
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White House Asks OpenAI, Anthropic to Give U.S. First Access to New AI Models Before UK Testing
The White House has asked OpenAI and Anthropic not to provide their newest artificial intelligence models to the U.K. government’s AI Security Institute until the systems have first undergone testing by the U.S. government, according to POLITICO, citing a person familiar with the matter and a senior U.S. administration official who were granted anonymity to […] The post White House Asks OpenAI, Anthropic to Give U.S. First Access to New AI Models Before UK Testing appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Bitcoin Has Led to the Modernization of Online Slots
Recent years have seen many new ways of gambling online being introduced. However, few have had the impact that the modernization of slot machines has had. To understand this trend in a financial sense, we can look at the role played by the introduction of Bitcoin (BTC). Cryptocurrency As a Faster Payment Method The thought […] The post How Bitcoin Has Led to the Modernization of Online Slots appeared first on Tekedia.
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The vacuum Lisk’s exit leaves in Africa’s Web3 funding
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Small Caps Lose Ground as Rising Bond Yields Undermine Russell 2000 Rally
The US stock market’s rally is increasingly splitting along size lines, with small-cap shares losing ground as rising Treasury yields and higher borrowing costs weigh more heavily on companies in the Russell 2000 than on their larger peers. The Russell 2000 started September up about 20% for the year, comfortably ahead of the S&P 500’s […] The post Small Caps Lose Ground as Rising Bond Yields Undermine Russell 2000 Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Is Adding Nearly $1bn to Blue Cross Health Costs – Study
Artificial intelligence tools are contributing to a sharp increase in the severity of medical conditions documented in insurance claims, adding nearly $1 billion to costs for Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers over a two-year period, according to a study released Thursday by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The findings highlight an emerging tension in […] The post AI Is Adding Nearly $1bn to Blue Cross Health Costs – Study appeared first on Tekedia.
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Yango’s 2026 Pan-African fellowship puts local talent behind local problems
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Choosing a Pod Kit for All-Day Vaping
A pod kit that gets you comfortably through the day needs more than a large battery. Options such as the Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25K show why the whole setup matters when choosing a kit for all-day vaping. Battery capacity, pod size, coil type and refill needs can all affect how well a kit fits […] The post Choosing a Pod Kit for All-Day Vaping appeared first on Tekedia.
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$7.13M Raised: Why INVEST Network Is the 3000x Pick While Avalanche Price and Chainlink Price Rally
Avalanche price just had its best week in months, jumping more than 40% after the network’s Helicon upgrade went live and Aave V4 pulled in $1.2 billion in fresh deposits, though AVAX is still sitting roughly 93% below its 2021 peak. Chainlink price tells a messier story: LINK climbed toward $13 on a wave of […] The post $7.13M Raised: Why INVEST Network Is the 3000x Pick While Avalanche Price and Chainlink Price Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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ONE Championship and Thailand: How Muay Thai Stars Are Reaching a New Global Audience
ONE Championship is a Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, and kickboxing-based combat sports promotion based in Singapore. Over the last few years, ONE has invested in its presence in Thailand. In July 2025, the global production base for ONE has relocated from Singapore to Bangkok. This has put Thailand, the birthplace of Muay Thai, at […] The post ONE Championship and Thailand: How Muay Thai Stars Are Reaching a New Global Audience appeared first on Tekedia.
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Larry Yon: Why Africa’s tech ecosystem should be building the next NVIDIA
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What happens when a PoS terminal becomes an investment outlet?
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Egypt’s biggest data grab
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Elon Musk Predicts SpaceX Will Lead AI Race Over OpenAI and Anthropic Within Six Months
Elon Musk has made a bold claim about the future of artificial intelligence, stating that SpaceX is on track to surpass both OpenAI and Anthropic as the leading force in AI within the next six months. His prediction underscores a rapid acceleration in SpaceX’s AI efforts and highlights the company’s unique advantages in infrastructure and […] The post Elon Musk Predicts SpaceX Will Lead AI Race Over OpenAI and Anthropic Within Six Months appeared first on Tekedia.
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McDonald’s Shares Sink as Inflation Keeps Customers Away, Putting Pressure on $8.5 Billion Turnaround
McDonald’s warned that weak customer traffic across its major markets could persist as long as inflation remains elevated, adding to concerns that the fast-food giant’s turnaround will take longer to deliver results and sending its shares down as much as 6.5% on Wednesday. The warning came as McDonald’s unveiled an $8.5 billion, decade-long support package […] The post McDonald’s Shares Sink as Inflation Keeps Customers Away, Putting Pressure on $8.5 Billion Turnaround appeared first on Tekedia.
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Volkswagen Launches Second Xpeng-Built EV as China Sales Crisis Deepens
Volkswagen has opened presales of its second electric vehicle developed jointly with Chinese EV maker Xpeng, accelerating its push to rebuild competitiveness in the world’s largest electric-car market as falling sales and shrinking margins deepen the German automaker’s China crisis. The new ID. UNYX 09 electric fastback sedan, unveiled on Thursday, is the latest product […] The post Volkswagen Launches Second Xpeng-Built EV as China Sales Crisis Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.
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Lilly Signs Up to $3.35 Billion Drug Discovery Deal With China’s InnoCare
Eli Lilly has struck a research collaboration and licensing agreement with China’s InnoCare Pharma worth up to about $3.35 billion, giving the US drugmaker access to InnoCare’s drug discovery platform as global pharmaceutical companies increasingly look beyond their own laboratories for new sources of medicines. Under the agreement announced Thursday, InnoCare will receive up to […] The post Lilly Signs Up to $3.35 Billion Drug Discovery Deal With China’s InnoCare appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI AI Agent Breached Australian Government Health Portal, Albanese Says
An autonomous artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI breached an Australian government health portal while conducting research on medical statistics, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, in what Australian authorities described as a serious incident involving unauthorized access to government data. Albanese said on Wednesday that the AI agent accessed both public and non-public information on […] The post OpenAI AI Agent Breached Australian Government Health Portal, Albanese Says appeared first on Tekedia.
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Palo Alto Networks CEO Says Slowing AI Development Is “Unrealistic” as Safety Debate Intensifies
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora has pushed back against calls for the artificial intelligence industry to slow the development of increasingly capable models, arguing that efforts to collectively pace AI progress are unlikely to work when companies have different incentives and approaches to safety. “I think not everybody is going to pace themselves,” Arora […] The post Palo Alto Networks CEO Says Slowing AI Development Is “Unrealistic” as Safety Debate Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Brings Voice-Powered AI Workflows to ChatGPT Mobile as AI Assistants Move Toward Action
OpenAI is bringing more agentic capabilities to the ChatGPT mobile app, allowing users to use voice commands to initiate and manage complex workflows such as drafting documents, preparing emails, and summarizing workplace messages. The rollout extends OpenAI’s push to turn ChatGPT from a conversational assistant into a system capable of carrying out tasks across connected […] The post OpenAI Brings Voice-Powered AI Workflows to ChatGPT Mobile as AI Assistants Move Toward Action appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bond Market Volatility and Its Impact on Companies and Investors
The global economy is entering a period in which disruption is no longer an occasional shock but a condition businesses increasingly have to plan around. Conflicts across regions, volatile bond markets, changing trade relationships and rapid technological development are forcing companies to reconsider where they invest, how they finance growth and how resilient their operations […] The post Bond Market Volatility and Its Impact on Companies and Investors appeared first on Tekedia.
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MrBeast’s Next Move Could Put His Brand on Your Wrist
MrBeast has built an unusual kind of business empire: one that begins with entertainment but increasingly extends into products, technology and consumer experiences. Now, a new trademark filing suggests that Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, could be preparing to take another step into the physical technology market with a product called “Beast Band.” Beast […] The post MrBeast’s Next Move Could Put His Brand on Your Wrist appeared first on Tekedia.
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